Top City Breaks
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Krakow's magical atmosphere and rich cultural life make for a perfect break at any time of the year. The historic centre of Krakow with its famous sights such as The Royal Castle, St Mary's Basilica and Jewish Quarter has been added to the UNESCO's World Heritage list and is considered to be one of the most beautiful showpieces of Eastern Europe. In the special atmosphere of the mysterious streets, legendary beer cellars, vibrant cafes, pubs and restaurants you will find everything you need to allow you to escape from everyday life.
However Krakow, situated in the valley of Vistula River, also offers a truly authentic winter holdiay experience. Whether you're into skating, skiing, sledding or just enjoying the scenery, you'll find all of that in Krakow and surrounding cosy mountain villages. It is an ideal place to visit if you want to enjoy winter without the crowds and commercialism.
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Shopping in Krakow is very popular with tourists. New outlets pop up every week so there is always a fantastic new shopping experience. There are also many great independent shops which help make the city so unique. These can mainly be found in the Old Town. Of course if you prefer a shopping mall there are several available:
This huge shopping mall provides you with everything you could need - shopping, entertainment, cafes and restaurants. Opening times are 10am-10pm.
Enjoy a shopping trip in a stunning atmosphere under the roof of a breathtaking building. Opening times are Mon-Sat 9am-10pm and Sun 10am-10pm.
This shopping centre is really new and modern. It was opened in 2009 and attracted many locals and tourists. The design is unique, especially the high palm and the fountain inside. The mall is open everyday from 10am-9pm.
Try delicious Polish cuisine and relax in a stylish and elegant setting. Ceckowa is well established and has many regular guests. Make sure you try the desserts - they are excellent!
Amadeus Restaurant serves the best of international and Polish dishes. The chef's wine choice is excellent and the service is superb.
The Balaton has been open for 30 years and is located in Grodzka Street, where other restaurants close and open all the time. It serves Polish-Hungarian food at a reasonable price. Balaton is famous for locals and tourists. Opening hours are 9am until 10pm.
Situated at the top of a hill, Wawel is the symbol of the nation. It is a very significant place in Polish history. The Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow was once the seat of the King.
The Old Town has many historical monuments like museums and churches. The Old Town has 20 of the city's 120 churches. The Old Town of Krakow is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1978. There is very little traffic so you can stroll along without getting disturbed by traffic.
You can't leave Krakow without visiting the Kazimierz district. It's in easy walking distance from Wawel and the Old Town. If you are there it will inspire you with its unique character. It has its own municipal charter and laws. You can see and feel the history behind theses houses. Kazimierz has a strong history which its Jewish-Polish population. The district was divided into Christian and Jewish quarters. There are many tourist attractions like churches, museums and synagogues. The tiny area which was the Jewish sector, has now become a centre for Jewish culture.
A UNESCO listed World Heritage Site with the spectacular Main Market Square, Royal Castle and magnificent churches. Rynek Główny is the largest medieval town square in Europe. It's history dates back to the Roman era.
It is Krakow's second most important church after the Wawel Cathedral. It was built around 1220 and is located next to Rynek Główny. The outstanding feature is that the two towers are not the same height.
Explore extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wieliczka Salt Mine or take a moving trip to Auschwitz. Both are a 50 minute drive from city centre.
Auschwitz symbol and place of Holocaust during II World War
Ove the festive season visit the city's beautiful Christmas Market (in December) and the many ice rinks around the city.
in Rabka or Spytkowice, just a 30 minute drive from Krakow.