Kraków is the second largest Polish city for number of inhabitants and importance, filled with historical, architectural, and worldly beauties, which is worth visiting. If Kraków is somewhere you’d like to go, then you’ve come to the right place to get some travel advice.
Don’t miss
Rynek Glówny Square
As soon as you arrive in Kraków, you mustn’t miss Rynek Glówny Square because it is one of the most beautiful and majestic squares in Europe. It’s the heart of the whole city, on which elegant buildings, museums, cafés, restaurants, and shops overlook.
Saint Mary’s Basilica
Another must-see is a visit to Saint Mary’s Basilica, built in the 14th century in Gothic style. It is characterized by two imposing towers of different heights and craftsmanship. Inside, the starry blue vault and the beautiful windows will enthral you and leave you breathless. The wooden altar and the three majestic aisles are also of importance.
Wawel Royal Castle
It is located on a hill, on the banks of the River Vistula, in a spot that allows you to have a breath-taking view of the entire city. It holds great importance for the Poles – it was the royal residence and the adjacent Cathedral is the Polish national shrine. Inside you can visit the armoury, the treasure of the crown and the “Dragon Cave”, where the famous legend of the dragon of Kraków is set.
Cuisine
In Kraków the cuisine is very tasty and hearty. There are various typical dishes and you can taste them in many picturesque restaurants. Firstly, you must try Zurek, a Polish soup made with rye flour and meat. The Pierogi z miezem, meat dumplings, are also tasty. Obwarzanek, on the other hand, is a traditional braided ring-shaped bread, which is fluffy and appetising.
Travel Documents
Identity Card
An identity card valid for leaving the country allows entry into European Union countries. However, please note that there have been reports of difficulties in some countries with the recognition of renewed and stamped paper identity cards, as well as the refusal of electronic ID cards renewed with a certificate issued by the municipality.
Passport
An ordinary passport is valid for all countries whose governments are recognized by the Italian one, except for any legal restrictions, and can be obtained by all citizens of the Republic. A passport is issued (and renewed) by the police and abroad, by diplomatic and consular representatives. It is valid for 10 years, but in some cases provided for by current legislation, this validity may be shortened.
For more information, see www.poliziadistato.it
