{"id":758796,"date":"2022-01-23T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=758796"},"modified":"2025-07-22T16:10:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:10:55","slug":"guide-to-krakow-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/guide-to-krakow-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Your essential guide to Krakow, Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Krakow\u2019s charms reel you in immediately on arrival. Medieval stone streets and crumbling castles tell past tales, while vibrant life infuses the present. From cosy caf\u00e9s to booming nightlife. Picturesque parks to opera, poetry and paradises. Read this travel guide to Krakow and discover what Poland\u2019s \u2018cultural capital\u2019 is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-rynek-glowny-the-old-town-market-square\"><strong>Meet Rynek G\u0142\u00f3wny: The Old Town Market Square<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/scenic-krakow-1024x776.jpeg\" alt=\"travel guide to Krakow\" class=\"wp-image-758830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/scenic-krakow-1024x776.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/scenic-krakow-330x250.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/scenic-krakow-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/scenic-krakow.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wave \u201ccse\u015b\u0107\u201d (hello) to the Rynek G\u0142\u00f3wny \u2013 Krakow\u2019s iconic Market Square. The beating heart of the Old Town and the can\u2019t-miss of Krakow. This charming medieval square ranks as the largest in Europe at 40,000 square kilometres. Brilliant museums, lively bars and caf\u00e9s, hotels, cathedrals, churches, towers and other historic landmarks shine on every step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"polish music\" class=\"wp-image-758828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/polish-music-square-@dwntara.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroll here is worthy of a trip in itself. And with dances and music festivals, parades, bell ringing, and trumpet ringing thrown into the mix, you can find &#8216;Cracovian&#8217; tradition in full flow here. Since you asked&#8230; here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/7-unique-polish-traditions\/\">things to do in Krakow&#8217;s square<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/tours\/best-of-poland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tour the Best of Poland with Trafalgar<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>St Mary\u2019s Basilica<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-758819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/krakow-basilica.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This towering (80m tall) gothic Church is a jaw-dropping sight, especially for architecture buffs. Dating back to the 13<sup>th <\/sup>and 14th centuries, St Mary\u2019s Alter inside is a Polish national treasure you have to see. And every hour, you\u2019ll hear Krakow\u2019s traditional trumpet sound (the \u2018Hejna\u0142 mariacki\u2019) coming from the taller of Saint Mary&#8217;s two towers. This commemorates a trumpeter shot when sounding the alarm just before the Mongols attacked the city in the 13th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/trafalgar-travel-director-poland-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poland travel guide: everything you need to know<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cloth Hall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/Cloth-Hall-1024x475.jpeg\" alt=\"cloth hall, Krakow\" class=\"wp-image-765501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cloth-Hall-1024x475.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cloth-Hall-330x153.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cloth-Hall.jpeg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step in Cloth Hall \u2013 the world\u2019s oldest shopping mall. Admire the beautiful Renaissance architecture from 1555. Browse countless shops. Or munch your way through authentic Cracovian food stalls. Alternatively, head upstairs to the Sukiennice Museum to gaze at 19<sup>th<\/sup> century Polish art and sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>GET INSPIRED BY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/ways-to-go\/arts-culture-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cultural trips and art tours with Trafalgar<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Roam around Wawel Hill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Wawel hill\" class=\"wp-image-765485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/WAWEL-BABY.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Right next to market square and the Vistula river is Wawel Hill. Legend goes that a Polish prince slayed a dragon at the base of this hill and built a palace on top to celebrate. Fittingly, a roam here throws you back in time. We recommend a visit the Wawel Royal Castle \u2013 the first listed UNESCO World Heritage site in the world. And a shining example of architectural styles: medieval, renaissance and baroque. For even more history, the Wawel\u2019s 14<sup>th<\/sup> century Roman Catholic Cathedral is a must-see. Coronations, royal burials and the relics of patron Saint Stanislaw are on show here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out historic <strong>Kazimierz<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/Kazi-1024x557.jpeg\" alt=\"Kazimierz\" class=\"wp-image-765402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kazi-1024x557.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kazi-330x179.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kazi.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore Kazimierz in Old Town. Krakow\u2019s former Jewish quarter and setting of \u2018Schlinder\u2019s List\u2019 (1993) by Stephen Spielberg. This is a wonderful place to soak in pre-war Jewish culture in Europe. 16<sup>th<\/sup> century Jewish synagogues and cemeteries scatter the city. And today, this quarter is bursting with clothing stories, quaint caf\u00e9s and art galleries. Or roam remnants of the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/facts-poland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 facts about Poland you won&#8217;t believe<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taste authentic Polish food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"kwa\u015bnica\" class=\"wp-image-758827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/kwas\u0301nica.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuck into sernik babci (fluffy cheesecake) as reward for your exploring. Or try kie\u0142basa (Polish sausage), obwarzanki (a local Krakow bagel with salt, poppy seeds), kwa\u015bnica (saukerkraut soup), and pierogi (half-moon dumplings). Oh, and don\u2019t forget the silky smooth vodka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>RELATED CONTENT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/everything-need-know-polish-pierogi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything you need to know about Polish pierogi<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore the <strong>Wieliczka Salt Mines<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine-1024x685.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-758829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine-1024x685.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine-330x221.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Salt-Mine.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Wieliczka, about 8 miles southeast of Krakow. Here, descend underground for one of travel\u2019s most mind-blowing experiences. Explore the endless corridors and atmospheric chambers hollowed out of salt rock. Over 700 years of excavations are on show \u2013 highlighting how important salt used to be for the local economy. Remember to visit the Chapel of St. King (carved from salt rock underground) and admire the sculptures on show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planty Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2022\/01\/planty-park-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Planty park, Krakow\" class=\"wp-image-765407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/planty-park-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/planty-park-330x220.jpeg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/planty-park-360x240.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/planty-park-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/planty-park.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stroll through scenic Planty park. This delightful 4km slice of nature circles around the old town \u2013 replacing the old city walls which were dismantled during the 1820s. The perfect wind down after a busy day of sightseeing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Keen on Krakow? Tell us what parts you&#8217;d like to explore in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Krakow\u2019s charms reel you in immediately on arrival. Medieval stone streets and crumbling castles tell past tales, while vibrant life infuses the present. From cosy caf\u00e9s to booming nightlife. Picturesque parks to opera, poetry and paradises. Read this travel guide to Krakow and discover what Poland\u2019s \u2018cultural capital\u2019 is all about. 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