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POLAND - Krakow

Krakow or Cracow is located on the Vistula River and is the second largest cities in Poland. The city dates back to the 7th century. and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and was the former capital of Poland.

Krakow's historic centre, covering the Old Town and Wawel was entered on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1978. These are the most popular tourist destinations with a large number of visitors.

After the invasion of Poland at the start of World War II, Krakow became the capital of Germany's General Government. The Jewish population of the city was forced into a walled zone known as the Krakow Ghetto, from which they were sent to German extermination camps like Auschwitz or Płaszow.