2 days in Krakow

About the city

Krakow is the city placed on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites well known for its rich cultural, history and architectural heritage. You will be delighted by its architectural styles from the early Middle Ages to contemporary periods, but also with museums, markets, gastronomy, night bars, live music. Krakow is the city of festivals counting nearly 100 of them each year.

Day 1 evening

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Main Square

Town square Sights & Landmarks Historic Walking Areas Points of Interest & Landmarks

The main urban space in the center of the city where you will find: St.Mary's Basilica, Cloth Hall, the Town Hall Tower, Adam Mickiewicz Monument and many more attractions. The Square was valued as the best public space in Europe thanks to its lively street life.

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St. Mary's Basilica

Catholic Church Sights & Landmarks Church Place of Worship Architectural Buildings Sacred & Religious Sites Churches & Cathedrals

Famous Gothic style Basilica with the watchtower from where the trumpet calls every hour. Symbolically the tune breaks off mid-melody in the honor of the trumpeter who was shot in the neck by the arrow while warning the citizens of Mongol invasion. You will be impressed by the main alter, a wood carved sculptural masterpiece, and the beautiful organs concert.

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Podziemia Rynku. Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa

Local history museum Museums History Museums Specialty Museums

High-tech underground museum located below the market square, with over 6000 square meters which is charting the rich history of Krakow. You will experience the atmosphere of the city from seven hundreds years ago.

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Wawel Royal Castle

Museum Sights & Landmarks Castles Historic Sites Historic Walking Areas

Wawel Royal Castle might be the symbol of national identity. Impressive fortification on the Wawel hill upon the Vistula river with the monuments of unique historical and artistic values. Wawel is the jewel of Krakow's architectural heritage, a fantastic assortment of Romanesque,
Gothic and Renaissance buildings and monuments dating from 14th century. The exhibition includes five different sections: Crown Treasury and Armoury, State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments, Lost Wawel and the Exhibition of Oriental Art.

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Smok Wawelski

Statue Sights & Landmarks Monument Monuments & Statues Points of Interest & Landmarks

A statue of the fire breathing dragon from Polish folklore known as the Dragon of Wawel Hill. According to Polish mythology this mystical creature lived in a cave at the foot of Wawel Hill on the Vistula river coast.

Day 2

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Historical Place Museums Mine Industry Historical Landmark Specialty Museums

The underground salt mine from Middle Ages turned in Krakow Saltworks Museum. As one of the oldest salt mines in the world Wieliczka was producing the table salt from the Neolithic times.
With its depth of 327 meters and 287 kilometers of passages, it is an outstanding attraction. You will be fascinated by its endless labyrinth corridors, saline lake, chambers, chapels, sculptures, restaurants and diverse thematic tours.

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Kazmierz The Former Jewish District

Museum Historic Walking Areas Neighborhoods

Famous old part of the town which used to be the center of Jewish life in Krakow for over 500 years. It was destroyed during World War II. Discover the beautiful synagogues, hear the traditional klezmer music live, taste the delicious food in one of the numerous Jewish restaurants of this quarter.

Other places to visit

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