Until the fall of communism, the former Jewish district of Krakow, known as Kazimerz, had become a slum. The neighborhood was once a bustling center of life before most of its residents were murdered during WWII. Today, the streets once again teem with activity as hundreds of thousands of tourists a year rediscover a democratic Poland. Jewish-themed restaurants and cafes serve traditional Jewish and Polish cuisine and restored synagogues contain exhibits detailing prewar Jewish life in Poland. Klezmer music has seen a comeback as well, and musicians draw crowds weekly. A short walk across the river to the south takes you to the former wartime ghetto and Oscar Schindler’s factory, famously depicted in Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List. The film was one of the determining factors in bringing attention to the Kazimerz district, resulting in massive restoration efforts. Kazimerz is also the center of Krakow’s night life, where tourists and Polish students crowd into bars and night clubs throughout the week.