Krakow Holiday
Are you planning a tour of European cities and looking for one more destination, maybe something out of the ordinary? How about a holiday in Krakow? Krakow is the most popular tourist destination in Poland.
Krakow, Poland, sitting along the Vistula River, is the only large city that managed to survive the devastation of World War II. Krakow is one of the best preserved cities in Europe, boasting beautiful architecture from many different periods, from churches to palaces of the nobles. Old Market Square in Krakow is considered one the most imposing city squares in all of Europe. Krakow has an Old Town district surrounded by parks. The Old Town district has exceptional shopping, especially for clothes, jewelry, and art. Old Town is entered through the Florian Gate. Krakow’s Royal Castle was the seat of Polish kings seven hundred years. You can walk the entire city center of Krakow. In fact there are many beautiful walking routes, especially through the Planty. For walking, try the Royal Way or the gardens mentioned above that surround the city all the way to Florian’s Gate. There are picturesque garden around the Royal Castle.
Krakow also has strong Jewish roots, demonstrated by the old ghetto, Kazimierz, where the Jews were forced to live. Beautiful antique shops are scattered throughout this area. Auschwitz is approximately a one-hour trip from Krakow.
Krakow has a broad array of different cuisines, influenced by the cultures that inhabited central Europe for centuries. But don’t go to Krakow, or anywhere in Poland, without trying some pierogis, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, or potato pancakes!
