Poland has become an important filming country in Central Europe, with historic cities, wartime locations, forests, mountains and large studio facilities attracting both Polish and international productions. Kraków is especially associated with “Schindler’s List”, which used the city’s Kazimierz district and other locations connected to its Second World War history. Warsaw has appeared in films such as “The Pianist”, while Wrocław, Łódź and other Polish cities have also been used for period dramas, thrillers and international productions. Poland’s landscapes have provided backdrops for films ranging from war dramas to fantasy and historical epics, and the country has also developed a strong studio infrastructure for larger productions. With its mix of old towns, industrial architecture, forests, castles and modern cities, Poland offers one of the most varied filming environments in Eastern and Central Europe.
Liban Quarry
Liban Quarry is a historic limestone quarry in Kraków, Poland. It is also known as the filming location for the camp scenes in Schindler's List.
Schindler’s List Passage
The famous, narrow, and steep staircase where Mrs. Dresner hides from Nazis in Schindler's List is located at Józefa 12 in the Kazimierz district of Kraków.