Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland, dating back to the 7th century. It has traditionally been a center of Polish academic and cultural life and now has a population of around 800,000. Krakow has universities like Jagiellonian University that attract over 2,500 foreign students and promote international programs. The city also has a history of Jewish cultural life centered in the Kazimierz neighborhood, though the population declined due to the ravages of history. Today, Krakow celebrates its cultural diversity through organizations and festivals promoting intercultural exchange and different cultures like Spanish, Japanese, Hungarian and others.