Poland's Jewish Heritage

About Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland and is the 9th most populous capital city in the European Union. It is located on the Vistula River, in east-central Poland. In 2012, Warsaw was ranked as the 32nd most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It was also ranked as one of the most livable cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today Warsaw is considered an Alpha – global city, a major international tourist destination and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its main attractions include the Old Town quarter, the Royal Castle, Market Square, the Barbican, multiple castles and palaces, as well as landmarks of Jewish heritage.

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland and is the 9th most populous capital city in the European Union. It is located on the Vistula River, in east-central Poland. In 2012, Warsaw was ranked as the 32nd most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It was also ranked as one of the most livable cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today Warsaw is considered an Alpha – global city, a major international tourist destination and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its main attractions include the Old Town quarter, the Royal Castle, Market Square, the Barbican, multiple castles and palaces, as well as landmarks of Jewish heritage.

About Lublin

Lublin is the ninth largest city in Poland and the second largest city of Lesser Poland. It is the capital of Lublin Voivodeship, and not only the largest city in eastern Poland, but also serves as an important regional cultural capital. Since accession of Poland into the EU, Lublin has been called the "Gate to the East". Since then, many important international events have taken place here, involving Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Russian and Belarusian artists, researchers and politicians. Its main sights include the Majdanek State Museum, theaters and cabarets, multitude of galleries, and the Old Town.

Lublin is the ninth largest city in Poland and the second largest city of Lesser Poland. It is the capital of Lublin Voivodeship, and not only the largest city in eastern Poland, but also serves as an important regional cultural capital. Since accession of Poland into the EU, Lublin has been called the "Gate to the East". Since then, many important international events have taken place here, involving Ukrainian, Lithuanian, Russian and Belarusian artists, researchers and politicians. Its main sights include the Majdanek State Museum, theaters and cabarets, multitude of galleries, and the Old Town.

About Krakow

Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century. It has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life. Major landmarks of the city include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the National Art Museum, and the medieval St Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. Krakow has 28 museums and public art galleries. Among them are the main branch of Poland's National Museum and the Czartoryski Museum, the latter featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt.

Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century. It has traditionally been one of the leading centers of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life. Major landmarks of the city include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle and Cathedral, the National Art Museum, and the medieval St Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. Krakow has 28 museums and public art galleries. Among them are the main branch of Poland's National Museum and the Czartoryski Museum, the latter featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt.

About Lodz

Lodz is the third-largest city in Poland. Located in the central part of the country, it is the capital of Lodz Voivodeship, and is approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Warsaw. Its main attractions include, the Piotrkowska Street, one of the longest commercial streets in the world; one of the best museums of modern art in Poland, Muzeum Sztuk; the Lunapark, an amusement park located near the city's zoo and botanical gardens; and a vast shopping center called "Manufaktura." In addition, Lodz's Jewish history can be traces in the Lodz Ghetto and the local Jewish Cemetery.

Lodz is the third-largest city in Poland. Located in the central part of the country, it is the capital of Lodz Voivodeship, and is approximately 135 kilometres south-west of Warsaw. Its main attractions include, the Piotrkowska Street, one of the longest commercial streets in the world; one of the best museums of modern art in Poland, Muzeum Sztuk; the Lunapark, an amusement park located near the city's zoo and botanical gardens; and a vast shopping center called "Manufaktura." In addition, Lodz's Jewish history can be traces in the Lodz Ghetto and the local Jewish Cemetery.

About Kazmierz

A destination in Poland frequented by few tourists.

About Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland and is the 9th most populous capital city in the European Union. It is located on the Vistula River, in east-central Poland. In 2012, Warsaw was ranked as the 32nd most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It was also ranked as one of the most livable cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today Warsaw is considered an Alpha – global city, a major international tourist destination and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its main attractions include the Old Town quarter, the Royal Castle, Market Square, the Barbican, multiple castles and palaces, as well as landmarks of Jewish heritage.

Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland and is the 9th most populous capital city in the European Union. It is located on the Vistula River, in east-central Poland. In 2012, Warsaw was ranked as the 32nd most livable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit. It was also ranked as one of the most livable cities in Central and Eastern Europe. Today Warsaw is considered an Alpha – global city, a major international tourist destination and a significant cultural, political and economic hub. Its main attractions include the Old Town quarter, the Royal Castle, Market Square, the Barbican, multiple castles and palaces, as well as landmarks of Jewish heritage.