Kraków’s “Lajkonik” is a bearded horse rider supposedly representing 13th-century Mongol invaders.
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World’s largest stained glass window unveiled in Poland
At 426 square metres (4,585 square feet), the window is slightly larger than a basketball court.
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Communist-era skyscraper completed in Kraków after 45 years
The building, long nicknamed “Skeletor”, is now the city’s tallest by roof height.
Bike use jumps in Poland amid pandemic as cities encourage cycling
Cycle traffic has risen over 60% on weekends in Kraków compared to last year.
ArcelorMittal to permanently shut down blast furnace at Kraków steelworks due to pandemic
The decision has been met with opposition from unions, who threaten a strike.
Poland’s oldest university becomes first to allow transgender students to register preferred name
“To learn well, you have to feel safe,” says the Jagiellonian University.
Kraków forms partnership with Airbnb to encourage responsible tourism
It is the first such agreement in Central and Eastern Europe.
Ostatnie dni Dolnych Młynów. Co dalej z kulturalnym sercem Krakowa?
Marcin Makowski
Do końca września kultowe miejsce na krakowskiej scenie kulturalno-imprezowej zniknie.
Kraków’s post-industrial nightlife and culture hub forced to close as developers move in
Marcin Makowski
Filling the gap this unique space leaves behind will be a major challenge for the city.
Poland’s colourful Easter traditions in pictures
As Poles spend Easter under lockdown, we offer a virtual tour through some of the traditions that would normally be seen around Poland.
Polish museums, theatres and universities move online during coronavirus shutdown
Institutions in Poland are expanding online offerings for those stuck at home during the shutdown.
Polish firm creates mobile air-quality map with sensors on electric cars
Airly has fitted sensors to zero-emission cars that will provide real-time measurements of air quality in Warsaw.
Kraków in TripAdvisor’s top 10 trending destinations for 2020
Kraków welcomed a record 14 million visitors last year, who spent 7.5 billion zloty.
Two Polish cities ranked among four worst in EU for traffic
One of the cities is also among the top 20 most congested in the world.
