John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 8 min
Rynek Główny (18 min) Large medieval town square, dating to the 13th century, surrounded by palaces & churches. Wawel Cathedral (23 min) Coronation site of the Polish monarchs, with visits to the Sigismund Bell, royal tombs & museum. Kraków Barbican (25 min) Defense gateway from 1490s, once linked to the city walls, now part of the city's Historical Museum. Krakow Planty (25 min) 4km chain of gardens with walkways, trees & lawns encircling the historic centre of Kraków. St. Florian's Gate (24 min) Medieval Gothic gate tower dating from the 14th century & adjoining the city's fortified walls. Town Hall Tower (18 min) Restoration of 14th-century tower built as part of the city hall & containing city history exhibits. Wieliczka Salt Mine (21 min) Underground tunnels & mine with chapels, chambers & saline lakes, plus themed tours for all ages. Kraków Zoo (13 min) Zoo in a forest setting with 300 animal species, including an array of brightly colored pheasants. Wawel Royal Castle (23 min) Fortified hilltop castle, initiated in the 14th century & prettified in a variety of later styles. Kościuszko Mound (17 min) Artificial mound built in 1820 to commemorate Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a recently deceased military hero. St. Mary's Basilica (26 min) Roman Catholic basilica with a carved altarpiece & hourly trumpet calls from the Gothic watchtower. Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego Collegium Maius (18 min) Medieval university building with an arcaded courtyard & cloisters, plus museum on its history. The Cloth Hall (18 min) Renaissance-style market arcade with 13th-century origins & a 19th-century Polish art museum. National Museum in Krakow (17 min) 3 permanent galleries displaying artworks & historical artifacts from Poland & elsewhere in Europe. Smok Wawelski (19 min) Fire breathing statue located near to the home of a legendary dragon that is steeped in folklore. |