Sightseeing in Krakow

Balloon ride over Krakow – sightseeing from above

That is a truly beautiful experience. Did you know that it is possible to view a panorama of Krakow from a balloon going 150 meters above the city? Well - it's true. Read for more info on that.

March 25th, 2012 · · 2 Comments

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Krakow’s Market Square Underground Museum

Underground Krakow - one of the most popular places worth visiting in Krakow; opened in September 2010.

September 7th, 2011 · · 1 Comment

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The Pharmacy under the Eagle

The famous pharmacy ‘Under the Eagle’, is located at a very particular spot - right next to where former Krakow's ghetto wall used to be. It's now a branch of the Historical Museum of Krakow. Pharmacy was one of not many non-Jewish institutions located in a Jewish ghetto. Due to that it was truly unique and was able to serve and protect people's lives. Was founded and run by a Polish pharmacist Tadeusz Pankiewicz.

August 17th, 2009 · · 0 Comments

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The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow

The Wawel Cathedral is one of the most important and most recognizable of Poland's national sanctuary's. It's located on Wawel Hill, within one complex of buildings with Wawel Castle.

March 31st, 2009 · · 0 Comments

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Krakow Zoo

The City Zoo in Krakow one of the oldest in Poland. If you're on holidays with kids that may be fun.

March 31st, 2009 · · 0 Comments

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The Barbican of Krakow

The Barbican of Krakow - one of the most distinctive buildings of Krakow and it's landmark

March 7th, 2009 · · 1 Comment

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Dominican Church

One of the oldest churches in Krakow. These days known as a place where Krakow's students meet for 7 o'clock masses.

February 1st, 2009 · · 2 Comments

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Sukiennice – Cloth Hall

Sukiennice (Cloth Hall, Drapers' Hall) is one of the Krakow's most recognizable icons. Once centre of international trade, nowadays a surrounded with caffes and galleries tourists attraction and a centre of souvenir shopping.

July 29th, 2008 · · 5 Comments

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Jagiellonian University in Krakow

Jagiellonian University is Poland's oldest (640 years of constant activity) and most noble. The University buildings are very interesting - especially Collegium Novum and Collegium Maius with The Jagiellonian University Museum.

February 2nd, 2008 · · 1 Comment

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Planty Garden Ring

Planty - green belt of public parks left after Krakow's medieval city walls were demolished after 1807. They go all around the Old Town historical district. You can easily find good outdoors cafeterias or pubs, some galleries and museums.

January 31st, 2008 · · 2 Comments

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Kosciuszko Mound

Kosciuszko Mound - erected in commemoration of national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko - known for fighting against Russians. Today is a great place for walks. With a good weather you can admire whole Krakow, and also see silhouettes of Tatra Mountains.

October 6th, 2007 · · 0 Comments

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Smok Wawelski – The Dragon of Wawel Hill

A metal sculpture of the Wawel Dragon commemmorating legend conected to founding of Krakow city. It is stylised, with six legs, and, to the amusement of children, it noisily breathes fire every few minutes, thanks to a natural gas nozzle installed in the sculpture's mouth.

May 10th, 2007 · · 0 Comments

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St. Mary’s Basilica – Kościół Mariacki

Monumental gothic church at the corner of the Main Square. Known for beautiful altar carved by master Wit Stwosz.

May 9th, 2007 · · 1 Comment

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Kazimierz – Jewish Quarter

Kazimierz is a historical district of Krakow, best known for being home to a Jewish community from the 14th century until the Second World War.

May 8th, 2007 · · 2 Comments

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Main Market Square

Designed in 1257, center of Krakow and one of its most known sights. Historically the center for trade, now place were every routes go and unique entertainment focal point. Definately a 'must see' place.

May 5th, 2007 · · 3 Comments

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Wawel Castle

Wawel – a Jurassic limestone hill situated on the bank of the Vistula river, which in the past centuries served as the seat of Polish monarchs, place of royal coronation ceremonies, and a necropolis.

November 28th, 2006 · · 1 Comment

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