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Poland’s ancient royal capital - Krakow - is third biggest city in the country but probably the most popular one. Unlike Warsaw, which was totally destroyed during Second World War, Krakow was largely undamaged. The city has been dubbed ‘the new Prague’ and it certainly lives up to this statement. Krakow is listed by UNESCO as one of the world's twelve most significant historic sites. The city is indeed a visual treat, with the Wawel being one of the most striking royal residences in Europe. Krakow is home to the largest medieval market square in Europe, dozens of museums and galleries and architecture spanning the last 800 years.The Old Town district of Kraków is home to about six thousand historic sites and more than two million works of art. Krakow is easy to get around by public transport and very pleasant to walk in. Trams and buses are cheap and straightforward. Numerous tourist offices sell multi-day passes that also give free access to museums.
Other atractions:
Auschwitz Concentration camp.
Auschwitz death camp is a terrifying reminder of the holocaust and Nazi’s brutality. Between June 1941 and January 1945 about one million men, women and children were murdered in three Auschwitz concentration camps – Auschwitz, Birkenau and Monowitz . At its peak the whole complex was a deadly prison to some 150,000 inmates that were being either murdered outright or starved and worked to death. The site is an hour’s drive away from Krakow and is visited by over half a million visitors every year. Admission to Auschwitz is free.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Zakopane and Tatra mountains
Zakopane, known as ‘the winter capital of Poland’, lies in a large valley at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. The Tatra region is widely known for its unspoiled nature and picturesque landscapes. Zakopane guarantees a perfect rest throughout the year. Its hiking trails and ski slopes make it a tourism mecca for all seasons. Located only 1.5 hour drive away from Krakow it has become a popular destination for Polish and foreign tourists.
Poland’s ancient royal capital - Krakow - is third biggest city in the country but probably the most popular one. Unlike Warsaw, which was totally destroyed during Second World War, Krakow was largely undamaged. The city has been dubbed ‘the new Prague’ and it certainly lives up to this statement. Krakow is listed by UNESCO as one of the world's twelve most significant historic sites. The city is indeed a visual treat, with the Wawel being one of the most striking royal residences in Europe. Krakow is home to the largest medieval market square in Europe, dozens of museums and galleries and architecture spanning the last 800 years.The Old Town district of Kraków is home to about six thousand historic sites and more than two million works of art. Krakow is easy to get around by public transport and very pleasant to walk in. Trams and buses are cheap and straightforward. Numerous tourist offices sell multi-day passes that also give free access to museums.
Other atractions:
Auschwitz Concentration camp.
Auschwitz death camp is a terrifying reminder of the holocaust and Nazi’s brutality. Between June 1941 and January 1945 about one million men, women and children were murdered in three Auschwitz concentration camps – Auschwitz, Birkenau and Monowitz . At its peak the whole complex was a deadly prison to some 150,000 inmates that were being either murdered outright or starved and worked to death. The site is an hour’s drive away from Krakow and is visited by over half a million visitors every year. Admission to Auschwitz is free.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wieliczka Salt Mine, located on the southeast outskirts of Krakow, is one of the world’s oldest operating salt mines, and it had been in constant operation (until 2007) since the 13th century. The mine remains the major tourist attraction in Poland and is visited by nearly 1.2 million people every year. The depth of the main is 327 meters and is over 300 km long. It features a 3.5-km tour for visitors and includes statues of historic and mythic figures made of rock salt. The amazing works in the mine have been sculpted either by miners or contemporary artists. The mine is a bigger and no doubt much more impressive Polish version of Madame Tussaud wax museum.
Zakopane and Tatra mountains
Zakopane, known as ‘the winter capital of Poland’, lies in a large valley at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. The Tatra region is widely known for its unspoiled nature and picturesque landscapes. Zakopane guarantees a perfect rest throughout the year. Its hiking trails and ski slopes make it a tourism mecca for all seasons. Located only 1.5 hour drive away from Krakow it has become a popular destination for Polish and foreign tourists.