Krakow is not the capital of Poland, but it is famous all over the world for being a historically rich place that is also known as the cultural capital of Poland. It is the third largest city in the country with a population close to a million. Krakow lures hundreds of thousands of tourists from all parts of the world every year, even from New york apartments and Dubai apartments. If you happen to be in Poland, Krakow is must visit for you. Another option is to stay in Gdansk and find Gdansk accommodation. Anyway, there is a lot to see and explore in Krakow, and this article mentions some places and activities that you must not miss at any cost while you are in this beautiful city.
Not the capital but a cultural seat
Krakow was the capital of ancient kings and till 1596, it remained a powerful seat for the kings in Poland. Later the capital was shifted to Warsaw, and though Warsaw got destroyed during the WW II, much of ancient architecture and historical sites in Krakow survived hat lure tourists from all over the world. Katowice Airport is just 60 mils from the city of Krakow which makes it very easy to get to this city from anywhere in the world.
In the list of UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage site
Krakow is extremely rich in art and culture, and is included in World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO. It has lots and lots of art museums that mesmerize all those interested in art and culture of a place. It is not just museums, art and culture is everywhere in the city, and there are dozens of historic sites that you will need to explore when in Krakow. Even from architectural point of view, Krakow has much to offer as it was the capital of Polish Kings in an era not so long ago.
Active nightlife
However, do not think of Krakow as a static city as it houses nearly 10000 students from Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland. These students keep the city a lively place, and the night life of Krakow is talked about as far as London and Paris. The presence of youth is the reason why there are so many clubs, cafes and bars in Krakow.
Rynek Glowny is the main market place, and this square has been a market since medieval times as there were shopping facilities in the square even hundreds of years ago. In fact, in the whole of Europe, there is no other ancient market place as large as this square and it present s a fantastic sight to the tourists.
Auschwitz
If you are interested in going back in time when Nazis exterminated Poles during WW II, you must visit Auschwitz that has remnants of concentration camps that were active during WW II. This camp has been turned into a museum and a memorial in remembrance of all those who were incarcerated and killed here during WW II. This is a free facility and when in Krakow, do not forget to visit this museum that reminds us of grave mistakes committed by us in the past.