The plaza brings together three main modes of transport: air, rail and road. People would congregate in this vibrant space before travelling or welcoming visitors. The vision for CPK airport includes a landside interchange plaza that is animated by lush greenery and flooded with natural light. It could shape the building and guide the passengers through its spaces, while also serving as a powerful symbolic reference to Poland’s rich cultural heritage and the united strength of its people.” The vision of woven architectural form is deliberately and strongly expressed. We believe that this project will completely revolutionise travel across the country and beyond. ![]() In collaboration, we will work together to create a model for the future of totally integrated transportation design. Grant Brooker, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “We are proud and excited to be chosen by CPK as the designers of this project. The pivotal project will act as a symbolic gateway to Poland, a 21 st century transport interchange which brings together air, rail and road, while reflecting the country’s national identity and providing exceptional passenger experience.ĭrawing on over 40 years of experience designing infrastructure and transport-orientated projects, from Hong Kong and Beijing airports to Stockholm Central Station, the vision for the new CPK airport finds a balance between operational efficiency, environmental responsibility and symbolic expression. Your tour ends at a traditional Jewish café, where your guide will order you the best local bites before departing with you.A Foster + Partners and Buro Happold consortium has won the competition to design the new CPK airport between Warsaw and Łódź. While there, your guide will share with you the Jewish experience after the German invasion of 1939, and what the synagogue now means to Jewish people in Poland. Then, your private guide will take you to the Jewish District, where you will walk through Schindler’s passage and visit the Old Synagogue-now a museum, which is the oldest still standing in Poland, having been built in the 15th century. You’ll have the chance to walk through the Jagiellonian University Museum, comprised of grand halls and ancient quads. Next, enjoy a lunch break in the Market Square, at a local establishment recommended by your expert local guide.Īfter lunch, visit one of the world’s oldest universities, which has been operating since the eleventh century. Then your guide will take you into St Mary’s Basilica, where you’ll see one of the finest examples of Polish Gothic architecture and see the spectacularly ornate, multicolor altarpiece which dominates the front of the church. Here at Market Square, you will see some of the finest examples of medieval architecture now filled full of shops, bars, and cafes. Before becoming a museum in 1930, the castle was also a hospital, a military barracks, and a governmental residence.Īfter your tour of the castle, follow in the footsteps of the kings of Poland as you explore the famous Royal Route from Wawel Hill to the Old Town. The castle served as the royal and political center of Krakow for centuries, dating back to the eleventh century. Your tour begins at one of Krakow's most renowned locations: Wawel Castle, the massive structure sits upon Wawel Hill, overlooking the Vistula River. Your full-day tour is the perfect way to see the city in a day, where you will learn about the country’s medieval history and Jewish history, see all of its highlights, and visit several historic sites, including Wawel Castle, the Old Synagogue, and Jagiellonian University. Finish your tour at a café, where your guide will happily share recommendations for you on how to best spend the rest of your time in Poland. ![]()
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