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Sep 29, 2018 · Krakow, Poland…this is a city that deserves to be on every traveler’s must-see list. It’s a lot like Prague, only with fewer tourists and cheaper prices. With its large market square, colorful streets, historic sites, and abundance of amazing, budget friendly restaurants, Krakow is a favorite stop for many people on their tour through Poland.
3. St Mary's Basilica. 6,942. Points of Interest & Landmarks. One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers of different heights and surprisingly richly decorated insight, mostly thanks to the vibrant polychromy by great Polish artist Jan Matejko.
Wieliczka Salt Mine. Kraków. Some 14km southeast of Kraków, the Wieliczka (vyeh-leech-kah) salt mine has been welcoming tourists since 1722 and today is one of Poland's most popular….
Locals say that May and June are the best times to visit Krakow, when temperatures range between highs of 20-24° C (69-75° F) and lows of 9-13° C (49-55° F). Early October is another good option because between mid-October to March, “air pollution is a serious problem in addition to cold and often dreadful weather,” one said. For more ...
Kraków can be absorbed with all the senses. This was once the case, and this is still the case now. The historic capital of Poland, full of legends – for example about Krak, the legendary founder of Kraków – extraordinary stories, priceless monuments, magnificent works of art, unusual flavours, can enchant you and win your heart at first ...
Here, at 12 feet below street level, I get an intimate look at medieval life in Kraków. The Main Market Square may be the heart of Kraków, but its soul centers on Wawel Hill. The most visited sight in Poland, this is considered sacred ground, a symbol of Polish royalty and independence.
View of Wawel from Kanonicza Street. Kraków’s Royal Route. One of the most enjoyable way to take in Kraków’s Old Town is to trace the historic path of royal coronations from Floriańska Gate to the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill, where most of Poland’s regal ancestors are buried there in the royal crypts.
