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Jan Matejko (1838–93)
The most renowned Polish painter
of the 19th century, Matejko’s
vision of Polish history has
influenced many generations.
Krakow’s Academy of Fine Arts
and the large square next to it
are named in his honour.

Krzysztof Penderecki (born 1933)
World-renowned composer and
conductor, Penderecki was educated
in Krakow. He was a Professor and
Rector of the Music Academy.
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WESOŁA,
ŚW. MARKA
KLEPARZ
AND BISKUPIE
ŚW. TOMASZA
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Sławomir Mrożek
(1930–2013)
An outstanding playwright and
OKÓŁ AND satirist, Mrożek began his
STRADOM career in Krakow as a journalist.
GRODZKA
QUARTERS After many years abroad, he
returned and settled here in
1996. He is buried in the
Church of Saints Peter and Paul. .
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Czesław Miłosz (1911–2004)
A poet, leading thinker,
KRAKOWSKA
Nobel Prize winner and honorary
doctor of the Jagiellonian
University, Miłosz was made an
honorary citizen of Krakow in
1993. In his final years he lived
at W. Bogusławskiego 6.
Tadeusz Kantor (1915–90)
A leading European artist and theatre
0 metres 500 director, Kantor established the world-
0 yards 500 famous Cricot 2 Theatre. For many
years he worked at Kanonicza 5.