Kraków

Kraków is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland, full of monuments of history and culture. The medieval capital of Poland, recorded on the UNESCO list, delights with both its architecture and atmosphere. It is the perfect place for a brief city break or a longer stay.

KRAKÓW ATTRACTIONS⧉

Main Square – the heart of the city, surrounded by beautiful townhouses, the Sukiennice (a famous market) and St. Mary’s Church.

Wawel Castle⧉ – the Royal Castle and Cathedral, where the kings of Poland are buried.

Kazimierz – the former Jewish quarter full of atmospheric cafes and synagogues.

Schindler’s Factory⧉ – museum showing the history of occupied Cracow during the Second World War.

Wieliczka Salt Mine⧉ – One of the oldest operating mining facilities in the world.

Market Square Underground⧉ – a multimedia museum, located directly beneath the Main Square, showing the history of medieval Kraków.

Planty and Vistula Boulevards – long pathways and parks, stretching around the old town. Ideal places for a stroll and a rest.

Districts worth visiting:

  • Old Town – full of monuments, restaurants and cafes.
  • Kazimierz – the artistic and historic part of the city.
  • Podgórze – a former industrial district, now full of attractions and greenery.
  • Nowa Huta – a unique socialist-realist district with an interesting history.

TRANSPORT AND PRACTICAL TIPS

  • Public bicycles
  • Urban Communication: Kraków has an extensive tram and bus network:
    • Single and timed tickets:
      • 20-minute: PLN 4.00
      • 60-minute or 1-trip: 6.00 PLN
      • 90-minute: 8.00 zł
      • 24-hour: PLN 17.00
      • 48-hour: 35,00 zł
      • 72-hour: 50,00 zł
      • 7-day: 56.00 zł
      • Group up to 20 people: PLN 50.00
      • Family weekend: 25,00 zł
      • Common 70-minute (KMK and Małopolska Railway trains): PLN 7.00
  • Kraków-Balice Airport⧉
  • Rail transport ⧉

RECOMMENDED CAFES AND RESTAURANTS IN KRAKÓW:

  • Cafes: Charlotte, Karma, Cafe Camelot, Cytat Cafe
  • Restaurants: Stark, Miodova, Pod Aniołami, Szara Gęś

WEATHER FORECAST

Kraków has a temperate continental climate, which means hot summers and cool winters.

Courses in Kraków