Poland is a very affordable holiday destination. Tourists from abroad choose Krakow for its beautiful landmarks and one a kind atmosphere, but also because of the competitive prices. Poland is part of the European Union but has kept its own currency. With approximately 4,20 PLN to 1 EUR, in Krakow prices

Beginnings of the Academy The Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow was established in 1818. Initially, it functioned under the name School of Drawing and Painting as a  subdivision of the Department of Literature at the Jagiellonian University. It gained full autonomy in 1873 as the School of Fine Arts. The

Poland is a country on the rise. It attracts tourists with beautiful landmarks and nature, but also with its competitive prices. Many visitors from abroad found Poland very affordable. Poland is one of several members of the European Union that does not use Euro as official currency. Polish currency, zloty,

Polish weather can be capricious and surprising, but this is what makes it have its unique charm. Sometimes there are a lot of sunny days without any precipitation, sometimes there is light rain and another time a wind speed is very high and the sky is cloudy. So remember, it

Church of St. Andrew located at Grodzka Street on Krakow Old Town is one of the oldest Krakow churches. Built between 1079 and 1098 it is the only church in Krakow that survived the Mongol invasion of 1241 without detriment. It is the best preserved Romanesque church in Krakow and arguably

Church of Saints Peter and Paul is located at Grodzka Street, between the Krakow Main Square with the Wawel Royal Castle. It was the first structure in Krakow entirely Baroque in style. It was built between 1597 and 1619 under the careful eye of premier Italian architects. Just as most of the Baroque

A representative building at the All Saints Square has been the headquarters of the authorities of the city of Krakow since 1864. The building traditionally called Wielopolski Palace was built in the mid-16th century and is an example of Renaissance town palace. It was erected for the Grand Crown Hetman,

Church of St. Francis of Assisi is one of the first tall brick-and-sandstone buildings in Krakow. It was built between 1237 and 1269. Its founding is connected with the arrival of the Franciscans to Krakow. Adjacent to the church is Franciscan monastery built in the same time. Franciscans in Krakow Franciscans arrived

Located in the Wolski Forest near Kosciuszko Mound, Krakow Zoo is a great place to spend time with your family.  The zoological garden in Krakow is home to 1300 animals. They were gathered with the purpose of bringing the nature closer to the people and educating about the importance of wildlife

Krakow is becoming more and more welcoming to cyclists. People living in Krakow every day often choose to ride a bike to avoid wasting time in traffic jams. Among visitors cycling in Krakow is becoming a very popular way of sightseeing. Krakow has a lot to offer in terms of cycling