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Krakow Poland

INTRODUCTION

Krakow is the second largest city in Poland and considered by many to be the nation's cultural center. Krakow was the royal capital for half a millennium and today serves as the most legendary and beloved of Poland's cities, in addition to Poland's most popular tourist destination. An architectural and cultural gem, the city is hospitable, vibrant, and fascinating, and has absorbed a lot of the country's history over the years. Here you can visit historic churches, castles, and ruins, including the site where John Paul II was Archbishop. In the past a favourite haunt of scholars and artists, their presence left behind a city which reflects the most important trends in European culture and today it is still home to artists and scholars. Krakow's Old Town is a charming and compact center. Its Main Market Square is surrounded by historic buildings, museums, and churches. July is a great month to visit as festivities flourish and one can see many delights, from street theatre to jazz.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Climate: Winters are cold in Poland. The best months to visit are April-October. May is possibly the loveliest month of the year in Krakow.

ATTRACTIONS

Rynek Glówny (Old Town market)

St Mary's Church

St Adalbert's Church

Czartoryski Museum

Collegium Maius

Wawel Royal Castle.