• Lanckorona - The city of angels
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    Lanckorona – The City of Angels

    Lanckorona is a very charming town, also called the city of angels. This small town is located about 40 minutes drive from Krakow and is often chosen by city residents for a short getaway from daily life. Lanckorona is at first glance a sleepy town, but under this shell is a place full of history and artistic spirit. History Lanckorona village was once a royal city, and in the years 1366-1934 had additional city rights, which were granted under the Magdeburg Law. This meant that this area was the hunting ground for King Casimir III the Great and King Władysław Jagiełło.  The aforementioned first king founded the castle in Lanckorona,…