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Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny), Krakow
Ollie #1 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 412 reviews
Owner description: Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century...... more » Owner description: Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century Gothic Basilica of the Virgin Mary. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  35.5 miles from city centre
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Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Oswiecim
Ollie #2 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 351 reviews

  Visiting Auschwitz from Krakow There are two ways to reach Auschwitz from Krakow, either by bus or by train. The trains are not very frequent, whereas the buses area... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Museums
Distance  26.6 miles from city centre
Krakow's Historic Centre, Krakow
Ollie #3 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Owner description: The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with...... more » Owner description: The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications, ancient synagogues, Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
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Old Town, Krakow
Ollie #4 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 125 reviews
Owner description: The historic center of today's Krakow was once the medieval city established by Prince Boleslav V in the 13th century, which was encircled with three...... more » Owner description: The historic center of today's Krakow was once the medieval city established by Prince Boleslav V in the 13th century, which was encircled with three kilometers of defensive walls complete with 47 towers, seven main entrances and a wide moat. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  35.4 miles from city centre
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Church of the Virgin Mary (Kosciol Mariacki), Krakow
Ollie #5 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 130 reviews
Owner description: One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers, the taller of which is a magnificent Gothic spire...... more » Owner description: One of the most famous of Poland's churches, this Gothic structure features two striking towers, the taller of which is a magnificent Gothic spire with a gold-plated crown built in 1666. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  35.6 miles from city centre
Market Square (Rynek), Wroclaw
Ollie #6 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Oskar Schindler's Factory, Krakow
Ollie #7 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 367 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  37.0 miles from city centre
The Planty, Krakow
Ollie #8 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 35 reviews
A scenic walkway that circles a park around the Old Town.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska), Krakow
Ollie #10 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 106 reviews
Owner description: National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world's largest, and the burial place of...... more » Owner description: National shrine known for its superb religious art including the giant bell of Zygmunt of 1520, one of the world's largest, and the burial place of many Polish kings and their families, national heroes and numerous bishops. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  35.8 miles from city centre
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Jagiellonian University - Collegium Maius, Krakow
Ollie #12 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders...... more » Owner description: First founded in 1364, this integral part of Krakow life has many distinguished alumni including distinguished Polish intellectuals, political leaders and well-known international figures like Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. The Collegium Maius is the oldest surviving building of the university. « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  35.4 miles from city centre
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Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka
Ollie #13 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 245 reviews

The Salt Mines are about half hour drive from Krakow, in a little village called Wieliczka.You can also catch a train from the main railway station (Krakow Glowny) to Wieliczka... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Speciality Museums; Caverns/ Caves; Mines; Bodies of Water
Distance  43.1 miles from city centre
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Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski), Krakow
Ollie #14 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Owner description: Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the...... more » Owner description: Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state and today contains a priceless collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries, considered to be one of the largest in the world. « less
Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  35.8 miles from city centre
Ulica Florianska, Krakow
Ollie #15 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
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Ostrow Tumski, Wroclaw
Ollie #19 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Religious Sites
Distance  111.6 miles from city centre
Old Town, Wroclaw
Ollie #20 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
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Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), Krakow
Ollie #21 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4 of 5 stars 91 reviews
Owner description: Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small...... more » Owner description: Considered the world's oldest shopping mall, the present Renaissance structure dates from 1555 and features in its interior many food stalls and small shops, terrace cafes and flower stands that surround the statue of Adam Mickiewicz. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Shopping centres
Distance  35.5 miles from city centre
Wroclaw Town Hall (Ratusz), Wroclaw
Ollie #22 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Government Buildings
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Panorama of Raclawice Battle (Panorama Raclawicka), Wroclaw
Ollie #23 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews

well ,,,,,,,,,,,, not that big a deal unless you are polish and knowledgable about polish history. the poles ,  mum inlaw included are very enthusiastic  about this place it is... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  111.6 miles from city centre
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St. Florian's Gate (Brama Florianska), Krakow
Ollie #24 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were...... more » Owner description: Encircling the Old Town district, this 14th-century gate and its four towers are the remnants of the city's fortifications, most of which were destroyed at the beginning of the nineteenth century. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  35.4 miles from city centre
Jewish District (Kazimierz), Krakow
Ollie #25 of 148 attractions in Southern Poland
4 of 5 stars 173 reviews
Owner description: Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish...... more » Owner description: Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas
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