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Introduction
Kraków is a relatively small city and therefore easily discovered, allowing minimal use of maps and public transit. There are four main areas of interest to the first-time visitor. The Old Town The Old Town is one of the largest (and mo... Continue reading »
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History
Kraków: City of History The winding river WisÅ‚a has a particularly sharp bend to the south of the city. It was here, at the foot of a small hill suitable for defensive purposes that early settlers built a small village well over a thousand... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Hotels in Kraków Kraków now offers a wider selection of accomodation than anywhere else in the country. However, booking ahead—especially in the summer—is essential as since Kraków was chosen as a European City of Culture, tourists have be... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
In the last few years many new cafés, bars and restaurants have opened up in Kraków. This wasn't always the case: once visitors regularly complained about the lack of choice. This boom has been brought about by increased tourism and the pr... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Strolling through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, passing through the main square at night, watching the hustle and bustle and the street performers, hearing the trumpeters call from the top of the Mariacki Church Tower —these are all am... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour 1: Kraków Old Town European City of Culture and former royal capital of Poland, Kraków should be an obligatory stop on any tour of Central Europe. The millennium has seen many of Kraków's architectural highlights restored to their spa... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The John Paul II International Airport (http://www.lotnisko-balice.pl/eng/) serves Krakow and is situated about 10 miles (15 km) from the city center. Airlines include: Air France (+1 800 237 2747/http://www.a... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Krakow Country: Poland Krakow by the Numbers: Population: 755,000 Elevation: 777 feet Average number of days with precipitation: 186 Average January Temperature: 28 degrees F Average July Temperature: 63degrees F Q... Continue reading »
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Introduction
300km (180 miles) S of Warsaw Kraków, the capital of the Polish region of Maopolska, is one of the most beautiful cities in central Europe and a highlight on any tour of the region. The city escaped serious damage during World War II and i... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- John Paul II International Airport (tel. 012/639-30-00; www.lotnisko-balice.pl) is located in the suburb of Balice, about 10km (6 miles) from town. The airport is easily reachable by bus or taxi. Radtur (tel. 012/... Continue reading »
Auschwitz Travel Experiences
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An early start in Krakow and off to Zakopane
We arrived in Krakow at a horribly early time (it was still dark outside), with no sleep and feeling slightly grumpy. We had forgott... Continue reading »
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The Adventure: Poland
Poland was to be my first destination on my adventure to 'see the world.' So after a train ride to London and a night of sleep in t... Continue reading »
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Polish Mountain Air
On the weekend Ania and I visited her cabin in Istbena. It is right near the Czech and Slovak border. She lives on a mountain side that h... Continue reading »
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Few days in Krakow
day 1We had an early flight that morning at 6.40, and because we were flying with a budget airline we were a good 50 minutes away from th... Continue reading »
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Krakow, Poland
I thought I would give a report from Krakow. I think the last I wrote we were in Cesky Krumlov, a small town on the Vlata River in... Continue reading »
