The Kazimierz district, with its mix of tourists and locals, is irresistible for those who do like a lively atmosphere.
If you say 'lively and cosy', you say Kazimierz, but this has not always been so. When the German occupation ended the close-knit Jewish community in 1940, the neighbourhood fell into decline. When the neighbourhood became the setting for the film Schindler's List, this changed. Artists took up residence in the empty houses, tourists came to see, pubs opened their doors and old buildings were refurbished. Now it is Kraków's most lively district. Its many museums, churches and synagogues introduce you to its rich Jewish and Catholic history. Shop in small boutiques and dine in cosy pubs.
