Immersive Virtual Journey Through Jewish Kraków

Immersive Virtual Journey Through Jewish Kraków

Experience history through an interactive 360° virtual tour

Tour Overview

Step into the rich history of Kraków through our groundbreaking immersive virtual tour. Combining stunning 360-degree visuals, professional narration, and interactive guidance points, this experience brings the city’s Jewish heritage to life like never before.

Historical Immersion

The journey begins with a comprehensive introduction to Kraków, featuring rare photographs from 100 years ago. Learn about the fascinating history of Jewish settlement in Poland and Kraków through immersive 360° environments that make you feel as if you’re walking through history.

Bird's Eye Perspective

Experience a breathtaking panoramic view of the Jewish Quarter from above. Observe the historic Dietla Avenue, originally a water canal where King Kazimierz granted land to the Jewish community to establish their quarter.

Interactive Learning Points

  • Explore detailed narratives about significant sites throughout the Jewish Quarter
  • Access Street View-style 360° photography of each location
  • Discover fascinating stories like that of Yossele the Holy Miser, a legendary figure from centuries past
  • Teachers can preview content and choose between guided or self-directed exploration

World War II Period

The tour transitions dramatically to the World War II era, taking visitors across the Vistula River to the former ghetto area. Compare scenes from “Schindler’s List” with today’s bridge, creating a powerful connection between past and present.

Interactive Student Engagement

Our tour features an innovative interactive exercise about the Jewish community’s forced relocation to the ghetto:

  • Students use their smartphones to scan a QR code
  • Access an interactive presentation showing various personal items
  • Make difficult decisions about which items to pack within the 15kg weight limit
  • Results display on interactive whiteboards for group discussion

Final Chapter

The experience concludes with an interactive bird’s-eye view of the former ghetto area:

  • Click on points of interest for detailed information
  • View 360° street-level photography
  • Compare haunting Nazi-era photographs with contemporary views
  • Learn about the ghetto’s tragic liquidation

Educational Impact

This immersive virtual tour creates a deeply engaging educational experience that helps students:

  • Understand Kraków’s complex Jewish history
  • Experience historical events in an interactive way
  • Engage with historical content through modern technology
  • Develop emotional connections to historical events