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Kraków
At **40 Szeroka Street** stands the second oldest synagogue in Kraków — the Renaissance Remuh Synagogue, built by the merchant and royal banker Israel ben Josef in honour of his wife Malka. Originally called the “New” synagogue, it now bea…
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**The Camaldolese Hermitage at Bielany** stands on a hill in Kraków’s Wolski Forest. Its white walls and church towers form a distinctive view above the Vistula valley, but this is not a museum: monks still live here according to an eremit…
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The Dragon's Den on Wawel Hill is a cave with **276 metres of corridors**, forever tied to the legend of the Wawel Dragon. The tour starts inside the castle grounds, down a spiral staircase of **136 steps**, and ends by the bed of the **Vi…
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At the foot of Wawel Hill, along the Vistula boulevards, stands the bronze Wawel Dragon by Bronisław Chromy, placed on a huge boulder in **1970**. Every few minutes the figure breathes real fire — the gas-fuelled flame can even be triggere…
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Remuh Cemetery, also known as the Remu Cemetery, is a Jewish necropolis at 40 Szeroka Street in Kraków’s Kazimierz district. The first burials date from 1551, while the oldest surviving gravestone dates from 1552. Austrian authorities clos…
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**Mogiła Cistercian Abbey** forms part of Kraków’s Nowa Huta district, but its history reaches back to 1222. The Cistercians came here from Lubiąż at the initiative of Bishop Iwo Odrowąż. The Gothic Church of the Assumption of the Virgin M…
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**St Barbara’s Church in Kraków** stands beside St Mary’s Square, directly behind St Mary’s Basilica. Often called St Mary’s younger sister, this Gothic church began as a cemetery chapel and now combines a medieval structure with a rich Ba…
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The Museum of Kraków is not one building but **17 branches** scattered across the city — from the Barbican and Town Hall Tower to Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory. The institution has existed since **31 May 1899**, which makes it one of th…
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Grodzka Street in Kraków is an interesting stop connected with the area’s history, culture or landscape. Include it in a sightseeing plan and combine it with other nearby places. Check current opening hours and access details before visiti…
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Museum of Engineering and Technology in Kraków offers an introduction to the history, culture or heritage of the area. Its displays bring together local objects, artworks and stories connected with the place, making it a natural addition t…
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Krzysztofory Palace in Kraków is a historic residence whose architecture and surroundings recall the former owners of the region. Look for the building’s details and its park or courtyard where access is available. It is an appealing stop…
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## Jan Matejko House in Kraków Jan Matejko House at 41 Floriańska Street is the painter’s family home, where Jan Matejko (1838–1893) was born, lived with his family, worked and died. The 16th-century townhouse, remodelled in the 19th centu…
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**Father Bernatek Footbridge** is a pedestrian and cycle crossing over the Vistula, linking Kraków’s Kazimierz and Podgórze districts. It is about 145 m long and has a distinctive arch; balancing sculptures by Jerzy Kędziora hang from its…
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Holy Cross Church stands a few steps from Kraków’s Planty, yet its interior feels removed from the city’s movement. It is a compact Gothic church whose structure and light matter more than monumental size. ## The palm vault The most distin…
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Little Market Square is the quieter neighbour of Kraków’s Main Market, but its history is no less substantial. Hidden behind St Mary’s Church, it served as an auxiliary medieval market whose daily life centred on food, craft and the city’s…
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Kraków’s Avenue of Stars is located on Bulwar Czerwieński, at the foot of Wawel Castle beside the Vistula. This outdoor gallery honours musicians, film artists and bands: stars and handprints are set into the walkway for figures connected…
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City walls of Kraków in Kraków is an interesting stop connected with the area’s history, culture or landscape. Include it in a sightseeing plan and combine it with other nearby places. Check current opening hours and access details before…
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Plac Mariacki in Kraków is an interesting stop connected with the area’s history, culture or landscape. Include it in a sightseeing plan and combine it with other nearby places. Check current opening hours and access details before visitin…
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Lake Zakrzówek in Kraków is an interesting stop connected with the area’s history, culture or landscape. Include it in a sightseeing plan and combine it with other nearby places. Check current opening hours and access details before visiti…
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## Kraków Christmas Market The Kraków Christmas Market on the Main Market Square is a seasonal event in the heart of the city. Wooden stalls stand beside the Cloth Hall and Town Hall Tower, making it easy to combine the visit with a walk t…
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## What to see The John Paul II Centre “Do not be afraid!” at Białe Morza is an important pilgrimage site and example of modern sacred architecture. The sanctuary contains relics of Saint John Paul II, chapels, mosaics and cloisters. It su…
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Rakowicki Cemetery at 26 Rakowicka Street is Kraków’s oldest municipal cemetery and an important place in the city’s history. It was laid out in 1801–1802 on what was then the outskirts, after burials beside churches were banned. The first…
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Horse-drawn carriages on Kraków’s Main Market Square are one of the city’s most recognisable sightseeing experiences. They usually use a designated stand and offer rides through the centre, often towards Wawel. This is a service from diffe…
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## Key information The Royal Road is a historic route through central Kraków, running from Matejki Square to Wawel Hill. It commemorates the former route of royal coronation entries, funeral processions and ceremonial parades. Along the wa…