St Mary's church is the most important church in Krakow. It is also famous for it's unique Gothic interior, magnificent vaulted ceilings and the wooden altar, which is only opened during High Mass at noon.

The windows of one of the two towers of this dominating church hosts the hourly trumpet blow which is broadcast all over Poland. It marks the death of a Tartar soldier who was killed whilst warning Krakow's citizens of an invasion. It's free to listen to this even if you choose not to see the church itself.

St Mary's church is a 5 min walk from Krakow's main market square;
www.cracow-life.com/guide/Krakow_Old_Town/St_Mary's_Church.php

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In the Plaszow district, which lies to the south of Kazimierz, is a memorial to commemorate the thousands of Jews who died at the labour camp that once stood there. The former Pope was forced to work at this camp during WW2. It is a poignant reminder of Krakow's war ravaged past.

Trams 4 and 9 both go from Krakow city centre to Kazimierz. The Plaszow district is a 10 walk from Plac Novy in the centre of Kazimierz.

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