Lonely Planet Pocket Krakow: Top Sights, Local Experiences (Pocket Guide)

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They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more! Kraków began as a hamlet on Wawel Hill and was already being reported as a busy trading centre of Slavonic Europe in 965. The museum has a vast collection of historic scientific instruments and artifacts, including maps, globes, tools, paintings, and more. This array of medieval architecture belies the city's cosmopolitan vibrancy; Kraków abounds with atmospheric pubs, trendy wine bars and an excellent assortment of eateries serving delectable Polish delicacies.

This is definitely a place you sit back, relax, and play some chess or cards in the sun, and end up spending half your Saturday there. Head into its lower level to Rynek Underground for an imaginative multimedia museum that takes you back to medieval Krakow through reconstructed market stalls.Located above the Rynek Podgórski and up a large flight of stone stairs, Bednarski Park has a commanding presence over the Podgórze District.

Drivers must have had their license for at least one year and an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required for citizens of certain countries. Plac Nowy, the heart of the district, is home to flea markets at the weekends with antiques, books and food stalls – grab a traditional zapiekanki (pizza breads packed with toppings) from one of the stands or holes-in-the-wall in the square. When I visited, the trees with lit like tiny flames in bright yellow leaves and the ground looked as though it resembled the yellow brick road from Wizard of Oz. The route incorporates some of the most important historical landmarks in Krakow, making for a great place to start your visit as you admire the historic buildings. Again, deck chairs in the sun, but with the added benefit of serving jugs of pear beer which literally taste like juice.I would agree with other posters, krakow inyourpocket guides are a great help to travellers, grab a free copy, sit down with a cold beer and you will find all you need to know for a short break in krakow. Airbnb is available in Krakow, with private rooms starting at 110 PLN per night (though they usually average double that). Or for our complete list of everything you can do in Krakow visit our Ultimate List of 120+ Things to Do in Krakow! I don't see where there is a Rick Steves Krakow guide book, so I bought a DK Eyewitness Travel book, which I don't find that interesting.