The old town area of Krakow is made up of beautifully preserved baroque architecture, with many of the buildings protected by UNESCO. The vibrant, medieval square, Europe's largest, is the heart of the city with delightful cafés serving delicious Polish delicacies, flower stalls and the famous cloth hall selling traditional folk art products and amber jewelry.
Other things to see and do: • Visit the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill • Climb 239 steps in St. Mary's Church Tower to hear the bugles play as they have done for 600 years • Visit Kazimierz, the Jewish area now lovingly restored by heirs of former inhabitants • Take a carriage ride through the Old Town • Float along the river on a boat trip
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More about the activities in Krakow.
In brief
"Once the country's royal capital, Krakow ranks as one of Europe's most attractive cities"Highlights
If a specific subject interests you the tourist office also offers a number of self-guided tours including: · The Royal Route · In the footsteps of John Paul II · Jewish Heritage Route · Industrial HeritageTwin centre
Krakow is a city add-on option to be combined with a stay in Zakopane. Transfers are by coach or minibus and may go via the airport. Krakow can be taken as a first or second centre. For the total holiday cost just add the price of your Krakow hotel to the price of your chosen hotel in Zakopane.Holiday deals
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