The Legend of Dżok
The green park surrounding Wawel Castle offers beautiful trails for walking, biking and even roller-skating. The terrain is ideal for a ride on a Segway. Depending on the season, you will find people of...
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Corpus Christi Basilica: The Diamond in the Rough of Krakow’s Jewish Quarter
Corpus Christi Basilica Located a short walk southwest from Plac Nowy in Krakow’s Jewish Quarter, Corpus Christi Basilica (Polish: Bożego Ciała) is a true diamond in the rough. As a matter of fact you...
The Church On the Rock – The Site of Pilgrimages of Polish kings
The famous Church On the Rock has the official name of the Church of St Michael Archangel and St Stanislaw the Bishop and Martyr. Or the Church of Pauline Fathers. It is one of...
Remuh Synagogue: Small, Charming and Still-Working
Introduction As you wander around Kazimierz, in the Jewish District, you will inevitably stop and admire the few synagogues. Although beautiful and full of history, most of them now act as museums or galleries....
Church of St Peter and Paul, Krakow’s Original Baroque Marvel
Introduction to Church of St Peter and Paul You’ll find the Church of St Peter and Paul (Polish: Kościół ŚŚ Piotra i Pawła w Krakowie) on the busy street of Ulica Grodzka at...
Town Hall Tower in Krakow – A Majestic Remainder of a Once-Dignified Building
The Town Hall Tower in Krakow is one of the most distinctive buildings in Krakow’s Old Town and the second highest tower after the higher tower of St. Mary’s Basilica. Interestingly, the lower tower...
Krakow Absolute Walking Tour
This is a single walking tour that covers 3 major parts of historic Krakow on a relaxed three-and-a-half hour walking tour through the heart of the ancient city. At a walking pace, we cover the old...
Wonders Await in the Historic Center of Krakow
Introduction The historic center of Kraków encompasses everything from the 13th century Grand Square known as the Rynek Głowny, down past Wawel hill where the impressive Wawel Royal Castle stands, all the way to...
Krakow Barbican – The Last Remains of the City’s Medieval Defences
Some Background The Barbican (barbakan in Polish) is the last completely standing remnant of the medieval fortifications that once protected Krakow’s old city. Built in 1498, the Gothic, circular defensive structure with its many...
Wawel Cathedral in Krakow – A Place Sanctified by Polish History
Background Strolling the streets as a tourist, there’s one place that is absolutely essential to visit. The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is the one of the most famous churches and holiest places in Poland....
