You are entering a world filled with ghosts and phantoms, but also with

people who are most definitely flesh and blood. Krakow is an

extraordinary place which once visited, can never be forgotten. It is

one of the few places in the world where you can feel history

intermingle with the present.

The development of the transport and tourist infrastructures, together

with a huge number of hotels and restaurants, make Krakow as

pleasant for its inhabitants as it is for visitors searching for interesting

places on their map of Poland.

Cultural life

It's impossible to mention

the word "Cracow" and

not say "culture" the same

sentence. In this city you

are absolutely immersed in all of life's finer things. When you've

satisfied your museum-hunger, move right along to Cracow's

many galleries. And let's not forget about the city's own, unique

Cracow Culture.

Places to visit in Krakow and nearby

Wawel

Yet it is one of the most important and ancient buildings of the city;

the gigantic monument which look has hardly changed over the

centuries - authentic and very much alive.

The Main Square - Rynek Główny

The Main Square is the natural centre of Krakow: a stage for various minor and major events, a meeting place, and the

starting point or destination for countless walkers. Night life and clubbing also thrive here: after all, you are in a city of

nearly 130,000 students.

Kazimierz

Every corner of Kazimierz is witness to a very Krakowian tale: the history of Polish Jews. Modern Kazimierz is a district filled

with various pubs, clubs and all kinds of restaurants. And it’s hardly possible not to fall in love with its atmosphere.

Vistula Boulevards

Take a walk on beautiful boulevards by the Vistula, the longest river in Poland. Enjoy a sunny afternoon on a picnic, rent

a bike or take a river cruise and enjoy the marvelous views of medieval Cracow.

And much more ! WWW

Nearby Krakow

Tatra Mountains WWW

Wieliczka Salt Mine WWW

Auschwitz Concentration Camp WWW

Ojcow National Park WWW

Life in Cracow !

Cinemas

It is likely that at any given time you will be able to find a good film

being played, whether it is an old classic or a recent blockbuster.

WWW

Theatres

From the baroque sweep of its gables down to the gargoyles and

Madonnas that peep out of the street corners, Cracow is a resoundingly theatrical city. WWW

Annual Festivals in Krakow

When some people hear the word "festival," they picture sweaty crowds of youngsters listening to music on

a huge grassy field, downing brewskies as their favourite rock band plays on a massive stage several

hundred metres away. WWW

Museums

Whether it's Egyptian mummies, Samurai warriors or the indigenous (yet no

less exotic!) winged horsemen, all can be tracked down at one or

another of Cracow's museums. WWW

Practical information:

Prefix for phone calls: 0-12 (doesn’t apply to mobiles)

Single bus/tram ticket: 1,60zł (for students)

Cheap accommodation: 25-40zł/night

Kraków airport: www

Train schedule: www

Tourist information: krakow.pl

Events in Kraków

The historic city of Kraków especially the Old Town, is the hub of many

outdoor and indoor festivals, cultural events and street parades. Many

of them are seasonal and take place only one time, while others are

organized annually since many years by various festival societies. All of

them draw interest from the locals and visitors alike. Some of the events

are organised by the city, some by private companies, but most

express Polish and Krakow living traditions kept and celebrated by its

citizens.

Some of them :

Misteria Paschalia Festival The Night of Museums International Soup Festival Juwenalia The great Dragon Parade Floating of the Wreaths (Wianki) Jewish Culture Festival Summer Jazz Festival Pierogi (Dumplings) Festival Sacrum Profanum Festival

CRACOW EVENTS WWW

Come to Kraków, it’s awesome! :)