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Happy National Independence Day Poland

Expect plenty of red and white in the city today!

krakowist.com 🇵🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇱Narodowe Święto Niepodległości 🇵🇱 🇵🇱 🇵🇱 The 11th of November, commemorates the recovery of a sovereign

Indian Girl in Poland x Famous Polish Graves in Krakow

Among the soft burning glow of znicze, Indian Girl in Poland Doreen Pinto went to Cmentarz Rakowicki to visit the graves of poet Wisława Szymborska, artist Tadeusz Kantor, writer Czesław Miłosz and more- She recounts some little-known facts about these famous Poles resting in Krakow.

krakowist.com Krakow is considered by many to be the cultural capital of Poland. It was named the European Capital of Culture by the European Union for the year 2000.

5 Key Performances At Unsound Festival 2017

Last month, music journalist Daniel Melfi came to Krakow for Unsound Festival 2017. After taking some time to process the experiences, he shares his picks for the festival's key performances-

krakowist.com After 15 editions in Poland’s former capital, one thing remained certain: Unsound Festival has trustworthy curators. It seemed showcases were planned with the

Indian Girl In Poland x The Tradition of Znicze (Religious Candles)

With All Saints Day and All Souls Day coming up this week, Doreen Pinto from Indian Girl in Poland takes a look at the traditions of 'Znicze' and where these religious candles are made. Will you be going to the cemetery?

krakowist.com Living in a predominantly Catholic country like Poland, one cannot miss the annual All Saints Day and All Souls Day which falls on the 1st and 2nd November resp

Krakow’s Best Art House Cinema: Kino Pod Baranami

When it is cold, grey and rainy out then it is time for movies. In Krakow, there is no better place to see a film than Kino Pod Baranami.

krakowist.com Films can be a gripping, life-altering experience. Between the opening scene and the final role of the credits, you can be deeply transformed and leave the room

New Blues Dancing Event Gets Moving In Krakow

To celebrate the blues community, a new monthly dance event is being organized called Happy Birthday Blues. The inspiration is to celebrate all of the local dancers who have birthdays in the month. The DJ’ed music will be also exclusively from blues musicians who were or are born in the month as well. Event info in the link-

krakowist.com It is a little known fact that the founders of the most influential American blues recording studio, Chess Records, were two Polish immigrant brothers. Leonard

Unsound 2017: Flower Power Preview

For the 15th year, Unsound takes over Krakow for a week of music and art. We take a look at this year's theme and put together a 60 video Youtube starter pack to get you going for Unsound Kraków 2017.

krakowist.com City NewsMusicUnsound 2017: Flower Power Preview By The Krakowist - September 30, 2017 0 12 The 15th edition of Unsound takes place between October 8th – 15th in a host of sites across Krakow including cultural venues like Manggha, Crikotecka and Małopolski Ogród Sztuk along with club nights in Hote...

Indian Girl In Poland x Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Lady with an Ermine’

Today we have another article from our guest blogger Doreen, who takes an in-depth look at Leonardo Da Vinci’s ‘Lady with an Ermine’ which is currently on display in the National Museum in Krakow. Have you seen it yet?

krakowist.com I am no art historian neither am I an art ju**ie, but I will not say no to an opportunity to view one of the most renowned paintings in the world, especially wh

‘Cage Sweet Cage’ Exhibition Opens September 30th At Scena Supernova: Explorations of Routine

In "Cage Sweet Cage' artists, Jose Carlos Torres Sanchez and Olena Matkowska explore the nature of 'routine' through different lenses. The exhibition opens at Scena Supernova on September 30th-

krakowist.com For Jose Carlos Torres Sanchez and Olena Matkowska, Krakow is their first experience living and working abroad. They arrived here for different reasons and with

Trendy Autumn In The City: Independent Polish Designers Showcase Their Goods At Krakow’s ‘KIERMASH’

This weekend only, guests will be able to browse, try on and purchase one of a kind pieces, created by upcoming fashion designers. Altogether there will be over 60 booths at Kiermash vol. XI I Jesień w Muzeum offering handpicked, handmade and beautiful clothes, jewelry and accessories.

krakowist.com Tired of shopping at Galeria Krakowska? Looking for unique styles from independent designers that you won't find anywhere else? Then make sure to check out KIE

2 Million Kilometers Ridden On Wavelo Bikes

The bike sharing system has proven popular with both residents and tourists alike-

krakowist.com In under a year of operation, riders of Krakow's Wavelo city bikes have collectively accumulated over 2 million kilometers, reports Gazeta Wyborcza. Krakow was

13% Increase In Passengers At Krakow Airport During July

In the month of July 2017, the Krakow Airport served about 553,000 passengers, over 63,000 more flyers than the same period last year-

krakowist.com In the month of July 2017, the Krakow Airport served about 553,000 passengers, over 63,000 more flyers than the same period last year, equaling a 13% increase,

Horses Banned From The Rynek Due To Heat Wave

Due to the high temperatures, the City of Krakow has banned horse-drawn carriages, known as dorożki, from standing on the Main Square until further notice.

krakowist.com The Rynek will be a little emptier in the coming days. With heat temperatures approaching 40 degrees, the City of Krakow has introduced a ban on horse-drawn car

Krakow Ranked 8th In The World For Outsourcing

Krakow moves up to 8th place only trailing Dublin as the best location for outsourcing services in Europe. Over 60,000 individuals are currently employed here in this sector. Full rankings list in the link-

krakowist.com In the 2017 Tholons Services Globalisation City Index, Krakow moves up one spot from last year to take 8th place as the best location for international outsourc

Sunday evening Rynek Główny

Community Organization ‘Collaborate Krakow’ Celebrates First Anniversary

Originally from Australia, Wendy Allan writes how Collaborate, Krakow helped her feel more at 'home' in Krakow. The community organization celebrates its first birthday this month.

krakowist.com Moving to a new country where you don't speak the language is a challenging experience. Getting your head around bureaucracy, finding your way around, making ne

Video Debut | Carsky – “Pure”

Krakow producer Carsky follows up his debut with the release an energetic summertime jam titled "Pure" that will make you want to drive fast with the windows down. Video in the link-

krakowist.com Back in April, The Krakowist wrote about the emergence from the v***r of Carsky. If the Krakow producer’s debut single “Dreams” is a moody, soulful requie

For A 3 Week Trial Period Plac Nowy Transforms Into Green, Pedestrian Friendly Public Space

Out with the cars- In with plants and benches! Kazimierz's Plac Nowy is set to transform into a much friendlier public space in the coming weeks.

krakowist.com Between July 15th and August 8th, Kazimierz's bustling Plac Nowy and adjacent ul. Estery will undergo a significant transformation that will see car traffic lim

Now is your chance to join the team of one of Krakow's best underground clubs Szpitalna 1-

Halko, a long weekend, besides great moments, also carries some nice information for you. We are looking for new employees! So if you want to join our team apply boldly 💪 If you are not afraid of challenges, club culture is your middle name, and your nickname is"cheers" Szpitalna 1 is the place for you 😎.

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Kraków Lacrosse Kings Headed To National Championship

Lacrosse has its origins in a tribal game played by northern Native American tribes but has grown to worldwide popularity. This Saturday, Kraków Lacrosse Kings are playing to prove they are the best team in Poland.

krakowist.com It’s about time to shed some light on what lacrosse is. What actually is this sport all about? Is it just a temporary thing created recently or does it h

Kraków-based Events Editor & Online Content Creator

Are you always keeping up with current events in the city? Are you fluent in English and Polish, with experience in writing and editing and some social media savvy? Then check out this awesome opportunity with our friends at Krakow In Your Pocket!

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Krakow Fringe Festival 2017 kicks off today with full 4 days of comedy, magic, and performances offering something for everyone. Full schedule below-

The Making Of Krakow DJ And Promoter Virtual Geisha

Going through the history of DJ and Promoter ͏v͏i͏r͏t͏u͏a͏l ͏g͏e͏i͏s͏h͏a is like taking a tour through Krakow's electronic music scene with trips through Unsound Festival, Radar and Szpitalna 1. Now she does the bookings at Święta Krowa, throws the moving Trips for The Lonely Hearted party and has a monthly at Bomba Na Placu. You can catch her spinning vinyl twice in the next week. Details in the link-

krakowist.com Despite the geographic dislocation triggered by the internet, the places where we live still have a profound influence on our lives. More than just a static bac

The Debut Of Krakow Fringe Festival

Created by the team behind Kraków Standup Comedy, the inaugural Krakow Fringe Festival 2017 debuts this week featuring over 50 performances including mime, stand-up comedy, theatre, musical comedy and magic throughout the city. All you need to know is in the link!

krakowist.com Krakow’s newest arts and culture festival is set to take place June 15-18th with the inaugural Krakow Fringe Festival. The Krakow Fringe is a performing arts

“From Kraków with Love — Journey to a New Paradigm”

"When we are looking at the world from within a paradigm, we cannot really appreciate what can only be apparent when we have a vantage point outside of it," writes Gosia Dzik-Holden.

A workshop in Krakow helps individuals move 'Beyond Perspective.' Read on-

krakowist.com “The fact that life is problematic shows that the shape of your life does not fit into life’s mould. So you must change the way you live and, once

Best of Krakow: Comedian Tomasz Biskup

An (almost literal) pillar of the Krakow comedy scene, Jego Eminencja Tomasz Biskup has been working on the craft of standup for over 4 years. Read our profile, watch a clip and find out when you can next catch one of Krakow's best comics-

krakowist.com Clocking in at 6 foot something, Tomasz Biskup dominates by design alone. For a man of his stature, he has a quiet reserved energy about him – not shy, but al

Equality March 2017: A Turning Point For Krakow’s Gay Community?

In cities further West, similar events are largely festive, celebratory and even commercialized with wide social acceptance and legal victories. In cities further East, similar manifestations simply do not occur or often end in physical altercations. The situation in Krakow...Well, you'll have to read our report from last week's Equality March-

krakowist.com On Saturday, May 13th, 2017 the 7th annual Equality March rallied through the streets of Krakow calling for rights and recognition for individuals of gay, lesbi

Best New Music: undertheskin – “BURN”

Uniting post-punk, coldwave, shoegaze and doom, undertheskin's new single "BURN" is like going on a fast drive through hell but being too numb to feel the heat. Check out the music video in the link and catch the live experience at the next UNKNOWN PLΣASVRΣS party on June 1st-

krakowist.com By the late 1970’s the band Joy Division had developed a sound and style that made them one of the pioneers of the post-punk movement. However as the band’s

Story Party Kraków | Dating Stories Told Live (ft Rachman Blake)

Head over to Szpitalna 1 tonight for this-

krakowist.com On Monday, May 15th Krakow Standup Comedy has a very special type of standup event featuring New York comedian Rachman Blake as your host for the evening.

Story Party Kraków | Dating Stories Told Live (ft Rachman Blake)

This Monday, Kraków Standup Comedy changes it up with Story Party Kraków | Dating Stories Told Live (ft Rachman Blake) where this time all the laughs revolve around the topics of love and dating.

krakowist.com On Monday, May 15th Krakow Standup Comedy has a very special type of standup event featuring New York comedian Rachman Blake as your host for the evening.