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The top stop in Poland is Krakow. And enjoying a drink on its marvelous main market square, you'll know why. The biggest square in medieval Europe remains one of Europe's most gasp-worthy public spaces.

Knowing this is one of Europe's least expensive countries, I choose the fanciest café on Krakow's fanciest piece of real estate and ordered without even considering the price. Sinking deep into my chair and sipping deep into my drink, I ponder the bustle of Poland, just a decade and a half after it won its freedom.

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Krakow is the Boston of Poland: a captivating old-fashioned city buzzing with history, intriguing sights, colorful eateries, and college students. Even though the country's political capital moved from here to Warsaw 400 years ago, Krakow remains Poland's cultural and intellectual center. Flat and easy to navigate, Krakow is made for walking. A greenbelt called the Planty rings the Old Town, where the 13th century protective walls and moat once stood (a great place for a stroll or bike ride).

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Things to do in Krakow

What you need after an arduous sightseeing session in this wonderful city of Cracow, is a fine restaurant, where you can fuel your body, refresh yourself and enjoy the delicious cuisine. We can also recommend what to do when the sun is set and night has settled - explore Cracow's nightlife with us.

Our Top 5 Tours

Guided Pub Tour - from 50 PLN

Kalashnikov shooting
- from 240 PLN

Wieliczka Salt Mine - from 55 PLN

Paintball - from 135 PLN

White Water Rafting
- from 200 PLN

Cracow is the main city of Lower Silesia region in south-western Poland, situated on the Oder river. The city originated as a Bohemian stronghold at the intersection of two ancient trade routes and over the centuries Cracow has been part of Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia and Germany

Krakow basics

Jewish Culture Festival, Wianki, Coke Live Music Festival and Sacrum-Profanum Festival are the most internationally acclaimed annual events in Cracow among plenty of other concerts, exhibitions, festivals and plays to choose from every month

Featured Events in Krakow

The turbulent history of Krakow (the city's name was first recorded in the year 1000 )
has left it with no shortage of sightseeing sites. Most are within walking distance around the Old Town.

Krakow sightseeing

Map of Krakow

Plan your trip with our interactive Krakow Map section. Major routes through and around Cracow city.

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