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Inside Background
Architecture 
Kraków is a riverside ex-capital city juxtaposed with rolling hills and...
Last edited: 18 October 2007
Culture 
Foreigners visiting Europe often overlook the Eastern countries for the Western...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Health & Safety 
Krakow is very safe,even late at night.  Went as a single female traveller and...
Last edited: 26 December 2007
History 
BEGINNINGS OF KRAKOW According to the legend the name Krakow comes from the...
Last edited: 07 June 2009
Neighborhoods 
Krakow is divided into 18 neighbourhoods (districts) and each of them differs...
Last edited: 19 October 2009
Tourist Board Info 
For more information on Krakow tourism, visit the Krakow tourist board's...
Last edited: 26 March 2008
Weather & When to Go 
The weather in Krakow is a mixture of western European maritime summer and...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
Drinking Water 
The water is safe for making tea, cooking , etc. but do not drink it unless it...
Last edited: 07 June 2006
Krakow in your Pocket 
The guide Krakow in your Pocket is a very good start to check out what's on and...
Last edited: 22 March 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Kraków lies in the region of Małopolska, which is located in southern Poland...
Last edited: 29 October 2009
Getting Around 
Krakow once you become familar with it is relatively straightforward and the...
Last edited: 20 February 2009
KrakowShuttle.com Transfers 
KrakowShuttle transfers is the safest, most economical and convenient way of...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Private Cracow Tours Krakow 
If you need private tours to the most interesting and historical places near...
Last edited: 28 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
If you are looking for a day trip near Cracow, there are many places worth...
Last edited: 18 January 2009
Events & Festivals 
Krakow, and especially the Old Town, is a centre for various events such as...
Last edited: 07 June 2009
Family Travel 
Polish people are generally very friendly and patient with children; so...
Last edited: 25 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
The historical sites of interest in Krakow guide tourists along a route of...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Nightlife 
So much choice!!!  Kraków is supposed to have one of the highest concentration...
Last edited: 16 September 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Thirty minutes outside of Krakow lies the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine...
Last edited: 13 May 2006
The Performing Arts 
Music has been a highlight of Polish life and travel for at least 1,000 years...
Last edited: 08 July 2006
Shopping 
You need look no farther than Krakow's Market Square (Rynek Glowny) for unique...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Cool Tour Company 
Fun and entertaining daily walks of Krakow. Young and knowledgeable guides...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Crazy guides 
Fantastic fun and probably the highlight of the trip.  Make sure yu do the...
Last edited: 16 August 2009
Krakow Clubbing and Nightlife 
Krakow is the city of polish kings and one of the oldest cities in Poland. It...
Last edited: 15 January 2009
KrakowShuttle Tours 
KrakowShuttle is a fully licenced travel & transport companythat provides...
Last edited: 06 January 2010
Local Walks 
Krakow is full of city attractions - and most of them are located in the Old...
Last edited: 07 June 2009
River Cruises 
  BEWARE   Decided to go on  a river cruise in Krakow  Quite a few boats to...
Last edited: 02 October 2009
Skansen - railway museum 
If you are into Steam Railway Trains, go to Skansen, Poland's no 1 experience...
Last edited: 18 October 2009
Static Balloon ride  
A new attraction April 2009, behind the castle adjacent to the Kazimierz...
Last edited: 27 May 2009
tourists 
The younger generation within Krakow are pleasant and welcome tourists...
Last edited: 17 September 2007
www.omyguide.pl - guide de Cracovie 
Ne vous contentez pas d'un tour traditionnel! Laissez-vous influencer par...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
Crazy Guides 
The Crazy Guides team will take you on one of their personalized Krakow Tours...
Last edited: 06 November 2009
Wawel Royal Castle (Zamek Krolewski) 
Wawel Casle.  Please be aware that tickets for entrance to the Castle are...
Last edited: 18 May 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Krakow is a foodie's paradise. It isn't New York--you can't get every type of...
Last edited: 27 October 2007
Cheap Eats 
  If you are looking for cheap, fast and traditional Polish food, then all you...
Last edited: 24 November 2007
Outdoor Dining 
Grill 15/16, near da Pietro, Rynek Glowny, is one of the loveliest settings for...
Last edited: 07 August 2008
Vegetarian Dining 
Polish food isn't renowned for being vegetarian friendly, but never-the-less...
Last edited: 15 March 2008
Deli Bar 
The following is based on a couple of visits to the Deli Bar Restaurant, during...
Last edited: 15 September 2009
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Inside Poland: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
To change your foreign currencies into złotys( PLZ) in Poland, it is best to go...
Last edited: 04 August 2009
Crossing the Border 
Customs regulations Some pretty detailed description of regulations can be...
Last edited: 04 November 2006
Emergencies 
Medical The number for ambulance is 999 when calling from a stationary phone...
Last edited: 11 November 2006
Telephones 
When you have a non polish cell phone (or British mobile) and want to call a...
Last edited: 12 March 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
When your paying for drinks or a meal in restaurants or bars and you are handed...
Last edited: 02 January 2010
Flying to and arround Poland 
From anywhere in the world for a smile price :)  FROM CANDA TO POLAND - The...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
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