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Kraków's airport, officially named Kraków John Paul II International Airport (IATA: KRK), is located 11 km (7 mi) west of the city. Direct trains cover the route between Kraków Główny train station and the airport in 20 minutes. Kraków Airport served around 5,800,000 passengers in 2017.
- 5 June 1257
- Poland
- Wawel Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral. Overlooking Old Town from its Wawel Hill perch, what was once the seat of Polish royalty for centuries is the city’s most impressive sight, not to mention the symbol of Poland and a source of local pride.
- Główny Rynek (Main Market Square) Surrounded by restaurants and overlooked by handsome centuries-old buildings, Główny Rynek (Main Market Square) is the focal point of Old Town, as well as Europe’s largest medieval town square.
- Auschwitz-Birkenau. You don’t know what will touch you particularly deeply until you get there. For some, it’s the "Death Block" with its torture cells and its crematorium.
- Explore Kazimierz. Southeast of Old Town, the Kazimierz neighborhood had been Poland’s most important center of Jewish culture for 500 years until mass deportation and extermination of Kraków’s Jews by the Nazis destroyed it.
- Pack for the right season and for all occasions. Kraków has a continental climate, so your packing list will vary considerably, depending on the time of year you travel.
- Stay in the best neighborhoods for sightseeing. For a city of its size, Kraków is surprisingly compact, so it’s easy enough to flit between its neighborhoods, either on foot or using public transport.
- Book tickets for popular attractions in advance. Few of Kraków’s museums and attractions require advance bookings, but the must-see sights do, so if you have your heart set on visiting any of the following, make arrangements online ahead of time.
- Pack your ISIC card and consider getting a Kraków Card. Numerous Kraków attractions offer discounts to bearers of ISIC and other associated cards. If you’re planning on frenetic bouts of sightseeing and heavy use of public transport, it’s worth getting a Kraków Card (1, 2 or 3 days) that gives you free entry to 39 museums, free use of public transport and more.
Apr 21, 2024 · Kraków. Kraków, city and capital of Małopolskie województwo (province), southern Poland, lying on both sides of the upper Vistula River. One of the largest cities in Poland, it is known primarily for its grand historic architecture and cultural leadership; UNESCO designated its old town area a World Heritage site in 1978.
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Destination. Check-in date. Fri 10 May 2024. Check-out date. Sat 11 May 2024. Plan your Kraków visit with our comprehensive Kraków map to explore Kraków’s attractions, restaurants, sightseeing and hotels. Each type of landmark has a different colour marker on the map: YELLOW: Kraków Sightseeing. GREEN: Kraków Transportation.
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Discover Kraków, Poland's former royal capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval and modern attractions, from the Wawel Royal Castle and salt mine to the Jewish quarter and Nowa Huta museum.
Apr 26, 2024 · Discover the best attractions, activities and experiences in Kraków, Poland's cultural and historical hub. Explore the Old Town, Wawel Hill, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler's Factory, museums, galleries, food, drink and more.
