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Kraków

About

Discover the history of Kraków

Krakow stands among Poland's most historically and culturally rich cities. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompasses Wawel Castle, the Main Market Square, and St. Mary's Basilica, while the Kazimierz district showcases the city's Jewish heritage through its synagogues and lively streets. Nearby, the Wieliczka Salt Mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial complement your visit. The surrounding areas also offer preserved natural spaces, including Ojców National Park and the limestone massifs of the Tatras, ideal for hiking. In winter, Christmas markets, snow-covered streets, and warm cafés give Krakow a special atmosphere, particularly appreciated during the colder season.

Travel score

The travel score throughout the year.

January

50
Moderate

February

54
Moderate

March

65
Good

April

64
Good

May

72
Very good

June

74
Very good

July

64
Good

August

59
Moderate

September

76
Very good

October

74
Very good

November

60
Good

December

53
Moderate

Things to do

Discover the best attractions in Kraków and its surroundings

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Main Market Square

Market

Large medieval town square, dating to the 13th century, surrounded by palaces & churches.

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Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection

Wawel Castle is a Gothic and Renaissance fortress housing royal chambers, art collections, and Poland's coronation cathedral with centuries of national history.

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Jasna Góra

Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa houses the venerated Black Madonna painting, Poland's most important Catholic pilgrimage site attracting millions of devotees annually since the 14th century.

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Ojcowski National Park

Nature reserve in mountainous region, with a local museum, visitor center & seasonal cave tours.

Pieniny National Park

RiverHiking

Pieniny National Park features dramatic limestone cliffs towering over the winding Dunajec River Gorge, offering spectacular hiking trails and rafting through one of Poland's most scenic canyons.

St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica is a 14th-century Gothic church in Kraków's Main Market Square, renowned for its twin towers and hourly trumpet call (Hejnał Mariacki) broadcast worldwide.

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