Guidebook for Kraków
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Plac Bohaterów Getta
Plac Bohaterów GettaGhetto Heroes Square
Father Laetus Bernatek Footbridge. Romantic footbridge connecting Kazimierz and Podgórze – Krakow’s most mysterious and underappreciated neighbourhood.
107 locals recommend
Father Bernatek Footbridge
Kładka Ojca BernatkaFather Laetus Bernatek Footbridge. Romantic footbridge connecting Kazimierz and Podgórze – Krakow’s most mysterious and underappreciated neighbourhood.
Jewish cultural and educational centre and a meeting place of the Jewish community in Krakow and all interested in Jewish culture and religion.
7 locals recommend
Jewish Community Centre of Krakow - JCC Krakow
24 MiodowaJewish cultural and educational centre and a meeting place of the Jewish community in Krakow and all interested in Jewish culture and religion.
A prehistoric site of pagan rituals connected with the legend of Krakow's mythical founder, King Krak and constructed in honour of his death. One of Poland's greatest archeological mysteries.
98 locals recommend
Krakus Mound
A prehistoric site of pagan rituals connected with the legend of Krakow's mythical founder, King Krak and constructed in honour of his death. One of Poland's greatest archeological mysteries.
City park with a high value landscape and history. Founded in the late 19th century, the park is home to over 100 species of trees and curious squirrels. Perfect for a picnic!
144 locals recommend
Bednarski Park
Jana ZamoyskiegoCity park with a high value landscape and history. Founded in the late 19th century, the park is home to over 100 species of trees and curious squirrels. Perfect for a picnic!
Kraków Główny
18 Bosackamain railway station
Arts & Culture
Large and fine permanent collection and temp. exhibitions of modern art highlighting both Polish and international artists. Leave yourself plenty of time to enjoy all the museum has to offer.
483 locals recommend
MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
4 LipowaLarge and fine permanent collection and temp. exhibitions of modern art highlighting both Polish and international artists. Leave yourself plenty of time to enjoy all the museum has to offer.
Centre documenting art of Tadeusz Kantor creatively adapted in walls a former power station.
75 locals recommend
Centre for Documentation of the Art of Tadeusz Kantor CRICOTEKA
2 NadwiślańskaCentre documenting art of Tadeusz Kantor creatively adapted in walls a former power station.
Sightseeing
20 mln years ago, Krakow's surrounding lay at the bottom of a salty sea. Sadly, the beaches are gone, but salt deposits were left behind. Visit well preserved mine's ancient chambers and chapels.
18 locals recommend
Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli station
20 mln years ago, Krakow's surrounding lay at the bottom of a salty sea. Sadly, the beaches are gone, but salt deposits were left behind. Visit well preserved mine's ancient chambers and chapels.
A neo-Gothic iconic building in the centre of Rynek. Has served as a shopping mall in Middle ages.
450 locals recommend
The Cloth Hall
1 Rynek GłównyA neo-Gothic iconic building in the centre of Rynek. Has served as a shopping mall in Middle ages.
Rynek Underground Museum beneath Sukiennice is tracing development of the area around the market square.
378 locals recommend
Krakow Underground Museum
1 Rynek GłównyRynek Underground Museum beneath Sukiennice is tracing development of the area around the market square.
Wawel Cathedral. Built in 1364, replacing previous two and both burned cathedrals. Chambers, tombs and crypts, some dating back to 11th century with mind-boggling interior.
50 locals recommend
Wawel Cathedral
3 WawelWawel Cathedral. Built in 1364, replacing previous two and both burned cathedrals. Chambers, tombs and crypts, some dating back to 11th century with mind-boggling interior.
The city's defining landmark. Once a residence of Polish kings, today a must-see sightseeing highlight. Full tour of Wawel can take an entire day.
1101 locals recommend
Wawel Royal Castle
5 WawelThe city's defining landmark. Once a residence of Polish kings, today a must-see sightseeing highlight. Full tour of Wawel can take an entire day.
Krakow's main market square – the largest (200 m2) medieval square in Central Europe, lined with cafes and restaurants, filled with people and pigeons.
521 locals recommend
Main Market Square
Rynek GłównyKrakow's main market square – the largest (200 m2) medieval square in Central Europe, lined with cafes and restaurants, filled with people and pigeons.
A must-visit world-class museum exhibiting individual histories of Krakow’s wartime inhabitants and everyday life, using vast archival documents, photos, radio and film recordings.
622 locals recommend
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
4 LipowaA must-visit world-class museum exhibiting individual histories of Krakow’s wartime inhabitants and everyday life, using vast archival documents, photos, radio and film recordings.
Food Scene
Jewish town for 500 years. Exposed to the world through Spielberg's movie. Today is a bohemian neighbourhood packed with historical sites, cafes, art galleries, antique shops and oddities.
526 locals recommend
Kazimierz
Jewish town for 500 years. Exposed to the world through Spielberg's movie. Today is a bohemian neighbourhood packed with historical sites, cafes, art galleries, antique shops and oddities.
Shopping
Most likable shopping mall in town. Boasts over 130 retail units, quick eating opportunities, cinema and fitness club with a swimming pool.
439 locals recommend
Galeria Kazimierz Shopping Plaza
34 PodgórskaMost likable shopping mall in town. Boasts over 130 retail units, quick eating opportunities, cinema and fitness club with a swimming pool.
Drinks & Nightlife
This atmospheric cafe/bar will charm you with odd furnitures, frosty mirrors, friendly stuff and coziest garden in the warm months. Open till late hours.
164 locals recommend
Eszeweria Bar
9 JózefaThis atmospheric cafe/bar will charm you with odd furnitures, frosty mirrors, friendly stuff and coziest garden in the warm months. Open till late hours.