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Kraków

Kraków Landmarks and Historic sites

Kraków attractions: monuments and popular sights



Landmarks and Historic sites


1 Church of the Virgin Mary

The church of the Virgin Mary is also known as St. Mary’s Basilica and is a Brick Gothic church built in the 14th century.  This historic building is adjacent to the Main Market Square and stands 80 meter...

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2 Collegium Maius

The Grand College or Collegium Maius is known to be the oldest university in Krakow and is 640 years old. In 1400, it got transferred to the corner of the...

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Address: ul. Jagiellonska 15, 31-010 Krakow
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Jewish District

Kazimierz the Jewish District is easily accessible from Wawel Hill and forms a part of the city centre of Krakow.It was once an independent city but today it is a neighbouring district to central Krakow....

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St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary's Basilica, a Brick Gothic church, was initially constructed in the early thirteenth century. Reconstructed in the fourteen century, the church is located nearby the main Market Square in...

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3 The Wieliczka Salt Mine

The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located within the city metropolitan area. It produced table salt since 13th century. At present, it is considered as the oldest operating salt mines in the world. This place has been in operation since 900 years...

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Address: Jana Mikołaja Daniłowicza 10, Wieliczka
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4 Wawel

The Gothic designed Wawel Castle in Krakow was built at the behest of Casimir III, the Great. This building has many structures which are around the central courtyard. By 14th century, it was rebuilt by Jogaila and Jadwiga...

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Address: Wawel 5, 31-001
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5 Wawel Cathedral

The Wawel Cathedral is a church which is situated on Wawel Hill and is the national sanctuary of Poland. It has a 1,000 year of history and was once the traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs. The great bell,...

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