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Krakow's Historic Centre

Krakow, Poland
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Ranked #2 of 69 attractions in Krakow
5.0 of 5 stars 286 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas
Fee: No
Owner description: The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with...... more » Owner description: The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications, ancient synagogues, Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried. « less
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London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Great architecture. It gives you a real sense of history and it is suprising how much as survived in tact. More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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I can't say enough about how lovely krakow was. The architechture, the vibe, the local independent shops, the parks in the city centre, the range of shopping and things to do and the history... I wish I had realised before we booked how big the city was and how much there was to explore - even the centre itself is... More

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Wigan, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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The market square is a large open area with the Cloth Hall occupying the central part of it. This was originally a trading establishment, but now houses lots of stall selling souvenirs, which are mainly locally produced and represent Krakow/Poland as opposed to stalls selling generic rubbish from China which is the norm is so many other places. Around the... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

something for everyone here. Street music, convincing, people-watching, food, drink lovely sites... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

People are so civilized and the square is so clean ... i love it More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We spent several hours there browsing thru the stores, grabbing a bite to eat and taking pictures. There is so much to see plan to spend several hours after you view Wawel Castle and Cathedral. More

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Pitlochry, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We were absolutely charmed by Krakow's historic centre. Beautiful buildings, fantastic atmosphere, fabulous food. Just walking through those charming narrow streets was magical. Definitely worth a visit! If you can't manage more, plan a weekend break. Don't forget to visit Miod Malina Polish restaurant (try typical zur soup served in a loaf of bread and pierogi-2 courses like that plus... More

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Bristol
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Found this to be very moving visit but a must to go to More

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Nona78
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

So many beautiful buildings, it is a shame that due to the economy there is so much graffiti. More

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Hereford, England
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Every few yards produces something fresh to see. But the galleries and museums do not follow predictable opening times, and that can be frustrating More

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