Kraków, Poland

Quick Facts

• Kraków's Main Market Square is the largest medieval town square in Europe, spanning 40,000 square meters.
• The Wawel Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been the residence of Polish kings since the 11th century and features a stunning Renaissance courtyard.
• Every hour, a trumpet signal known as the Hejnał is played from the tower of St. Mary's Basilica, commemorating the 13th-century bugler who was shot while warning the city of an attack.
• Kraków was the first city in Poland to establish a university in 1364, which is now known as Jagiellonian University, one of the oldest universities in the world.
• The Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz in Kraków was home to a vibrant Jewish community for centuries and is now a center for Jewish culture and history, featuring synagogues dating back to the 15th century.

Travel Details

Country

Poland

Population

Varies

Daily Budget

$80-150

Best Time to Visit

May–Sep

Current Weather

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2°C/36°F

Drizzle

Currency

zł PLN

Coordinates

50.0647, 19.9450