12 Must-Visit Historical Sites in Krakow, Poland, Krakow, Poland
Krakow is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. With ancient squares and classy dressage, travelers visit Krakow year-round to explore its exquisite historical sites. The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and strolling through Krakow makes you feel as if you are lost in time.
This is the area where most people congregate to, and once you lay eyes on the square you鈥檒l know why. The grandiose square contains spirit of the past and the present. Small birds circle the cathedral and horse and carriage loop around the square. It is the largest medieval square in Europe, which dates back to 1257.聽St Mary鈥檚 Basilica聽is a site to see and the 14th聽Century聽Cloth Hall聽contains countless souvenir stands. Some claim cloth hall is the oldest 鈥渟hopping mall鈥� and the edifice dates to 1555.聽
Explore the 10th聽Century聽St. Adalbert Church, which is a mix of pre-Roman, Roman, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Explore what is left of聽Krakow Town Hall聽with聽its tower as the rest of the facility was demolished to open up the square. The 13th聽Century Town Hall Tower stands 70 meters, but leans 55 centimeters as a result of a storm in 1703. Two stone lions guard the tower, which were brought from the Classicist Palace. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This is the area where most people congregate to, and once you lay eyes on the square you鈥檒l know why. The grandiose square contains spirit of the past and the present. Small birds circle the cathedral and horse and carriage loop around the square. It is the largest medieval square in Europe, which dates back to 1257.聽St Mary鈥檚 Basilica聽is a site to see and the 14th聽Century聽Cloth Hall聽contains countless souvenir stands. Some claim cloth hall is the oldest 鈥渟hopping mall鈥� and the edifice dates to 1555.聽
Explore the 10th聽Century聽St. Adalbert Church, which is a mix of pre-Roman, Roman, Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture. Explore what is left of聽Krakow Town Hall聽with聽its tower as the rest of the facility was demolished to open up the square. The 13th聽Century Town Hall Tower stands 70 meters, but leans 55 centimeters as a result of a storm in 1703. Two stone lions guard the tower, which were brought from the Classicist Palace. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 12 Must-Visit Historical Sites in Krakow, Poland
Guide Location: Poland » Krakow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
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Guide Location: Poland » Krakow
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Elizabeth Kovar
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- St Mary鈥檚 Basilica
- Cloth Hall
- St. Adalbert Church
- Krakow Town Hall
- Wawel Castle
- Wawel Cathedral
- Planty Garden Ring
- Schindler鈥檚 Factory
- Wierzynek Restaurant
- St. Peter and Paul Church
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