Poland
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Poland
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Corpus Christi Church
Krakow, Poland
This large Gothic brick church dates from the mid-14th-century and is adjacent to a monastery built 1405. The rich interior includes a painting by Lucas Cranach, fine choir stalls and a boat-shaped pu
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Galicia Jewish Museum
Krakow, Poland
This often-overlooked museum features beautiful photographs of Jewish sites throughout southern Poland with explanations of their significance.
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Remuh Cemetery
Krakow, Poland
The Remuh Jewish Cemetery, adjacent to the synagogue of the same name, was used until the beginning of the 19th century. It includes the tomb of Remuh, still visited by Jewish pilgrims.
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Remuh Synagogue
Krakow, Poland
The historic Remuh Synagogue is the only synagogue in Krakow to remain in active use. It dates from the 16th century and includes an original ark and a fine cemetery.
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St. Stanislaw's Church
Krakow, Poland
Also known as the Church on the Rock, this 14th-century Gothic church stands on the site where Bishop Stanislaw of Poland was beheaded and dismembered on order of the king in 1079. It is now a Paulite
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St. Wojcich Church
Krakow, Poland
Also known as St. Adelbert's Church.