Krakow Travel Guide: Sightseeing, Hotel, Restaurant & Shopping Highlights

With a population of over 1.5 million, Krak w is one of Poland's most historical and interesting tourist cities. It is located in the south of the country on the banks of the Wisla (Vistula) river and is located close to the Carpathian Mountains. Krak w's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the city's most popular tourist destination. Introduction To Krak w - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Wawel Castle - Royal Chambers (Wawel Castle) - Wawel Cathedral - Dragon's Cave (Wawel Hill) - Chlopskie Jadlo (Old Town) - St. Mary's Church - Kazimierz (Old Jewish Quarter) - Rynek Gl wny (Market Square) - Wieliczka Salt Mine (Half-Day Tour) - Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum (Day Trip) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop