Among the many beautiful Polish cities, Krakow is one of those that you should definitely visit. Krakow, one of the oldest Polish cities, situated by the Vistula River, acts as the administrative, cultural, educational, economic and tourist center. It is listed in the top five of the most popular cities in Europe.
The heart of Krakow is the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most popular tourist route is the Royal Road. The Main Square was the largest market in medieval Europe. It is dominated with the two towers of St. Mary’s Basilica and a trumpet call played daily every hour from the top of the higher one. In the middle of the Main Square there is the Cloth Hall – a medieval trading place where today we can buy lots of souvenirs from Krakow and Poland. At the end of the Royal Road you can see Wawel Hill with the Wawel Royal Castle, former seat of Polish Kings, and Wawel Cathedral with the best known in Poland Royal Sigismund Bell. Under the Wawel Hill there is a cave, Dragon’s Den, in which, according to a legend, Krakow dragon lived.
Krakow is worth a visit due to cultural events and a large number of festivals such film festivals. You should follow the schedule of events, because you can always find some concert, street parade, exhibition or a very interesting yearly student carnival, during which the students for a few days receive the key to the gates of the city.
The number of concert halls, theaters, galleries and operas is a proof for a rich cultural life of Krakow. The city has also a huge number of restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs.
The symbols of the city are: the Trumpet Call flowing from the tower of St. Mary’s Basilica, the legendary Wawel Dragon and bubliks. Both the young and the adults will find in Krakow something for themselves.
Staying at the Golden Tulip Krakow City Center Hotel, guests can take advantage of the city’s attractions right on their doorstep as well as to experience nice and warm atmosphere.