For years, Kraków has been considered a city of artists and a cultural hub, full of unique architectural monuments, theatres, galleries, museums, and vibrant cultural events. Thanks to the title of European Capital of Culture, which it received in 2000, it is also one of the most recognizable cities on the tourist map of Europe. The historic Old Town and the Jewish district of Kazimierz were inscribed on the first UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978.
