2002 (11th Annual) International Business and Trade Summer Law Program in Cracow, Poland
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law/Uniwersytet Jagiellonski
On this page, you will find some photographs of Cracow and the students on the program
Rollerblading
There are several good places to rollerblade in Cracow. Rollerblading is not yet very popular in Poland, but is catching on quickly. One very good place is the paved path along both sides of the River Vistula, the longest river in Poland. There is a wonderful view of the Wawel castle from the path. There are also tables with chessboard tops, where old men sit and while away the hours with long games of chess.
According to Cracow legend, the city was founded by a prince named Krak who built a castle on Wawel hill. Unfortunately, a mean dragon already lived in a den below the castle. This dragon enjoyed dining on Cracow's residents. The prince had the bright idea of tricking the dragon by filling a sheepskin with sulpher and tossing it into the den. The dragon gorged himself on the fake sheep, but the sulpher made him so thirsty that he drank too much from the river and exploded in a beautiful fireworks display. On the castle side of the river, one passes a statue commemorating this dragon that breathes real fire.
Below are two program students on rollerblades. Ana is from Moldova and Monika is Polish.
Here is a shot of the River Vistula. Many people walk their dogs here in the morning, or use the paths to bicycle to work.
The Planty, a circular park where the old medieval city walls used to be until they were taken down early in the 19th century, is also a very good place to rollerblade. It is lined with interesting buildings and has some lovely formal flower gardens.
A "dragon" wanders around the main square talking with children.
Copyright 2002 Susanna Fischer. Last modified Sunday, August 25, 2002 01:25:12 PM .