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| + | '''Cracow''' ([[Polish language|Polish]]: ''Kraków'', [[German language|German]]: ''Krakau'') is one of the oldest and historically most important cities of [[Poland]]. Over 750,000 inhabitants live here, making second only to [[Warsaw]] in size. | ||
| − | The | + | The Jagiellonian University of Cracow (''Uniwersytet Jagielloński'') was founded in 1364 by [[Casimir III]] the Great with a license of [[pope]] [[Urban V]]. |
| − | Since 1978, the historical center and the | + | Since 1978, the historical center and the Wawel castle are listed as [[World Heritage Site]]s by the [[UNESCO]]. |
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Latest revision as of 11:35, April 21, 2017
Cracow (Polish: Kraków, German: Krakau) is one of the oldest and historically most important cities of Poland. Over 750,000 inhabitants live here, making second only to Warsaw in size.
The Jagiellonian University of Cracow (Uniwersytet Jagielloński) was founded in 1364 by Casimir III the Great with a license of pope Urban V.
Since 1978, the historical center and the Wawel castle are listed as World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO.