Kraków, Poland's former royal capital, is a stunning UNESCO World Heritage city boasting a beautifully-preserved medieval Old Town, grand castle, vibrant culture, and rich history, offering visitors historic charm, delicious food, great shopping, and poignant reminders of its past, including its thriving Jewish Quarter, Schindler’s factory, and proximity to Auschwitz and the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
The Old Town (Stare Miasto), encircled by the green belt of the Planty Park, is framed by St. Florian’s Gate to the north and the Wawel Castle (Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) with the Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska) atop Wawel Hill to the south.
Between these two iconic landmarks stretches the Main Market Square (Rynek Główny), home to St. Mary’s Basilica (Bazylika Mariacka), the Rynek Underground Museum (Rynek Podziemny), and the historic buildings of the Jagiellonian University.
The Main Market Square is within a pleasant walking distance of approximately 30 minutes from the Central Railway Station. For more information on things to do, hotels and restaurants: https://visitkrakow.com/sightseeing-in-krakow/
Getting to Kraków
Flights from all over the world arrive at Kraków’s international John Paul II airport, which is only a short train or taxi journey away from the city centre. Kraków is also well connected for trains coming in from around Europe.
From Kraków Airport to the city centre
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Kraków Central Train Station
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Public Transport in Kraków
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Accommodation
There are many accommodation options in Kraków, from fine hotels to budget hostels.