Kraków, Historical capital in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
The city extends along the banks of the Vistula River, with the grand Wawel Castle rising above the medieval streets of the Old Town district.
From 1038 to 1596, Krakow functioned as Poland's capital, serving as the coronation site for Polish kings at the Wawel Cathedral during this period.
The Jagiellonian University, established in 1364, stands as Poland's oldest higher education institution and continues to influence the educational landscape of Central Europe.
The central Market Square provides direct access to museums, churches, restaurants, and the Cloth Hall, where visitors can purchase traditional Polish crafts.
The underground museum beneath the Market Square presents archaeological findings through glass floors, revealing the medieval structures of the original city.
Location: Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Founders: Krakus
Elevation above the sea: 219 m
Part of: Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Shares border with: Kraków County, Wieliczka County, Proszowice County, Gmina Zielonki, Gmina Michałowice, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Gmina Kocmyrzów-Luborzyca, Gmina Koniusza, Gmina Igołomia-Wawrzeńczyce, Gmina Niepołomice, Gmina Wieliczka, Gmina Świątniki Górne, Gmina Mogilany, Gmina Skawina, Gmina Liszki, Gmina Zabierzów, Gmina Wielka Wieś
Address: Kraków, Poland 30-001 Kraków
Website: http://krakow.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.06195,19.93686
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:44
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Collection of the most important historical monuments, museums, and cultural sites in Krakow, including the old town, religious buildings, and museum institutions. Additionally, it includes secret or lesser-known places for a more authentic and intense discovery.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
12.2 km
Main Square
88 m
Wawel Royal Castle
878 m
Wawel Castle
840 m
Wawel
873 m
St. Mary's Basilica
168 m
Sukiennice
48 m
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
2.4 km
Altarpiece of Veit Stoss
227 m
Sigismund Bell
808 m
Wawel Cathedral
820 m
Smok Wawelski
1 km
Old town Market Square in Krakow
40 m
Kościuszko Mound
3.2 km
Tyniec Abbey
10.7 km
Kraków Old Town
16 m
Piwnica pod Baranami
98 m
Krakus Mound
3.1 km
Kraków Barbican
526 m
Sigismund's Chapel
836 m
Unity Tower
1.6 km
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre
493 m
Saints Peter and Paul Church
576 m
Hujowa Górka
4.1 km
Grunwald Monument
625 m
Czartoryski Museum
374 m
National Museum in Kraków
945 m
Statue of the dog Dżok
1.2 kmReviews
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