Welcome to Krakow

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  Car & Moto Rentals

Rent a car or moto to move around Krakow and its surroundings more comfortably by dismissing predicament and avoiding traffic jams.

  Accommodation

Searching for where to stay in Krakow or surrounding towns? Check these hotels and hostels in Krakow for all budgets and all tastes.

  Food & Drinks

Krakow is known for its gastronomy, deliciously diverse cuisine. Check out these bars, cafes, and restaurants in Krakow and around.

  Nightlife, Clubs & Bars

Discover the best nightclubs and bars in Krakow. Here are some of the places for rambling around the town, letting loose, and dancing.

  Excursions, Tours & Transfer

Find popular guided tours and excursions in Krakow and its surroundings. Book your transfer from the airport to Krakow or vice versa.

  Education & Language Schools

Language schools and other educational institutions and centers offering Polish language courses and cultural programs in Krakow, Poland.

THE FORMER CAPITAL OF POLAND

Kraków, one of the oldest cities in Poland, was the capital of the country until 1596. Situated on the Vistula River, the city dates back to the 7th century.

KRAKOW – THE CITY OF CHURCHES

The abundance of churches, and the plenitude of monasteries and convents earned the city a countrywide reputation as the Northern Rome.

UNESCO WORLD CULTURAL HERITAGE

Kraków’s Historic Center along with the nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine was entered on the first List of the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Travel Krakow

Kraków city’s extensive cultural heritage across the epochs of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture includes the famous Wawel Cathedral and Wawel Royal Castle on the banks of the Vistula River, great St. Mary’s Basilica, majestic Saints Peter and Paul Church and the largest medieval market square in Europe, the Rynek Główny.

Travel Krakow

Krakow has been the capital of Poland for five centuries. Walk through Krakow Old Town, immerse yourself in the history of the inhabitants of medieval colorful houses on the Main Market Square, and listen to legends about dragons, the times of the reign of Casimir the Great, and the heyday of Wawel, its destruction and gradual revival.

ONE DAY EXCURSIONS FROM KRAKOW

  What is Krakow known for?

Kraków Old Town with Wawel Royal Castle has been declared the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. The city of Krakow was known as a busy trading center of Central Europe back in 985 and has grown to Poland’s second-most-important city.

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  Things to do in Krakow

Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, a lot of churches, and of course pretzels.

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The city of Krakow was known as a busy trading center of Central Europe back in 985 and has grown to Poland’s second-most-important city. Kraków Old Town with Wawel Royal Castle has been declared the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world. Discover the main tourist points of Krakow’s historic Old Town. Walk through its picturesque streets and historic neighborhoods. Learn facts and legends about the picturesque city of Krakow. Follow in the footsteps of the kings of Poland as you explore the famous Royal Route from the medieval Old Town to Wawel Hill.

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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

Must-visit attractions in Krakow

Krakow, the second largest city in Poland, delivers fairytale views, with the towering Wawel Castle, as well as people-watching meccas such as Florianska Street and the Market Square. Dark times in the city’s recent history are evident in the Jewish ...
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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

Cityscape

Developed over many centuries, Kraków provides a showcase setting for many historic styles of architecture. As the city expanded, so too did the architectural achievements of its builders. It is for this reason that the variations in style and urban ...
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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

History of Krakow

Kraków’s early history begins with evidence of a Stone Age settlement on the present site of Wawel Hill. A legend attributes Kraków’s founding to the mythical ruler Krakus, who built it above a cave occupied by a dragon, Smok Wawelski ...
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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

Weather and Climate in Krakow

Kraków lies in the southern part of Poland, on the Vistula River, in a valley at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, 219 m  above sea level; halfway between the Jurassic Rock Upland (Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska) to the north, and the ...
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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

Nightlife in Krakow

There are over a hundred pubs and bars in the vicinity of the Kraków Market Square alone, most in the cellars of historic buildings, each with its own intimate character and atmosphere. Many of the establishments are devoted to live ...
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Krakow is the former capital of Poland and a city with thousand-year-long traditions. The city of Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, historic Old Town, Wawel Royal Castle, and a lot of churches.

Best day trips from Krakow

With its numerous architectural monuments, unique churches, ancient castles, and many historic sites to explore, Krakow has always piqued the interest of spectators and connoisseurs of high art. There is a lot of history to absorb, plenty of delicious food ...
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