Shopping in Krakow

Monuments, sightseeing, walking, admiring, learning. And what about in between? Being in such a beautiful city, I'm sure more than one of us, especially women, would like to take a moment to relax in the form of purchases.

Where to go? Here, opinions are divided. Lovers of bargain hunters prefer shopping centers, which offer not only a large range of products of various kinds, but also other attractions. Thanks to them, a trip to the mall is not tiring expedition in search of a particular purchase, but just relax in a place where next to articles of clothing can also find on-site dining, cinema, beauty salons, hairdressers and many others.

Main Square atrqactions

Speaking about the attractions of Krakow's first association is Wawel Dragon, Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Church and Market Square. Right - Krakow is one of those cities where the sightseeing and learning will always bequeath to our descendants hunger Undoubtedly, the main square, as the heart of historical Krakow, abounds in countless number of attractions, not only in the field of architecture, but also other distractions that are waiting for tourists.

Start by underground market, which was opened museum. Walking paths we can see fragments of stone streets, the oldest brick structure in Krakow, XI century graves, and many other small monuments, which reflect life in Krakow from the reign of the great kings.

Let's back on the board surface roar. There, around, like on the other streets of the city, you can admire the monumental, historic buildings and palaces at the forefront of the Town Hall from the turn of the XIII and XIV century. For most noteworthy are St. Mary's Church, Church of St. Wojciech, Cloth Hall and the monument of Adam Mickiewicz.

John Paul II route

Krakow is a city, which is particularly associated with a number of famous personages. Group of artists, politicians, big business people and ...? John Paul II - the great man, the Pope, who for years was associated with Krakow and to this day has left here a huge footprint.

The mementoes of him can be found in basically all over the city. The young Karol Wojtyla in 1938 began study of Polish philology. Later, during the war, as a seminarian, priest, auxiliary bishop and Archbishop of Krakow. Places, which were visited by him, are so much all over the city, that difficult to count them.

Krakow was without a doubt, Pope "Polish house". The most significant places associated with his person, are arranged in a route that leads through the whole city. We encourage you to visit those places, which made Krakow, in the eyes of John Paul II, the most valuable of Polish cities.

Krakow nightlife

Krakow has always been famous for a huge number of attractions. Anyone who visits this city can't complain about boredom, because regardless the weather, time of year, and even your mood - Krakow has always offered something interesting for you. The leaders are there historical attractions that encourage visitors to all-day wandering around the city, the trail of great artists and Polish kings. Sometimes, tourists don't lose their enthusiasm even at night - then we recommend something to soothe entertainment need.

Krakow is a city, which almost never sleeps. Almost, because the streets are deserted here until at 4 in the morning and fill up again at 6. At night, locals and visitors go out into the streets, visits to bars, pubs, restaurants. In the center of town, almost every street is located club next to the club, the pub next to the pub. The diversity of these attractions is so large that it is very difficult to choose a single place where you can grab a beer, listen to good music and dance.

Going longer Floriańska street, at the gates of tenements see-grown goalkeepers who have the power to let you (or not) to a dance club.

Wisla river

Wisła is the longest river in Poland at 1047 km in lenght. The major part of river goes through Ukraine, Belarus and Slovakia. Its source is in the south Poland in the slope of Barania Góra located in the Beskid Śląski, and flows into the Baltic Sea. The Wisła River the river flows through by for many famous Polish cities, including by Ustron, Auschwitz, Skawina, Krakow, Tarnobrzeg, Sandomierz, Kazimierz Dolny, Warsaw and many others – it is a big big enrichment of their beauty.

Krakow boulevards is a team of historic buildings located on the Vistula River, formed in XIX and XX century. Their basic function is protected the city against flooding. In addition, boulevards have the park gained status and it is extremely popular recreation and leisure place. In the town is 11 road bridges, 3 railway bridges and 2 footbridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

Krakow theaters

Krakow is known from own, natural beauty and countless monuments. It is also known that the city doesn't allow for boredom and offers us many opportunities to spend free time. It has a very wide range cultural offer, in which everyone can find something for yourself. For lovers of history we recommend various kinds of museums, for connoisseurs of art – exhibitions, and for the other – concerts and theaters, which are a lot in Krakow.

Krakow theaters have a big role in the development of the general sense of art. In addition to high-quality theatrical performances worth mentioning about location. Most of them are located in a historic, architecturally interesting buildings.

The first permanent public theater was established during the Enlightenment. Today, it is known as the „Old Theatre” and located in a building on Jagiellońska street. Performances took place in other places, such as. ballrooms.The first building, which was built specifically for the purposes of the theater was building on „Św. Ducha” Square. Until today, this theater exist there as „Julius Slowacki theater”.

Festivals in Krakow

Krakow is the first city in Poland, which was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture. It is a big distinction and Krakow certainly deserves on it. For years, is known for organization many events that permanently etched into the calendar of Krakow's cultural events. Look at the short list of several popular events, which are popular not only in Poland, but all over the world.

Misteria Paschalia – one of the most important European festivals dedicated to Renaissance and Baroque music. During the event there are concerts Lenten and Easter music, during this period. The performers are recognized masters of early music. Concerts take place in Krakow concert halls, in the religious interiors and of religious and in the Chapel of St. Kinga in Wieliczka Salt Mine.