In the 14th century,
European Jews were encouraged to settle in Krakow,
mainly due to King Kazimierz
allowing banking and trade privileges.
Legend states that King established the village of Kazimierz
for a favorite girlfriend.
But there is also references to a "clash" between the university and
the Jewish community which resulted in them being forced to
move to Kazimierz, around the end of the 15th century.
Still allowed to do business in Krakow, the village fourished and
by the time WWII broke out 65,000 lived in the district.
Szeroka Street. Center of Kazimierz, synagogue,
museum, cafes, restaurants, and the Police station.
It's a great little place to hang out.
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