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Wawel CathedralvsGalicia Jewish Museum
Both are praised by professionals. On balance, Wawel Cathedral is the choice of most reviewers compared to Galicia Jewish Museum. Wawel Cathedral comes in at #2 in Krakow with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Wawel Cathedral
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's Frommer's
Wawel Hill, Krakow 31-001, Poland
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Fodor's "Wawel Hill, a 15-acre rocky limestone outcropping on the banks of the Vistula, dominates the old part of the city." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The Gothic cathedral dedicated to St Stanislas and St Wenceslas contains many works of art, including St Stanislas' mausoleum (1629 and King Wladyslaw II Jagiello's Tomb, in red marble." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Wawel Cathedral – situated in the Wawel Hill neighborhood – is one of Poland's most important places of worship." Full review
Frommer's "This is the spiritual home of the Polish state, testifying to the strong historical link between the Polish royalty and the Catholic Church." Full review
Frommer's "This is the Cathedral Museum, opened by Archbishop Karl Wojtyƚa (1920–2005) in 1978 before becoming Pope John Paul II. Over two floors, you’ll find robes and regalia of sundry Polish kings" Full review
Galicia Jewish Museum
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
Dajwor Street 18, Krakow 31-052 , Poland
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This museum both commemorates Jewish victims of the Holocaust and celebrates the Jewish culture and history of the former Austro-Hungarian region of Galicia." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This museum has an interesting focus, namely to bring a contemporary perspective to bear on the Jewish history of Polish Galicja." Full review
Frommer's "Ghostly images are starkly displayed in this intelligent and worthwhile museum, which is set in a covered warehouse. The result reflects the breadth of crimes committed mainly by locals. " Full review
