The Wawel Dragon Monument

This is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Cracow, located near the Wawel Castle. Walking along the Vistula boulevards, you can meet a lot of tourists with cameras in their hands, waiting for the dragon to breathe fire. Once, you had to do was send an SMS to start a fire. Today, be […]

Smog in Cracow

Smog is a big problem for Cracow. It is visible nad perceptible in the air especially in winter, when the days are cold. Once, the sight of a person wearing an anti-smog mask on the streets of Cracow caused a smile on the faces of residents. Today, many people use them.

Scooters in Cracow

Recently, scooters are a fashionable and comfortable way to explore Cracow. We take the scooter, drive it to a destination and leave it on the sidewalk. Some operators allow you to book a scooter for 30 minutes. We pay only for the actual driving time. In a fast and cheap way, you can move around […]

Ceramics from Boleslawiec

Our attention is drawn to characteristic, beautiful ceramics in the store windows – original, beautifully styled kitchen utensils such as plates, bowls, dishes, mugs and decorations. All items are hand-made.

Tourist information in Cracow – where to find?

In Cracow, there are numerous tourist information points. We would like to indicate that some of them are run by the city council (InfoKrakow), whereas others are owned by private companies. If you happen to visit a tourist information spot which also provides services for tourists, such as transportation to Wieliczka or Bochnia, the offered […]

Where to sleep in Cracow?

Cracow is a hot tourist destination, which properly understands the needs of its visitors. While being there, you will find both expensive, exclusive accommodation spots and cheaper hostels. All of them are located in the city center or in a close proximity to it. Thanks to the said fact, you will not waste too much […]

Pigeons on Main Square

The atmosphere of the place is additionally enhanced by the stalls of florists and omnipresent pigeons, which are a part of numerous legends. According to one of them, prince Henry the Fourth wanted to become a king, but the consent of a pope was needed to be granted such a privilege. The said consent was […]

Main Square in Cracow

Cracow is undoubtedly famous for its Main Square. It is the biggest place of this kind in Europe, as well as one of the most beautiful squares in the entire world. Its dimensions are 200×200 m.

St. Mary’s Basilica in Cracow

The said object is considered to be the most beautiful church in Cracow. It is hard to skip it while going sightseeing. Its characteristic feature that is mainly admired by the tourists is its two characteristic towers that overshadow the market area. From them, the famous hourly bugle-call is played. St. Mary’s Basilica is considered […]

Niepolomice

If you happen to stay in Cracow for more than several days only, it is recommended to visit Niepolomice, a town 30 km away from Cracow. Even though today it may seem remarkably small and silent, in the past, it played a very important role.