If they were more expensive, less people would be ready to pay for them, simply put, so the prices are a bit lower than in Western Europe. Actually, because of higher taxes, all electronics and cars cost more in Poland than in countries such as the US, while the salaries are, again, 3–4 times lower on average.
Top 10 Things to Do in Krakow
- Explore Kazimierz.
- Eat your way through Kazimierz.
- Explore the Old Town (St Mary Basilica and more)
- Walk around the Wawel Cathedral.
- Climb the Kościuszko Mound.
- Admire the Work of Oskar Schindler at his Factory.
- Wander around the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Learn about the Holocaust at Auschwitz.
12 Things You Can Only Buy in Poland
- Bison grass vodka.
- Obwarzanek Krakowski.
- Oscypek sheep's cheese.
- Home Army anchor pin.
- Salt from the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
- Traditional Polish wood carvings.
- Tankard emblazoned with a white eagle.
- Gdansk amber.
Kraków's infamous Nazi occupation and the grinding decades of Communist rule couldn't eradicate all the patrimony. The Nazis unwittingly preserved the city when they chose it as the capital of the General Government in 1939, meaning they didn't bomb it as they overran Poland.
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Krakow is a perfect city to spend the weekend! Although there are many places to explore, you can see the most important sights and attractions in just 3 days. For your convenience, I've prepared a 3-day plan for you, so you can get the most out of your time spent in Krakow.
What to Buy in Kraków: Kraków Gifts & Souvenirs
- THE TOP SOUVENIRS FROM KRAKÓW.
- Folk Pottery from Bolesławiec.
- Local Alcohols & 'Nalewki'
- Amber Jewellery.
- Striped Flint.
- Folk Costumes.
- Graphic Art & Posters.
- Slippers (Pantofle)
Private Taxi to Auschwitz $$The taxi cost roughly 198 PLN each ($52 or £41).
Kraków Airport Taxi runs a flat-rate with set prices, so you always know what you'll be paying upfront. The airport is 15km from the city, which costs 89zł (roughly 20€) at time of writing. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express are all accepted. As with a private hire, the journey time will be about 25 minutes.
Entry to the premises of the Auschwitz Memorial is free. A fee is only charged for visits with a Museum educator, i.e., a person authorised and prepared to conduct guided tours on the premises.
Access by public transport
- By suburban train — board at the Krakow Główny station and get off at the Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia station. You can walk from the station to the Mine in a few minutes.
- By bus line 304 — board the at the Dworzec Główny Zachód stop near Galeria Krakowska.
To get to Kraków, you'll need to get the shuttle bus or private hire. The bus takes two hours and, at time of writing, costs 44zł for a single ticket. It's cheaper to book in advance from Matuszek. Depature times are dependent on your flight, rather than a regular schedule.
Lesser Poland, often known by its Polish name Małopolska (Latin: Polonia Minor), is a historical region situated in southern and south-eastern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Kraków. Historical Lesser Poland was much larger than the current voivodeship that bears its name.
The best times to visit Kraków are from March to May and between September and November. The weather is pleasant and the summer's throngs of tourists are nowhere to be found. July and August's weather often climbs into the mid-70s, while the average low in January is in the low 20s.
Poland's national currency in the złoty. Here's a quick guide to help you prepare for your trip to Kraków and practicalities for dealing with Polish currency. While Poland joined the European Union in 2004, the country doesn't use the Euro.
Poland. In Poland, since 2018 drinking in public is illegal as a general rule, and police take a strict approach to enforcement of the law. Municipal authorities may allow it in designated areas only.
Poland is a safe country to travel to. It is getting more and more visitors each year, and its tourism has generally increased especially after joining the European Union in 2004. However, petty crime has also increased with the influx of tourists.
Higher Education in Kraków takes place in 10 university-level institutions with about 120,000 to over 170,000 students (based on years and different data providers) and 10,000 faculty, as well as in a number of non-public colleges.
Plaszow, Polish Płaszów, Nazi German concentration camp near Kraków, in German-occupied Poland, used chiefly as a forced-labour centre. Opened in June 1942, the camp was the main forced-labour camp for Jews rounded up from the general region of Kraków and, later, for Jews from Hungary.
The most famous name-forming legend, put in writing in 1190 in the Chronicles of Wincenty Kadlubek, says that Krakow was named after the semi-legendary Prince Krak (or: Krakus, which is also a humorous nickname of a regular Cracovian in Poland), the slayer of the dragon of Wawel and founder of the city.
8:30 – 'Śniadanie' (breakfast)Poles often start the day with meat or eggs. They commonly have what they call 'a sandwich', meaning a slice of bread topped with cold cuts or kiełbasa, or scrambled eggs. There can also be a side of dairy – either kefir, or quark cheese mixed with radishes.
Taking pictures on the grounds of the State Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim for own purposes, without use of a flash and stands, is allowed for exceptions of hall with the hair of Victims (block nr 4) and the basements of Block 11.
The name derives from the city of Kraków (mediaeval capital of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth till late 16th century). It is made from cuts of lean pork seasoned with pepper, allspice, coriander, and garlic, packed into large casings, and smoked.
