- Wawel Castle: This iconic castle features a mix of architectural styles and is home to the Dragon’s Den, a legendary cave linked to the Wawel Dragon. The courtyard offers stunning views and hosts various summer events and concerts.
- Kazimierz District: Once the center of Jewish life in Krakow, this vibrant neighborhood is filled with historic synagogues, galleries, and trendy cafes. The summer months often see outdoor festivals celebrating Jewish culture and music.
- Planty Park: Surrounding the Old Town, this lush park was built on the site of the medieval city walls. In summer, it offers beautiful walking paths, benches for relaxation, and a variety of performances and exhibitions.
- Krakow Summer Festival: Typically running from June to August, this festival features a diverse program of classical concerts, jazz performances, and theater shows held in various outdoor venues around the city, attracting both locals and tourists.
- Zakrz贸wek Lake: A former quarry turned picturesque lake, Zakrz贸wek is ideal for swimming, kayaking, and diving in the summer. The scenic cliffs and tranquil surroundings make it a popular spot for picnics and relaxation just outside the city center.
In summer, Krakow is a real magic. With the sun, the city takes on a wonderful shape and colors that make it truly special. Let’s discover it…
For lovers of unpublished travels, abandoning the sea and mountains in summer to go to the discovery of some European capitals, for example, a great idea! Discovering cities that are often underestimated and can instead turn out to be beautiful surprises can become a wonderful travel experience. One such city is Krakow. The magnificent Polish city, is very fascinating, with its mix of millennia-old history, vibrant culture and natural beauty to explore, and when the sun is out, its visit is even more enjoyable. Krakow is said to be a city of blessed beauty because its legend has it that Krakus a brave Polish prince built it to defend himself from a fierce dragon, which in history can be compared to the two wars, as the Polish capital is the one that retains the most national historic buildings and monuments even after the world wars. Its historical center is so extraordinary as to be considered a UNESCO heritage site as early as 1978. There are so many things to do and see to fall in love with Krakow, timeless walking is best. Little gems are always around the corner, here is a selection of must-see stops in Krakow…
Visit Krakow’s Old Town to savor the full essence of the city
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The first thing to do when you arrive in Krak贸w is to reach the Old Town, which is located in the Wawel Hill. Here a wonderful walled city will transport you to a truly atmospheric atmosphere. Stare Miasto is thus called the Old Town of Krakow. Its medieval soul is distinguished at the entrance by the ancient ramparts in splendid condition so that they are considered the best preserved in Europe. A sumptuous touch that will give you a sense of what you can find. Well-decorated palaces, buildings of great historical and artistic interest are guarded here. In this little citadel the star is the Market Square, the largest medieval square in Europe, with its beautiful sparkling and engaging energy.
Immerse yourself in the Jewish atmosphere in the Kazimierz district
Krakow ve also seen for its strong Jewish identity and this neighborhood is the whole essence of it so much so that it was here that the film Schindler’s List. Leading the way is Plac Nowy, that is. the New Square for centuries the nucleus of the Jewish community, here you can breathe in Jewish history and the Nazi savagery of World War II and it is truly emotional. The New Square is dominated in the center by theOkraglak, a round building that was a slaughterhouse and around the neighborhood is full of synagogues. The must-sees are: the Old Synagogue i.e., the oldest synagogue in Poland now converted to the headquarters of the Jewish Museum and the Temple Synagogue and the Remuh Synagogue.
Breathing in the Gothic grandeur at St. Mary’s Basilica, an iconic symbol of Stare Miasto
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Called by Poles “Mariacki”, this wonderful gothic-style cathedral is an undisputed symbol of the city of Krakow dating back to the 1300s. Its grandiose towers of different heights and a truly precious altar considered among the most beautiful in Europe make it one of the most visited attractions in the city. The altar, in fact, is no ordinary altar it dates back to 1489, a masterpiece of the artist Veit Stoss who took as long as 12 years to create it and contains an example of a polyptych that includes more than 200 images concerning scenes of life of the Virgin Mary, reported from the sacred scriptures. One of its curiosities related to the Basilica is that it stands at an oblique angle to the city, and at the stroke of each hour from its tallest tower, 82 meters high, comes the his of a trumpet that is abruptly interrupted. The tune is called Hejnal, summoning, and according to legend was played to warn of the arrival of enemies.
Getting lost in the Sukiennice, Krak贸w’s splendid textile market.
A incredible place, a valuable building from the Renaissance period that absolutely must be visited when you go to Krakow. It represents the ancient center of the textile trade. Its Renaissance style makes it immediately recognizable by its beauty in the center of the square. In fact, its construction dates back to the 1300s, although it was later destroyed by fire in the 1500s and then redesigned. On the ground floor are many souvenir and craft stores that are really worth a visit. On the second floor, on the other hand, is the Polish Painting Gallery from the 19th century that houses major works by national painters.
End your visit to Krak贸w in Wawel Castle to take home a lasting memory of the city
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Considered another of the most beautiful symbols of Krakow this castle for its beauty is currently considered Unesco heritage site and stands on the Left bank of the Vistula River and dominates the Polish city from the hill of the same name. This place is magical and evocative because it holds a mix of stories and legends. The Wawel Castle was the home of the Jagiellonian kings, rulers of Poland, and has preserved the sumptuousness of yesteryear with different architectural styles blending together without ever clashing with one another. Surrounded by a truly spectacular verdant park this green area is the entrance ticket leading to the royal apartments and all the other rooms. A must-see is the salta where the Treasure of the Crown, a Renaissance courtyard created by Florentine architects Francesco della Lora e Bartolomeo Berecci.
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