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
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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
Sightseeing with children can be the most difficult part of the holiday. Parents are often unhappy because of their children mood instead enjoying awaited days-off. It is a common scene when a child pulls sleeve of her/his mother and the asks the question: ‘When will we go from here?’ So how to plan your tripRead more
Few years ago, no one imagined that the vast, industrial area full of factory chimneys will totaly change its apperance. So-called White Sea – former territory of Krakow ‘Solvay’ Soda Works was used as a storage of waste from the factory. After 1989 soda works bankrupted and some of its areas were revitalized and greened (approx.Read 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
Wawel Hill contains many objects of great artistic and historical value. Of course it is obligatory to step into the Cathedral with its magnificent architecture, royal tombs, bishops’ chapels, Romanesque crypts and powerful Sigismund Bell. Moreover, you are not supposed to miss the Royal Castle, which makes a great impression with its charming Renaissance courtyard.Read more
At the beginning of the Krakow occupation by Nazis, most of local Jews were resettled to the east – to Lublin region (later, many of them died in nearby concentration camps, most of them in Treblinka). For the rest, approx. 17,000, German authorities in Krakow established a Ghetto, which existed till its brutal closure inRead 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
