Krakow–Poland
Krakow is one of the oldest and largest cities of Poland. In 2005 city population was over 750,000 inhabitants, the agglomerate part being over 1 million inhabitants. The core of the historic city is situated on the bank of Vistula, Wawel hill on foot, in the south of the country in the region of Little Poland.
Krakow is one of the oldest and largest cities of Poland. This city has written a beautiful story because it was the residence of Polish kings. Today, this place is still consideat heart of Poland, with a history of over 1000 years. Krakow is also an important tourist center, being the target of over 7 million tourists annually. Located in the upper Vistula Valley, currently the capital of voivodeship, the city-port, visited the delight of millions of visitors, is one of the few places where inestimabilele works of art collected from long centuries were destroyed in World War time.
Today, Krakow is considered the most beautiful city in Poland and has added to its existing long emblem attribute of 'Capital of Art and Youth'. During May-June, during anualelor 'Days of Cracoviei' is here 'Juvenalia', a carnival in which student support Tinerimea exam to university talent and artistic innovation.
Castelo de Sao Jorge
Situated on a hill that dominates the ocean, Castelo de Sao Jorge (last known as the Lisbon Castle) played a major role in the history of the country. First, the castle was ready for battle by King Joao I, which gave its name or fortress, in the XIV century, but until the Spanish occupation had time glory, and the old castle was ruined. It sheltered in the past a prison, a barracks and even a fort which was almost completely destroyed in 1755, after an earthquake.
In early twentieth century the castle came to the attention of new Portuguese government, has been reconsidered as an objective history and have started ambitious works of restoration and renovation, to finally turn in the museum. Today, Castelo de Sao Jorge is one of the most important tourist attractions and historic sites in Portugal, and towers, gates and archways bring to life the charm of a tumultuous history, the castle was constantly assaulted by tourists and locals, especially as entry is free.
