General description
Krakow , a city in southern Poland near the border with the Czech Republic, is known for its well-preserved medieval center and the Jewish quarter. Its old town – surrounded by Planty Park and the ruins of the city’s medieval walls – is home to the majestic Rynek Glówny (Market Square). This square is the site of the Cloth Hall, a commercial outpost in the Renaissance, and the Basilica of St. Mary, a 14th century Gothic church.