Kraków, the former Capital of Poland, is one of the oldest university centers in Europe with its 600 year-old academic tradition and over 160.000 young people studying at different colleges and universities.

Kraków is also an unique city where, in spite of historical turmoil, many incredible sights have persisted for centuries: Wawel Castle, the seat of kings and bishops while Kraków was the capital of Poland, the Jagiellonian University founded in 1364 year, the bewitching medieval Jewish area of Kazimierz, the exquisite Błonia and Planty, the magical market square Rynek that witnessed the most important event in history of Poland, beautiful tenement houses, churches, basilicas, little narrow streets, cozy cafes and pubs of which conceals an exceptional mood, traditions and memorabilia – and where the past, present and future meet.

Though the Polish capital was moved to Warszawa centuries ago, it is Kraków that bears the name of spiritual and cultural capital of Poland. Unforgettable atmosphere of the bohemian city also today challenges artists, stimulating their imagination provoking an incessant struggle with the fine arts.

In 1978 Kraków was enrolled to the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Kraków was also named the European Capital of Culture in 2000. American tourist agency Orbitz in its latest ranking named Kraków as “the most fashionable city of the world 2007”.