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A black and white photo of a smiling woman in a pilot's helmet and goggles is featured in an old newspaper article framed in wood, next to a metallic airplane sculpture on a wooden base.Awards & Recognition · 26 OctoberKraków’s Polish Aviation Museum Nominated for National History AwardRead the story →
A modern building with a textured facade and large windows is surrounded by lush green trees, with people walking and dining at an outdoor cafe area under a canopy.History · 25 SeptemberBunkier Sztuki: Kraków’s Brutalist Icon of Contemporary ArtA close-up view of the intricate details of traditional samurai armor, featuring dark lacquered plates adorned with golden cloud and dragon motifs, interwoven with metal chainmail and teal-colored lacing.Arts & Culture · 24 SeptemberAkitsushima at Manggha Kraków: The Japanese Armour Exhibition You Can Still SeeA modern building with a curved roof, light-colored stone walls, and large glass windows overlooks a body of water, with a green lawn and trees in the foreground.History · 21 SeptemberManggha Museum Kraków: The Extraordinary Story Behind Its Japanese Art CollectionA large white building with yellow-framed windows stands prominently in a city square, with outdoor cafes and people visible below.History · 20 SeptemberMuseum of Kraków: Where the City’s History Becomes the MuseumThe National Museum building, with a massive stone facade, stands bathed in warm sunlight, surrounded by lush green trees and a street with parked scooters.History · 19 SeptemberNational Museum in Kraków: A Museum Built To Preserve Polish CultureThe exterior of the MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow, a modern building with a concrete facade featuring the museum's name and large glass sections, under a partly cloudy sky.Arts & Culture · 18 SeptemberMOCAK Kraków: Where Contemporary Art Meets a Place of HistoryAn aerial view of the historic Cloth Hall in Krakow's Main Market Square, with its distinctive Renaissance architecture and a prominent clock tower, surrounded by buildings and a bustling square with people and outdoor seating.History · 17 September5 Museums in Kraków That Reveal the City’s Cultural StoryA white hot air balloon with a basket floats above a large, multi-story building with numerous windows, and several buses and cars are parked on the ground.History · 28 AugustThe Story of Hotel Forum, Kraków’s Brutalist Riverside LandmarkA vintage biplane with Polish markings on its wings flies across a blue sky with clouds, alongside text promoting the Polish Aviation Museum and the 100th anniversary of a flight from Warsaw to Tokyo and back.Local News · 15 AugustKraków Marks 100 Years Since Polish Pilots' Historic Flight to TokyoA flock of pigeons stands on a cobblestone street in a city square with blurred buildings and people in the background.Community Stories · 6 AugustThe Enchanted Pigeons of Kraków: The Knights Still Waiting in the SquareA large, multi-story building with many windows sits at a street corner under a blue sky with white clouds, with overhead wires crisscrossing the frame and people walking on the sidewalks.History · 4 AugustThe Hidden History of Kraków's 'Hell House' and the Lost River Beneath Dietla StreetJourney Beneath Kraków’s Market Square at the Rynek Underground MuseumHistory · 25 JulyJourney Beneath Kraków’s Market Square at the Rynek Underground MuseumWhy Wawel Cathedral Remains Kraków’s Most Iconic LandmarkHistory · 24 JulyWhy Wawel Cathedral Remains Kraków’s Most Iconic LandmarkThe History of Jagiellonian University: How 650 Years of Learning Shaped KrakówHistory · 14 JulyThe History of Jagiellonian University: How 650 Years of Learning Shaped KrakówThe Kraków Lajkonik: The Story Behind the City’s Most Enduring TraditionHistory · 13 JulyThe Kraków Lajkonik: The Story Behind the City’s Most Enduring TraditionWhy Obwarzanek Krakowski Remains Kraków’s Most Iconic Street FoodFood & Drink · 12 JulyWhy Obwarzanek Krakowski Remains Kraków’s Most Iconic Street FoodThe Legend of the Wawel Dragon: The Story Behind Kraków’s Most Famous MythHistory · 10 JulyThe Legend of the Wawel Dragon: The Story Behind Kraków’s Most Famous MythThe Polish Renaissance: How Italian Artists Shaped KrakowHistory · 7 MayThe Polish Renaissance: How Italian Artists Shaped KrakowSt Mary’s Basilica and the Hejnal: Krakow’s Iconic Trumpet CallHistory · 7 MaySt Mary’s Basilica and the Hejnal: Krakow’s Iconic Trumpet Call

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