Sukiennice (Cloth Hall, Drapers' Hall) is one of the Krakow's most recognizable icons. Once centre of international trade, nowadays a surrounded with caffes and galleries tourists attraction and a centre of souvenir shopping.
Loading ...Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest (640 years of constant activity) and most noble. The University buildings are very interesting - especially Collegium Novum and Collegium Maius with The Jagiellonian University Museum.
Loading ...Planty - green belt of public parks left after Krakow's medieval city walls were demolished after 1807. They go all around the Old Town historical district. You can easily find good outdoors cafeterias or pubs, some galleries and museums.
Loading ...Kosciuszko Mound - erected in commemoration of national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko - known for fighting against Russians. Today is a great place for walks. With a good weather you can admire whole Krakow, and also see silhouettes of Tatra Mountains.
Loading ...A metal sculpture of the Wawel Dragon commemmorating legend conected to founding of Krakow city. It is stylised, with six legs, and, to the amusement of children, it noisily breathes fire every few minutes, thanks to a natural gas nozzle installed in the sculpture's mouth.
Loading ...Monumental gothic church at the corner of the Main Square. Known for beautiful altar carved by master Wit Stwosz.
Loading ...Kazimierz is a historical district of Krakow, best known for being home to a Jewish community from the 14th century until the Second World War.
Loading ...Designed in 1257, center of Krakow and one of its most known sights. Historically the center for trade, now place were every routes go and unique entertainment focal point. Definately a 'must see' place.
Loading ...Wawel – a Jurassic limestone hill situated on the bank of the Vistula river, which in the past centuries served as the seat of Polish monarchs, place of royal coronation ceremonies, and a necropolis.
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