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We would like to offer the service of our excellent guides who will tell you the history of our town with a sense of humour and good command of English. Our guides will show you the most beautiful monuments, nooks and crannies in Krakow and will inform you about the happenings and events in the town.


● Krakow was the seat of the Polish kings. They built a beautiful castle where one can see some examples of the collection of most precious tapestries. The Polish monarchs were crown in the Krakow cathedral which altogether with national heroes and Romantic poets became the place of their final rest.

● Krakow is one of the oldest university cities in the Central Europe. The famous Krakow Academy, renamed in 19th century as the Jagiellonian University, was originally founded in 1364. Today tourist are welcomed to visit the most interesting University museum.

 


● Krakow is town of great people. It was here where Karol Wojtyla, the future pope JPII lived and worked. Krakow was the residence of the science fiction writer Stanisław Lem as well as of the Nobel prize winners for literature Czesław Milosz. Another Nobel prize winner, the poet Wislawa Szymborska also chose to live in Krakow.
 


● Until the Second World War Krakow had a large Jewish quarter with synagogues and the oldest Jewish cemetery in Poland. One can embrace themselves in the atmosphere of the past by visiting Kazimierz which today has experienced a revival.


● In Krakow you can stroll in the largest and the most beautiful market square in Europe. At the Cloth Hall which, since the medieval times has been a commercial center, you can buy souvenirs for your family and friends. At the St Mary church you will have a chance to admire the marvelous alter sculpted by the great , medieval artist Vit Stoss. If you are around the church on the hour you will hear the bugle call from the church tower which is a musical symbol of Krakow.

 


● There are a large number of attractions in the vicinity of Krakow . A visit in the world famous salt mine in Wieliczka is definitely a must. Our guides can take you to the benediction abbey at Tyniec and to the castle at Pieskowa Skala. For those who love nature hiking in the Pieniny mountains and rafting on the Dunajec river will be an unforgettable experience. The destination for pilgrims are the famous sanctuaries in Czestochowa and Kalwaria Zebrzydowska which has been listed by the UNESCO as the world heritage.

● Krakow is known for its many good restaurants and cafes. In the countless pubs and clubs you can have fun till the crack of dawn.


● In Krakow, there is located, one of the seven Earth chakras which radiate a very special power in the rock under... but stop. The rest is to be told by our guides. The stories this is their specialty.


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