Sure, one from 7-eleven on new years eve with the boys had become a tradition, but other than that I felt like it mostly tasted like the inside of a hamster’s cage. There are lots of interactive displays and insightful exhibits, making this a fun place for kids and adults alike. The museum has a vast collection of historic scientific instruments and artifacts, including maps, globes, tools, paintings, and more. After all of that, the surviving brother was consumed by tremendous guilt of killing his brother, so on the day of consecration, he climbed to the top of his tower, holding the knife he killed his brother with then publicly admitted the murder and jumped to his death.

The country also has lots of traditional desserts too, like paczki (a Polish donut) and makowiec (poppy-seed cake). The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Krakow, a colorful, easy-to-use and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximise a quick-trip experience. The exterior is absolutely stunning and resembles a fairy tale castle that you’d see only in storybooks.

Not only will the Main Market Square be filled with a bustling Christmas Market, complete with Polish Market Food, homemade goodies, and crafts, but the city will also have events for you to enjoy as well! The Kraków Barbican, or Barbakan Krakówski is a fortified outpost that was once connected to Kraków’s city walls. Kopiec Krakusa is located across the river in Old Podgórze and is said to be the burial site of Kraków’s founder, King Krakus, although no grave has ever been found beneath it. A pro tip would be to ask if Viktor (anno 2022) is working, and if so, get him to make you a Sazerac. There is nothing out of the ordinary, but it is a nice atmosphere, low-key place, with only a few seats.

Police can be quite strict about public drunkenness, so bear this in mind after you’ve had a few rounds at the nearest vodka bar. Highly regarded as one of the most picturesque and photogenic cobblestone streets in Old Town Kraków, Kanonicza Street, or Ulica Kanonicza sits at the foot of Wawel Hill and is lined with historic and colourful Baroque and Renaissance style buildings and townhouses that once housed knights and private residences and is now home to boutique hotels and museums. But if it feels wrong, it is probably right — it is a small shed with a garden filled with DIY benches and swings. A metal model of what the Ratusz looked like during the 18th century is outsi Here you’ll find this toasted open baguette smothered in gooey cheese and sauces — a perfect snack after touring the many bars and brewpubs crammed into Kazimierz.We use Google Analytics to see what pages are most visited, and where in the world visitors are visiting from. For the best introduction to Krakow’s favourite street food, the pizza-like zapiekanka, queue up at the stalls in the old meat market in Plac Nowy in Kazimierz. Looking at Kraków’s skyline from Wawel Hill (seat of the Polish government in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance), you’ll notice a few lumps on the surrounding hills. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Off of the Main Market Square you will find Ulica Grodzka (Grodzka Street), which if you follow it, will lead you to Wawel Castle.

By doing so, those Jews avoided the horrible living conditions and eventual death in the Nazi labour camps. Rynek Glowny, Krakow’s medieval market square, is the classic starting point — and you’ll be back repeatedly to take in all its sights. During my travels in Poland, I stayed a total of four days in Kraków; two days at the beginning of my trip and two days towards the end of my trip. When the Austrians tore down the fortifications that had encircled Krakow until the 19th century, locals turned this ring into Planty, an inviting public park. An important thing to note though; post-pandemic, Charlotte stopped serving their jams, chocolates, and honey in huge shareable jars.With the establishment of new universities and cultural venues at the emergence of the Second Polish Republic in 1918 and throughout the 20th century, Kraków reaffirmed its role as a major international academic and artistic centre. There are tons of tourist information points throughout the city, but InfoKrakow is the only official tourist information center sponsored by the city of Krakow, where you can find free information and helpful Krakowians available to book tours for you or point you in the right direction of your destination. The Old Town has the biggest and broadest choice of restaurants, from simple canteens to upmarket restaurants in sumptuous surroundings under vaulted ceilings.