Visting Krakow and looking for inspiration for places to visit?
Here are three things you shouldn't miss!
Some consider Krakow Poland's unofficial capital!
And much of it has UNESCO World Heritage status!
Plus: almost a quarter of its 800,000 inhabitants are students, making Krakow a very colorful
and vibrant place.
There are over 200 cafes in the city.
40 museums.
And 125 art galleries.
Krakow's huge market square, dating back to the 13th century, is an absolute must-see
for any visitor!
Spanning 40.000 square meters, it's one the largest medieval town squares in Europe.
Take a stroll and soak up the fantastic atmosphere!
And definitely stop by the Renaissance-era cloth hall dating back to the 16th century.
You'll find plenty of great souvenirs on the ground floor.
It's upper floor houses Poland's National Museum, which showcases masterworks of
Polish art from the 19th century.
From April to October, you can also visit the tower of St. Mary's Church to watch Krakow's
famous trumpeter play the so-called "Hejnal" every hour on the hour.
The bugle call has a historic origin dating back centuries.
Wondering what Krawkow specialty to sample?
Definitely go for filled dumplings, known as pierogi.
You can find them almost everywhere.
We recommend going to Krawkow's trendy "Kazimierz" district, where you'll find
plenty of authentic Polish cuisine.
It takes about 15 minutes to walk there from the city center.
"Starka" restaurant serves excellent pierogi – Rysia and Halina have been making them
for over 10 years!
To make the dumplings, dough is rolled out and then carefully wrapped around various
different fillings.
One serving costs 6 to 7 euro.
Pierogi are Poland's national dish.
Sightseeing done, belly filled …now what?
Go see Oskar Schindler's enamel factory another must-see!
The museum is always busy, so book your tickets in advance.
Entrepreneur Oskar Schindler saved about 1,200 Jews from the Nazi death camps by employing
them here, at his factory.
The story is told in Steven Spielberg's film Schindlers List.
The exhibition paints a detailed picture of Krakow during the Nazi occupation, and shows
that although Oskar Schindler saved many lives, he remains an ambivalent figure.
First of all he was a member of the Nazi party.
Then, when he came to Krakow he was running a business taking Jewish property to get his
personal advantages.
But still he could abandoned these people and he did all his best to save their lives.
Finally, for a panoramic view over Krakow, head to "Krakus" hill, about three kilometers
south of the city center.
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