Other visits

Košice in Slovakia and Marseille in France were awarded the prestigious title of the 2013 European Capital of Culture. The celebrations in Košcice opened with a bang on January 19th and 20th, with 180 events and attractions. Krakow was officially represented by Vice Mayor for Culture Magdalena Sroka.

Douglas C. Greene, who was recently nominated as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw visited the office Mayor Jacek Majchrowski on 12 August this year.

Ornate arbours and romantic arcade aisles – typical decorations of Gothic and Baroque façades – can be seen along Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, the main street of Innsbruck. This street will lead us to the building which is considered to be the city's showcase, commonly known as the Golden Roof.

For the first time in Poland in late October Krakow will host the first so elaborate festival fully devoted to Moroccan culture.

Marie-Thérèse Pilet-Duchâteau, Deputy Mayor of Orléans, visited the Municipality of Krakow on 28 September. The main purpose for the visit was to discuss the celebration of the upcoming 20th anniversary of the cities' partnership.