Into the darkness

What Do the Blind See? Experience the World of the Blind in Krakow!”

Krakow is a very diverse city. Every year, this magical and adventurous place welcomes thousands of people who want to discover the city's assets or fall in love with it anew. Podwawelski Gród also opens up to people who struggle with disabilities on a daily basis, such as the blind. If you want to find out how the blind see the world and what attractions Krakow has to offer them, stay with us until the end of this article!

Unusual attractions in Krakow - what do blind people see during their stay in Krak's City?

Krakow is overflowing with tourist attractions. As this picturesque area attracts tourists from all over the world every year, the city authorities have decided to go one step further and make it easier for people with disabilities to get to know its charms. If your loved one suffers from visual impairment or severe visual problems, you can be sure that Krakow has many interesting attractions and facilities to offer, which will make your holiday trip a great adventure for them.

In 2003, with disabled people in mind, a project called "The Royal Road for the Disabled Tourist" was created on the initiative of Hanna Grabowska-Pałecka. This project consisted in creating a route leading through the most frequented places in Krakow, which are adapted to the needs of disabled people, including the blind. Specially designed mock-ups and maps, thanks to technology available on mobile phones offering location-based services, show the route from Matejko Square, through the Main Square and ending at Wawel Hill. Residents and city authorities suggest that blind people should start their trip at Matejki Square, just as the route created for the above-mentioned project leads. From there, head towards the Barbican and Floriańska Gate, which are defensive elements created in medieval times. Reaching these attractions will allow you to learn about the beginnings of the city's glorious history. The doors of the museum, dedicated to the work of the artist Jan Matejko, are also wide open to blind or partially sighted visitors. It is worth taking up the invitation and finding out more about the life of the famous painter.

How the blind see - Krakow's attraction for everyone

We already know that Krakow is prepared for visits by blind people. However, hardly anyone realises how much trouble and stress, despite the created facilities, this trip costs them. If you want to find out how blind people see the world, you should visit WOMAI in Krakow.

WOMAI - World of My All Inspirations

If you've ever wondered how blind people cope with the difficulties of everyday life that come their way, it's essential to go to a place that answers your questions. WOMAI is a place that allows you to understand what people with disabilities face on a daily basis. The labyrinth of darkness will soon make you realise how important the other senses such as touch, hearing and even smell are in your life. The first moments in the labyrinth will be associated with great fear, but in a short time you will understand how necessary it was for you to experience the loss of one of such important senses. Through your journey into the world of darkness, you will learn how hard it is for blind people to get through each day and understand that the simplest activities can cause them a lot of trouble. Maybe it is thanks to WOMAI that you will realise how important your role is in the life of a loved one who is struggling with a visual impairment and understand how much your help means to them. So if you are wondering how blind people see colours and how they function in everyday life, don't hesitate and start planning your trip to the world of darkness today.

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