Visit Krakow

You’re now standing in front of the Old Synagogue—named so for good reason. It’s not only the oldest synagogue in Kraków, but in all of Poland, and listed as a protected national monument. The synagogue was founded in the 15th century by Read more

On your left, you’ll see several food trucks. The mouth-watering smells are enough to make you hungry. Beyond its rich history and culture, Poland also has fantastic culinary traditions that often fly under the radar. Here’s a quick food guide to Read more

You're now crossing the Wisła—known as the Vistula in English—the main river of Poland. At 1,047 kilometres long, it's the longest river in the country, and flows entirely within Polish borders. Historically, the Vistula marked a natural boundary Read more

The unusual building you see on your left is the Cricoteka, one of Kraków’s leading cultural centres. Housed in a former power station, this contemporary art museum is dedicated to the life and work of the avant-garde Polish theatre director Read more

You’re now standing in Heroes’ Square, a space that might leave you feeling awe-struck. Once a lively marketplace, it’s now remembered as the gathering point for successive deportations from the Kraków ghetto during the Second World War. Read more

You’ve now crossed the Vistula and arrived in the Stare Podgórze district. The atmosphere here is more traditional and less touristy than in Kazimierz. This is where the Kraków Jewish Ghetto was established in 1941. The ghetto covered an area of Read more

Welcome to the magnificent St Joseph’s Church, a striking example of neo-Gothic architecture. You might be surprised to find such a grand Christian church in the heart of Kraków’s former Jewish quarter—but before the ghetto was established Read more

The large red-brick building you’re passing on your left is the hospital of the Brothers Hospitallers of Saint John of God, who are known in Poland as the Bonifraters. This Catholic order was founded in 1540 in Spain as a lay community, before Read more

You’re now on the remarkable Father Bernatek Footbridge, built in 2010 to connect the districts of Kazimierz and Podgórze. The bridge is named after Father Laetus Bernatek, a monk renowned for his service to the community, especially for Read more

You’ve arrived at Wolnica Square, once the main market square of the town of Kazimierz. Located along the salt route from the Wieliczka mines, the square, originally twice its current size, was the town’s administrative and commercial centre. Its Read more

This impressive brick church was founded in 1340 by Casimir the Great. You’ve probably heard his name more than once on this tour—so for anyone wondering who he was, or why he’s called “the Great,” here’s a quick introduction. As his title Read more

You’ve arrived at New Square, easily recognisable by the octagonal covered market standing at its centre. This market hall was built in 1900 to revitalise the square. It originally housed several stalls and a poultry slaughterhouse. In 1927, the Read more

Step through the gate in front to enter the passage where one of the most powerful scenes from Schindler’s List was filmed. The movie is based on the real and tragic events surrounding the Podgórze ghetto. If you’ve watched it, you'll recognise Read more

Welcome to the Izaak Synagogue. You may have noticed that no two synagogues in Kraków look the same. Just like churches, synagogues reflect a range of architectural styles. This one is distinctly Baroque, dating back to 1644. It was the largest Read more