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3 Days in Kraków, Poland | Best Things To Do For First-Time Visitors

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  1. Wawel Royal Castle

    Palace · Wawel

    Paid areas such as the State Rooms and Royal Apartments are listed with prices and durations on the castle website.

  2. Wawel Cathedral

    Temple · Wawel

    Look above the entrance for hanging bones said to be from a mammoth, rhino, blue whale, or a dragon.

  3. Wawel Dragon Statue

    Landmark · Wawel

    Small dragon statues are scattered around the city, making a fun side quest to spot.

  4. Dżok the Dog Statue

    Landmark · Wawel

    Reached by walking along Kraków's own walk of fame from the dragon statue.

  5. Jagiellonian University Museum (Collegium Maius)

    Museum · Stare Miasto

    A musical clock show runs at set times, though it may not play every day.

  6. Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)

    Landmark · Stare Miasto

    Quieter first thing in the morning; by midday it is packed with people and pigeons.

  7. St. Mary's Basilica

    Temple · Stare Miasto

    The hourly trumpet tune stops abruptly mid-note.

  8. Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)

    Market · Stare Miasto

    Look up to see coats of arms of Polish cities above the stalls.

  9. Rynek Underground Museum

    Museum · Stare Miasto

    Book in advance as it can sell out.

  10. Floriańska Street

    Shopping · Stare Miasto

  11. St. Florian's Gate

    Historic site · Stare Miasto · brief mention

  12. Barbican (Barbakan)

    Historic site · Stare Miasto · brief mention

    Just beyond St. Florian's Gate.

  13. Wódka Café Bar

    Bar · Stare Miasto

    Pick six to sample; the caramel flavour tastes like a boozy Werther's Original.

  14. House of Beer

    Bar · Stare Miasto · brief mention

    Friendly staff help with choosing a beer.

  15. Wolf Pit Tavern

    Restaurant · Stare Miasto

    Exchange złoty for the tavern's own currency to get a discount.

  16. Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Day trip · Oświęcim

    About 1.5 hours from Kraków; the guided visit covers Auschwitz I and Birkenau over roughly 3 hours.

  17. Wieliczka Salt Mine

    Day trip · Wieliczka

    The guided tour lasts 2.5 hours; even the chandeliers are made of salt.

  18. Blue Sausage Van (Kiełbaski z Niebieskiej Nyski)

    Street food · Grzegórzki

    Open until 3 a.m., a solid late-night food option.

  19. Kazimierz

    Neighborhood · Kazimierz

    Parts look a bit gritty, which adds to the charm.

  20. Podgórze

    Neighborhood · Podgórze

    Traces of the ghetto's history can still be seen around the district.

  21. St. Joseph's Church

    Temple · Podgórze · brief mention

  22. Ghetto Heroes Square (Plac Bohaterów Getta)

    Historic site · Podgórze · brief mention

  23. Remuh Synagogue

    Temple · Kazimierz

    One of the synagogues that can be visited without a tour.

  24. Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

    Museum · Zabłocie

    Book ahead as ticket queues get long; Schindler's story is only a small part of the exhibition.

  25. Judah Square Food Trucks (Skwer Judah)

    Street food · Kazimierz

    Recommended as a lunch break between a walking tour and Schindler's Factory.

  26. Andrus Food Truck

    Street food · Kazimierz

    Choose from a range of toppings to finish the sandwich.

  27. Endzior

    Street food · Kazimierz

    The favourite zapiekanka of the ones tried; usually a late-night snack but works for lunch.

  28. Omerta

    Bar · Kazimierz · brief mention

  29. Plac Nowy

    Street food · Kazimierz

    A flea market is sometimes held on the square.

  30. Alchemia

    Bar · Kazimierz · brief mention

    Outdoor tables are great for people-watching.

  31. Starka

    Restaurant · Kazimierz

    Homemade flavoured vodka is worth trying; book ahead as it fills up.

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