In a country that has experienced centuries of unrest, Krakow is one city that has come through relatively unscathed and which now embraces Poland’s entry into the EU with relish. Despite losing thousands of Jews in World War II and much of its wealth at the time to the Nazis, the city escaped major bombing and as such has survived until present-day with much of its beautiful old architecture intact. It boasts magnificent Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque structures, interspersed with tall church spires poking their way towards the sky, as well as countless museums, pubs, cafés and restaurants where its ever-increasing number of visitors can relax and soak up the enchanting atmosphere. It comes as no surprise that Krakow was appointed European City of Culture in 2000 and that it’s one of 12 cities to be listed as an original UNESCO World Heritage Site – but it’s now looking towards the future and is an attractive city for foreign investment as well as local businesses and students.
