Basilica of St. Mary in Krakow, southern Poland
Market Square
The central axis of the ancient medieval city of Krakow is the large, enormous market square, where some of its iconic buildings meet.
Basilica of St. Mary
The thirteenth century Gothic building, the Basilica of Santa Maria is one of the iconic images of the Market Square in Krakow, and you will be struck by the unequal height of its bell towers.
Wawel Hill
The Wawel Hill is the enclave of the medieval city of Krakow where political and religious power has historically been concentrated, which is represented by the presence of the Royal Castle and cathedral.
Royal Castle
With the presence of the kings of Poland since the late 13th century, on the hill of Wawel in Krakow a royal residence of Gothic style was established, which in the 16th century became a Renaissance palace.
Wawel Cathedral
At the end of the 13th century, Wawel Cathedral was the site of the first coronation of a king of Poland, followed by the actual Gothic style building.
Wawel Cathedral in Krakow, Poland
Medieval wall of Krakow
On your visit to Krakow you can still see some stretch of the medieval wall that surrounded the city, and one prominent corner is the gateway to Florian.
Churches in Krakow
Krakow is one of the cities in Europe where you will be able to see more churches, which have different architectural styles, such as the Romanesque of San Andrés or the Baroque of San Pedro and San Pablo.
Jewish restaurant in the Kazimierz district of Krakow
Jewish Quarter
One of the must-visits on your trip to Krakow is the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter, a corner that currently shows a great cultural atmosphere with numerous cafes and restaurants.
Synagogues in Krakow
In the Jewish Quarter of Krakow you can see several historical synagogues, such as the Old and Remuh.
Jewish Ghetto Memorial
Other highlights of Krakow's Jewish Quarter include the Memorial of the Jewish Ghetto and the former Schlinder Factory, starring in one of Steven Spielberg's most famous films.
Krakov sightseeing travelling place life.