Krakow: Visit a Cultural Gem in Poland with Eva zu Beck

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Let's visit Krakow, one of Poland's most popular travel destinations. Our guide today is Polish KZfaqr Eva zu Beck. She'll be taking us to the historic Sukiennice Market, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz neighborhood with its long jewish history. But she's not the only one excited to show us around. Her dog Vilk loves Krakow too! Here's what you need to know.
00:00 Intro
01:05 Sukiennice Market
02:34 Krakow's Old Town
03:33 Wawel Royal Castle
04:45 Kazimierz neighborhood
08:03 Stary Kleparz Market
09:44 Hamsa restaurant in Kazimierz
12:24 Enjoy the evening at the Vistula river
CREDITS:
Report: Eva zu Beck
Supervising Editor: Christina Deicke
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@leapinlizard9487 5 күн бұрын

Eva, this was such a great video. My first serious girlfriend in high school was Polish. Her father was my boss where I had a summer job. He actually invited me to dinner one night as he wanted me to meet his daughter. Her mother was a very strict Catholic and very traditional. She would not let her daughter shave her legs until she was 16 yrs. old. I first met her when she was about 15 and she got a lot of teasing because of it. She was a beautiful girl, but also had a heart of gold. We dated for about a year then I went off to college and life just happened and I never saw her again. I asked my dad once why people liked to tell jokes about Polish people. He told me when he was overseas in World War II he went through many towns & cities in Poland and that Poland was the first place where he saw stores that had "electric eyes" that automatically opened the door when you approached it. He said the Polish people were very friendly, loving people and only ignorant people tell jokes about other people they don't bother getting to know. I'm proud that he helped liberate Europe from Hitler's rule. My dad was at Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge. He passed thru Buchenwald Concentration Prison a few days after it had been liberated. He lived to be 100 years and 4 months.

@invit87 4 күн бұрын

interesting post. I think I know where the perception of Poles as second-class people comes from. Poland was partitioned in 1796. One of these invaders was Germany, whose policy of ruling over Poles was based on discrimination, Germanization and denationalization. However, despite Germany's power, Life in the 19th century was very difficult and many Germans emigrated to the USA in search of a better life. On site, they spread their views about Poles and infected the local population with them. There were many more Germans and they enjoyed greater respect, so the effect was that Poles were classified in the same way as those under German occupation. Germany had a huge impact on the impoverishment of Poles, on their perception in the world, and in the final phase they committed the systemic murder of millions of Poles. It is not surprising that Poles still have great problems with trust in Germans.

@marektln 4 күн бұрын

@@invit87 You've avoided to mention what Russia did to Poland? I have ancestors from both sides, who lived under Prussian rule, and Russian rule. And you know what? those who lived under Prussian rule were happy, that they don't had to live on Russian side. Those on Russian side, hated Russia what they had been doing to Polish people in their concentration camps in Sybir. BTW Krakow was in Austro Hungarian rule, which has nothing to do with Germany

@jakubkosz1009 3 күн бұрын

@@marektln, I don't want to be rude but it sounds like Stockholm syndrome

@invit87 6 сағат бұрын

@@marektln but the conversation concerns the reasons for the poor perception of Poles in the West. Russians have never managed to convince the world of negative stereotypes about Poles. Probably because they also had to fight for their good name.

@user-gb9dg6jn2n 7 күн бұрын

This past spring, my wife and I took a river cruise down the Elbe River, I made sure that we added the overland extension to Poland. Krakow, Czestochowa, and Warsaw. My Dziadzia left Krakow for the US before WW I and went back when he was 70 while it was still under Communism. So, I went for my 70th. I loved Krakow, as did my wife. I'm proud to say "Jestem Polakiem Amerykaninem" (My Polish isn't very good)

@ksenka4 3 күн бұрын

Dziadzia ❤

@user-gb9dg6jn2n 11 сағат бұрын

@@ksenka4 😁 It's also what my grandkids call me.

@herminenasse4607 8 күн бұрын

Having been to Kraków twice (for conferences), first as an omnivore, second as a vegan some 9 years later - this was (culinary) heaven both times. The city has a special vibe, the culture, churches, museums, parks, places, restaurants, pubs - very beautiful and all in all easy to access for foreigners. Thank you for showing some of this to us. Plus, I would recommend Poland's touristic sites for vegans wholeheartedly. Had a great time hiking at the Baltic Sea in summer, had the most amazing dishes, pierogi, sushi, pizza, burgers, "fish" soup, ravioli with fake prawns etc. In my view, Poland is a touristic gem to be discovered, be it the Baltic sea, mountains, cities, hiking and biking paths.

@guadalupemartinez5725 8 күн бұрын

After watching this documentary, I really want to visit Poland! Thank you DW!

@patrickstick8249 5 күн бұрын

poland poor

@takia88 3 күн бұрын

Yeah, there are better places than Cities and especially main markets there

@Alun49 2 күн бұрын

I was in Krakow about twenty years ago. I was travelling though Poland, then down though the Slovakia, into Hungary, then Ukraine and Romania. It was a wonderful month long trip. Krakow was great, with lots of Buffalo vodka!

@gregorypilau3530 6 күн бұрын

Poland is so beautiful and orderly.

@mracer8 6 күн бұрын

Poland is a lovely country and Krakow is beautiful! must visit country for sure

@EmmaRyokou 7 күн бұрын

I LOVE Eva! She's the most amazing & authentic & truthful traveler! So glad to see her doing videos for DW - whose travel videos I rely on for useful information & travel research!! 😇

@andrewtetrick3163 2 күн бұрын

Here for Eva and Vilk. Krakow is now on my list.

@DWTravel 10 сағат бұрын

Have you alreday found our playlist with Eva? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr96Zciot83TlXU.html

@Donneczka1 22 сағат бұрын

Nice Eva! Krakow is truly spectacular! I studied Polish there three times in Szkola Letnia at Jagiellonian and loved every minute of it! It is my favorite city in Europe! Such history and atmosphere and culture and beauty! Great to see you show it off! It is a must-visit place!

@roberthardy2013 6 күн бұрын

I have never been but it’s just gone on my overland list! Thanks Eva.

@jamesmaze3841 8 күн бұрын

We spent a week there in 2018. We will be back, since we loved it so much.

@Hongaars1969 8 күн бұрын

Oh your puppy. He’s SO cute. Hi Eva Thank you for your energetic assessment of Krakow. It is beautiful. How refreshing. A trip to Poland is long overdue. Thank you Zoltán

@johnk2347 8 күн бұрын

I love Eva! Great video, and her being Polish adds some authenticity to her Poland videos!

@bradjohnson-dupre4901 Күн бұрын

DW must see a boon in views when Eva hosts. She’s quite genuine and charming. ❤

@raymondlianto9882 3 күн бұрын

Great travel video. Krakow looks beautiful.

@pigoff123 8 күн бұрын

We also went somewhere to see the Black Madonna. It was so full of history. 😊

@michaelvandenheuvel317 8 күн бұрын

Pushing all the right buttons. 😉

@ahill209 6 сағат бұрын

On my bucket list.

@ralphmarkasher 2 күн бұрын

Eva, I love this video. This is great for someone who lives in California and will probably never be able to get to Poland. Thank You

@karolinabaker7637 5 күн бұрын

There is an underground museum under the sukiennic. It’s the archaeological sight of the old market stalls

@kacperm6555 7 күн бұрын

Great video, Eva. Kraków is indeed such a fascinating place to visit!

@adambastien3635 8 күн бұрын

Great job Eva!

@lhollybow 3 күн бұрын

Terrific video of a beautiful city both modern and historic. You and Vilk both looked incredible.

@dinkummate Күн бұрын

Yes it is certainly a beautiful city. Stayed in an Air B@B in the Kazimierz neighborhood.Thanks for reigniting those memories.

@trailwayt9H337 8 күн бұрын

Madom Your efforts are very beautiful. Thankyou for introducing this beautiful Krakow and Poland structure 👍

@sz5830 Күн бұрын

To me the best city, and it should be the capital again. I love Poland !!

@deborahjones3956 8 күн бұрын

Love Eva!

@oregonziggy2391 2 күн бұрын

Krakow is amazing was there for a couple days in late fall.

@kirilldusenok6763 7 күн бұрын

Krakow is wonderful, I love ❤❤❤❤❤

@msciwojstalkiewicz9510 8 күн бұрын

Makes a video to showcase Kraków and it's importance to the Polish culture and history. Orders Middle-Eastern food xD. What's next? Authentic Italian pizza in New Delhi? xD Joking ofc, eat what you like. Just thought it was a bit funny.

@greblus Күн бұрын

A beautiful girl with her best friend in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe ❤. My city. I was born in Cracow and spent best days of my life here. Thank you for this video, made me hungry though 😊

@karolinamackiewicz514 6 күн бұрын

Vilk! 😍 I missed him so much in your latest video from Mongolia, Eva!

@ivanamichalik5362 Күн бұрын

Kocham i tęsknię za moją Ojczyzną…. Pięknym krajem! Dzięki EWA! Pozdrawiam ☺️

@toms9864 6 күн бұрын

You have a nice warm personality and you did an excellent job showing why Krakow is an amazing city.

@MrZibikraw Күн бұрын

Dzięki. 😄Cudownie pokazałaś to miejsce.

@Daytona2 2 күн бұрын

A big day to introduce Vilk to your home city, such a lovely place 😊

@gulamwaris9605 8 күн бұрын

Love this job.. 😊

@JackMorningstar-nm8gc 5 күн бұрын

Beautiful looking place

@rikkidgermano9640 6 сағат бұрын

Oh, through experience i can confirm that Poland, especially by the sea is very dog friendly. We spend our family vacation in Poland in the summer of 2022 and 2023 by the sea and never had an issue. We could take our dog to the beach and he was welcomed at every restaurant we went to.

@mmpetrovich 4 күн бұрын

Eva rocks! She could make a video about folding laundry fun. Nice to see Wilke also!

@kenmontgomery2910 2 күн бұрын

He is BEAUTIFUL! Of course, so is the HOST!

@sunilpatel217 7 күн бұрын

Beautiful city. ❤

@joelcleare 10 сағат бұрын

On my list 😊

@dawid30w 8 күн бұрын

super ewa z wroclawia

@ashleyupshall7641 5 күн бұрын

Nice Shepherd. 🦴

@Lwize 2 сағат бұрын

I was there in 2017. I want to go back again.

@highfashionwins 6 сағат бұрын

Yes, Wilky baby looked quite dapper in that collar.

@sandycollins3613 5 күн бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!

@kapilkumar-cl7xn 8 күн бұрын

❤

@Tetoxz-ii5le 8 күн бұрын

🐕 is cut. I love you dog. Thanks.

@Karding-yo7ei 2 сағат бұрын

been here, highly recommended. we been in every place Eva visits, but forget to visit another UNISCO Heritage Place which is the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

@TravelonlineWalk 5 күн бұрын

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@shakostarsun 6 күн бұрын

I spent 17 days in Poland food was great prices though were similar to USA- New Mexico. And after being in Moldova for two months the prices kept shocking me in Poland.

@pigoff123 8 күн бұрын

I went there with my girlfriend and her husband. What an amazing city. I would never cross the border from Germany to Poland again on Easter weekend. It took hours to cross. Every Polish person in Germany was going home for Easter. Otherwise the visit was amazing. 😊

@GianlucaLi 8 күн бұрын

your girlfriend and her husband😂 what a good team

@Hongaars1969 8 күн бұрын

The “secret” is to never ever travel anywhere over Easter long weekend

@MemoryWanted. 8 күн бұрын

Wait what?

@petebondurant58 8 күн бұрын

@@MemoryWanted. I think it is a woman commenting about her female friend and that woman's husband.

@poziomkax5985 6 күн бұрын

@pigoff girlfriend and her husband ? are you sure ?

@jajajejehjune4301 3 күн бұрын

cool Eva!

@HAMEEDALIRAQI 8 күн бұрын

🤩💕💕💕🌺🌷

@CatSounds-u9f 8 күн бұрын

Krakow doesnt need anymore advertising, probably everyone in europe has either been or knows someone whos been, do some of the smaller cities

@theoztreecrasher2647 7 күн бұрын

Yep, that applies to all European tourist joints. Glad I went 40 years ago when the crowds (and comparative expense) were somewhat more manageable. Always a joy to come across the little gems in smaller locations that had/have evaded the latest guide book gush.

@michellhuber3397 6 күн бұрын

I was just there, and was sad to see how my favorite city twenty years ago has turned into a destination for stag and hen parties. Prices are high. We avoided the old town on the weekend. There were just too many tourists.

@CatSounds-u9f 3 күн бұрын

@@michellhuber3397 As Polands economy is outpacing the U.K's soon it will end as it will no longer be an economical place to go and they will move on to places like Sofia, Bulgaria etc.

@mikezabo3134 5 күн бұрын

Krakow is so old and beautiful but Wroclaw is nicer.

@jankowalski3220 Күн бұрын

Co się komu podoba, sprawa indywidualna, Jestem Krakusem więc nie jestem obiektywny,Kraków jest dla mnie jak tlen. Ale uwielbiam też Łódź. Wrocław zaś mnie nie porusza może za mało go znam.

@larsstougaard7097 8 күн бұрын

Where have I seen her before 😁

@clam371384 8 күн бұрын

@@larsstougaard7097 she is a KZfaqr

@theoztreecrasher2647 7 күн бұрын

America's Most Wanted? Post Office wall? 🤔😉😊

@Ivanskrakow 2 күн бұрын

I loved it except for all of the tourist.. Because it is relatively small compared to Warsaw,, the tourist crowds are more of an issue.. By the way I am an American but my last name is krakow,, hence my desire to visit

@editorjohn8803 5 күн бұрын

If you're planning a trip to Europe, don't go to Barcelona, where the locals are protesting against and harassing the tourists right now. Krakow, Lisbon, and Prague are definitely some places to consider

@tetsmcgee Күн бұрын

It'd hot AF in Cracow right now

@qostka 6 күн бұрын

3:08 it has nothing in common with pretzel. It is just a bagel. What is more, bagel known widely to the world was originally invented in Cracow.

@rynkydynky 7 күн бұрын

Amazing, I want to go there with my dogs. How was the transportation though? It's easy to come by train and move around the city with dogs?

@TheXshot 6 күн бұрын

Yes and yes.

@aileenmarzanna 4 күн бұрын

Of course. Dogs are allowed everywhere in trains and city buses.

@aangryy3099 2 күн бұрын

Nice trip. But why didnt you show us the real polish cuisine. Pierogi, Kielbasa etc. . Watching this I realized how much I miss this place. Good to see the dragon again!

@drvdrv8354 7 күн бұрын

Ale słodziak!

@r_a_ 3 күн бұрын

7:54Vilk must be thinking, "what is happening, why is she happy"?

@HealthyEatingPhysicalFit-nu9zz 8 күн бұрын

Nice, Krakow reminds me of John Paul II.

@user-ri3lt1rd2o 8 күн бұрын

SWEET GIRL ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@russmartin4189 7 сағат бұрын

When I was in graduate school, I went to NYC with my Jewish roommate for a day. We went to his parent's house. to stay over night, but sinice I was Christian, he told me to fake being Jewish or his mothere wouldn't let me stay. He told me to tell her my name was Russell Berkowitz. I did what he said. His mother asked where my parents were from, when they came here, etc. I said off the top of my head Krakow and before WWII. That seemed to satisfy her, but I didn't know a thing about Krakow. I do now. By the way, I married a beautiful Jewish girl. Neither of us are religious.

@svtinker 6 сағат бұрын

The Polish Rick Steves!

@stekon9112 3 күн бұрын

Do Wroclaw next.

@russmartin4189 7 сағат бұрын

Do you realize how well you could do if you had a travel business in Poland? Every English speaking person would want to be on your tours!

@uuwuu 8 күн бұрын

Kraków is so beautiful that even Hans Frank - head of the General Government in German-occupied Poland in 1939-1945 made Wawel (Royal Castle) as his headquarters

@ukaszs5057 8 күн бұрын

This not something you should be pride of. Remember your compatriots murdered 6 millions of Poles during WW2.

@theoztreecrasher2647 7 күн бұрын

Many demented megalomaniacs prefer to base themselves "up with the Gods." Kraków's good fortune was to not be strategically important enough to be bombed into oblivion in the madness of WW2 - something that all the world should be thankful for. It is a supremely beautiful and historic place and certainly deserving of its World Heritage listing. Visit and enjoy if you are able - or if not, just sit back and admire via the marvel of modern communication.

@krewetkaaaa 6 күн бұрын

Unfortunately to Kraków castle you cannot enter with dog which was not shown 😢

@joebot2127 8 күн бұрын

How small was the shoemaker?

@theoztreecrasher2647 7 күн бұрын

Oh he was John Cleese sized - but he only made shoes for small children! 😱🙄😈

@joebot2127 7 күн бұрын

@@theoztreecrasher2647 🤣😂 I like it. 6'5" but only makes little shoes

@MariaMorales-tw3jr 3 күн бұрын

Hi Eva, why recently people say that the Polish government is don't like foreigners mainly if they are middle eastern? Have a nice day

@richard51 3 күн бұрын

How many times can you say "oh my God" in one video?

@MarcoK6969 5 күн бұрын

Todd Krakow

@slawomirbartoszewicz2847 5 күн бұрын

Pies musi tez byc dwujezyczny.

@radekktos9870 8 күн бұрын

OMG second hand expert - from XIV Kazimierz was a separate city, not a Jewish district. In the 15th century, King Olbracht moved Krakow Jews there, who later lived in 30% of Kazimierz, which was incorporated into Krakow in the 19th century

@ssilversgs 7 күн бұрын

I was interested in your brief mention of the murder of the nearly 100,000 Jewish citizens of Krakow in WW2, Eva. How has that affected the city today?

@tomekdarda 4 күн бұрын

It still feels lika a gaping hole, with an annual march commemorating the liquidation of the ghetto attended by the president of the city and the regular Krakovians, but also there's a Jewish resurgence in Kraków with its community growing, and with the old Jewish Quarter with its record 7 synagogues becoming a major tourist destination, but also active religious spots. Finally, there's a discussion on both the good times for the Jews, as well as the tough past, including expulsions, between the Christians and the Jews.

@tturner7786 19 сағат бұрын

Im confused by her accent is she french speaking originally? Or She sounds american at times, a little british at times anybody know?

@DWTravel 11 сағат бұрын

Eva was born in Poland but as a child she moved to England and later studied in Oxford.

@johnytwo 6 күн бұрын

Eva? What are you doing here? :D

@DWTravel 5 күн бұрын

From time to time Eva creates travel videos for us. 💗

@Watchbetter. 4 күн бұрын

Both of you needs to dig harder to achieve their target

@adrianlenart7641 Күн бұрын

Jesteś w Polsce to proszę mów po polsku

@DWTravel 11 сағат бұрын

But our channel is in English. Most of our users do not understand Polish. 🤷‍♀️

@ireallycant4416 7 күн бұрын

Polish are like hiligaynons but white

@LeeBv9983 6 сағат бұрын

I was in Krakow in 1986. It was NOTHING like this. There were very few shops and walk-in no restaurants. We heard of one restaurant but reservations were required months in advance. Visitors could only eat in the hotel as hotels were required to provide all meals to clients. Even then, in ten days there every meal was basically pork and potatoes, not a green vegetable in sight. What shops/stores there were closed between 4-5 pm. It was dismal place.

@peterkiedron8949 8 күн бұрын

Zubek fur dojczland

@pavelsrna4377 8 күн бұрын

Dwie kopiejki wpadły na konto.

@peterkiedron8949 7 күн бұрын

@@pavelsrna4377 Pavelku, to "r" w twoim nazwisku to literowka, prawda?

@pavelsrna4377 7 күн бұрын

@@peterkiedron8949 Masz racje a jak dodasz "na peterkiedron8949" i połącz literki.

@kikolandzik 6 күн бұрын

@@peterkiedron8949 chyba "n"

@Piotr-bh5yx 7 күн бұрын

Not "by Nazis", but "by Germans"! The rest infos - OK.

@MarquisVonLion Сағат бұрын

What do you want ? Mass tourism ???

@CharlieNagoo 8 күн бұрын

A vegan middle eastern restaurant recommendation for Poland? No thanks.

@theoztreecrasher2647 7 күн бұрын

Could be worse. I once collected a tourist information (free of course!) map that added all the locations of the nearest MacDonald's - IN PARIS!!! Oh goody! Real food! 😈😱🙄

@alexhopkins1459 7 күн бұрын

Why?

@Kim-J312 7 күн бұрын

Krakow is an international city with many cultures and cusines to enjoy ❤ I love ❤️ Poland 🇵🇱

@CharlieNagoo 7 күн бұрын

@@Kim-J312 I am not saying it isn't an international city. I am just saying some food that represents Polish culture would be a better choice in a video about Poland.

@aileenmarzanna 4 күн бұрын

Why not? We have a massive Jewish history and some of the largest numbers of vegans in the world. After Israel, Poland is probably the second likeliest country in the world to find this.

@ekesandras1481 5 күн бұрын

Miss Eva seems to be a nice young lady, but with that dog on her side, I wouldn't date her.

@aileenmarzanna 4 күн бұрын

I'm pretty certain she wouldn't date you either, so you're safe.

@MrKh4Ot1k 8 күн бұрын

Using superlatives for everything... Too much from a dw video. Seems like there's no objectivity. Everywhere she's been, it's the best in the world 😂🤣

@peterkiedron8949 8 күн бұрын

What do you expect from Zubek?

@pavelsrna4377 8 күн бұрын

@@peterkiedron8949 Kolejne dwie kopiejki