Travel Guide of Kraków in Poland by Influencers and Travelers

Kraków, written in English as Krakow and traditionally known as Cracow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Province, the city dates back to the 7th century.

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1 - St. Mary's Basilica

Saint Mary’s Basilica is a Brick Gothic church adjacent to the Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland. Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture.

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2 - Kościuszko Mound

Kościuszko Mound in Kraków, Poland, erected by Cracovians in commemoration of the Polish national leader Tadeusz Kościuszko, is an artificial mound modeled after Kraków's prehistoric mounds of Krak and Wanda.

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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Day Trips from Krakow

Pay homage to the victims of the Holocaust as you go through the original camp buildings in Auschwitz and the key sites in Birkenau. During the tour, you will be led by an expert museum guide, who will tell you about the history of the camp. The experience, and travel included, lasts approximately 7-8 hours; with a 2-hour exploration of the primary museum and an hour-long visit to Birkenau. Don't forget, the trip itinerary doesn't include a lunch break. And given the expansive open-air nature of the camp, it's crucial to dress appropriately for the weather.

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4 - Town Hall Tower

Town Hall Tower in Kraków, Poland is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków.

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5 - Michałowice

   9 km away

Michałowice is a village in Pruszków County, Masovian Voivodeship, in east-central Poland. It is the seat of the gmina called Gmina Michałowice. It lies approximately 6 kilometres east of Pruszków and 10 km south-west of Warsaw. The village has a population of 2,699.

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6 - Sightseeing | Krakow

Take an informative tour of the Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps, with round-trip transportation from Krakow and entry tickets included. Get the most out of your visit with a licensed guide.

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7 - Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University

The Botanic Garden of the Jagiellonian University is a botanical garden, founded in 1783 in Kraków. It is located east of the Old Town and occupies 9.6 hectares. It belongs to the Jagiellonian University and is classified as a historical location.

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8 - St. Florian's Gate

St. Florian's Gate or Florian Gate in Kraków, Poland, is one of the best-known Polish Gothic towers, and a focal point of Kraków's Old Town.

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9 - Tasting | Krakow Food & Drink Tours

Ready to be wonderstruck by atmospheric Kazimierz? On this fun tour in a top Polish neighbourhood, you will take a walk through historic streets, learning all about the exciting events that took place in this district. Hear about Kazimierz's legends, and visit some of the nicest bars in Kazimierz, where vodka shots will be waiting! In many countries, people know Polish vodka as a very strong, transparent drink, which isn't very popular. You'll soon find out that nothing could be further from the truth! This incredibly tasty drink comes in all flavours. There's lemon vodka, cherry vodka, even hazelnut vodka. Sample some for yourself and decide on your favourite flavour!

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10 - Krakow

Kraków, written in English as Krakow and traditionally known as Cracow, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Province, the city dates back to the 7th century.

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11 - Kraków Old Town

Kraków Old Town is the historic central district of Kraków, Poland. It is one of the most famous old districts in Poland today and was the centre of Poland's political life from 1038 until King Sigismund III Vasa relocated his court to Warsaw in 1596.

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12 - Krakus Mound

Krakus Mound, also called the Krak Mound, is a tumulus located in the Podgórze district of Kraków, Poland; thought to be the resting place of Kraków's mythical founder, the legendary King Krakus.

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13 - Wawel Royal Castle

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14 - Wieliczka Salt Mine

   13 km away

The Wieliczka Salt Mine, in the town of Wieliczka, southern Poland, lies within the Kraków metropolitan area. From Neolithic times, sodium chloride was produced there from the upwelling brine.

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15 - Myslenice

   25 km away

Myślenice County is a unit of territorial administration and local government in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, southern Poland. It came into being on January 1, 1999, as a result of the Polish local government reforms passed in 1998.

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16 - Stryszawa

   49 km away

Stryszawa is a village, the seat of the administrative district of Gmina Stryszawa, within Sucha County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.

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This list of the best places to visit in Krakow will help you make sure you don't miss anything important in one of Europe's most beautiful medieval cities. Starting with the wonderful Market Square, located in the epicentre of the Old Town, one of the first to be declared a World Heritage Site, you'll discover a city full of charming corners and colourful facade architecture that will make you fall in love at first sight. Outside the old town there are other points of interest such as Wawel Hill and the Jewish Quarter, a sad reminder of a tragic period in which hundreds of thousands of its inhabitants died at the hands of the Nazis. As well as getting to know all these tourist attractions and being surprised by the friendliness of its people, we recommend you try the hearty Polish food, including pierogis, zurek soup and meat dishes, which make Kraków's gastronomy another of its great attractions. In addition to visiting the city, we recommend you to visit some of the most visited places in Poland such as the moving Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and the impressive Wieliczka Salt Mines, both located near the city and escapades that we are sure will not leave you indifferent. The Market Square is the most visited place in Kraków and is one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Surrounded by colourful palaces and medieval-looking houses, the square is dominated by the beauty of St. Mary's Basilica, the Cloth Exchange (full of souvenir shops), the small Church of St. Adalbert, the Old Town Hall Tower and the statue of the Polish poet Adam Mickiewicz, located in the centre of the square. Among the many restaurants and bars with terraces to have a drink and watch the daily hustle and bustle, which surround the square, we recommend you to go up to Cafe Szal, where you can eat or have a good milkshake with a fantastic view.

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