Travel to Krakow, Poland – Episode 185

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The Amateur Traveler talks to Raul from Atlanta about his recent trip to Krakow Poland. Learn about this former capital of Poland which is a treasure trove of history. Raul will take us to the cloth hall in the old town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle. We will also talk about his trips to the unusual Wieliczka salt mine with its rock salt carvings. A very poignant side trip to Auschwitz and Birkenau makes us confront the unspeakable evil done in those two places. Raul also traveled to Wadowice, the boyhood home of the man who would later be Pope John Paul II, and Black Madonna, the home of the Black Madonna. In between we talk about Polish food (lard for your bread sir?), museums, transportation and history.

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Show Notes

Krakow, Polland
Poland History (Poland has disappeared from the map multiple times)
Pope John Paul II – only Polish Pope
Kazimierz – jewish quarter
Krakow museums
National Museum, Krakow
Bishop’s Palace and Museum, Krakow
Czartoryski Museum
Pierogi
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Auschwitz concentration camp
Częstochowa
Black Madonna of Częstochowa

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by Chris Christensen

I am the host of the Amateur Traveler. The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and what are the best places to travel to. It includes both a weekly audio podcast, a video podcast, and a blog.

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9 Responses to “Travel to Krakow, Poland – Episode 185”

Raul

Says:
May 17th, 2009 at 12:32 pm

Thanks, Chris, for having me in one of your podcasts. I hope others will add from their own experience in traveling to Krakow and its vicinity!

Cheers
Raul

Christopher

Says:
May 18th, 2009 at 5:26 pm

Great interview about Krakow! On a visit to Poland several years ago, I stopped in Krakow on my way to Krynica…I didn’t stay long, but have always wanted to get back for a more extended visit. Again, great show. Chris

piotr

Says:
May 20th, 2009 at 8:39 am

I love the show, greetings from Poznan, Poland!
PIotr

Alison

Says:
May 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 pm

I really enjoyed this one. Hope Raul is back with more of his travels some time, a great interview. As an Australian, I’d love to get to do a trip one day starting on ANZAC day in Turkey and travelling across Europe visiting significant war sites like Belguim and Poland. After listening to this informative and interesting podcast I’m more determined that I’ll do it one day. Thanks Raul

Andy Hayes

Says:
May 24th, 2009 at 2:47 am

Thanks for all this good stuff.

Am very much looking forward to my visit to Krakow – or Poland in general, I should say. (And I’m up for the lard on bread – had it in Czech republic – not an everyday treat…)

Trisha

Says:
May 25th, 2009 at 11:08 am

Great interview — Loved Raul’s insights!

Raul

Says:
May 28th, 2009 at 7:32 am

Glad you all have enjoyed it. Chris does have an amazing collection of places and experiences in the Amateur Traveler! Alison, I am actually headed to Australia and NZ next week for a month! Very much looking forward to it as it is my first time there.

Wes

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July 20th, 2009 at 2:01 pm

I was in Krakow (and then Auschwitz/Birkeneu last May. Enjoyed the experience. My day in Krakow was quite memorable as the was the last day of school for the local university and everyone was in costume with entertainment in the main square.

Still not sure what to think of the watermelon slices topping that went with my ice cream sundae. I’ll never forget that.