Krakow
"Krakow is one of my favorite places on earth. It is a medieval city full of young people. A wonderful, striking combination." - Jonathan Caroll
Dating back to the seventh century, Krakow was the capital of Poland during the country’s greatest era until 1596, and today it is Poland’s second largest city. Despite its medieval look, Krakow is a city of youth with many university students from all around the world bringing the city to life. Despite its nightlife and youthfulness Krakow remains a hotspot for those interested in arts, culture and historical monuments. Cited as one the most beautiful cities of Europe, the old town of Krakow was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its beautiful monuments and churches like the St Mary’s Church which dates back to 1497.
Krakow is the ideal location if you want to plunge yourself back into the past with its breathtaking architecture.
Activities
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Church of St. Barbara, Krakow
The small, Gothic Church of St Barbara was built in the 14th century, and its construction was partially financed by Queen Jadwiga, a saint and patron of Poland.
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Church of St. Wojciech, Krakow
Kraków’s oldest tiny church, located in the southeast corner of the market square.
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Collegiate Church of St. Florian, Krakow
The church’s present appearance is the result of 17th-century reconstructions. In the early 90s, the last modernisation was conducted.
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Dworek Jana Matejki w Krzesławicach, Krakow
This museum is dedicated to the work of Jan Matejko, one of the greatest Polish painters in the 19th-century who lived here.
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Galicia Jewish Museum, Krakow
The Galicia Jewish Museum, located in the historic Jewish district of Kazimierz in Kraków, was born to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions associated with the Jewish past in Poland. It hosts the internationally acclaimed photographic exhibition, Traces of Memory, documenting the remnants of Jewish culture and life in Polish Galicia, very vibrant in this area. Read more.
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Helena Modrzejewska National Stary Theater, Krakow
The contemporary repertoire of the theatre consists both of current works and reinterpretations of classics.
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Historic Centre of Krakow, Poland
The historic Centre of Krakow, in the centre of Krakow Old Town, was formerly the capital of Poland in the 18th-century.
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Krakowski Rope Park, Krakow
This amusement complex is located in a park that belongs to the Manor House in Pychowice, which is a beautiful landscape park itself. The Krakowski Rope Park was the first of its kind in the region of Little Poland. It offers several routes at a height from 5 to 9 meters, a mini-golf court and a huge trampoline located by the line park.
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Park Dębnicki w Krakowie, Krakow
Dębnicki Park is located at Praska Street in Krakow designed by the Institute of Landscape Architecture of the Cracow University of Technology.
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Seweryn Udziela Ethnographic Museum, Krakow
The museum is located in the former town hall of the city of Kazimierz.
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Stained Glass Workshop and Museum, Krakow
Stained Glass Workshop and Museum (Muzeum Witrażu w Krakowie) is a gem of Polish Art Nouveau.
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Teatr Groteska, Krakow
Longstanding venue for kids' & adults' puppetry shows, including works by Sophocles & Voltaire.
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Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow
The magnificent Wawel Castle in Krakow is now restored to its former glory and it has been fully refurbished.
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Zoltar Park, Krakow
Zoltar Park is a modern centre of entertainment located in the heart of the largest district of Cracow, Nowa Huta.
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Łaźnia Nowa Theatre, Kraków
Łaźnia Nowa Theatre is the newest dramatic theatre in Kraków, founded in 2005 from an idea of B. Szydłowski and M. Szydłowska who wanted to create a common place for artists and residents.
