Lonely Planet Pocket Krakow (Travel Guide)

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Kazimierz lies just below Kraków’s Old Town, with Podgórze on the other side of the Vistula river. Historically considered the Jewish quarter of the city, Kazimierz has an atmosphere all of its own and is a great place to eat and drink. Podgórze is up and coming, with some of the most exciting new museums and galleries.

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Located in Podgórze, MOCAK is one of Poland’s newest major art galleries and a snapshot of Polish contemporary work. This is a good addition if you’re a fan of Tate Modern, for example, and visiting Schindler’s Factory at the same time. Sometimes the weather is not great for long walks around the city, or you just want to try something new and have an interesting or special experience.Wondering where to stay in Krakow before you book your hotel? See our comprehensive guide to the city's most convenient areas for visitors. The Old Town is the heart of the city and is surrounded by parks and green areas. The district is built around the large marketplace where the first “shopping mall” is still active. Today you won’t find your daily necessities, but all sorts of souvenirs and bargains for tourists. Next to the shopping mall is also a tower, which is actually the old town hall tower. It was planned to demolish the tower along with the old town hall, but the tower was spared. Don’t miss the castle Wawel on a hill in the center of Krakow, next to the River Vistula. That’s where you see the first signs of the establishment of the city in the 9th century.

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Popular among pilgrims, John Paul Tour features places that shaped pope John Paul II. This Krakow tour covers pope’s hometown of Wadowice with a museum established in his family house and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska where he often prayed as a young cleric. It ends in Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Lagiewniki, major shrine of Faustina Kowalska, canonised by the pope. During this tour, our knowledgeable and English- speaking driver tell you all interesting facts from the life of Karol Wojtyla. For confectionery gourmets, in this town they also serve the best cream cake in Poland.

Get a KrakowCard 1-, 2- or 3-day pass that gives entry to almost 40 of the Kraków's fantastic attractions and unlimited use of the city's bus and tram network.