Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Central Europe. It was already known to Roman geographers in the 2nd century AD under the name “Carrodunum”. It lay on a great trade route connecting the Black Sea coast with the cities of north-western Europe. The documented history of the city began in the 10th century and has continued uninterruptedly to the present day, becoming part of the history of the Polish State. Numerous monuments, tourist attractions, cultural events and religious celebrations have made Krakow the most frequently visited city in Poland. Appreciated by UNESCO already in 1978, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List as one of the first 12 objects in the world.
Tourists are attracted not only by the magic of its monuments and the unique atmosphere of spiritual experiences, but also by its convenient location for further trips to historical, religious or memorial sites. Everyone who wants to visit Wieliczka, the former Auschwitz-Birkenau camp, or take a trip to the mountains in Zakopane, starts their adventure in Krakow.
The offer for tourists is very rich: over 50 museum branches, about 360 churches and sacral buildings, over 50 parks. The offer is enriched by numerous restaurants, pubs, cafes and accommodation facilities.
