Wawel Hill contains many objects of great artistic and historical value. Of course it is obligatory to step into the Cathedral with its magnificent architecture, royal tombs, bishops’ chapels, Romanesque crypts and powerful Sigismund Bell. Moreover, you are not supposed to miss the Royal Castle, which makes a great impression with its charming Renaissance courtyard.Read more
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At the beginning of the Krakow occupation by Nazis, most of local Jews were resettled to the east – to Lublin region (later, many of them died in nearby concentration camps, most of them in Treblinka). For the rest, approx. 17,000, German authorities in Krakow established a Ghetto, which existed till its brutal closure inRead more
Krakow Cloth Hall (in Polish: Sukiennice) is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city! It attracts tourists to the Main Market Square like a magnet. But what is it in fact? What was/is the role of this building in the city life? Krakow Cloth Hall sightseeing should start by finding answers for theseRead more
The topic of our today’s article is visiting Oświęcim. The town is located less than 70 km from Krakow, in Oświęcim Basin. As we all know, the World War II has left a very painful mark on its history. Today many newcomers from all over the world associate Oświęcim mainly with the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.Read more
Krakow has a lot going for pilgrims – it is a prominent city among the religious centers in Poland. The Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow Łagiewniki is a place where St. Sister Faustina Kowalska lived and died. She was a mystic, propagator of the cult of Divine Mercy, and founder of the Sisters ofRead more
Wawel Hill has a lot to offer. Availability of some attractions depends on the season, but most of them you can visit all over the year, like Cathedral, Royal Palace or permanent exhibitions inside. So check out what can you see on Wawel Hill!Read more
‘Florence’, Krakow, Kazimierz and Podgórze – four cities, one trip! We present itinerary of Krakow tour through four districts which were four separate cities in the past! You can find there the most important Krakow monuments. Choosing this itinerary is an ideal solution for those who are in Krakow for the first time and wouldRead more
Young tourists in the city? Krakow for children? It seems that Krakow has a lot to offer to families with children and for school groups! To help making up your mind, we publish an article with some suitable attractions for people spending time in Kraków with children.Read more
If you are planning to take Auschwitz Birkenau tour and want to be prepare for the experience properly, you should start by getting to know the historical context of this terrible death factory. We also encourage you to read our another text dedicated to the exhibition of the Auschwitz Museum and Memorial.Read more
Russian tourists are one of the most numerous visitors in Krakow (of course next to the Britons leading in all rankings, Germans, Italians and Spanish who also come to Krakow wilingly). If you are wondering how to organize sightseeing for visitors from Russia (friends, family, business partners or touristic groups), we encourage you to readRead more
