ROUTES EUROPE Kraków O
ne of Poland’s oldest cities, Kraków is also its second biggest and provides Routes delegates
with the chance to get out and about and see a more traditional side of the country. A visit to the city’s Old Town, which was awarded Unesco World Heritage Site status in 1978, is a must with its many unique attractions. Not only does the area boast the largest
market square in Europe, the Rynek Glowny which dates back to medieval times, but also Wawel Castle, considered one of the most beautiful in central Europe. Those more interested in modern
Top Tourist Attractions
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The Rynek Glowny, Old Town marketplace
Kosciol Mariacki, The Church of the Virgin Mary
Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory
history should head to Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory, which was made famous in the Steven Spielberg film Schindler’s List depicting the suffering of the local Jewish population during the Second World War and the work of Oskar Schindler to save them. The factory now contains a museum and is based south of the river, close to the city centre. Nor do the attractions end at sunset.
Kraków is famous for its cellar bars where many an evening can be spent sampling the local brews. Delegates should also come prepared for the weather with temperatures averaging 8C while there is a 50% chance of rain.
Recommended bars and restaurants
Movida Bar
Known for its cocktails and party atmosphere, Movida is
located in the Old Town. A small menu is also provided. Mikolajska 9, Kraków
Wierzynek Restaurant With royal connections dating back to the 14th century and located in the Old Town’s main market square, Wierzynek is as traditional as you will find. The
food echoes the setting, dealing in high-class Polish cuisine. Rynek Glowny 16, Kraków
Starka Offering more modern versions
of traditional Polish dishes, Starka is located close to the Corpus Christi Basilica. While the venue is famous for its food, it has also built a reputation on its homemade cranberry and ginger-flavoured vodkas. Jozefa 14, Kraków
Cyrano de Bergerac French food fans will be pleased Old Courtyard of Jewish Quarter Kazimierz
to find this restaurant, close to the main square. Located in a medieval cellar, it serves food fine enough to have attracted Prince Charles in the past. Slawkowska 26, Kraków
Wodka Café Bar This tiny two-storey bar is
famous for one thing – vodka. With hundreds of different flavours you are sure to find one you like, while the local clientele is friendly.
Mikolajska 5, Kraków
The Gothic Wawel Castle in Kraków
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