John Paul II Kraków-Balice International Airport 37 min
Kraków Barbican (37 min) Defense gateway from 1490s, once linked to the city walls, now part of the city's Historical Museum. Wawel Cathedral (33 min) Coronation site of the Polish monarchs, with visits to the Sigismund Bell, royal tombs & museum. Old Synagogue (31 min) Restored synagogue dating from the 15th century housing a museum of Krakow Jewish culture & history. Smok Wawelski (32 min) Fire breathing statue located near to the home of a legendary dragon that is steeped in folklore. Rynek Główny (31 min) Large medieval town square, dating to the 13th century, surrounded by palaces & churches. National Museum in Krakow (31 min) 3 permanent galleries displaying artworks & historical artifacts from Poland & elsewhere in Europe. Wawel Royal Castle (32 min) Fortified hilltop castle, initiated in the 14th century & prettified in a variety of later styles. Wieliczka Salt Mine (10 min) Underground tunnels & mine with chapels, chambers & saline lakes, plus themed tours for all ages. St. Florian's Gate (37 min) Medieval Gothic gate tower dating from the 14th century & adjoining the city's fortified walls. Kościuszko Mound (35 min) Artificial mound built in 1820 to commemorate Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a recently deceased military hero. The Cloth Hall (31 min) Renaissance-style market arcade with 13th-century origins & a 19th-century Polish art museum. St. Mary's Basilica (40 min) Roman Catholic basilica with a carved altarpiece & hourly trumpet calls from the Gothic watchtower. Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory (29 min) Renovated former administrative office of Schindler, who saved local Jews during Nazi occupation. Town Hall Tower (31 min) Restoration of 14th-century tower built as part of the city hall & containing city history exhibits. Krakow Planty (33 min) 4km chain of gardens with walkways, trees & lawns encircling the historic centre of Kraków. |