For centuries, Dragon’s Den has been intriguing both the residents of Krakow and travelers, visiting the city. We all know that the cavern hollowed in the slope of Wawel Hill was considered as a nest of the mythical dragon. What is inside it today and is it worth visiting? Dragon’s Den sightseeing!Read more
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English language is not only the one that you can hear in Krakow. We offer guided tours in 8 languages – German, English, Swedish, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish of course. A significant percentage of our guests are German-speaking groups, which is why we are particularly proud of speaking in the language of Goethe!Read more
Jews settlement in Krakow dates back to the early Middle Ages. At the beginning, they inhabited close to the St. Anne’s Church. Then the city council assigned them near to the Szczepanski Square, but at the end of the 15th century Polish king Jan Olbracht resettled Jewish community to the neighboring Kazimierz district (which wasRead more
Karol Wojtyła, later Pope John Paul II lived in Krakow for nearly 40 years. In the city, there are many places associated with him. In Krakow, the future Bishop of Rome took his first steps into adulthood, survived the Nazi Occupation during World War II and developed his acting talent. What is more, he wasRead more
Krakow Cloth Hall (in Polish: Sukiennice) is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city! It attracts tourists to the Main Market Square like a magnet. But what is it in fact? What was/is the role of this building in the city life? Krakow Cloth Hall sightseeing should start by finding answers for theseRead more
The topic of our today’s article is visiting Oświęcim. The town is located less than 70 km from Krakow, in Oświęcim Basin. As we all know, the World War II has left a very painful mark on its history. Today many newcomers from all over the world associate Oświęcim mainly with the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.Read more
Krakow has a lot going for pilgrims – it is a prominent city among the religious centers in Poland. The Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Krakow Łagiewniki is a place where St. Sister Faustina Kowalska lived and died. She was a mystic, propagator of the cult of Divine Mercy, and founder of the Sisters ofRead more
‘Florence’, Krakow, Kazimierz and Podgórze – four cities, one trip! We present itinerary of Krakow tour through four districts which were four separate cities in the past! You can find there the most important Krakow monuments. Choosing this itinerary is an ideal solution for those who are in Krakow for the first time and wouldRead more
If you are planning to take Auschwitz Birkenau tour and want to be prepare for the experience properly, you should start by getting to know the historical context of this terrible death factory. We also encourage you to read our another text dedicated to the exhibition of the Auschwitz Museum and Memorial.Read more
Kraków is one of the most beautiful and certainly one of the most popular cities in Poland. It attracts millions of tourists from all around the world. Visitors admire its historical charm, but it is worth knowing, that there are also some interesting Krakow curiosities waiting for travelers!Read more
