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    Kraków , also seen spelled Cracow or absent Polish diacritics as Krakow, is the second-largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city dates back to the seventh century. Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596, and has traditionally been … See more

    The name of Kraków is traditionally derived from Krakus (Krak, Grakch), the legendary founder of Kraków and a ruler of the tribe of Vistulans. In Polish, Kraków is an See more

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    Kraków lies in the southern part of Poland, on the Vistula River, approximately 219 m (719 ft) above sea level. The city is located on the border between different physiographic regions See more

    The Kraków City Council has 43 elected members, one of whom is the mayor, or President of Kraków, elected every four years. The election of the City Council and of the local See more

    Public transport is based on a fairly dense network of tram and bus routes operated by a municipal company, supplemented by a number of private … See more

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    Kraków's early history begins with evidence of a Stone Age settlement on the present site of the Wawel Hill. A legend attributes Kraków's … See more

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    Kraków provides a showcase setting for many historic forms of architecture developed over the ten centuries, especially Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. … See more

    Kraków is one of Poland's most important economic centres and the economic hub of the Lesser Poland (Małopolska) region. Since the fall of … See more

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  2. Kraków, also Cracow or Krakow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city da… See more
    Kraków, also Cracow or Krakow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland region, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, cultural, and artistic life and is one of Poland's most important economic hubs. It was the capital of the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland from 1038 to 1569; the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1569 to 1795; the Free City of Kraków from 1815 to 1846; the Grand Duchy of Cracow from 1846 to 1918; and Kraków Voivodeship from the 14th century to 1998. It has been the capital of Lesser Poland Voivodeship since 1999.
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    1. Polish name for Cracow
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    WEBJun 1, 2022 · 1. Stare Miasto (Old Town) Source: Seqoya / shutterstock. Krakow Old Town. Kraków’s oldest quarter is a planned city drawn up in 1257 just after the Mongol invasion laid everything to waste. The whole …

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    When King Władysław I (the Short) reunited Poland, he made Kraków his capital in 1320, after which the kings of Poland were traditionally crowned in Wawel Castle and entombed in Wawel Cathedral. Throughout the 14th century Kraków served as Poland’s economic and political centre and as a major trading point between England and Hungary.
    The most popular is the medieval Old Town in central Kraków, with its wealth of must-see sights, legendary cellar bars and cobbled lanes. Others choose adjacent Kazimierz, the artistic bohemian ‘hood that was a center of Jewish culture before the war and is now enjoying a revival.
    An excellent way to see Kraków’s Old Town is to follow the royal coronation route from Floriańska Gate to the castle and cathedral on Wawel Hall. In fact, most of Poland’s regal ancestors are also buried there in the royal crypts. I can recommend this informative guide to the Wawel Royal Apartments. View of Wawel from Kanonicza Street
    Also that year, UNESCO approved the first ever sites for its new World Heritage List, including the entire Old Town in inscribing Cracow’s Historic Centre. Kraków is a beautiful and historic City to visit and is a leading European City Break location. Use this site to find a hotel in Kraków.
  10. Kraków travel - Lonely Planet | Poland, Europe

    WEBKraków. Poland, Europe. Poland's former royal capital effortlessly fuses medieval pomp and pageantry with modern-day, student-fuelled fun into a harmonious whole. Best Time to Visit. Best Things to Do. 01 / …

  11. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Krakow - Tripadvisor

    WEBThings to Do in Krakow, Poland: See Tripadvisor's 812,881 traveler reviews and photos of Krakow tourist attractions. Find what to do today, …

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    • The 15 best things to do in Kraków - Lonely Planet

      WEBNov 21, 2023 · 1. Wawel Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral. Overlooking Old Town from its Wawel Hill perch, what was once the seat of Polish royalty for centuries is the city’s most impressive sight, not to mention …

    • Things To Do In Kraków - Visit Krakow

      WEBApr 26, 2024 · Kraków is famous for its beautiful Old Town and historic buildings. But this is just a small sample of what the city has to offer. There’s also wonderful food and drink, museums and galleries, cycling …