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
While visiting Krakow, you will surely notice that one of the most popular souvenirs is amber jewellery. But how come that Baltic sea amber is so popular so far from the seaside? It all dates back to prehistoric and medieval times. Krakow was a vibrant commerce hub situated on the
St. Mary’s Basilica in the Main Square is one of Krakow’s best landmarks and probably one of the most widely recognised churches in Poland. It is an excellent example of Gothic architecture in Poland and its interior hides the world-class wooden altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss. From the taller of its two
Centre of Japanese Art and Technology The Manggha Museum was established as the Manggha Centre of Japanese Art and Technology, on the initiative of revered Polish film director, Andrzej Wajda and his wife, Krystyna Zachwatowicz. In 1987 Andrzej Wajda was awarded prestigious Inamori Foundation Kyoto Prize for his artistic work and decided to
Karol Szymanowski Karol Szymanowski was born in 1882 into the wealthy land-owning family, members of Polish szlachta, in the village of Tymoszowka (then in the Russian Empire, now in Ukraine). As a young boy, he was educated at home by his father who put an emphasis on music since the
Czartoryski Museum The Princes Czartoryski Library was founded by the Czartoryski family, and most notably, by Princess Izabela Czartoryska and Prince Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski. The collection was originally a part of the Czartoryski Museum, established in 1796 in Pulawy, moved in 1882 to Krakow. In 1830 there were about 70,000 prints