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Kraków: Echoes of the Past

For five centuries, Kraków served as the capital of Poland, shaping its rich history and cultural identity. A walk through Kraków’s Old Town offers a [...]

Kraków’s Timeless Heritage

Kraków, one of Poland’s most historic and culturally rich cities, boasts an extensive architectural heritage spanning the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. The city's skyline [...]

Historical Walking Tours in Krakow

Krakow offers a unique and immersive experience for history enthusiasts through its historical walking tours. These tours take you through the cobblestone streets, medieval architecture, [...]

Seasonal Events and Festivals in Krakow

Krakow, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture, comes alive throughout the year with a plethora of seasonal events and festivals. From [...]

Krakow’s Food Scene: Must-Try Local Dishes and Restaurants

Krakow, a city steeped in history and culture, is also a culinary paradise waiting to be explored. From hearty traditional dishes to modern interpretations of [...]

Hidden Gems of Krakow: Lesser-Known Attractions

Krakow is known for its well-trodden tourist paths like Wawel Castle and the Main Market Square. However, beyond these popular sites, Krakow hides a treasure [...]

Krakow is a hidden gem of Eastern Europe

Krakow is one of Eastern Europe's most charming and historic cities, with a rich cultural heritage and a wealth of fascinating attractions for visitors to [...]

Best Neighborhoods in Kraków to stay in

Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland yet most of the interesting things to see/do are almost within walking distance. There are currently over 760,000 [...]

What is Krakow most famous for?

Krakow is like a scene from a medieval fairy tale, a historical city bursting with color, culture, and curiosity. Whether you’re looking for a romantic [...]

Krakow Travel Essentials

Krakow built its academic and artistic reputation as a prominent middle-European trading hub in the 10th century. It’s home to one of the world’s oldest [...]

Walking through Krakow Old Town

Krakow is a charming, unusually attractive, ancient city, located on the Vistula River in a valley in front of the Carpathian plateau. The Old Town [...]

Krakow, the City of Dragons – the legend is alive

Once upon a time… many stories start with these famous words, and the stories about dragons in Krakow do, too. Even today, dragons are very [...]

Walk along the river Vistula in Krakow

Enjoy some truly relaxing walks along the Vistula River in Krakow. The Vistula, in Polish the Wisla, is the longest river in Poland. It is [...]

One day in Kraków – The perfect 24-hour Krakow

A fascinating history, beautiful architecture, and strong café culture are among the many reasons that Kraków is becoming an increasingly popular city break destination in [...]

Krakow – much more than a history

Krakow is famous for its rich history, world-class monuments, Wawel Dragon, and pretzels. But it isn’t worth limiting a visit to Krakow to just the [...]

Krakow Tourist Card

The Krakow Card is a tourist city pass that offers free entry to over 40 museums and monuments and includes unlimited access to the city’s [...]

2023 European Games in Krakow

Kraków was selected as the host city of the 2023 European Games. The 3rd European Games, informally known as Kraków-Małopolska 2023, is a scheduled international [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]