"Poland's Royal City" a Krakow Travel Page by Orchid

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Statue of Adam Mickiewicz in Rynek Glowny

Central Europes most perfectly preserved centre,and one of its largest squares make for a fun place to visit, with many attractions of art, architecture, culture and cuisine

For 500 years, Krakow was the centre of power in the nation, where the Kings were crowned, and put to rest in their chapels in Wawel Cathedral.

Krakow was largely unscathed in WWII, though the population suffered much privation, and the city's Jewish population was virtually wiped out.

The city was a centre of opposition during the years of communist rule, and latterly came to fame as the birthplace of one Karol Wojtyla, now serving his term as a pope for the Roman Catholic Church

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Collegium Maius

The city has a wealth of architectural gems, from the serene courtyard of the Collegium Maius to the soaring towers of St Mary's Church.

Travelling around via the extensive tram network is fun and lets you get a look at the surrounding districts, not just the historical centre.