Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
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Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
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Neighbourhood: Kazimierz
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- Tony HWindermere, United Kingdom79 contributionsAncient and modernThe city of Kazimierz was, until WW2, the predominantly Jewish quarter of the Krakow district. It retains the character too, even though over 70 years have passed. Walking around the city is easy, the layout is almost on the gridiron format, but not quite. It's also very flat, as you'd expect! If you follow the tourist route that is contained in the street map of Krakow & Kazimierz (available from the tourist information offices that are dotted around both cities), you'll follow a route between Szeroka (a quaint square outside of the Remu Synagogue) and the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel at the end of Skaleczna. The route takes you past many important historical sites and various museums, some of which are free to see and others charge a modest entry fee. As you wander through the streets, you'll notice that some buildings are maintained to a very high standard, whilst many more are not. The reason for the lack of investment in some buildings lies back in WW2. The ownership of the more dilapidated buildings remains uncertain and the current occupants seem to be disinclined to perform any maintenance on this basis. This was explained to us by a chap we met, who had rented office space in Kazimierz, but had four different landlords in only a few years. He ended up with the same landlord he started with! However, there have been many sympathetic restorations and re-purposings of buildings. One I particularly liked was along the narrow alley between Szeroka and Miodowa, where four separate shops had been joined together to form a restaurant. The neat twist here, is that each shop retained its character, so the restaurant had four themed sections, depending upon the previous use for that area. If you propose to wander around Kazimierz, I'd allow a good few hours, or even a whole day if you like to wander around the various places of interest. If you stay until the evening, there are plenty of places to eat and drink. There are even a couple of places that are devoted to various types of street food, so you have a fantastic choice!Visited March 2020Written 11 March 2020
- templeschoolhouseGorebridge, United Kingdom36 contributionsSo well worth the visitLoved this part of Krakow. Many bars and restaurants - we stopped for lunch at Moment. It is a vibrant, friendly place. Food of goats cheese salad, beef cheeks, burger and chicken salad were exceptionally well presented and extremely tasty. We spent time looking at stalls in a busy market type area - popular meeting/eating place for both young & not so young. Interesting wall art in this area also. We paid tribute to those who were persecuted between 1942 & 1943 - “ they deserve more than three lines in history.” Make sure you visit this part of the city.Visited February 2020Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 February 2020
- Mrs Lyn MLowestoft, United Kingdom56 contributionsA place of unforgettable historyWe took a guided tour in an electric car. Our guide was extremely keen to show and tell us as much of the history as she was able, stopping at major buildings and landmarks to tell us what happened during the Nazi occupation. We returned the next day, and walked around to get a better feel for the area. Very different from the Old Town and Square and well worth a visit.Visited February 2020Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 February 2020
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eric_weber
Leipzig, Germany82 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It is a nice quarter! some very good Restaurants, also with traditional / kosher cuisine. lot of synagoges, however some of them not in the best shape at the moments. the other buildings are comparable to other parts of the city
Written 2 August 2023
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David V
Breclav, Czech Republic5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Great restaurants, coffee and tea shops, beautiful churches, synagogues and basilicas and everything has its own story and history, i highly recommend taking a walk there and maybe try some of their food, street food etc. , i also highly recommend KawaLerka - best coffee and tea shop in whole Krakow
Written 30 July 2023
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veronicag1990
Elverum, Norway62 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Nice to see the jewish area. Unique part of the city, with food trucks and a lot of history. Really nice and cozy area. I only wish that there would have been audioguiding accessible to use walking on our own.
Written 24 July 2023
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Francesca R
Varese, Italy512 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
If you are in Krakow you cannot miss it. The former Jewish district, rich in history and landmarks like sinagogues and old shops, is now a vibrant and colorful district, so pleasant to see
Written 7 July 2023
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Deelou22
manchester52 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We stayed really close by to Kazimierz and it was such a great place to be, chilled vibe, cafe, restaurants and bars a plenty but all really chilled. Great to just wander the streets here and take it all in, our favourite place 😀
Written 28 June 2023
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Ann_CatherineNorway
Oslo, Norway351 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This is a thoroughly touristic place. Someone asking every 5 meters whether you want a guided tour. The old synagoge is interesting, but if you do not want to be accosted my sellers: Stay away.
Written 27 June 2023
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Whiterose87
Wakefield, UK389 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We passed through the Jewish Quarter most days whilst on our city break as our hotel was away from the main square.
I would definitely recommend anyone visits the area.. it’s a lot less clean, lots of graffiti around on the buildings and less tourists in the area but still a place to visit whilst in the area.
I would definitely recommend anyone visits the area.. it’s a lot less clean, lots of graffiti around on the buildings and less tourists in the area but still a place to visit whilst in the area.
Written 24 June 2023
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paolovbossi
The Hague, The Netherlands834 contributions
May 2023
Must see in Krakow. This part of the city is definitely less touristic, less clean, less perfect....but this makes it more authentic. Imperdable in Krakow.
Written 8 June 2023
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Edwin F
Calgary, Canada1,721 contributions
Apr 2023
We walked around the old Jewish quarter while visiting Krakow. Lots of interesting things to see. Worth visiting.
Written 6 May 2023
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Hannelore H
United Kingdom245 contributions
May 2022
An insightful alternative to the main tourist routes and attractions as it gives a very different view of the city, its history and day-to-day life.
Written 27 April 2023
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Kerstin H
Stuttgart, Germany30 contributions
Ich habe gesehen, dass es links vom jüdischen Viertel eine große Baustelle gibt. Kann man vom jüdischen Viertel aus in das Viertel links davon laufen oder muss man ganz außen rum laufen?
BoatFilou
Paris, France69 contributions
En tout cas au mois d'aout tout était accessible.
curlykeith
Sunderland, UK1 contribution
Hello am staying at the Jewish quarter of krakow in August, just wondering where to buy tickets for auschwitz, either at home before flying out or in krakow
Shaul D
Holon, Israel103 contributions
the simplest way is by internet at Aushwitz site
duncanduffy22
Worthing, UK1 contribution
how much is a taxi from the airport to Kazimierz
Marianne R
New Jersey165 contributions
I hired a car from airport..cannot remember how much but under $100.
Ciao , vorrei sapere da stazione centrale ferroviaria di cracovia ( dato che arrivando in aeroporto prenderei autobus 208 che arriva al capolinea in stazione) a piedi quanto dista il quartiere ebraico per poter prenotare un hotel?
grazie mille
Giò
Antonino P
Tricesimo, Italy421 contributions
in verità dalla stazione sono quasi tre km considerando che è quasi un km per arrivare al Rinek. Il quartiere ebraico ha una certa dimensione per cui dipende, comunque non più di tre chilometri. I taxi per quanto costosi sono la cosa più semplice. Dal Rinek sono andato sempre a piedi in 15/20 minuti.
Shellduck
Liverpool, UK96 contributions
Where would we find this Damien doing the free walking tour of the Jewish quarter please?
AlSuwaidi_R7
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates380 contributions
You can enjoy this tour (note: it's not free) in the golf carts in the Krakow Old Town and Main Square where you will be exploring the Old Town, Jewish district – Kazimierz, former Ghetto, st. Marrys Church and plenty of these heritage sites, and those golf carts are equipped with an audio-guide system and different languages are available.
You will enjoy the experience and explore this city with over one thousand years of history.
Caroline R
2 contributions
Does the train run from the airport to kazimierz at night? Is it safe
Etienne V
Antwerp, Belgium34 contributions
The train from the airport does not run to Kazimierz but to the main railway station, not far from the central market square. From the station you can probably take a tram to the Jewish quarter. See information and timetables on the website of Krakau public transport "jakdojade".
Attention with the train : in november 2017 there were railway works and many trains did not run or where replaced by a bus. The train was not very frequent either (every 30 min) so I did not use it. See information on their website.
I have no idea if the train is safe at night.
For your comfort I would advise to book a taxi transfer from the airport direct to your destination in town. It takes about 30 min. and will cost around 25 € (90 PLN).
tailsStirling
Stirling, UK20 contributions
Cana yo e recommend a nice hotel in the Jewish quarter with a bar . Ideally 4 Star xx
adarmina
Krakow, Poland107 contributions
Hotel Rubinstein
Kara B
Lancaster, UK46 contributions
How frequently do the free walking tours start, where is the meeting point and how long do they last?
Phil W
Wolverhampton, UK41 contributions
We took a walking tour from the square in old town as there are many tours starting there so easy to find one to suit your times.
LondonBexley
Bexley, UK57 contributions
Is the Jewish district very near to schlindlers factory/museum? Could we walk from museum to it?
veronicastephens2010
Liverpool, UK34 contributions
yes it is very close probably a 10 minute walk if that
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