You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms, but also with people who are most definitely flesh and blood. Krakow is an extraordinary place which once visited, can never be forgotten. It is one of the few places in the world where you can feel history intermingle with the present. The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures, together with a huge number of hotels and restaurants, make Krakow as pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors searching for interesting places on their map of Poland. Cultural life It's impossible to mention the word "Cracow" and not say "culture" the same sentence. In this city you are absolutely immersed in all of life's finer things. When you've satisfied your museum-hunger, move right along to Cracow's many galleries. And let's not forget about the city's own, unique Cracow Culture.
Places to visit in Krakow and nearby Wawel Yet it is one of the most important and ancient buildings of the city; the gigantic monument which look has hardly changed over the centuries - authentic and very much alive.
The Main Square - Rynek Główny The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow: a stage for various minor and major events, a meeting place, and the starting point or destination for countless walkers. Night life and clubbing also thrive here: after all, you are in a city of nearly 130,000 students.
Kazimierz Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale: the history of Polish Jews. Modern Kazimierz is a district filled with various pubs, clubs and all kinds of restaurants. And it’s hardly possible not to fall in love with its atmosphere.
Vistula Boulevards Take a walk on beautiful boulevards by the Vistula, the longest river in Poland. Enjoy a sunny afternoon on a picnic, rent a bike or take a river cruise and enjoy the marvelous views of medieval Cracow.
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Nearby Krakow Tatra Mountains WWW Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW Ojcow National Park WWW
Life in Cracow ! Cinemas It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film being played, whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster. WWW
Theatres From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and Madonnas that peep out of the street corners, Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city. WWW
Annual Festivals in Krakow When some people hear the word "festival," they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters listening to music on a huge grassy field, downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays on a massive stage several hundred metres away. WWW
Museums Whether it's Egyptian mummies, Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no less exotic!) winged horsemen, all can be tracked down at one or another of Cracow's museums. WWW
Practical information: Prefix for phone calls: 0-12 (doesn’t apply to mobiles) Single bus/tram ticket: 1,60zł (for students) Cheap accommodation: 25-40zł/night Kraków airport: www Train schedule: www Tourist information: krakow.pl
Events in Kraków The historic city of Kraków especially the Old Town, is the hub of many outdoor and indoor festivals, cultural events and street parades. Many of them are seasonal and take place only one time, while others are organized annually since many years by various festival societies. All of them draw interest from the locals and visitors alike. Some of the events are organised by the city, some by private companies, but most express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its citizens.
Some of them :
Misteria Paschalia Festival The Night of Museums International Soup Festival Juwenalia The great Dragon Parade Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) Jewish Culture Festival Summer Jazz Festival Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival Sacrum Profanum Festival
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Come to Kraków, it’s awesome! :)