10 BEST Things To Do In Krakow | Krakow Travel Guide

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1. 0:11

   Old Town (Stare Miasto)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Stare Miasto · brief mention

   A landscaped green belt now lies on the site of the old fortifications.

2. 0:34

   Wieliczka Salt Mine

   🚆 Day trip · Wieliczka

   About 14 km southeast of Kraków; the public section is seen on 2-hour guided tours.

3. 1:08

   Stained Glass Workshop and Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Półwsie Zwierzynieckie

   English guided tours run on the hour and go through the exhibitions into the working studio.

4. 1:34

   Wawel Royal Castle

   🏰 Palace · Wawel

   Architecture spans Romanesque to Baroque; the Treasury and Armory are highlighted.

5. 2:02

   Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)

   🏢 Landmark · Stare Miasto

   The square measures 200 m by 200 m.

6. 2:28

   Time Elevator Wawel

   🚡 Activity · Wawel

   Covers 1,000 years of history in 15 minutes, including the Vistula changing course.

7. 2:55

   Krzysztofory Palace

   🏛️ Museum · Stare Miasto

   Exhibits include models, multimedia displays and a film about old Kraków.

8. 3:18

   National Museum in Kraków

   🏛️ Museum · Półwsie Zwierzynieckie

   The decorative art gallery spans the 14th century to Art Nouveau, and temporary exhibitions change often.

9. 3:47

   Planty Park

   🌳 Park · Stare Miasto

   Paths pass sculptures and fountains, with cafes spilling onto the sidewalks.

10. 4:10

    St. Mary's Basilica

    ⛩️ Temple · Stare Miasto

    The richly detailed blue star vault of the nave is singled out as stunning.