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The City Of Krakowwhich was once the administrative centerPolandnow is its cultural capital, with a rich treasure trove of monuments of history, architecture, Ethnography and art. Indescribable atmosphere of the city, where the amazing maze has merged modernity and bygone era, a quiet, cozy atmosphere, always abides in the hearts of all who come here. Krakow is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Picturesque narrow streets, tiny cafes, magnificent Catholic churches and magnificent palaces, stagger the imagination and delight the eye. The Central attraction of the city, with which to start discovering Krakow is the Wawel (Royal castle), which is a complex of buildings which includes the Cathedral where the tombs of Polish kings and artists, the bell tower and the Palace building itself. In the era of the Polish monarchs formed here the statehood of Poland. In our time, the value of this monument for the Polish state is comparable to the role played by the Moscow Kremlin in Russia. The main square of Krakow is the Market square, occupying a truly huge area. There are many shops, as well as the city's main Church – St. Mary's Church, external splendor which is complemented by a lush interior, with stunning dvumernoi Basilica and sumptuous frescoes. From the square in different directions diverge major city streets. Among the cultural institutions recommended to visit are Cracow aviation Museum is the largest Museum of this direction throughout Poland, which gathered within its walls a unique collection of aircraft and other aviation equipment, as well as the Museum, Schindler's Factory entrepreneur who played a key role in the rescue of Jews during the genocide of Nazi Germany. The most interesting buildings of the medieval era are also the town hall, built in the Gothic style in the XIV century and the Barbican, a medieval fortification, which today hosts various historical exhibit and reconstruction. Among the most popular places for rest and recreation in Krakow, it should be noted the Salt mines located in the immediate vicinity of the city. This is a unique ancient underground city, spread over nine levels. Amazing structures in the pit are the chapel, built entirely from salt. In the twentieth century there was opened a hospital, working in the field of treatment of bronchial asthma.