Top 5 reasons to visit Krakow (Poland)

There are many reasons to visit a city like Krakow in Poland, because it is its sights that attract the largest number of tourists. Let's select from all 5 main ones.

1. Universal city center

The central part of Krakow is the old city, which has been included in UNESCO since 1978. And this is not surprising, because being here you can easily travel back to the 13th century.

The city itself was not damaged during the World War. Therefore, the entire layout remained from those times. You can touch the medieval history and see the royal castle, the remains of defensive fortifications, chic churches and houses that huddle close to each other. In addition, it is in Krakow that the largest central square in Europe, which has been preserved since medieval times.

 
2. Deep salt mines

There is an amazing place not far from Krakow - a museum, which is located on the territory of the oldest salt mine in Europe. You can clearly see how the process of salt mining has changed over 8 centuries, walk along underground corridors, see sculptures and even listen to Chopin. In Wieliczka, you should definitely look into the deepest church in the world to see a copy of the famous painting "The Last Supper" in the form of salt figures. We also recommend having dinner at the deepest underground restaurant in the world.

3. Concentration camp Auschwitz

Now this place is a symbol of incredible cruelty to humans. From 1940 to 1945 more than a million people were killed here. These are civilians of Auschwitz, and prisoners of war, and Jews. A tour of this place should definitely be part of your visit to Krakow in order to learn from this and prevent a recurrence of the genocide.

 
4. Variety

Krakow is a versatile city that harmoniously combines provincial simplicity and bustling nightlife. It is the cultural capital of Poland, the business center of Europe, and just a student city.
A few steps from the center you can get to the Kazimierz quarter. From the 15th to the 20th century, only Jews lived here, but today it is the center of parties and bohemian life. Now only the devastated houses and cracks in them remind tourists of what the locals had to go through.

 
5. Local nature

Within the boundaries of Krakow there is an unusual oasis - the unique Zakrzowek quarry. Blue water, and around white rocks and abundant greenery. This place attracts not only with its beautiful nature, but also with diving. After all, it is here that you can see a flooded bus, a Fiat car and many other unusual things. Krakow Nature tours are here https://foxiepass.com/en/polan...

Also not far from Krakow is the town of Zakopane, which is considered the winter capital in Poland. Incredibly beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks and clean air!

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