Krzysztofory Palace is one of the most important townhouses in the Krakow Main Square. Now Baroque in style, this town palace has a long and vivid history. Today, it houses a branch of the Historical Museum of Krakow dedicated to the everyday life of the inhabitants of Krakow from past centuries.

Adam Mickiewicz Monument is a memorial for the greatest Polish poet of the Romanticism period. He is a figure widely respected by the Poles and important for the Polish history and national spirit. He is regarded one of the “Three Bards” (along with Juliusz Slowacki and Zygmunt Krasinski). They were the

The Krakow Barbican is a relic of the medieval fortifications that once encircled the Old Town of Krakow. It is one of only three such fortified outposts preserved in Europe. The Barbican was built in 1498-1499 as a protection of the northern section of the fortifications. The latest achievements of medieval fortification were

The Krakow Royal Road is a commonly used term for the ceremonial route that was being used for celebratory parades, coronation marches and funeral processions when Krakow was the capital of Poland. Monarchs, distinguished guests, foreign envoys and national heroes marched from St. Florian’s Church to the Wawel Royal Castle, welcomed by the city’s authorities

Krakow Town Hall Tower, situated in the western part of the Krakow Main Square, is the only remaining part of the once existing Town Hall. The Tower was once surrounded by adjoining buildings, such as a granary, a prison and a torture chamber. History of the Krakow Town Hall Tower

Tourists visiting the most popular Polish city can take advantage of a wide range of hotels in Krakow. Krakow hotels offer attractive prices for good quality and great location. With many hotels in Krakow Old Town, from luxury hotels of top-notch brands to affordable hostels and accommodation, you will surely

Church of St. Adalbert (in Polish Kosciol sw. Wojciecha) is a small church on the Krakow Main Square. It stands between the Cloth Hall and the Grodzka Street. Built in the 11th century, the Church of St. Adalbert is one of the oldest stone churches in Poland and one of the

It is always a good idea to try to grasp local language while visiting other countries. Learning Polish words and phrases will definitely come in handy in every-day situations during your stay in Poland. Getting to know some Polish phrases is also a nice souvenir from holidays in Poland. Polish

Rynek Underground is the newest branch of the Historical Museum of Krakow, presenting a fresh and modern approach to museum exhibitions. Launched as a result of five years’ archaeological excavations conducted underneath the surface of the Main Square, Rynek Underground is a journey to the medieval Krakow. Spreading on an area

The Salt Mine in Wieliczka near Kraków is a unique Polish landmark. The salt mine, one of the oldest in the world, was established in the 13th century and continued to operate until 2007. This world-class monument has been featured as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978 and is