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Main Square (Rynek Glówny)
This square has been the heart of Krakow since the mid 13th century, and has been used as a meeting place, a reference point, and a venue for outdoor events for hundreds of years. The square is surrounded by many old buildings and a landmark church, St. Mary’s or “the basilica.” The historical musuem is also located on the Main Square, as well as many historic restaurants, pubs and shops. This is the most popular place to begin any exploration of Krakow, and is also a bustling centre for nightlife.
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30-008
Krakow
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Cloth Hall
This famous hall is a historic landmark located right on Krakow’s Main Square, and was built in the 14th century under Kind Casimir the Great. It became the centre for trade in the city, full of cloth makers, bakers, fishmongers and many other merchants. The hall continued to develop and was further expanded and decorated in the 16th century, which was when the gargoyles were added. The Cloth Hall is today still home to craftsmen and merchants selling traditional items and souvenirs, and also houses the Museum of 19th Century Art. This is closed until 2009, however.
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Rynek Glówny 1/3
31-008
Krakow
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Town Hall Tower
This tower, located right next to the Cloth Hall, is all that remains from Krakow’s old town hall, built in the 14th century. The rest of the building was destroyed during fires and the subsequent renovations. You can climb all the way up to the top of the tower, and you first pass through Gothic vaulted rooms where there are models of what the original town hall looked like and old photographs of Krakow. The tower is 70 metres tall and offers a good view over the square and the surrounding area. The last admissions are thirty minutes before closing.
Opening times: Daily 10.30 am - 6 pm
Entrance price: 6 zlotys
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Rynek Glówny 1
31-008
Krakow
Tel: +48 (0)12 4221504
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Castle on Wawel Hill
Wawel Hill is a very important historical site in Krakow, and has been a centre of political power since the 10th century. A fortified castle was built on the hill sometime in the early 10th century, and it later became one of the official residences of Poland’s first rular, Miesco I. A cathedral was built on the hill in 1000, and is where Poland’s first king, Wladyslaw the Short, was crowned in 1329. Poland’s rulars lived in the castle on Wawel Hill until the 17th century, and all added something of their own to the building. It is now a rather strange mixture of the Medieval, Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. The castle is a fascinating place to visit, packed with art and artifacts from its long history. It also has a beautiful inner courtyard. You must enter at least one hour before closing time.
Opening times: Tues - Fri 9.30 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm, Mon 9.30 am - 1 pm
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Wawel 5
31-001
Krakow
Tel: +48 (0)12 4225155
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Dragon''s Den
Wawel Hill was formed out of limestone approximately 25 million years ago, and during its formation many caves within the rock were created. These caves have been the stuff of legend throughout Krakow’s history, and one eerie cave came to be known as the “dragon’s den,” believed to be the home of a dragon that ate sheep and seduced the local girls. The legend says that the dragon was destroyed by Krak, the founder of Krakow, who fed him a sheep full of tar and sulphur and made him explode. In medieval times, the cave became a brothel and tavern, and is now a popular tourist attraction. You buy your ticket from the machine at the entrance, so make sure you have some change handy.
Opening times: Daily 10 am - 5 pm
Entrance price: 3 zlotys
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Wawel Hill
31-001
Krakow
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Krakow Zoo
The Krakow zoo has been around since 1929, and has been improved and expanded many times in its long history. It now covers an area of 17 hectacres, and is home to 278 different species of animals from all over the world. Some of the featured animals include a herd of pygmy hippopotamus, which is very special because they are a seriously endanged species, a herd of Przewalski horses, a South American tapir, white camels, South American sea lios, and some rare species of wild cats and antelope. There is also a fascinating reptile house and an aviary.
Last admissions are one hour before closing time.
Opening times: Daily 9 am - 7 pm in summer, 9 am - 5 pm in spring and fall, and 9 am - 3 pm in winter
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u. Kasy Oszczędności Miasta Krakowa 14
30-232
Krakow
Tel: +48 (0)12 4253551
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Bat Cave in Będkowska Valley
This cave is one of more than 400 caves located in the Ojców National Park, a 35-40 minute ride from Krakow. A journey to the park and to its fascinating caves is worth the extra trek, however, and makes for a perfect day trip. This cave is so-named because it is full of bats--fifteen different species of bats to be exact! There is a lighting system set up in the cave so you can see all the creatures, as well all the craggy nooks and crannies and interesting rock formations in the cave. As well as a place to watch bats, the caves are fascinating from an archaeological standpoint, and traces of human life from as early as 40,000 years ago have been found here.
Opening times: Daily 9 am - 6 pm (4 pm in fall and winter)
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Jerzmanowice 79
32-048
Czajowice
Tel: +48 (0)12 3895395
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