KRAKOW - WAWEL CASTLE AND...

The glorious ensemble that is Wawel, the jewel of Krakow's architectural treasures, perched on top of a hill is by far the most important collection of buildings in Poland. I visited it twice, one on a cloudy morning and on the second time it was raining heavily. Each time, I got into it through the two different gates, which gave me two different perspectives, yet both beautiful at my eyes. On the way, and fascinated as I am for doors and windows, I stopped here and there and pointed my camera at the ones that impressed me the most.

 The house where Pope John Paul II lived from 1951-1967

Getting close to Wawel...

 

I saw many crows in Krakow but... had never expected to find a crow nest "guarded" by a little bird...

As I passed the gate, the imposing ensemble was before my eyes...

Krakow's prized art piece, an oil painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Unfortunately, taking photos inside Wawel was not allowed. The Lady with an Ermine is temporarily on display at Wawel until the proper home in the National Museum is reopened after renovation.

Come with me to this must see cultural attraction...

KRAKOW STREET SCENES #2

Snapping people on streets is my favourite thing. Once again Krakow didn't disapppoint me. It's a city alive with opportunities for candid shots...

Seeing Polish newlyweds on the street is not so uncommon as we might think. I was told that the wedding party lasts (and the bride and groom remain) until the last guest leaves, usually until morning. Then, they go for the photo session on the streets in the Old City. It was amazing to me when I saw two pairs walking, very naturally, in the shopping district, followed by professional photographers. Nobody looked at them but I did...   

 

 

 

I left them in their world... I knew I wouldn't have much free time on my hands and went on snapping whoever and whatever caught my eyes...