Krakow Guide

Brief History

Krakow is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. It was established during the fourth century and was the capital of Poland from 1038 until 1596. Miraculously, it wasn’t gravely damaged during the two World Wars, and its Old Town with Wawel Royal Castle was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

Historical Landmarks

  • Krakow’s Main Square (including the Cloth Hall and St Mary's Basilica)

  • Old Town & Wawel Royal Castle

  • Kazimierz - The Former Jewish District

  • Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius

  • Barbican

Museums & Other Attractions

  • MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow

  • The Princes Czartoryski Museum

  • Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

  • Zakrzówek Reservoir & Swimming Pools

  • Forum Przestrzenie

  • Cricoteka - Museum of Tadeusz Kantor

Short Trip from Krakow

  • Wieliczka Salt Mine

  • Auschwitz-Birkenau

Coffee Shops & Lunch Places

  • Hevre

  • Charlotte Menora

  • Ranny Ptaszek

  • Cafe Lisboa

  • Zaczyn

  • Massolit

  • FOrnir

Restaurants

  • Bottiglieria 1881

  • Fiorentina

  • Kogel Mogel

  • NOTA_RESTO by Tomasz Leśniak

  • Filipa 18

  • Farina

Bars & Rooftops

  • Alchemia

  • Mercy Brown

  • Wódka Cafe Bar

  • Cafe Szał

  • Metrum Restobistro