We invite you to discover and explore the world of Jewish people.
Galicia and Bukovina are historical regions in Eastern Europe. In geopolitical terms, this territory was strategically important for the Habsburg Monarchy for domination in the Eastern Central-European region.
In the 19th century, Galicia and Bukovina were a melting pot of Ukrainians, Poles, Jews, Germans, Armenians, Hungarians, Rumanians and other ethnic groups. All this has found expression in the architecture of the towns, language, religion, culture and identity of the inhabitants. However, dipping into the Jewish culture of both regions also reminds us of the darkest moments of its history. This sad chapter does not let the travelers go, however, today we can talk about changes in the perception of historical events.
In this trip, you dip into the Jewish culture in Galicia and Bukovina, plunge yourself into the atmosphere of perceptible Galician settlements, get to know Jewish and German-speaking writers of Bukovina and reveal diversity of the Jewish religion.
Discover the deepest secrets of the rich Jewish heritage and culture!
Jewish heritage
Day 1
Arrival in Krakow. Sightseeing tour in Krakow. The Old Town within the area of the Planty has been included on the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list. You will admire the largest medieval Market Square in Europe, the Cloth Hall, St Mary’s Church with its famous gothic pentaptych altarpiece carved in limewood as well as the building of Jagiellonian University and the Royal Castle and Cathedral on Wawel Hill. Kosher dinner with a Klezmer concert (live) at one of the Jewish restaurants located there. Overnight in Krakow.
Day 2
Early in the afternoon, we visit a former Jewish quarter Kazimierz, which was a filming spot of a famous „Shindler’s list“. Among others, we will see former Kazimierz City Hall, Corpus Christi church and Old Synagogue (15th century) Remuh-synagogue and cemetery (16th century) and beautiful synagogue Tempel (19th century). After lunch, we will visit the Galician Jewish Museum, former ghetto and concentration camp in Płaszów and Oskar Schindler Factory. In the evening, we will meet and talk with the employee of Jewish Institute.
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