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City's panorama from Krakus Mound - Krakow

UNESCOs' Recommendation

Wawel Castle

See: Krakow on UNESCO Heritage List
My Krakow in a nutshell album

Krakow is the city, which for many years was a seat for Polish kings. In 1978 the Old Town was registered by UNESCO list. To be honest now the list is loosing its significance, becouse of its expansion and bureaucratic procedure to get such a noble title. But Krakow (and Wieliczka too) was one of the first 12 sites on the World Heritage List!

Today some Krakow's politicians and local communities are prepering for starting procedures to to involve on the list at least two other complex of building: the old part of socrealistic city Nowa Huta (New Steelwork district) and a set of forts which in 19th century made Krakow Austrian's fortress.

Photo: Wawel Castle
This is place where not only the Polish kings were living, but - as we say: "The Heart of Poland", place very important for our history, culture and identity.

If I could recommend you a style of visiting my Krakow's pages, I would suggest you to follow my order of "must see" tips. Putting them together I hoped to give here an opportunity for a virtual walk through the historic center of the city.

Up to now it covers so called "Royal Route" and another itinerary by streets of Kazimierz, the former Jewish district.

Of course my virtual Krakow is far from be completed. But extending it I try to keep the order of the tips. It give them the logical sense.

Recommended external pages:
City's website
The Wawel Castle and the Old Town from a bird's-eye view

And some galleries recommended me by one of the readers (and probably the auhor of the pics...). I think they are worth to see:
Cracow at night
Kazimierz
Events of 2004
Rakowicki cemetery

What else to see?

Dragons' Parade / June 2006

Local customs
As a resident of the city I want to show you its original values that usually are not mentioned in popular book-guides. So read particular carefully my tips about places which are Off the beaten paths and about local customs.

Around the city

Have a day for leasure? Tired of city's athmosphere and loking for rest at the nature? Want to visit small courtyards, ruins of old castles, deep forests, picturesque smal towns and many other interesting destinations? click!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Full of historical places, monuments, universities, cultural activities and entertainments
Cons:I have to think about cons
In a nutshell:Must see

Intro Updated Sep 15, 2006
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Comments (79)

laisrean Apr 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM Report Abuse

i would add on the danger specifically of getting conned by the buggy drivers this happened to me i so want to warn people as it ruined my experience of krakow
Maurizioago Mar 4, 2010 at 9:59 AM Report Abuse

Good page. Ciao!
vpas Mar 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM Report Abuse

nice page Mark!
hunterV Jul 29, 2009 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

I see you love your city! Good for you! Thanx for your nice page.....
paulinuk2u Apr 25, 2009 at 2:47 AM Report Abuse

must be lucky in 14?years i,ve never had a problem in krakow
Arkeolog Apr 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

Hi Mark, I watched a tourism program about Krakow on Turkish TV. Your page is very good and full of useful tips and good photos. From now on Krakow is in my wish list.Bora
Pawtuxet Feb 11, 2009 at 4:53 PM Report Abuse

Will I see you when I come to Krakow in the spring? Planning to be in time for Corpus Christi.
sundraraosmith Apr 18, 2008 at 2:47 AM Report Abuse

Often missed out, this is a very good input on the 'Eros Bendato' as I search everywhere for it. Thanks.
Toshioohsako Feb 11, 2008 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

Nice Krakow photos. I visited last December and this city has become one of my most favorite cities in the world. Regards
wroclawiak Nov 22, 2007 at 4:51 AM Report Abuse

Fajnie, że nie ominąłeś Kazimierza w opisie Krakowa. Tyle razy byłem w Krakowie i jakoś nie miałem okazji go odwiedzić. Tym razem skieruję tam pierwsze swoje kroki. Dzięki.