Krakow - A mandatory stop when visiting Poland

Today lets thanks Chris for taking us all the way back to Europe! For the first time our Vacation and Travel Photos is going to Poland, more precisely to it's second largest city, the beautiful Krakow.

Of the many thousands of prospective holidaymakers across the world who are considering booking a short city break this summer, it is a fairly safe bet to say that in the minds of the vast majority of such people, Poland will not be at the top of their list of countries to visit - but why on earth should this be the case when the country has so much to offer?

When it comes to holiday destinations in Europe, Poland can provide an enriching holiday experience for tourists of all ages - and at a fraction of the cost of other better known holiday locations on the continent that may be crammed with tourists during the summer months and therefore inhibit visitor enjoyment.


When it comes to holidays in Poland, there is surely no better place to visit than the city of Krakow. Located in the south central region of the country, Krakow and the surrounding area offers a great deal of exciting things to see and do for both backpackers and holidaymakers alike - particularly during the summer months where climatic conditions are frequently warm and very pleasant for visitors to enjoy (perhaps contrary to many people's stereotypical perception of Poland and its weather).

The city of Krakow and the surrounding area hold great historical significance for the country of Poland and indeed for the rest of Europe to a certain degree, and as such as you may expect this means there are many key historical buildings and museums in and around the city that give a fascinating yet often thought provoking insight into the history of Krakow and of the people of Poland.

The recently opened Oskar Schindler Factory Museum located in the Jewish quarter of the city along with the remains of the nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps which can be easily reached by buses from Krakow center serve as extremely graphic and frightening reminders of Poland and Europe’s 20th Century history. There are however other more family friendly attractions in the city such as the Wawel Castle, St Mary’s Basilica and the market square which make for fantastic viewing.


For younger visitors to Krakow who like to party to the early hours you will be glad to know that there are fewer better places in Central and Eastern Europe to enjoy great nightlife than Krakow. With dozens of great bars and clubs in and around the market square all offering local beers and vodkas at extremely cheap prices you are sure to have a great time. If you want to eat out in Krakow you MUST visit the award winning Pod Aniolami near to the castle which is second to none when it comes to enjoying huge portions of grilled Polish meats, sausages as well as other Bavarian specialties at ridiculously low prices.