One of the most important works of the master photographer Adam Bujak, this volume is the result of over 40 years of efforts of an artist fascinated with the city of Cracow. Compiled here are the best from among the thousands of his images. The city at the foot of the Wawel is portrayed here in 350 photographs, captured at all times of day, throughout the year. The images reflect the uniqueness and splendor of Cracow's countless works of art, breathtaking vistas, churches in all architectural sty..les, urban structures, museums, theatres, schools, the university, Kazimierz district and the Wawel Hill. The Royal City at its best. The new chapter ?Modern Cracow? reveals a surprising contemporary face of the city ? a dynamically growing cultural center of unified Europe. This new edition features improved color quality. The text by a noted art historian, professor Jan K. Ostrowski presents to us the thousand year old city, its history and its culture