Krakow Poland Travel Guide - 10 Amazing Places

Rynek Główny is an iconic, huge open space dating back to the 13th century, surrounded by historic town houses with shops, bars, and restaurants, featuring the 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.

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.

Rynek Underground Museum is a modern museum under the Cloth Hall that showcases the history of medieval Krakow through displays and historic artifacts, including foundations of older buildings discovered beneath the Market Square.

Wieża Ratuszowa is the tower of the former Town Hall, featuring a small exhibition about the city's history and offering views of the Market Square from the top floor.

Bazylika Mariacka is an iconic 14th-century Polish Gothic church on the Market Square, known for its two towers, hourly trumpet call, and lavishly decorated interior featuring the Veit Stoss altarpiece.

Wawel Royal Castle is a historic site that was home to Polish Kings, later used as barracks and by Nazi Hans Frank, and now a fascinating location to explore, including the cathedral and courtyard.

Katedra Wawelska is a historic cathedral dating from the 14th century, extended over the years, featuring a golden dome, ornate interior with tombs and monuments to Polish royalty, and the Sigismund Bell in the bell tower.

Collegium Maius is the oldest building of Jagiellonian University dating back to the 14th century, now a museum with a courtyard and historic interiors where Nicholas Copernicus studied.

Czartoryski Museum houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, weapons, and artifacts, including Leonardo da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine,' winged armor, and archaeological items from ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.

Kraków Barbican is a medieval fortified gate, one of the few remaining parts of the city's fortifications, offering exploration of its ramparts and passageways.

Krakow is a great city for architecture lovers and there are many stunning churches to explore.

Kazimierz is a historic district where Polish and Jewish cultures coexisted, known for its notable sites connected to Jewish history, vibrant atmosphere, and places to eat.

The Old Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Poland, serving as a museum displaying the history of Jewish people in Krakow.

Remah Cemetery is a burial location for important Polish Jews, which was destroyed by the Nazis but has since been restored.

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is the site of the former factory from 'Schindler's List,' now a museum telling the story of the Nazi occupation of Krakow and the treatment of Jewish people.

MOCAK is a large building built on the site of the original Factory workshops, and contains a large collection of Modern Art as well as a really Pleasant Cafe.

Krakus Mound is a park featuring a large grass mound, said to be the resting place of King Krakus, offering great views over the city skyline.

Wieliczka Salt Mine is a UNESCO world heritage site with guided tours through underground tunnels, chambers, carvings, and the vast St Kinga's Chapel.

St Florian's Gate is near the Barbican as part of the old city walls.

Jewish Square also known as PL Novi is popular in the evenings to find some great food stores selling lots of tasty food.

Jewish Square also known as PL Novi is popular in the evenings to find some great food stores selling lots of tasty food.

jacuba street has traditional polish dumplings known as perogi

visula river passes below vaval castle