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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Poland  /  Southern Poland  /  Lesser Poland Province  /  Krakow  /  Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, Krakow

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Neighborhood · Historic Walking Area
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In Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, you'll see trendy cafes and upscale restaurants next to old synagogues and renovated churches. The district was founded in 1335 by King Casimir III on the former island in the middle of the Vistula River. As World War II approached, the area attracted Jews fleeing Krakow due to anti-Semitism. By the 1930s, the area had several dozen synagogues. Although most of these historic buildings disappeared during and after World War II, you can still visit ten active temples, including one located inside the country's oldest building. Check online for special events and maps showing major attractions in the district. Use our Krakow trip builder website to visit Kazmierz The Former Jewish District on your trip to Krakow, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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Tours to Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Delicious Kazimierz Food Tour from Krakow
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Krakow Bike Tour of the Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and the Ghetto
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Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Krakow Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $84 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2 Hour Private Krakow Jewish Quarter and Former Ghetto Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $21 BOOK WITH VIATOR Krakow City Sightseeing Private Tour by Eco Friendly Electric Car With Audio Guide
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Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $39 BOOK WITH VIATOR Krakow Grand City Tour by golf cart
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Krakow Bike Tour - small groups
4.9
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM $17 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Schindler's List and Jewish Heritage Tour in Krakow
4.4
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $23 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hop on Hop off bus & Gondola Cruise - 1 Day Ticket - WOW KRAKOW
3.0
Duration: 1 day
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Kazmierz The Former Jewish District reviews

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  • By Travelingjohn123
    Really nice part of time and a good area to spend time away from the more obvious square. Lots of bars, restaurants etc and very picturesque and scenic. It’s not difficult to imagine this area in the....  more
    Really nice part of time and a good area to spend time away from the more obvious square. Lots of bars, restaurants etc and very picturesque and scenic. It’s not difficult to imagine this area in the....  more »
  • By 282holgerg
    The old Jewish quarters are by far the best part of Kraków. This area of Kraków gives you a very good feel of life before the Second World War. Many buildings are still in tact, lots of them... 
    The old Jewish quarters are by far the best part of Kraków. This area of Kraków gives you a very good feel of life before the Second World War. Many buildings are still in tact, lots of them...  more »
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  • By David-James Ferguson
    Absolutely incredible place I was blessed enough to visit. Plenty of history in this area of Krakow, feels like you're walking in the 1930s at some points, history really does come to life here.
  • By Sandra Meza Ortega (San)
    I would highly recommend a walking tour to know more about Jewish history in Krakow. It's quite interesting!
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