Lonely Planet Pocket Krakow (Travel Guide)

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This excellent tour includes all the highlights and has the added thrill of being picked up in a classic Polish car.

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For our Krakow tours we provide comfortable, modern, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicles and our professional English-speaking drivers’ assistance throughout the day. One of the most enjoyable way to take in Kraków’s Old Town is to trace the historic path of royal coronations from Floriańska Gate to the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill, where most of Poland’s regal ancestors are buried there in the royal crypts. It ends in Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, major shrine of Faustina Kowalska, canonised by the pope.Here, you will find several greenhouse complexes, a tropical greenhouse with approximately 50 species of palms and a museum. This is one of the few surviving parts of the ancient defence system that once surrounded the Old Town. My name is Margo and ever since I moved to Krakow, this city has been my greatest source of inspiration. Rynek Główny is the name of the Main Market Square, which once was the largest square in Medieval Europe.

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Kraków began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill and was already being reported as a busy trading centre of Slavonic Europe in 965. And, if you have already booked your hotel, you can use both guides to find out which points of interest are close by. Elegance or hipster chic, a "hole in the wall" or the talk of the town, a quirky basement bar or a rooftop lounge with a stunning view of the city - take your pick!

This tour is very popular in travellers from foreign countries so that every day you can meet there an organised group who come to pray in this holy place. Dating from the 14th century, Collegium Maius was the main campus for the one of the oldest universities in the world.

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You can book your chosen tour a few days before your stay in Krakow or take advantage of a free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. There is more than 700 year’s of history in these buildings, including the house of artist Jan Matejko and the Museum of Pharmacy. Located in Podgórze, MOCAK is one of Poland’s newest major art galleries and a snapshot of Polish contemporary work. Kraków is full of excellent galleries and museums – see the KrakowCard for a list of almost 40 suggestions.You can choose which district you want to visit and how many hours you want to spend on sightseeing the city with a professional English- speaking guide. Often you are handed leaflets offering Chopin piano concertos or jazz concerts that take place at smaller venues. Located at the foot of the Tatra mountain range, 120km south of Kraków, Zakopane is known as the winter capital of Poland. See our photo walkthrough of visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau to get a sense of what you will be witnessing and for details of how to book. You can also find transportation information on our dedicated How To Get To Auschwitz-Birkenau From Kraków page.