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Curious Traveler
Curious Kraków
Season 6
Episode 608
Christine ventures through the beautiful streets of Kraków to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history. She tours Copernicus’ alma mater, Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, and learns about the Lajkonik legend at the Krzysztofory Palace Museum. After a trek up to Wawel Castle, she heads to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.
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