There are several synagogues, meeting rooms, a museum, a cemetery... Simply stroll around the alleys and passageways and try to catch a bit of the atmosphere that once prevailed here. An affair that - depending on your interests - can take a whole day. Once a refuge for Jews who were welcomed with open arms by King Casimir (Kazimierz Wielki, 1333-70) in Poland and settled here outside the gates of Krakow, it is now developing more and more into a party and nightlife area for young Krakow residents. The latter - fleeing from the Rynek and the high prices caused by the masses of tourists - give this part of the city a very special flair. The Polish way of life still exists here, because tourists and Travniks are (thank God) rarely here. Especially at Plac Nowy, the streets leading into it and in various backyards, you can find a density of bars/pubs/restaurants/snack bars like nowhere else in the city. Overall, a very relaxed atmosphere. Things are a little more dignified (and also more expensive) on Ulica Szeroka. Actually more of a square than a street, there are a number of higher-priced restaurants and cafés here, where you can occasionally hear klezmer bands in the evenings.

Kazimierz the former Jewish quarter of Krakow - for centuries it used to be a city on its own, separated from the city of Krakow by branch of the Vistula river, nowadays is a neighborhood of the city of Krakow. The town of Kazimierz was for centuries a place where Poles and Jews were living together, this becomes obvious when we look at the number of churches that are scattered amongst the synagogues in the area. Nowadays it is a tourist attraction of the city, one of the many must see , must visit places in Krakow. And indeed there are lots to see and experiment when you visit Kazimierz. As you walk the streets , you shall discover several synagogues - the Old Synagogue ( that it was build as fortress synagogue in the 15th century , today part of the museum of Krakow), the Tall Synagogue, Remuh, Temple synagogue, etc. There are churches too, the Corpus Cristi Basilica is very spectacular, but there are others well worth visiting. So indeed, there is lot to be seen, I had like 3 hours to visit the former Jewish quarter of the city, used those to walk the streets, visited the Old Synagogue, visited the Corpus Cristi Basilica and I was wondering the streets, altogether very interesting. Now for those of you who want to visit this part of the city of Krakow, I recommend the following: - plan for a full day. And plan ahead by checking the opening hours of the attractions in the area. - go , if possible on a guided tour - the guides will give you insights that otherwise you will need to spend some time doing your own research. Overall, a very interesting part of Krakow, definitely worth placing it high on your list of places to visit when visiting Krakow.

Kazimierz Jewish Quarter is one of the most characteristic and significant places in Krakow. Visited during the day, the neighborhood can appear rather humble and neglected, frequented in the evening instead conveys a feeling of great liveliness, with a large number of locals much appreciated by the young people of the place. Visiting this district you will come across several synagogues and some shops that have preserved the historical signs, but also try one of the many typical restaurants or simply stroll through its quiet alleys. Center of the neighborhood and starting point for its discovery can be considered the market square where a large number of locals are concentrated, numerous stalls serving the typical sandwiches in the building of the former slaughterhouse and where antique markets are often hosted. A neighborhood rich in history whose atmosphere did not particularly involve me.

We stayed in Kazmierz and it was a wonderful place. It has such a lovely atmosphere and some beautiful buildings. It has a very lively nightlife and lots of bars where the drinks are pretty cheap. There are numerous places to eat and I particularly enjoyed eating at Ed Red, Cafe Kladka and Restauracja Broo. A visit to the nearby Krakow Old town is recommended where I particularly enjoyed seeing Leonardo da Vinci's Lady With An Ermine painting at Kraków’s Czartoryski Museum and the fabulous Cloth Hall.

If you visit Krakow, please go and visit this wonderful area! The streets are full of amazing graffiti art, there are so many quirky bars like Singer and Alchemia, delicious street food available at Plac Nowy and Judah Food Park and the square near the Remuh Synagogue (which was unfortunately closed when we visited) is beautiful and will transport you back in time with live traditional music. So much history in the old buildings! Wandering the streets was our favourite part of our entire Krakow visit! Oh & vodka tasting in the Wodka Cafe Bar was such a fun activity!

Walk along a few predefined routes in some guides. Some areas are less telling, others have a more historical connotation (Schindler factory for example even if around the neighborhood no longer has anything historical), synagogue,... The goal is to get lost in the streets of the neighborhood without ever being very far from the city center.

We have been visiting Poland for a week and I think if we had been better informed, we would have chosen to spend much more time here. I recommend doing a previous Free Tour, to place yourself and then, in successive days discover it in its breadth. History, architecture, gastronomy, atmosphere, march, music, places to get lost. Unfortunately we lacked much time to enjoy it. For us, the best of Krakow. Do not miss it in any way.

Fresh air throughout its history, cobblestone streets, cemeteries and synagogues. The Nova square type charming, multiple and picturesque bohemian air establishments. In the 14th century, when this neighborhood was constituted, it did so in the form of an independent city. Founded by Casimir III the Great, to whom it is named, Kazimierz had its own laws, city hall, main square... At the end of the S. XV, Jews in the area were “invited” to develop their life and activity in the eastern part of Kazimierz, where they settled. Synagogues, kosher food, etc., coexisted peacefully with the Christian religion, until the Second World War

Having spent the first few days of our trip in the main square and the roads off it , the Jewish area was quite a different feel. It was more laid back, less touristy. We started at the Old Synagogue and just wandered around. We found the Schindler’s List filming area around Józefa St. Lots of information here on the rounding up of Jews, and surviving in the ghetto and the resistance. We also stopped for vodka tasting at Wokda bar on the corner. Totally recommend as a safe area to just wander and explore, lots of bars and restaurants away from the more touristy main centre.

By far the most interesting part of the city, filled with great value and quality restaurants and bars. And of course the synagogues, most of which are now museums rather than actual places of worship. This part of the city is a bit more bohemian than the touristy old town at night.