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15 Best Things to Do in Krakow, Poland | First Timers Guide

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  1. Barbican (Barbakan)

    Historic site · Stare Miasto

    Tickets are around £5, but it is seasonal and may be closed at certain times of year.

  2. St. Florian's Gate

    Historic site · Stare Miasto

    Marks the start of the Royal Route into the Old Town.

  3. Royal Route

    Landmark · Stare Miasto

    Takes about 30–40 minutes without stops; its deliberate straightness symbolised authority and was easy to guard.

  4. Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)

    Landmark · Stare Miasto

    Historically the site of trade, public announcements, celebrations and even executions.

  5. St. Mary's Basilica

    Temple · Stare Miasto

    Climb the taller tower in summer for city views; tickets are limited, so book ahead.

  6. Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)

    Market · Stare Miasto

    Closed on Mondays, so plan ahead.

  7. Grodzka Street

    Landmark · Stare Miasto

  8. Church of Saints Peter and Paul

    Temple · Stare Miasto · brief mention

    Worth a quick look if time allows.

  9. St. Andrew's Church

    Temple · Stare Miasto · brief mention

    Worth a quick look if time allows.

  10. Wawel Royal Castle

    Palace · Wawel

    State rooms, royal apartments and crown treasury each need a separate ticket.

  11. Wawel Cathedral

    Temple · Wawel

  12. Wawel Dragon Statue

    Landmark · Wawel

    Come early morning or later in the evening, as it gets busy.

  13. Kazimierz

    Neighborhood · Kazimierz

  14. Old Synagogue

    Museum · Kazimierz · brief mention

  15. Plac Nowy

    Street food · Kazimierz

    Zapiekanki numbers 3 and 25 are said to be the most popular among locals.

  16. Wieliczka Salt Mine

    Day trip · Wieliczka

    Bus 304 takes about an hour for £1; the tourist route costs about £30.

  17. Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

    Museum · Zabłocie

    Adult tickets around £15; a guided tour for £3 more is considered well worth it.

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