 Kraków was named the official European Capital of Culture for the year 2000 by the European Union.It is a major attraction for both local and international tourists, attracting nearly 13 million visitors a year.Major landmarks include the Main Market Square with St. Mary's Basilica and the Sukiennice Cloth Hall, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral, and the medieval St. Florian's Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route.