Krakow is a former capital of Poland and one of most popular European city destinations. Thousands of tourists flock to the city every year, actually every season, from all around the world. It has plenty to offer, from great historical value, to fantastic eateries, to interesting entertainment opportunities. So why not ot think about your trip to Krakow?
The city is definitely well over 1000 years old, but actually we cannot determine when people setlled here. There are human remains from neolithic era found on royal Wawel Hill so people lived here longer before Poland was brought to life.
Holiday in the authentic environment
That is why there are so many great monuments and artifacts of history, first of all breathtaking Royal Castle but also plenty of other buildings from different epoques – and you can find your Krakow accommodation in one them! It is everything so authentic and real here. While on your trip to Krakow you will see a city full of historic monuments preserved close to their original state.
Old Town quarter provides also with many restaurants, bars, cellars – places to eat and to party. They are some of the most important assets of Krakow - or Cracow, which is an English name for this place. And again it is all within authentic walls, at least in the Old Town.
It is a huge benefit for the travel industry of this fabulous place that its history mixed with modernity creates many options of accommodation in Krakow. They are available in some of historical buildings – as mentioned above - as well as in modern, recently built bigger and medium sized hotels. There is rich choice of Krakow accommodation within the Old Town borders, as well as in nearby Jewish District Kazimierz. Rather modern hotels and hostels of different class you will also find in other parts of the city if you are looking for more quieter and more affordable location.
It is impossible to see everything in Krakow that is worth seeing during a short stay. It is impossible to see every monument of history, known medieval house or renneissance palace, all museums, churchs etc. while on a few days trip. The city is full of valuable artifacts and landmarks and you will probably have to choose something.
In the neighbourhood of Krakow
Moreover, when you are on trip to Krakow you may want to visit nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine – one of the oldest of its type in Europe. You will go underground by miners lift and during several hours long sightseeign tour you will see unbelieveble structures made of salt – chambers, chapel, sculptures etc. It is also known as a place beneficial for peoples health.
There is also Auschwitz Concentration Camp nearby, a place that still remainds the world about the horrors of war and totalitarism. You can go there with organized trip, by mini-bus or on your own, by train.
We should mention about many interesting secrets of Krakow and stories and legends behind them. Did you know there are mounds that served as Avars chieftains burying places? And another mounds which Krakowians created for their national heroes in 19th and 20th century?
Did you know there is a cave under the Royal Castle where mythical dragon lived and fed on local virgins until it was eliminated by one clever shoemaker apprentice?
The city is full of so many medieval and other old buildings and monuments and many tourists misses bit younger but still unique item – a complex of Austrian-Hungarian fortifications built in the 19th century around the city and its suburbs.
So go to Cracow - as it is known in English - you will also find out about city's hidden treasures, secrets of Krakow and of course we will simply dine with style or have a great party time!
