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POLISH AMERICANS - AMERICAN POLES Outdoor Exhibition

2020-09-30

The United States, a melting pot of cultures and traditions of the various countries its citizens came from, is a special partner for Poland, particularly in terms of culture. In many areas and at different levels, mutual Polish-American cooperation is a natural path of development for both countries. The USA remains a country eagerly chosen by Poles going abroad. It is in the United States that, due to the favorable mood of openness and tolerance of others, it is relatively easy for them to find a new home and work for the development of the country, its culture and local communities. The USA is the country with the largest Polish community worldwide, accounting for over 3% of the entire population of the United States.

 

Celebration of the Solidarity Day of World Heritage Cities

2020-09-09

September is a time when we particularly dedicate our attention to our heritage. On September 8th, historical cities around the world celebrate Solidarity Day organizing exhibitions, conferences, concerts promoting the idea of world heritage and involving local communities in projects for the protection of monuments. On 12 September 1978 Krakow was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year's Krakow celebrations on the occasion of the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day were exceptional and highly symbolic.

Krakow lights up for democratic Belarus

2020-08-13

Yesterday, August 12th, Father Bernatek Footbridge (Kładka im. o. Bernatka) in Kraków lit up in white and red. These are the colours of the historical flag of Belarus used – in place of the official one – by the democratic opposition and Belarusian emigration circles. With this act, Kraków wants to draw attention to the disturbing situation in Belarus and manifest its solidarity with the defenders of democracy.

Organisation of World Heritage Cities growing despite pandemic

2020-08-07

On Friday, 7 August, OWHC’ s China Secretariat will welcome a new member - Macao.

Krakow opposes discrimination against LGBT communities

2020-08-07

At the end of July 2020 Kraków’s Mayor Jacek Majchrowski sent a letter to mayors of foreign partner cities in which he declared Krakow's openness to the LGBT community and opposition to homophobia and other forms of discrimination.

Krakow commemorated US President Herbert Hoover

2020-07-06

On 26 February 2020 Krakow City Council passed the resolution on naming the roundabout in ul. Mirowska in Krakow after Herbert Hoover. This form of commemorating the 31st US President was initiated by the Jan Karski Society.

First Michelin Star Restaurant in Krakow!

2020-06-22

Bottiglieria 1881 has been recognised one of the best European restaurants by the latest Michelin Red Guide. The restaurant has been operating in the Krakow district of Kazimierz since 2013. It serves sophisticated dishes based on local products from the Malopolska Region.

Krakow among Cities of the Future

2020-06-16

Once again, Krakow is ranked one of the most technologically advanced "cities of the future". The international rating Top 25 Tech Cities of the Future 2020/2021 is prepared by the prestigious fDi Magazine.

Krakow elected new ICORN Board member

2020-06-05

On 4 June, at the General Assembly of the International Cities of Refuge Network - ICORN, which brings together representatives of over 70 cities around the world, a representative of Krakow was elected to the ICORN Board of representatives. Our city will be represented by Robert Piaskowski, the Mayor of Krakow's plenipotentiary for culture. This election is a great distinction and at the same time a confirmation of international recognition of Krakow's actions for writers and artists at risk.

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