It is one of the most favorite parks among Cracow inhabitants. It is located in a close proximity to the Błonia Park. History of the park The park was created in 1877 by Henryk Jordan, PhD. It was to serve as a playground for both children and teenagers. The initial idea behind the park was […]
Drinking alcohol in public places (streets, parks, areas near shops, bus stations) is strictly prohibited. Both main streets and side alleys of the Old Town are monitored, so you can be caught and fined for doing so. Outside bars and restaurants, alcoholic beverages can be consumed in designated areas only. If you want to drink […]
While visiting the Old Town, it is truly difficult to miss this park. It surrounds the area with a ring of trees and shrubbery. The park covers the area of approximately 4 km. History of Planty park It was created at the beginning of the 19th century as a replacement for dismantled fortifications. Their remains […]
The origins of this dish are strictly connected with the tribe of Tartars, who exacted their toll on the Polish nation. History of tatar steak As it is believed, the tatar steak was initially made out of horse tenderloin, which was transported by Tartars under their saddles. Such a transportation made is possible to make […]
The bike network established in Cracow is the oldest one in Poland. However, you do not have to worry as it was completely modernized in 2016. Since 2017, there are 150 spots where you can rent one of 1500 state-of-the-art bicycles. The vehicles can be both rented and returned at any station. The said spots […]
The discussed object is one of the most prominent and recognizable ones in Cracow. It is difficult to pass it by and fail to focus on the intricacies of its architectural design. History of theatre Since its very begging, the theatre has caused numerous controversies. It was built at the end of the 19th century to […]
Smoking is forbidden in public places. You cannot smoke in hospitals, shops, banks, postal offices, bus stops, as well as in public transportation. What is more, smoking is also frowned upon in bars and restaurants. Therefore, to do so, you should go outside. In some pubs, there are separate halls for smokers. Typically, they are […]
It has to be indicated that Cracow is not a friendly city for cars. It is hard to find parking spots there especially in the city center. The said fact is mainly caused by historical reasons and architecture – both pavements and streets are relatively narrow. Parking areas in Cracow The center of the city, […]
The bugle call in Cracow The bugle-call is played at every full hour, in all four directions. It is advised to plan one’s trip to Cracow in such a way to listen to the song at least once. History of bugle call Bugle-call is almost 600 years old and was played at midday in Cracow. […]
While visiting Cracow, you should be aware of the prices of most popular products, especially if you have to watch your budget. Below, you will find a juxtaposition of most popular shop chains in Poland together with the prices of some products. Popular food stores – Lidl (mainly German products), Biedronka (a wide range of […]
