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What Will Your Krakow Encounter Be? Grabbing a seat and a snack on bustling PlacNowy Wandering among the ghosts of kings at mighty Wawel Cathedral Cocktails and candlelit jazz in a 700-year-old cavern Avant-garde theater in Nowa Huta's communist-era surroundings Hiring a bike and exploring the Old Town by pedal power Discover Twice the City in Half The Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easynavigation Our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods,sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment Unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a shortbreak Local experts reveal Krakow's secrets: from the founder anddirector of the Jewish Culture Festival on contemporary Jewishculture to a local gallery owner on the city's unique art scene

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