4. Cracow – the magic city in Poland
the second largest ( about 750 000 inhabitants)
one of the oldest
located in 1257
has ever been one of the main centres of Polish
culture, academic and artistic life
was the capital of Poland (1038- 1596 )
5. attracts tourists from all over the world ,
enchants by its atmosphere,
full of tourists mostly in spring ,summer and
early autumn,
becomes the international students’ city since
October to July ,
has been named the „small Venice –the town
that never sleeps”
Cracow – the magic city in Poland
7. you will retrace the path which Polish kings
followed heading for Wawel
It runs across the whole of the Old Town:
starting at the defensive Barbican,
through:
Florianska Street
the Main Market Square
Grodzka Street,
ending on the magnificent Wawel Hill
The Royal Route
8. The Barbican
The Statue of Adam Mickiewicz
The Cloth Hall/The Town Hall Tower
Jama MichalikaThe Florianska Gate
St.Peter and Paul’s Church
Grodzka Street
Kanonicza Street
St. Mary’s Church
St. Adalbert’s Church
10. Worth visiting –
Slowacki Theatre
The theatre has been
continuously staging plays
since 1893. It is one of
the most famous and
distinguished Polish theatre
scenes.
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre has
continuously been playing a unique role
in cultural landscape of Cracow
11. Worth visiting –
The Cloth Hall Museum
archeological works that
started in summer 2005 and
finished in 2010.
the result of the research is
presented in the underground
exhibition,
the main aim is to present
very close connections
between Middle Age Cracow
and other Middle Age European
cities.
12. Worth visiting –
Nowa Huta
Nowa Huta was the first socialist
town built after the World War II
13. The Kosciuszko Mound - raised in 1820-1823
to commemorate the Polish national hero
Tadeusz Kościuszko.
Worth visiting –
Kosciuszko Mound
14. Worth visiting
Kazimierz – the Old Jewish district
the historical centre
of Jewish religious and
social life.
founded as a
separate town near
Cracow
became one of its
districts
This is where Nazi Germany established
the Cracow Ghetto for the purpose of
persecution, terror, and exploitation of
Jews during German occupation of
Poland in the World War II. The Ghetto
was closed down between June 1942 and
March 1943.
15. The Old Jewish District
Plac Wolnica
Schindler’s Factory
Plac Nowy
Izaak Synagogue
Kupa Synagogue
Tempel Synagogue
Szeroka Street
18. The John Paul II Institute in
Cracow
www.utwjp2.pl
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19. General information
founded in June 1995
became a corporate ecclesiastical public body
liable to the Archbishop of Cracow in 2006
the name „ Have No Fear! was used to make
a reference to the memorable words said by
the Pope in October 1978 during the
inauguration of his pontificate.
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20. The aim of the Institute
The aim is to give comprehensive attention to
the overall activity of Pope John Paul II through :
showing the cultural and social implications of
his teachings,
co-operating in projects relating to the teachings
of the late Pope.
ensuring that his example and words are passed
on to future generations.
23. The aims of the UNI
organizing different activities for people over 55
including :
language courses,
computer & IT skills ,
swimming,
visiting Cracow and its surroundings ,
organizing exhibitions on Polish history and culture,
film presentations ,
lectures on law, science, sociology ,health promotion.
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24. Main modules of the UNI
Health
Active Senior
Interpersonal communication
Human being
All participants take part in lectures given by academic
teachers and have got practical activities including
swimming, gymnastics ,going for trips, healthy cooking
etc.
30. First activities
7 th Nov. 2011
Educational &
recreational
Centre
„The salt town” in
Wieliczce
31. Educational and Recreational Centre
includes a modern indoor swimming pool,
playground and tennis courts, wrestling,
conference and training centre.
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40. September –October 2012
Student 55+ Project – Mondays at 4 p.m.
4 lectures on Malopolska
5 film presentations - meettings with films on
John Paul II
41. Summer activities
IT course - Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Promoting senior active life :
22 nd August 2012 – exploring Cracow
30 th August 2012 – visiting the family places of
John Paul II (Czaniec, Wadowice, Kalwaria
Zebrzydowska)
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43. Let’s share the good! Voluntary Service for 50+
The conference for the managres, students and
other representatives of the Universities of the
Third Age in Malopolska.
The aim :
promoting the different forms of voluntary
service among seniors, mostly in their local
Surroundings,
46. The most popluar trips
Pilgrimage, visiting religious places.
Exploring Poland – Malopolska in particular.
Visiting historical places in Cracow and its
surroundings
47. The most popular forms
of phisical activities
Group phisical exercices
Walking
Swimming
48. The most popular courses
Computer and IT skills
Language course in English
Interpersonal communication:
assertiveness,effective communicating ,coping
with stress.
49. Plans for future
Health for Seniors Project.
Rehabilitation as a therapy.
Medicines from The God’s Chemist ‘s – good and bad sides of
using herbs.
Prophylactic programmes - the patients’ rights.
Cancer & blood circulation diseases.
Taking exercies means staying healthy.
Healthy diet,healthy products.
Looking after sick people at home.
50. Uniting Cultures
through Music and Cuisine
The brilliant opportunity to exchange experiences
and show practical abilities to other nations getting
to know their culture, music, cuisine.