Magical city on the Wisla
Famed for its impressive array of architectural styles exhibited in the Jewish quarter and in the well-preserved medieval heart of the city, Krakow is known for its magical atmospheres. In the former royal capital you will find a harmonious mix of past and present. Taste the old fairytale charm around the Rynek Glowny, the market square in the historic city centre. You will find numerous restaurants, cafes and bars and of course the old St. Mary's Basilica, a 14th-century Gothic church and the Lakenhal dating back to the Renaissance era. Wawel Castle, the crown jewel of Krakow's architectural treasures, is not to be missed by the Wisla River.
Orthodox and hip Kazimierz
Krakow's Old Town is adjacent to the Kazimierz district, which was once a separate city and where Jews lived mainly from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The district with its Jewish history, the ancient synagogues and Remuh, the oldest Jewish cemetery, is now a pilgrimage site for Orthodox Jews from all over the world. But Kazimierz is more... it is also a hip and popular spot with many clubs, pubs, restaurants and vodka bars with shots for a few Zlotys.
Did you know that Krakow has been chosen as european gastronomic capital in 2019! In the past the seat of the kings, nowadays the most visited city of Poland and not without reason...
Fascinating surroundings
Not only Krakow itself, but also the immediate surroundings of the city has a lot to offer visitors. Krakow is therefore an excellent base for fascinating day trips. The main attractions in the area include the Wieliczka salt mine, the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz-Birkenau and Zakopane with its beautiful Tatra mountains.
