Krakow Absolute Walking Tour
This is a single walking tour that covers 3 major parts of historic Krakow on a relaxed three-and-a-half hour walking tour through the heart of the ancient city. At a walking pace, we cover the old...
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Wonders Await in the Historic Center of Krakow
Introduction The historic center of Kraków encompasses everything from the 13th century Grand Square known as the Rynek Głowny, down past Wawel hill where the impressive Wawel Royal Castle stands, all the way to...
Krakow Barbican – The Last Remains of the City’s Medieval Defences
Some Background The Barbican (barbakan in Polish) is the last completely standing remnant of the medieval fortifications that once protected Krakow’s old city. Built in 1498, the Gothic, circular defensive structure with its many...
Wawel Cathedral in Krakow – A Place Sanctified by Polish History
Background Strolling the streets as a tourist, there’s one place that is absolutely essential to visit. The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is the one of the most famous churches and holiest places in Poland....
Wawel Royal Castle
Introduction Your visit to Kraków would be incomplete without enjoying a visit to the top of the 150-million-year-old limestone rock known as Wawel Hill. It sits atop the imposing location for Krakow’s own Wawel Royal Castle....
Krakow Market Square, the Medieval Market at the Heart of Southern Poland
The Market Square Krakow’s Market Square (Rynek Główny in Polish) is the beating heart of Krakow.It’s one of the most beautiful places in Poland. In the northeast corner of the square (which is...
