KAZIMIERZ, SCHINDLERS FAC

We slept in a bit this morning, but eventually, once booted and spurred, we set off. Our first stop was the flea market in the square.
We then headed off to find the various synagogues in the Kazimierz District. We visited two. The first was the Temple Synagogue. Quite big and lovely, albeit simple. Viewed an exhibition about the fate of the Jewish community during WW11.
The 2nd Synagogue was smaller but beautiful. It is the oldest Synagogue in Poland, 1535, and is a place of religious significance. After a wander round the cemetery, we set off again to find another synagogue but got waylaid when we happened on the original village are if Kazimierz. An absolute gem. There we found a Jewish restaurant and immediately booked a table for dinner. You can see the photos of the original shop fronts below. Now we went on a search for donuts. Once more, we 8failed but enjoyed delicious hot chocolate and shared a very yummy cherry pastry!!
Our steps turned to the river. We crossed the river to visit Heroes Square. Below are pictures of the square. You will see there are chairs in the square. These represent all the goods and furniture left as the people were herded from their homes to the transport. There is also an interesting Apteka near the Square just as it was during occupation.. We now set off to find Schindlers Factory. Got slightly lost but made it eventually. It was not what either of us expected. The factory has been turned into Museum history of the Nazi Occuation of Krakow and etc. Interesting, not exactly, more informative and challenging. A walk back to the hotel where we collapsed until 6.30pm, when we went off to enjoy our Jewish meal accompanied by live traditional Jewish music on violin and accordion. A lovely finish to our holiday.Read more