Krakow Tourist Information
Tourist Information for Krakow, Poland
Kraków, also spelled Krakow or Cracow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Its historic centre was inscribed on the list of World Heritage Sites as the first of its kind. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic centres. It was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596; the capital of the Grand Duchy of Kraków from 1846 to 1918; and the capital of Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1999. It is now the capital of the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
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Krakow Travel Advice
Welcome to our Krakow travel advice section. Here we have provided advice on subjects from changing your money, using taxis, public transport to identifying the correct toilet to use (yes, its different here!)
Interesting Facts
Krakow was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596. Krakow was a busy trading center of Slavonic Europe as early as 965. In 1978, UNESCO placed Kraków on the list of World Heritage Sites. Also in 1978, Karol Wojtyła, archbishop of Kraków, was elevated to the papacy as Pope John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and the first ever Slavic pope. The Old Town district of Kraków is home to about six thousand historic sites and more than two million works of art.
Practical Information
A visit to Krakow does not entail solely sightseeing. Sometimes it is necessary to focus on more down-to-earth aspects of life, such as money withdrawal, going to the pharmacy or the post office. Here is some practical information you might find useful during your stay in this beautiful city.
Tourist Information Centres
Krakow Tourist Office supplies tourists with complex information about cultural and sports events in Krakow. It also offers: tourist counseling; reservation of accommodation in Krakow ’s hotels; reservation of tourist guides; maps, guidebooks for sale.