Best Vegetarian Food in Krakow
It’s true that most traditional Polish foods include dishes loaded with meat, especially pork. For all vegetarians out there, it might not seem as if Poland has much to offer. But this assumption could...
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Krakow National Museum
An Introduction Walking around the Krakow National Museum you’ll discover that it’s divided into multiple branches. And each of these host their own exhibitions. The Krakow National Museum is an interesting way for you to see...
Szeroka Street, The Ancient Heart of the Jewish Quarter
Introduction The Kazimierz is Krakow’s Jewish Quarter. Presently you’ll find it’s brimmimg with funky and vibrant cafes and restaurants. These are welcoming to both locals and tourists alike. Meanwhile where to spend your time...
The Grunwald Monument – The Triumph of King Władysław Jagiełło
Introduction The towering Grunwald Monument is an important symbol of Polish National Pride. It stands in commemoration of one of the most important victories in the shared history between Poland and Lithuania. This was...
The Church On the Rock – The Site of Pilgrimages of Polish kings
The famous Church On the Rock has the official name of the Church of St Michael Archangel and St Stanislaw the Bishop and Martyr. Or the Church of Pauline Fathers. It is one of...
Krakow’s Cloth Hall: The Beautiful Baroque Juggernaut
Background You can see it jutting out from the center of Krakow’s Market Square like the crown of some giant, half-buried king. The Cloth Hall (Polish: Sukiennice) is one of the largest, and most...
Collegium Maius – The Oldest Academic Building in Poland
The Jagiellonian’s Univeristy Collegium Maius is by far the best-known academic building in Krakow and perhaps all of Poland and is well-worth seeing. The first tenement house for the college was founded by King...
Church of St Peter and Paul, Krakow’s Original Baroque Marvel
Introduction to Church of St Peter and Paul You’ll find the Church of St Peter and Paul (Polish: Kościół ŚŚ Piotra i Pawła w Krakowie) on the busy street of Ulica Grodzka at...
Town Hall Tower in Krakow – A Majestic Remainder of a Once-Dignified Building
The Town Hall Tower in Krakow is one of the most distinctive buildings in Krakow’s Old Town and the second highest tower after the higher tower of St. Mary’s Basilica. Interestingly, the lower tower...
St.Florian’s Gate (Florian Gate) – The Grand Entrance to the Old Town
Walking down Florianska Street, one of the main commercial arteries of the Old Town, you will inevitably walk through St.Florian’s Gate. This medieval structure is a small reminder of history, when walls and fortifications...
