What makes Krakow unique?

About Kraków, Poland The city boasts a stunning blend of architectural wonders, including Gothic churches, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque-style buildings. With its roots dating back over a millennium, Krakow is a city that has witnessed the rise and fall of empires, shaping its unique character.



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Krakow, with its rich history and well-preserved medieval architecture, is often considered more picturesque and romantic. On the other hand, Warsaw, as the capital and largest city of Poland, offers a more cosmopolitan and modern atmosphere.

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Kraków, city and capital of Malopolskie województwo (province), southern Poland, lying on both sides of the upper Vistula River. One of the largest cities in Poland, it is known primarily for its grand historic architecture and cultural leadership; UNESCO designated its old town area a World Heritage site in 1978.

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Here are three interesting facts you probably didn't know about Krakow:
  • Stone Age Origins. Krakow's history dates back to the Stone Age, when a Slav settlement was built on Wawel Hill. ...
  • The Legend of Smok the Dragon. ...
  • The Largest Medieval Market Square in Europe.


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Do's & Don'ts for a cracking night in Krakow
  • Go to a shot bar. ...
  • Join the locals. ...
  • Swap out the standard greasy kebab for some Pierogi. ...
  • Do a pub crawl. ...
  • Don't go to strip clubs. ...
  • Don't drink in public. ...
  • Don't fall asleep on the streets. ...
  • Don't look at the security.


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In general, Warsaw is a larger city that is more spread out and cosmopolitan. Krakow, on the other hand, is much more compact but still gets the bulk of the tourist attention. While Warsaw is larger and more sophisticated, most foreign visitors go to Krakow, the most popular tourist destination in Poland.

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In Krakow bars, you will find a wide range of quality beer and vodka, which Poland is famous for. If you do not drink alcohol, there is plenty of other Polish drinks to choose from.

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More than 46,000 people die prematurely due to poor air quality each year. Krakow, Poland's second largest city, topped global air pollution rankings earlier this week with NO2 frequently at five times the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines.

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Kraków chosen as best city break destination in Europe for third year running. Members of leading British consumer association Which? have chosen Kraków as Europe's best city break destination for the third year in a row.

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Krakow is a much smaller city so its atmosphere is, in general, more welcoming, and almost all roads lead to the beautiful Krakow Market Square with the interesting attractions you will find there. Warsaw, on the other hand, is a larger city with a historic center but also with many modern buildings.

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Krakow is a breathtaking city, full of culture, history, with stunning architecture, and, more importantly, lovely, friendly, and extremely helpful people.

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(its a MUST DO one every travelers list). Prague however is a sheer wonderland of architectural delight. Personally, if you want to just be a tourist then I would suggest Prague. If you want to take something home in your heart which will live with you forever then go to Krakow.

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