Poland as the destination for Shared Services Centers

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The city’s most recognized landmarks include: the Main Market Square (biggest in Europe) with
St. Mary’s Basilica and the Sukiennice Gothic Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle (located on Wawel
Hill, sometimes called “the Polish Acropolis”), the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at
the Wawel Cathedral (the traditional coronation and burial place of kings and later also national
heroes), and the medieval St. Florian’s Gate (also known as “Portae Gloriae”) with the defensive
Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route. Tourists interested in the life and teachings of
Pope John Paul II can visit the places closest linked with his residence in Cracow. A special
commemorative 25 stop route has been marked out to help visitors find these places.
Points of interest outside the city include the Wieliczka salt mine, Poland’s oldest salt enterprise
dating back to the Middle Ages, today transformed into a tourist attraction visited by over
a million tourists annually. The mine spreads out on nine levels concealed under the town
reaching down to the depth of 327 meters and contains several ballrooms, a restaurant, as well
as a chamber that can be used to stage sports events like basketball, football, hockey, volleyball
or tennis matches.
Theatres 15
Museums 40
Cinemas 14
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