Medieval St Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. The statue of Hermes stands by the city walls

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Krakow, the unofficial cultural capital of Poland, was named the official European Capital of Culture for the year 2000 It is a major attraction for both local and international tourists, attracting seven million visitors a year. Major landmarks include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral, 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. The Bastion of Krakow is part of the fortifications of Krakow that remain now in the city

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Size: 3456px × 4608px
Location: Krakow,Poland,Europe
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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