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Best places to visit in Krakow

  • Cloth Hall

    Sukiennice is a large Renaissance-era building in the Main Market Square, serving as a market with local stores selling souvenirs, and housing the Sukiennice Museum with 19th-century Polish paintings and a cafe with views of the Market Square.

  • Auschwitz

    The largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp during World War II, where over a million people lost their lives; a guided tour is recommended to understand the history.

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine

    The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of the world's deepest and oldest underground salt mines featuring caverns, corridors and chapels carved from salt.

  • Wawel Castle

    An architectural gem and symbol of national pride, Wawel Castle was the royal residence of the Polish monarchy in the 14th century, featuring grand courtyards, opulent chambers, and the crown Treasury.

  • St. Mary's Basilica

    A basilica where you can take a guided tour to learn about why the two towers are not the same and also learn about the history of the trumpet player.

  • Planty Park

    A series of paths lined with plants and trees that stretches around much of the old town, perfect for a relaxing stroll.

  • Jewish Quarter

    The Jewish Quarter, once the center of Jewish life in Krakow, is now an atmospheric mix of cafes, bars, and galleries with a resurgence of culture and amazing food including perogi.

  • Zakopane

    Zakopane is a city on the border of Poland and Slovakia where you can spend a whole day, visit a lake, go to the top of the mountain, and walk around the traditional small Polish city.

  • Main Market Square

    The Main Market Square is one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe, located in Krakow Old Town, and is a vibrant area with shops and cafes.

  • Wawel Hill

    Wawel Hill is a location in Krakow where you can visit the castle, cathedral, and see the dragon statue.

  • Kazimierz

    Kazimierz, the historic Jewish Quarter, is a vibrant neighborhood in Krakow with unique cafes, trendy bars, art galleries, vintage shops, and historical sites like synagogues and the Galicia Jewish Museum.

  • Vistula River

    Rzeka przepływająca przez Kraków, wzdłuż której można spacerować.

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum

    Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a site near Krakow that is recommended as a day trip.

  • Birkenau

    Birkenau was an extermination camp where approximately 1.1 million people died, and is remembered as one of the darkest chapters in human history.

  • Old Town

    Kraków's historic Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the heart of the city and a must-visit for its stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere.

  • Wawel Cathedral

    A cathedral from the 11th century and an important part of Polish history, featuring royal coronations and tombs. Visitors can climb the bell towers and visit the underground tombs.

  • Old Synagogue

    The oldest synagogue still standing in Poland, offering a step back in time.

  • Schindler's Factory

    A former enamel factory known for Oscar Schindler saving Jews during the Holocaust, now a museum depicting Krakow under Nazi occupation.

  • star miasto

    Krakow's Old Town (Star Miasto) is considered one of the most photogenic spots in Poland, featuring the Main Market Square.

  • Franciscan church

    This Monastery Church took shape in the aftermath of the Mongol invasion it was the first example of kovs Hallmark brick and Sandstone architecture.

  • stained glass workshop and Museum

    More than a static Museum this attraction allows you to watch stained glass Craftsman making use of centuries old skills.

  • Saint Mary's

    A beautiful church on the main square in Krakow, known for its stunning blue altar and ceiling.

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    A restaurant with an incredible view of the Basilica and the square, serving American cuisine like Thanksgiving meal and surf and turf burger.

  • St. Mary’s Basilica

    A basilica on Grakov's main square with stunning gold details and unique architecture, featuring a statue of Jesus on the cross with a starry midnight blue ceiling.

  • Market Square

    The location in the middle of the Jewish quarter to get a traditional Zappy Kanki.

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