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Users Assigned: KazmiIt might have lost the title of capital city, but Krakow is still by far Poland’s most popular tourist destination, having absorbed far more than its fair share of striking history over the years, as well as literally millions of registered artworks. It’s a striking, interesting blend with so much to offer you could spend weeks exploring its intricacies. The fact that Krakow is one of only twelve cities to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site gives and idea of just how special this place is.
500 years as the Royal capital left behind a rustic castle on the hill, a seven-century-old university, and reams of gothic influences. The entire city is enveloped with towering walls, as well as 55 imposing guard towers, and centered around a picturesque market square, the second largest in Europe, and still home to regular bustling trade.
In 1000 Krakow got its own bishop, and in 1038 the city became Poland’s capital. Krakow’s Golden Age came by the end of the 15th century when it was the thriving metropolis of a vast and prosperous kingdom stretching from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea
Start in the old town, where startling gothic churches tower over intricate cobbled streets, or head to the Jewish quarter, which seems to lie quietly amongst its synagogues in reverence to its battered, tragic past. The Galicia Museum gives a depressing but necessary insight into the details of that particular branch of Polish history. You can take in the city on the whole from the lofty splendor of one of the ever-present horse and carriage set ups, or enjoy a side trip to the Museum of Pharmacy, and soak up the eclectic combinations of unpalatable looking elixirs and bizarre remedies.
If you’re keen to go a bit further afield, the creepy depths of the Wieliczka Salt Mine draw you into the earth, while the magnificent forests to be found around the outskirts of the city make for a crisp and refreshing break from Krakow’s palatable buzz. And for a grim reminder of the unimaginable horrors that happened during World War 2, you can visit Auschwitz.
Krakow’s history’s been tumultuous and strained at times, but the staple buildings and atmosphere that made it so special still stand tall, making this comfortably Poland’s most alluring destination, and arguably Eastern Europe’s, too. If you enjoy castles, fairytales and quirky yet haunting museums, you’re going to love this city.
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Hotel Daisy SuperiorNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Hotel Daisy Superior Morelowa 26A, 30-222 Kraków, Poland 50.0704489 , 19.8693000000001
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NH HostelNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.NH Hostel Osiedle Złotej Jesieni 7, 31-827 Kraków, Poland 50.0903135 , 20.0245861999999
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Arka HotelsNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Arka Hotels 8, 31-827 Kraków, Poland 50.0901934 , 20.0252557
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Jama Michalika0.29 Km from KrakówJama Michalika is a popular Café with history spanning over a hundred years. It is located at Floriańska Street in Kraków, the capital of the Lesser Poland region. Jama Michalika (lit. Michalik's Den in Polish) is one of the oldest Kraków cafes. It was inaugurated in 1895 by Jan Apolinary Michalik, then under the name Cukiernia Lwowska (Lwów Confiserie). The current name, also translated as the Michalik's Cave, came into existence because initially Michalik could afford only a single room in the...
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Galeria Krakowska0.30 Km from KrakówGaleria Krakowska is a shopping centre in Kraków, Poland, located adjacent to the Kraków's main Railway Station.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine12.04 Km from KrakówThe Wieliczka Salt Mine (Polish: Kopalnia soli Wieliczka), located in the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland, lies within the Kraków metropolitan area. The mine, built in the 13th century, produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest salt mines still in operation. From its beginning and throughout its existence, the Royal mine was run by the Żupy krakowskie Salt Mines. Commercial mining was discontinued in 1996 due to low salt prices and mine flooding. The mine's a...
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plac Jana Matejki 13No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.plac Jana Matejki 13, 31-157 Kraków, Poland
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Rynek Główny 8No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Rynek Główny 8, 31-008 Kraków, Poland
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Wieliczka Salt MineNo info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Wieliczka Salt Mine, Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka, Poland
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Gen. Karaszewicza - Tokarzewskiego 8No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Gen. Karaszewicza - Tokarzewskiego 8, 31-985 Kraków, Poland
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WadowiceWadowice is a small town of 19,000 inhabitants, located in Malopolskie west of Kraków. (No idea, why the TB map places "Wadowice, Poland" in the Czech Republic!) The town, otherwise hardly significant, has gained worldwide fame as the birthplace of Karol Wojtyła, the later Pope John Paul II. The house of the family where he was born has been turned into a museum and memorial, and together with the pretty baroque parish church, this place attracts large numbers of pilgrims and tourists.Wadowice 34-100 Wadowice, Poland
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Krakowska 146No info yet.. Please go to this page and enter some.Krakowska 146, 34-120 Andrychów, Poland
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| Month | Temp °C | Rainfall Cm | Temp °F | Rainfall Inches |
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| Jan | -4.1 | 52.2 | 24.6 | 20.6 |
| Feb | -3.3 | 50.4 | 26.1 | 19.8 |
| Mar | 0.7 | 49.3 | 33.3 | 19.4 |
| Apr | 6.3 | 55.4 | 43.3 | 21.8 |
| May | 11.8 | 76.9 | 53.2 | 30.3 |
| Jun | 15.2 | 104 | 59.4 | 40.9 |
| Jul | 16.9 | 116 | 62.4 | 45.7 |
| Aug | 15.8 | 96.1 | 60.4 | 37.8 |
| Sep | 12.2 | 60.7 | 54 | 23.9 |
| Oct | 7.2 | 55.5 | 45 | 21.9 |
| Nov | 1.5 | 49.8 | 34.7 | 19.6 |
| Dec | -2.6 | 53.2 | 27.3 | 20.9 |
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I visited Krakow a few years ago with my brother. I had no real expectations of the city, but it surprised me. The historic city center has a great atmosphere that remains one of the medieval times. Especially Wawel hill is great lookout point, but the Grand Square is great for spending some time on the terraces. The city is also a great place to stay when visiting Aufschwitz or the nearby salt mines.
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