Travel Kraków Krakow Guide

Kraków is a gorgeous city left mostly intact after WWII. The medieval square in Kraków is the largest of its kind in Europe, and the beauty of the architecture here rivals that of any other Eastern European city. A small city, most of Kraków can be accessed on foot, and as many of its streets are closed to vehicular traffic, it is the perfect place for a stroll. With castles, churches, squares and cafés, this city is both inviting and affordable, and a quick trip from London or Paris!

Perhaps the most famous of Kraków's monuments is the Wawel Castle. This gorgeous castle sits atop a hill overlooking the city. It was constructed in the early 1500s under the rule of King Alexander. It is known for its ornately carved and painted wooden ceilings, which have survived the centuries miraculously, and for its tapestries, which have traveled around the world to avoid destruction during various wars and conflicts. The castle has been converted into a museum of

Polish history, though the structure is fascinating enough on its own.

The neighborhood of Kazimierz was once Kraków's Jewish Ghetto. Tours are offered through the neighborhood, which point out spots of interest such as the Tempel Synagogue and Ulica Szeroka. Once a true ghetto and nearly uninhabitable, this fascinating neighborhood has recently undergone some dramatic renovations. The true nature and personality of the narrow streets of Kazimierz have now been uncovered, and visitors can tour themselves with guide books.

Kraków's Old Town is gorgeous and un-touched. Kraków is was the capital of Poland beginning in the year 1038, and was a bustling European center during the Middle Ages. The buildings and monuments that remain are untouched and spectacular. The narrow streets are host to surprises around every corner, with street performers and vendors in the summer, and classically quaint surroundings in the white winter, it is the quintessential Kraków.

Just miles from the gorgeous Polish countryside, Kraków is a city rich with natural and ancient beauty, friendly people and fascinating culture. It is the perfect spot to begin, end or spend the entirety of your next Polish vacation.

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