Former Polish capital and one of most beautiful cities Europe, which, by the way, is included in the list world heritage UNESCO, the city of Krakow annually receives hundreds of thousands of tourists. Belarusians are not rare guests of the city. In this article, we will talk about the most famous places Krakow must-sees while traveling.

Krakow was once the capital of the Republic of Poland. There is an opinion that it is one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Since it appeared in ancient times, Krakow is famous for its history. Tourists often come to it, because there are many attractions that are worth seeing.

Picturesque places, ancient architecture fascinate tourists. I want to come here again and again to feel the historical atmosphere.

Market Square

The first place to visit is the market square. Although sales are in full swing here, there is still something to see. At one time the market place was much smaller. Over time, it was expanded, the population became larger, and, accordingly, the number of stalls increased.

On the market square you can buy any product at your discretion. It is noteworthy in that its dimensions are included in the list of one of large areas Europe. Plus, there are many fascinating buildings and establishments around the market that are worth seeing.

Wawel Castle

It is considered a symbol of Poland. Lock - architectural complex which is visited by tourists from all over the world. In front of the main entrance are the Heraldry Gates. They are distinguished by their sophistication.

In front of the main entrance to the castle there is a bronze monument dedicated to the national Polish hero. It was he who organized the uprising back in 1794. The hero's name was Tadeusz Kosciuszko.

Cathedral on Wawel

In the courtyard there is a temple in memory of the holy martyrs Svyatoslav and Wenceslas. It is periodically restored and today it contains several styles. These are Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance.

In the courtyard you can see many interesting and ancient buildings that have been preserved since 975. As you can see, Wawel Castle must be visited at least once in a lifetime.

The interior of the cathedral is distinguished by sophistication and luxury. Here is the mausoleum of St. Stanislaus and many other beautiful sights that you must see.

Palace of the Bishops

Since 1944 John Paul II lived in this building. He became archbishop in 1978, when he was elected by the Pope. The building itself looks outdated, although it is periodically restored, and near the entrance there is a monument to John, which is surrounded by bushes of amazing beauty and to this day they do not forget to take care of it.

The palace houses a museum. In it you can see the legacy of the Pope. There are various expositions, old paintings and several sculptures. It was all given as a gift.

Kazimierz

There is a wonderful Jewish district in Krakow called Kazimierz. This quarter has its own culture, religion and architecture. Kazimierz is the highlight of Krakow. It turns out, as it were, a different civilization in one city.

When a tourist enters this quarter, the change of religion is immediately felt. There are no more Catholic cathedrals here, but synagogues. Tourists will be interested to see this unique and original area.

planty

Krakow is famous not only ancient architecture. There are also many beautiful picturesque parks in the city. There is an opinion that Planty is the most beautiful, vibrant place to relax. When you walk along the path, the aroma is amazing. Birds sing, deciduous trees seem to call to listen to the sounds of nature.

Not only friends, but also residents of the country come to Planty to rest. After all, it is worth seeing beautiful landscapes, breathing clean air. You can come here at any time of the year, as it is beautiful in any weather.

St. Mary's Cathedral

This is the main thing Holy place in Krakow. Even in the XIV century. started to raise. True, its construction was completed only after half a century. The cathedral has two large towers that look like royalty. One of them has a golden crown and a high spire on top. There is a helmet on the other tower.

The interior of the cathedral delights not only tourists, but also the inhabitants of the country. After all, the building looks like an old castle. Paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows make you visit this attraction again and again.

town hall tower

Every city has a town hall and Krakow is no exception. Once upon a time, the rulers of the city sat in it. Now there is no town hall, and only the tower remains, which has become one of the most beautiful sights of the city.

Near the entrance to the building sit two huge lions made of stone. If you go to the second floor, then you can see a lot of artifacts. They once belonged to the government of Poland. Now it is only antiques, which are of great value to the citizens of the country.

But in the basement there is a treasury and a theater. Their guides advise to visit first. After all, what you see cannot be described in words, it is so breathtaking from beauty.

Bastion Barbican

This is the cultural and historical value of the country. The Bastion is a must visit for every tourist. This building stands in memory of a fortified defensive structure. After all, it was from him that they shot at the enemy and defended the city. The barbican is the symbol of Krakow, and it is he who is painted on the coat of arms of the city of Krakow.

Any citizen can visit the Barbican. Inside, tourists will see expositions and learn a bit of history from them. A tourist must visit here, since such an attraction will not be seen anywhere else.

Who doesn't love shopping? Of course, tourists will be happy to go shopping and buy a few souvenirs. So, the Krakow Gallery is what visitors need. There are a lot of shops (more than 100) of well-known brands in Europe. Moreover, if you take into account constant discounts, and not just seasonal ones, you can profitably buy both a souvenir and a more expensive thing in the form of clothes.

There are so many cafes and restaurants here that the guests of the city never dreamed of. Therefore, walking through the shops, you can safely go to any cafe you like and have a bite to eat. The prices are quite acceptable. There are also several studios and even a cinema. As you can see, a lot of interesting things in one place.

The gallery differs from other well-known stores in that there are many sellers who are fluent in Russian. This is a nice bonus for tourists. Near the gallery there are many squares and central square where you can take a break from shopping and unwind.

What to see in Krakow in one day

It's nice to know that Krakow is a rather small city and you can see the main sights in one day. Moreover, this applies to those people who are passing through the city.

You need to start from the center of Krakow. Here are collected the most interesting and fascinating places. For example, Stare Miasto and Market Square. Here you can linger a little and buy something interesting for yourself as a keepsake.

On the square there is St. Mary's Church, a trip there will not take much time. Then you can visit the Jagiellonian University. After it, you should definitely visit the museum, which is called Czartoryski.

A little further than the market square is the National Museum, which keeps the history of the city. There are 11 halls and almost 1000 antiques and art objects. You can spend a lot of time here, so it's best to see the most famous and fascinating antiques.

You can also visit the Bishops' Palace and see the beauty of the Florian Gate. Not far from the castle is the district of Kazimierz. This interesting place, as you immediately find yourself in a different religion and culture. It feels like a completely different country is located in this area, and not Poland. Moreover, here the citizens also lead a different life, which is very different from the Polish one.

The Krakow Meadow is a beautiful and large area, but once there was the most ordinary pasture. Here you can relax after a trip and have a snack. Citizens walk here, especially in the evenings. After all, the air in this place is special and a friendly, calm atmosphere is felt.

Plus, there are many restaurants in Krakow where prices are reasonable. Therefore, after an exhausting hard day, you can just go and relax, even if you drink a cup of tea.

What to see around Krakow

If you have seen everything interesting in the city, then you can go to other Beautiful places. For example, in State Museum called Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is located in the western part of Krakow, where to go about 60 km.

This museum is also called the death camp. Once upon a time, more than 2 million citizens were killed here. Not every tourist dares to come here. Unless he does not know the true name of the museum.

Salt mines "Velichka" - underground corridors, or rather labyrinths, where there are many sculptures, and they are made of rock salt. Tourists can walk no more than 2 km. But even this is enough to get tired.

Near Krakow there is an architectural and park area where monasteries and national park. It is very beautiful here and you can just relax and unwind. Because the air and nature are wonderful.

The Niedzica Fortress is another attraction, but it is far from Krakow. Approximately 100 km. Here you can take wonderful pictures not only against the backdrop of the fortress, but also in nature.

You can also go to the park called Tatra. It is located in the southern part of Krakow. Here you can see the real mountain peak, caves, glacial lakes birch and fir forests.

The reserve is also located near Krakow. It is also called Babiegur Park. There are deciduous and coniferous forests, as well as many species of birds (more than 100). Also, tourists will be able to see wild animals that do not rush at people, but go about their business. And many species of mammals live in these parts. Citizens who visit the reserve will never forget this amazing and wonderful world.

Any place can be reached both by bus and by train. The difference in ticket prices. Moreover, the transport runs only according to the schedule. If you miss it, you can wait a long time for your transport.

Since bus and railway stations are open around the clock, you can buy tickets in advance for both directions. Then citizens can have a specific time.

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Each of us has repeatedly heard that Krakow is a real pearl of Central Europe. The phrase sounds utterly trite, but, nevertheless, it is a fact. The city is ideal for spending a weekend here, and if you remember the current euro exchange rate, it is especially heartwarming that this currency is still not in use in Poland. They still use the good old zlotys here, which allows you to save a lot on the trip. We will tell you about what you must see in Krakow in a couple of days right now.

The history of the city has more than a thousand years, and, by the way, almost half of this time - from 1038 to 1596 - it was the capital of Poland. Of course, Krakow has long since resigned from the powers of the capital, but it has become a kind of cultural capital countries, Polish musicians, artists and other cultural figures lived here at different times. But why did they live? Many artists live in Krakow to this day.

The medieval center of Krakow with cobblestone pavements, small charming streets, many churches of various sizes and buildings of varying degrees of pomposity, unlike other Polish cities, for example, Warsaw, miraculously was not destroyed during the Second World War, and this, despite the fact that fascist troops partially mined it during the retreat.

That is why it is so pleasant to walk here, looking at the architectural beauties, periodically interrupting only to visit museums, but not in local restaurants.

DAY ONE: OLD TOWN - STARE MIASTO (STARE MIASTO W KRAKOWIE)

Spend your first day in Krakow in the Old Town, on market square with the Town Hall Tower and a number of nice cafes and restaurants. It is here that fairs are regularly held on weekends, where you can buy handicrafts, as well as delicious takeaway food.

But if you don’t surprise our people with all sorts of wooden spoons, wicker baskets and other souvenirs - something similar can always be found in the shops that are set up for the holidays and on our Manezhnaya Square in Moscow, then local food is a completely different matter.

For example, here you can have a bite of charcoal smoked Oscypek cheese wrapped in bacon and prunes, or the same cheese, only with cranberry sauce, or pies with various fillings (from cottage cheese with potatoes to cabbage), or maybe a slice homemade bread with lard - a mixture of melted bacon with cracklings.

And don't forget the Krakow obvarzanki - braided bagels stuffed with poppy seeds, sesame seeds or baked cheese. All this looks very authentic, but it tastes lovely, what is it!

In the center of the market square is a building of the 16th century in the Renaissance style - cloth rows with vaulted galleries (however, they were attached to the building almost three centuries later).

Now it would be more logical to call this building souvenir rows - inside there are many shops with magnets, mugs, photographs and other things that tourists love to bring home. And, of course, there are a lot of tourists here too.

Right behind the cloth rows stands a monument to Adam Mickiewicz, on the pedestal and steps of which not only tourists love to sit and communicate with each other, but also locals.

It is especially densely “clothed” with people in the late afternoon, when everyone goes for a walk. And also here is a very small church of St. Wojciecha (Kosciol Sw. Wojciecha) with a copper dome, built in the 11th century.

To the left behind the cloth rows is the most beautiful Gothic basilica of the 14th century - the Basilica of the Virgin Mary, its second name is St. Mary's Church (Kosciot Mariacki). The asymmetrical towers of the basilica are considered one of the symbols of Krakow, so they can often be seen on local souvenirs.

Important point! Tourists can enter the church through the side entrance from St. Mary's Square, but through main entrance only parishioners who come to Mass enter the basilica (from the side of its facade). On the way from the market square to the Wawel Castle, you can also see the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364. By the way, the great Nicolaus Copernicus worked and created his famous treatise within its walls.

CHURCH OF SAINT PETER AND PAUL (KOSCIOL SW. PIOTRA I SW. PAWLA)

If you go south, towards Wawel Hill, then on Grodzka Street you can find the most beautiful baroque building of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Kosciol Sw. Piotra i Sw. Pawla). It can be easily recognized by the long row of statues on the pediment - these are 12 apostles.

This is one of the oldest buildings in Krakow, which can be seen with the naked eye, it was built at the beginning of the 17th century.

DAY 2: WAWEL CASTL AND KAZIMIEZH DISTRICT

The entire first half of the second day should be taken to see the Wawel Castle - this is another symbol of Krakow, yes, what is there, all of Poland. real medieval fortress, located on a hill on the south side of Planty Park, surrounding Old city. Its construction began in 1038, and since then massive fortress walls, watchtowers, a cathedral, a royal castle have appeared here - in general, everything without which it is unthinkable to imagine a real fortress.

The castle has been rebuilt several times and last changes were introduced into its design in the first half of the 16th century under King Sigismund the Old. In fact, the castle was then rebuilt under the strict guidance of the architects Francesco Florentin and Bartolomeo Berecci, which is exactly how we see it now. Well, the main part of the current fortress walls of the castle was built a century later - under King Vladislav IV Vase.

When going to the Wawel Castle, remember that here you will definitely encounter crowds of tourists like you, so it is better to book tickets for visiting the castle, the Armory and the Royal Treasury in advance on the official website of the museum at the link http://www .wawel.krakow.pl/pl. And be prepared to spend no less than half a day walking around the castle grounds and visiting museums.

It is important to remember that tickets are valid for a certain time, so it is better not to be late. However, even if this happens, the usher, reproachfully shaking his head and making a note in his journal, will still let you inside. If you have a desire to listen to a story about each of the exhibits of the museum, order an audio guide. It costs about 20 zł and is available in many languages, including Russian.

Wawel Castle remained the main residence and place of coronation of Polish monarchs until 1734, that is, even after almost a hundred years after the transfer of the capital to Warsaw. Today it is a huge museum with almost seventy rooms, a building with magnificent royal apartments, decorated with 16th-century Flemish tapestries collected by King Sigmunt. In short, it is not surprising that the Wawel Castle is considered one of the most luxurious in Central Europe.

ceremonial royal halls and some private royal apartments are open to the public from Tuesday to Saturday from 9.30 to 16.00. The halls themselves have been beautifully restored, and although most of the original furniture has not survived, you can still get an idea of ​​​​royal life by walking here. It is a pity that photography is strictly prohibited in the castle, but photographs can hardly convey the beauty of the decoration of the royal chambers.

However, the first thing you will see when you get to the territory of Wawel Castle is still Cathedral Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas. Huge bones hang over its entrance. According to the existing legend, these are mammoth bones found on this site before the construction of the cathedral, and it is they who protect the cathedral, the castle, and the whole of Krakow from enemies.

Polish kings were crowned and buried in the cathedral for more than 400 years. It was built in the 11th-12th centuries, but was partially destroyed - only a part of the Silver Bells Tower and the crypt of St. Leonard remained from the original building. The building that we see now appeared much later - in the XIV century. In the very center of the cathedral you can see the Altar of the Fatherland, on which the kings of the Commonwealth laid war trophies. In addition, the cathedral houses the royal stone sarcophagi and the tomb of King Casimir Jagielon.

ROYAL TREASURY AND ARMORY

Here you can see a huge royal collection of weapons, armor and a variety of military trophies - all this you will find by going down into the vaulted halls of the castle. One of the museum's most impressive exhibits is the Szczerbiec sword, which has been used for centuries during the coronations of Polish kings.

DRAGON CAVE

In one of the towers of the fortress wall of Wawel Castle there is a small karst cave - the Dragon Cave, which can be visited for just a few zlotys from May to November. The ticket is bought directly in front of the entrance to the tower. There is a legend that the dragon Smok of Wawel lived in this cave, terrifying the whole district.

In the photo: children attack the dragon monument

Going down the narrow spiral staircase into the cave, you will then come out onto the banks of the Vistula, right to the dragon monument, near which children always play. By the way, the dragon is not scary at all!

In the afternoon, head to Kazimierz, the old Jewish district of Krakow, which has long been an urban suburb. The Jews, persecuted throughout Europe, received asylum in Krakow in the middle of the 14th century, and one century later, King Jan Olbrecht resettled the entire Jewish population in Kazimierz. Later, as Krakow grew, the suburb became a full-fledged urban area. It is easy to walk to it from the Old Town, just past the Wawel Castle, well, if you are not in the mood for walking, then a tram runs here.

There are many old shabby buildings and synagogues that have survived from the war - only eight out of thirty remain, however. Even further, beyond the Vistula, is the Jewish ghetto, where in 1941-1943 the Nazis rounded up all the Jews of Krakow (Starovishlna street, Podguzhe district). The Museum of People's Memory, which tells about life in the ghetto, has been operating here for a long time, and during the war, a pharmacy was located in this building. So in general, this area looks a little depressing.

In the photo: the oldest synagogue in Krakow

Although recently, according to the residents of Krakow, Kazimierz comes to life again, gradually turning into a trendy party place. New bars, cafes and restaurants are opening here, of course, with a Jewish flavor - the menu always contains kosher dishes, and musicians play fantasies on the theme of "7-40".

If by the evening your legs are still not completely falling off, pay attention to the clubs that, after dark, open their doors in the alleys that radiate from the Market Square. There are many places of entertainment here and for every taste, and it is unmistakable to determine popular place you can over the youth crowding at the entrance.

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The price of one trip is PLN 4. Tickets can be purchased either from the machine in the airport terminal (Arrivals Hall, Level 0) or from the machine at bus stop or the driver.

The airport is also connected to the city by a railway. Trains leave every half an hour from 04:00 to 00:00, the journey takes 15 minutes. The ticket costs PLN 3.80 and is purchased from the conductor.

As in many others European cities, you can make your life much easier by purchasing a tourist card - Krakow Card. With it, you will have tangible benefits: free access to more than 40 attractions in Krakow, free travel to public transport, airport transfer discount and much more. There are cards for 2 or 3 days, as well as special student three-day cards.

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You can purchase it either at the airport. In the city itself, the card can be purchased at one of the addresses below:

• ul. Pawia, 8, Krakow
• Rynek Glowny, 30, Krakow
• ul. Św. Jana, 2, Krakow
• ul. Grodzka, 18, Krakow
• Dworzec Glowny Kolejowy ul. Pawia, 5A, Krakow
• ul. Florianska 6, Krakow
• ul. Josepha, 7, Krakow

Having a printout with proof of payment, you can pick up the card upon arrival at 2 Św. Jana Street, 30 Rynek Główny or at the airport (Infokraków Tourist Information Centre).

Transport in Krakow

In Krakow, you can buy a ticket either for 1 trip without a transfer, or a ticket for a certain time without limiting the number of transfers. Which ticket to buy depends on the time and route. If you have to travel for a long time without a transfer, buy a regular ticket for PLN 3.80, and if you need to travel only a couple of stops, a 15-minute ticket for PLN 2.80; if you need to travel about an hour with transfers, take a ticket for 5 zł. There are also tickets for the whole day, three days and a week. Time starts counting from the moment of composting directly inside the tram or bus.

In spite of EU membership, the national currency is still in use - the zloty, so it would be better to exchange your cash (euros, hryvnias or rubles) for them. There are money changers everywhere: at railway stations, in underground passages, V historical center cities. True, you should be vigilant, as the latter often overestimate the commission for tourists.

Of course, you can go to Krakow with euros and pay with them without changing, but the “European currency” is not accepted everywhere, and the exchange rate is not entirely profitable.

Both cash and Visa and MasterCard cards are accepted for payment - there are terminals in all major restaurants and shops. Zloty may come in handy only to pay for excursions or when buying souvenirs and other trifles.

When is the best time to go?

It depends on what you're driving for. Summer Krakow is good for those who, in addition to visiting castles and museums, just want to enjoy the city: stroll through the streets, wander in parks or climb mounds. If you are interested in the party life of the city, then be sure to visit the tour, during which you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere and find out how local youth relax and have fun.

In winter, it is worth going to Krakow for the beauty of Catholic Christmas - festive illuminations, Christmas markets and folk festivals will add a special touch to the trip. In addition, it is a little cheaper to travel in winter due to the smaller influx of tourists.

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In the off-season, you should go only if you really want to save money (ticket and accommodation prices really fall). But be prepared for biting wind, rain and sleet.

Holidays in Krakow are good because they are usually cheaper than in others ancient cities Europe.

You can save on accommodation by staying in a hostel. Moreover, there are many of them in Krakow, quite comfortable and with separate double rooms. A place for one costs from €8, sometimes breakfast is included in the price).

It is worth eating in the same establishments where the locals do - this will save almost twice.

Souvenirs are not the cheapest pleasure, so it's better to think twice before buying a trinket that you like.

Some museums in the city can be visited free of charge on certain days (usually on Sundays). You will have to pay only if you want to view temporary exhibitions.

And, of course, it is most profitable to buy a travel card, since tickets will be expensive, especially if you travel often.

In Krakow, you can find several places where you will be fed deliciously, and most importantly - inexpensively.

• Zazie

In this bistro, you can taste French cuisine at very reasonable prices (a dinner for one of two courses costs an average of PLN 30).

Official website of the city of Krakow http://www.krakow.pl

What you need to travel to Krakow on your own

• Bank card for booking a hotel and buying air tickets
• Passport with a validity period of at least three months from the end date of the trip
• Schengen visa
• during the trip

How to get to Krakow

From Moscow it is most convenient by plane, but you can also take the train (website railways Poland http://pkp.polska.ru), car or bus.

To find out prices and buy tickets to Krakow on your own, without intermediaries and commissions, fill out the form:

How to get a visa to Poland

To travel to Krakow on your own, you need to get a visa to Poland. Poland is part of the Schengen area, citizens of the Russian Federation need to obtain a visa. All detailed information can be obtained on the website of the visa application center of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland http://poland.pony-visa.ru

Krakow hotel prices

You can stay in Krakow in a hotel, campsite, hostel or rent private apartments. A hostel in Krakow will cost about 10 euros per person per night. For example, a good hostel according to tourist reviews is Premium Hostel located in the Stare Miasto area. If you are planning a trip with children, pay attention to Aparthotel Stare Miasto, a room for a family of four will cost 100 euros per day if booked in advance. For a romantic couple, we recommend an inexpensive, but very cozy Apartamenty John hotel. It will cost 60-80 euros if you are lucky and there are free rooms.
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What to see in Krakow

Krakow is one of the few cities in Poland that was not destroyed in the second world war and preserved many architectural monuments. So it's definitely worth a visit.
Be sure to order sightseeing tour which you can always order

• Must visit Wawel Castle(This is a whole complex of historical buildings: the royal castle, the cathedral and the system of castle fortifications.) It is open to the public daily. You can get there by tram: No. 1, 3, 6, 8, 18, Wawel stop. The exact address: 31-001 Kraków, Wawel 5. Official website: www.wawel.krakow.pl
• Main Market Square in Krakow- one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, built in 1257. On the Square there are such sights as the Sukiennice, the Town Hall Tower, the Church of St. Wojciech, the Zbaraski Palace, the Palace "Under the Sheep", a monument to Adam Mickiewicz and, first of all, St. Mary's Church.

• Jagiellonian Street is home to one of the oldest university buildings in the world. This - Collegium Maius. The university was founded in 1364 by decree of Casimir the Great. (Paid entrance). Open daily except Tuesday.

• National Museum in Krakow(Muzeum Narodowe w Krakowie), located at al. 3 Maya 1.
• cloth rows(Sukiennice), the museum is located on the Main Market - to the right of the central arch from the side of the monument to Mickiewicz. Address Rynek Glowny 1/3.
• In 2010, the new Underground Museum of Krakow was opened, it is located under the Market Square. Museum website http://www.podziemiarynku.com

Where to go with a child in Krakow

• Krakow has the most big indoor water park in Europe, consisting of 8 roller coasters with a total length of 740 m. Address: ul. Dobrego Pasterza 126, 31-000, Krakow, Poland. Official website: http://www.parkwodny.pl/

• In the warm season, you can ride on the river steamboat along the Vistula. The pier is located on the embankment near the Grunwald Bridge (most Grunwaldski).
• Museum of Nature(Muzeum Przyrodnicze), located at ul. sw. Sebastiana 9.
• Museum of Polish Aviation(Muzeum Lotnicza Polskiego) - it will be especially interesting for boys, here are presented models aircraft, helicopters, aircraft engines and experimental rockets. Located at Al. Jana Pawla II, 39.
• Krakow Zoo(Ogrod zoologicalzny). Address: Poland, Krakow, ul. Kasy Oszczędności Miasta Krakowa 14. Official website: http://www.zoo-krakow.pl

• If you came with a child to Krakow for Christmas- be sure to look into the churches to look at shopki- these are original scenes - scenery on a biblical theme, in different churches - various decorations. You can see Shopka at other times of the year at National Museum, branch at the Market Square - Rynek Glowny, 35.

• On Szczepański Square you can admire the beautiful musical fountain with colorful backlight.

What to bring from Krakow

Here you can find souvenirs for every taste:

• Souvenirs from Krakow for children: dolls in national costumes; gingerbread in the form of hearts with multi-colored icing; candies Krowki(Cows); cupcake pie "Sekac" ; wooden Toys.
• Souvenirs from Krakow to friends: Polish beer; Grzaniec (gzhanes) - sweet wine (drink hot with spices (cloves, cinnamon, honey), figurines depicting the Dragon (symbol of the city), wooden and pottery, carved chess, copies of old Polish weapons, to traditional key chains and magnets.
• Souvenirs from Krakow for a girl, wife: u veil jewelry with corals and amber, silverware, wicker baskets, miniature souvenirs of the Nativity of Christ - "szopka"; Polish perfumes and cosmetics (you can buy in Rossmann stores); linen products with or without embroidery;

• You can also send yourself or friends by mail postcards with views of this beautiful city— widokowki

Krakow is a very convenient city for transit tourists. The main attractions, according to thin guidebooks, are focused on " royal road". It originates on the northern border of the Old Town, passes through the central Market Square of Krakow, and goes to the Royal Castle.

That's why tourist groups Passing through Krakow, in just a couple of hours, they can see most of what is written in the guidebook, tick off the cultural program, and continue their journey further.

However, a couple of hours is enough not because there is nothing to see in the city, but because most guidebooks for foreign tourists are written just for "express tourists".

What to see in Krakow

It depends, first of all, on how much time you are going to spend in the city.

In 1 hour you can walk from the train station (Krakow Centralny) to the Market Square, take memorable pictures, visit the St. Mary's Church and look into the Cloth Hall. Maybe even sit in a cafe on the Market Square.

In 2 hours you can walk royal road(the whole tour), go to the territory of the Royal Castle and look into the Cathedral (without visiting other museums). And still have time to sit in a cafe or look into local shops.

In 4 hours you can slowly walk along royal road, see all the sights, visit the Royal Castle (not really lingering in museums).

There will be time to visit souvenir shops, and to have lunch in a restaurant.

If you wish (great desire), you can even have time to inspect at a fast pace Kazimierz.

For one evening. If you came to Krakow for only one evening, I advise you to spend this evening walking around the Old Town. And when it gets completely dark - you can choose a bar, cafe or restaurant, and taste Polish there national cuisine, or just sit on the Market Square with a glass of beer.

For one day . For those who came to Krakow for 1 day. I advise after exploring the Old City to take a trip to Velichka.

And after returning, either go to the Royal Castle, or visit Kazimierz, or admire the city from mound Kosciuszki or Krakus, or just walk around Old Krakow again (not forgetting that by 23:00 the transport is no longer working).

For a couple of days. For those who came to Krakow for a couple of days (usually they arrive in the afternoon and leave in the morning), on the first day I can advise you to take a tour of royal road, during which you can have a bite to eat somewhere, and then visit the Royal Castle.

Then, if the sun is still high, you can admire the city from the height of the mound of Kosciuszki or Krakus. You can devote an early evening to visiting local shops, and when it starts to get dark, have dinner in a restaurant of Polish national cuisine.

The next morning you can go to Velichka. Then, returning to Krakow, take a walk along Podgorze, and then to Kazimierz.

During these excursions, do not forget to pay attention not only to monuments, but also to places where you can have lunch :-).

If you want to visit any museum, it is better to go there immediately upon your return from Wieliczka, because museums usually close in the afternoon.

Then you can go around the Old City by Plantam(if you haven't done so already), and dedicate the rest of the evening to once again going through the places that you especially liked.

On the last evening, you can also go to the Krakow Aquapark (Park Wodny), to the theater or cinema. Young people can choose a student club.