Kraków, in English also spelled Krakow or Cracow, is one of the largest and oldest cities in Poland. It is situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland Province. The city dates back to the 7th century. It was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596. Nowadays, Krakow is a cultural and academic centre of Poland with 800.000 inhabitants. Here is a map of the old town of Krakow drawn by our school mate Sonia Wojas IIA and some information written by Olga Pędrys.