Kraków, Poland

Kraków is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Europe, located in southern Poland. It is the second-largest and second-most crowded city in the country, after Warsaw. Situated on the banks of the Vistula River, the city is considered a true pearl and one of the most popular tourist destinations in modern Europe.

A former capital of medieval Poland, Kraków developed around the historic Wawel Castle and the magnificent Wawel Cathedral, as well as near the beautiful medieval St. Mary's Basilica located in the Main Market Square. The city is home to Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland. Kraków John Paul II International Airport is situated in Balice, about 11 km west of the city center. Kraków is an important cultural center of Poland, known for its unique lifestyle, cuisine, architecture, traditions, and music. The Kraków Old Town has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The city’s main attractions include the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wawel Castle, Wawel Cathedral, St. Mary's Basilica, Church of St. Wojciech, Church of St. Andrew, Saints Peter and Paul Church, Floriańska Street, Cloth Hall, Main Market Square, Barbican of Kraków, St. Florian's Gate, Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, The National Museum, Town Hall Tower, Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Sukiennice Museum, Stanisław Wyspiański Museum, Czartoryski Museum, and Pieskowa Skała Castle.