Curious Krakow -
curious traveler

Christine takes viewers through the beautiful streets and layers of Krakow, to learn its Medieval, Renaissance and Enlightenment history, when it was an intellectual and cultural center of Europe. She gets a special tour of Copernicus' alma mater: Jagiellonian University and Collegium Maius, from the University's Dean. Next, she takes us inside the Krzysztofory Palace Museum, set inside a 17th century baroque palace, to learn about KrakÃ³w's UNESCO-status Nativity scenes, and to learn the legend of the Lajkonik. Then, it's up to Wawel Castle, perched high upon a hill, then back down to Old Town for the annual Wawel Dragon legend and parade.

Duration: 28 minutes and 56 seconds

Episode Number: 608

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About Curious Traveler:

CURIOUS TRAVELER takes viewers on an enriching and entertaining "field trip for grown-ups" to some of the most intriguing European and North American cities in the world.

Daytime Emmy- and Telly-winning travel, arts and entertainment journalist Christine Van Blokland brings her passion and genuine curiosity for the arts, quirky characters, storytelling, and lifelong learning to this new series.

In each location, Christine explores the hidden histories in their art, architecture, museums, monuments, houses of worship and city parks.

Each episode begins with Christine's list of "Curious Questions": Is the Mona Lisa really a prostitute? Is the Eiffel Tower really Egyptian? Why are there acorns all through Grand Central Terminal? Christine's previous television credits include: Let's Go!, Georgia Traveler, Let's Go! Georgiaand Better Destinations.

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Sun, Apr 6	6:30 P.M.	Curious Poznan, Poland NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 7	10:00 A.M.	Curious Lyon, France NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 7	2:00 P.M.	Curious Szczecin, Poland NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 7	5:00 P.M.	Curious Lyon, France NH Create (11.4)
Sun, Apr 13	6:30 P.M.	Curious Szczecin, Poland NHPBS (11.1)
Mon, Apr 14	10:00 A.M.	Curious Utrecht, Netherlands NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 14	5:00 P.M.	Curious Utrecht, Netherlands NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 21	10:00 A.M.	Curious Poznan, Poland NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 21	5:00 P.M.	Curious Poznan, Poland NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 28	10:00 A.M.	Curious Szczecin, Poland NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 28	5:00 P.M.	Curious Szczecin, Poland NH Create (11.4)