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Travel Guide -
Krakow City Breaks
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Friday, 21 October 2011 07:52 |
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If you do not fancy a long winded tour with lots of information about the history of the city, you may prefer to visit places of interest and simply marvel at their beauty. The most interesting perspective on Kraków as a whole city can be found by visiting the top of Ko?ciuszko Mound as this has fantastic views of both the historical and contemporary sides of Kraków. Interestingly this mound is of significance itself, as it was built after Poland had been partitioned and is a symbol of the Polish struggle for independence.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:27 |
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Read more... [Sightseeing in Kraków]
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Travel Guide -
Krakow City Breaks
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Friday, 21 October 2011 07:50 |
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If you are interested in exploring Kraków and would like a bit of help to do so, there are many tour operators working out of the city and many tours to experience.
One of the more favoured tours is the Wielicza Salt Mine Tour. This tour is suitable for the whole family and buses leave twice daily from the centre of Kraków during the high season. During World War Two, the Nazi’s used the Wielicza Salt Mine for war related production and storage but now visitors are able to walk through the mine and enjoy statues and sculptures carved from rock salt by both original miners and modern artists. You will also enjoy the beauty of an underground lake and the underground ‘Catholic Cathedral’ carved from salt and stone.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:27 |
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Read more... [Tours and Excursions]
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Travel Guide -
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Friday, 21 October 2011 07:49 |
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Kraków prides itself on its varied history and the majority of tourist attractions appeal to those with an interest in this. The most obvious place to visit is The Main Square which is situated right in the centre of the old town and provides a stage for events and festivals. Surrounded by houses and palaces, it is hard to find somewhere in the square that does not provide any historical interest and it is here that you will find the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków, the International Culture Centre and many restaurants, shops and pubs.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:27 |
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Read more... [Things to Do in Kraków]
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Travel Guide -
Krakow City Breaks
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Friday, 21 October 2011 07:41 |
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It is generally considered that the best way to experience Kraków is on foot, as most landmarks are within easy walking distance of each other and most of the city’s so called ‘historic area’ has been turned into a pedestrian area.
As Kraków is such a busy city, they have excellent public transportation. Both trams and buses run regularly and are fairly cheap to use. The Kraków city website (www.krakow.pl) clearly lists the prices for each kind of fare in their ‘Transport’ section and you can buy the tickets from the bus station, the train station and from kiosks around the city where you can speak to people to find the best fare for you.
It is also worth remembering that the ‘Kraków Tourist Card’ gives you free access to all buses and trams and if you are planning on doing many journeys, this may be the best way to go.
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Read more... [Getting around Kraków]
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Travel Guide -
Krakow City Breaks
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Friday, 21 October 2011 07:40 |
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Kraków’s John Paul II International Airport of Balice is situated on the outskirts of the city and is Poland’s second busiest airport. The airport has regular direct links to and from major destinations so you will find that you are able to fly there easily from a lot of places. There are many flight operators flying into and out of Kraków from England, including British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com and Ryanair. The Polish national carrier LOT also flies between Kraków and England so you may find a good deal with them.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:28 |
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