Krakow Travel Guide
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Kraków is a relatively small city and therefore easily discovered, allowing minimal use of maps and public transit. There are four main areas of interest to the first-time visitor. The Old Town The Old Town is one of the largest (and most concentrated) collections of historical buildings anywhere in the world. Occupying the very center of the city, … Read Krakow introduction
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Galeria Plakatu
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This shop is small and packed with the surreal and fabulous work of Polish poster artists. All the works are world-famous for their outstanding creativity and ability to transcend everything that has been done before. The collection …
Pollera Hotel
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The Pollera has been slowly but steadily refurbishing itself over the last ten years or so. The result is a pleasant hotel with a distinctive old-world feel, …
Wentzl
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Wentzl also operates the hotel above the restaurant. Both establishments are elegant, classy and upscale. Traditional decor complements the classy Old Town Square location. The spacious main dining room employs candles, subtle …
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My partner and I spent 4 days in Krakow just before Xmas, and loved every second of our mini-holiday! Each day the beautiful town square hosted a fantastic Christmas Market - selling everything ... more
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Introduction
Kraków came through WWII unscathed; the 20th century's impact having been confined to acid rain. It has retained a wealth of old architecture from different periods; the tallest structures dominating Kraków's skyline are the spires of old churches. It's a city alive with character …
Not to miss
Royal Chambers Wawel Royal Castle is now a museum containing five separate sections, each requiring a different ticket that is valid for a specific time. There's a limited daily quota of tickets for some parts, so arrive early if you want to see everything or phone ahead to reserve. You will need a …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 770000 Area : 15144km² Longitude / Latitude : 19.9449996948 / 50.0620002747 Currency : Zloty (PLN) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Kraków has direct flight connections with Frankfurt/Main, London, Paris, Rome, Vienna and Chicago. The central train station, Kraków Główny, on the northeastern outskirts of the Old Town, handles all international and most domestic trains. The only …
History
Recent History Throughout the centuries of upheaval, the city's historic core has changed little and continues to be a political, administrative and cultural centre. Since the fall of the Communist regime, Kraków has benefitted from an influx of travellers from the other side of what used …
Weather
Kraków's winters are long and, depending on where you come from, verge on bitter. Things start picking up from mid- to late March, and the best months to visit, meteorologically speaking, are April to October. Summers can be quite wet - May may be the loveliest month of the year in Kraków, …
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Overview
Renaissance arcades, enchanting onion domes, Baroque spires, storybook streets, and Leonardo da Vinci's sublime painting Cecilia Gallerani -- little wonder the stunning beauty of this 1,000-year-old city and its sights attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Krakow …
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