The most beautiful sights in Krakow
The best of Krakow
As a former royal city, Krakow offers a number of beautiful historical monuments. Of course, you will find most of them in the Old Town, mainly around the main square Rynek Glowny and around the Wawel Royal Castle. Let's take a look at the sights that you should definitely not miss in Krakow.
Krakow Market Square - Main Market Square
The largest medieval square in Poland
Rynek Główny is considered to be the most beautiful square in Poland. It is also one of the largest squares in Europe. In the middle of the square is the so-called Cloth Hall. It is a historic marketplace from the 14th century. The dominant feature of the main square is the Marian Church dating from the 14th century. continue reading
Wawel Royal Castle
The oldest monument of Krakow
Among the most visited and most important places in Krakow is the Wawel Royal Castle. The castle rises above the Vistula River and is a dominant feature of the entire area. It was probably founded in the 11th century, making it the oldest monument in the city. At the time when Krakow was the capital of Poland, Polish monarchs resided here. continue reading
Clothier
The most beautiful historical marketplace in Poland
In the middle of Rynek Glowny square is the so-called Sukiennice. It is a historic marketplace from the 14th century, now reconstructed in neo-Gothic style. In the past, mainly cloth from Flanders was sold here, now you can get anything from jewelry, to scarves, to holy pictures. continue reading
Wawel Cathedral
The coronation church and the burial place of the Polish kings.
The castle complex is undoubtedly dominated by the Cathedral of St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslas. Important Polish kings and queens are buried here. The crypt also houses the tomb of President Kaczynski and his wife. This cathedral is as important to the Poles as the St. Vitus Cathedral is to us. continue reading
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Krakow
Dominant on Rynek Glowny
The main square is dominated by the Marian Church dating from the 14th century. continue reading
