Royal Kraków

A royal capital with one of Europe's largest medieval squares, an atmospheric Jewish quarter and very pleasant prices.

👀 What to see

• The Main Market Square and St Mary's Basilica
• Wawel Castle and its dragon
• The Wieliczka Salt Mine

🍽 What to taste

• Obwarzanek — Kraków's bagel
• Pierogi and żurek served in bread

⚓ Quiet spot

The Vistula boulevards and the Kościuszko Mound.

💡 Fun facts

• Kraków's Old Town was on UNESCO's very first World Heritage list in 1978.
• Every hour the Hejnał bugle call sounds from the tower of St Mary's Basilica, breaking off mid-melody.
• The Main Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe, about 4 hectares.

🗓 Best time: in April, in May, in June, in September, in December