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Ranked #1 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Great City to Visit" 16/05/2013
- "Awesome place!" 16/05/2013
Category: Historic Walking Areas
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The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and...
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The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications, ancient synagogues, Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried.
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Ranked #2 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Great location for chilling" 19/05/2013
- "A square to chill" 19/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the...
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Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century Gothic Basilica of the Virgin Mary.
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Ranked #3 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Awesome splendour" 15/05/2013
- "Stunning to view!" 14/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
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One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers, the taller of which is a...
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One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers, the taller of which is a magnificent Gothic spire with a gold-plated crown built in 1666.
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Ranked #4 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "History in one place" 19/05/2013
- "Great!" 16/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
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National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world's largest,...
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National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world's largest, and the burial place of many Polish kings and their families, national heroes and numerous bishops.
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Ranked #5 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Schindler Museum is not about Schindle..." 19/05/2013
- "Don't go on a Monday unless you get th..." 18/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Housed in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler factory, Emalia, is a museum that tells the story of...
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Housed in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler factory, Emalia, is a museum that tells the story of Schindler and the Jewish prisoners of Plaszow who were the inspiration for Steven Spielberg's hit movie, "Schindler's List."
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Ranked #6 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Great for aviation fans" 17/05/2013
- "Wow" 13/05/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #7 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "One of the must sees" 10/05/2013
- "BREATH TAKING SPLENDOUR" 03/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Decorated with vibrant colors and Stanislaw Wyspianski’s famous stained glass window “God the Father.”
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Ranked #8 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Surprise gem in Krakow" 14/05/2013
- "step into academic history" 09/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Historic Sites; Museums
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First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish...
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First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders and well-known international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. The Collegium Maius is the oldest surviving building of the university.
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Ranked #9 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "The Planty is green and nice place" 16/05/2013
- "Charming" 13/05/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
A scenic walkway that circles a park around the Old Town.
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Ranked #10 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Lovely castle and attractions to see" 19/05/2013
- "A great place to spend the day!" 19/05/2013
Category: Castles; Historic Sites; Historic Walking Areas
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Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this...
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Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state and today contains a priceless collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries, considered to be one of the largest in the world.
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Ranked #11 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Hidden secret" 15/05/2013
- "Truly amazing and cannot fail to impre..." 14/05/2013
Category: Speciality Museums
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Ranked #12 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Magnificent Church" 09/05/2013
- "Fantastic Church" 06/05/2013
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #13 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Excellent" 15/05/2013
- "You will be impressed!" 07/05/2013
Category: Symphonies
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Concerts performed seven days a week at St. Adelbert's church, the oldest church in on Krakow, by four graduates of the...
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Concerts performed seven days a week at St. Adelbert's church, the oldest church in on Krakow, by four graduates of the Krakow Academy of Music.
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Ranked #14 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Small but worth a stop" 11/05/2013
- "Beautiful little Museum" 03/05/2013
Category: Museums
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The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish...
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The Galicia Jewish Museum exists to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to celebrate the Jewish culture of Polish Galicia, presenting Jewish history from a new perspective.
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Ranked #15 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Amazing part of Krakow" 17/05/2013
- "Fascinating" 16/05/2013
Category: Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
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Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main...
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Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
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Ranked #16 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Beautiful" 13/05/2013
- "Spend time here! For sure!" 06/04/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Lined with mostly Renaissance houses, this street is one of the oldest in Krakow.
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Ranked #17 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Not impressed" 19/05/2013
- "Unexpected delight" 19/05/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Shopping centres
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Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior...
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Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small shops, terrace cafes and flower stands that surround the statue of Adam Mickiewicz.
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Ranked #18 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Monetary Exchange to zloty" 11/05/2013
- "COMMERCIAL BUT WORTH SEEING" 03/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
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Ranked #19 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Piece of Krakow" 10/05/2013
- "Surviving Gate of the old city wall" 08/05/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications,...
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Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century.
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Ranked #20 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "A must see" 06/05/2013
- "Small yet striking!" 08/11/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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Ranked #21 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Good fun on a rainy day in Krakow" 08/04/2013
- "what a fun!" 28/02/2013
Category: Water Parks
Fun for the whole family: sauna, water massage, jacuzzi, climbing walls and 800 meters (2,624 feet) of twisting slides.
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Ranked #22 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "great view of the square" 12/05/2013
- "A recent museum under your feet" 02/05/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #23 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Very, very wonderful in a forest setti..." 11/05/2013
- "Excellent location" 09/05/2013
Category: Zoos
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Krakow Zoo’s 17 hectares (42 acres) accommodate more than 1,400 animals. Its most prized residents include herds of pygmy...
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Krakow Zoo’s 17 hectares (42 acres) accommodate more than 1,400 animals. Its most prized residents include herds of pygmy hippopotamus and Przewalski horses, Somali wild ass, Pere David's deer, barasingha, South American tapir, white camel, South American sea lions, several species of wild cats and rare antelopes such as addax, eastern bongo and waterbuck.
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Ranked #24 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "A little gem just 5 minutes walk from..." 11/05/2013
- "Brilliant Find" 17/03/2013
Category: Museums
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Ranked #25 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Unmissable" 12/11/2012
- "All Saints Visit" 10/11/2012
Category: Cemeteries
The parents and older brother of Pope John Paul II rest in peace at this centuries-old cemetery.
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Ranked #26 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Great views" 11/05/2013
- "Great views, worth the trip out" 05/05/2013
Category: Monuments/ Statues; Lookouts
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Erected by Cracovians in memory of Polish national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a serpentine path leads to the top,...
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Erected by Cracovians in memory of Polish national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a serpentine path leads to the top, approximately 326 meters (1,070 feet) above sea level, with a panoramic view of the Vistula River and the city.
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Ranked #27 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "In between" 18/05/2013
- "If you like modern art..." 17/05/2013
Category: Art Museums
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Ranked #28 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Church dedicated to Krakow's first sai..." 11/05/2013
- "Lovely, historical & beautiful" 28/10/2012
Category: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Appena fuori la famosa porta detta St. Florian's Gate, una delle maggiori attrazioni turistiche di Cracovia, la chiesa, di un...
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Appena fuori la famosa porta detta St. Florian's Gate, una delle maggiori attrazioni turistiche di Cracovia, la chiesa, di un bel barocco, è famosa perchè papa Giovanni Paolo II vi fu come curato, all'inizio della sua vita sacerdotale. Vi rimangono alcune reliquie del Beato, lasciate durante il suo ultimo pellegrinaggio in Polonia, e un bel dipinto di Woytila giovane
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Ranked #29 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Sanctuary of Divine Mercy -- a Place o..." 29/10/2012
- "The Source" 24/10/2012
Category: Religious Sites
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Ranked #30 of 94 attractions in Krakow
- "Very professional" 15/04/2013
- ""Bang" what an experience" 16/02/2013
Category: Sports Complexes
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We organize Krakow Shooting for everybody everyday, couples, groups, stags, hens and friends. We pick up from your...
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We organize Krakow Shooting for everybody everyday, couples, groups, stags, hens and friends. We pick up from your Apartment/Hostel or Hotel and provide you with instructor as well as English speaking driver. Krakow Shooting Range is one of the cheapest places where you can have fun with various weapons and still pay small amount for it. We want You to have a blast in Krakow! We are respected and well known by people from All over the world. Just contact us to get a quote please.
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