The most important dates in history of Krakow - 18-19th centuries
1734 - last Royal coronation in the Wawel Cathedral
1794 - insurrection organized by Kościuszko against Russians
1795 - the third and the last partition of Poland, Prussian troops arrive to Krakow
1797 - Austrians replace Prussians
19th century beginning of - decision to demolish old city walls, the small part is left nowadays
1815 - taken during Vienna Congress decision to create Free City of Krakow that lasted till 1846
1855 - great fire that lasts ten days and causes destruction of 160 houses, 4 churches and two convents
1866 - Joseph Dietl becomes first Krakow president and promotes the construction of aqueducts, schools, houses for poor people and orphans
1879 - opening of National Museum in the Cloth Hall
1893 - inauguration of Slowacki Theatre