Travel Guide: Krakow
Krakow is the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Poland and one of the most beautiful cities in Poland
Krakow Krakow used to be the capital of the Polish Kingdom and the centre of the political and cultural life of the country. Thanks to this, the city has a large and well-preserved medieval centre just packed with various attractions. Be sure to visit Wawel Castle - the coronation place of Polish kings, the Cathedral of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas - the main Catholic church in Poland, the central city's market square, Marian Church, Barbakan Fortress.
When travelling to Kraków for a few days, you can visit Kraków Zoo, Wieliczka Salt Mines and the Kazimierz district, famous for its Jewish quarter. Our tourist map of Krakow will help you navigate your way around the city. And shopping in the city can be done at the Galeria Krakowska shopping centre located in the heart of the city.
Country: Poland.
Population: 1.2 million people. with suburbs
Time: UTC+1, in summer UTC+2.
Telephone code: +4812
Currency: zloty. Course, currency exchange.
Language: Polish.
Airline: Kyiv-Krakow.
Climate: moderate.
Official website: krakow.pl
Map of the historical center of the city, as well as a map of public transport
The central and largest square of Krakow, where many city attractions are located.
Located on Wawel Hill in Krakow. The former residence of Polish kings and heads of the local church
The Gothic Catholic cathedral, with red brick cladding, dominates the Market Square in Krakow.
Formerly a separate Jewish town, now part of the historical center of Krakow
The Wieliczka Mine is the most interesting thing you can find in the vicinity of Krakow.
Wawel Cathedral (Archcathedral Basilica of Saint Stanislaus and Saint Wenceslaus). The main Catholic cathedral of Krakow and Poland as a whole
In the area of the gate is the only surviving fragment of the city’s defensive walls
The history of Krakow and Poland built from millions of LEGO bricks.
Find out which stores and shopping malls in Krakow are worth visiting and which you can bring gifts and souvenirs from Poland.
The old building of the Krakow Opera House, an architectural monument.
The main pedestrian tourist route passes through the center of Krakow along the so-called Royal Road, which crosses the entire old city. Along this route you can see many old houses.
A large green park built around the old town on the site of the former fortress walls.
One of the most popular auto routes in Central and Eastern Europe.
Currency exchange rates in Krakow and Poland. Polish zloty and where to buy it.
The well-maintained green riverbank offers beautiful views of the old town
In Krakow, religious and national holidays are celebrated above all. Among the religious ones the most important are Christmas, Easter and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. National holidays include Independence Day, Polish Army Day and Constitution Day. Carnivals in Kraków take place on Lykonik, the feast of the Three Kings and the student Jubilee. And the most colourful fairs are on Christmas, Easter and Cracow's Vianki.
