Krakow, Poland: Monuments and miracles

This one-time royal capital contains a wealth of architectural splendour. <b>Tim Richards</b> offers must-sees for a visit.

An old bloc party

David Whitely takes a look at the eight host cities for Euro 2012.

Where strangers on a train can turn nasty

ON NEW Year's Eve, 22-year-old Erin Langworthy walked onto the bridge over the Zambezi River and bungeed off.

• by Lance Richardson

Of war and peace

Paul Willis follows the cycle of modern history through Krakow, from independence to occupation to freedom.

Surviving long-haul travel in Europe

Taking trains, coaches and ferries, Stephanie Gardiner finds long-haul travelling in Europe is a mixed bag.

A palace for your church

Teresa Levonian wanders dreamily through the architectural potpourri that is Poland'smost beautiful city.