Craków

The historic centre of Cracow is situated at the foot of the Wawel Castle - the former residence of Polish kings. It was built is style during the reign of Sigismundus I and his Italian wife Bona Sforza. After the fire that consumed the majority of the castle, Wawel was rebuilt in Baroque style.
Worth seeing on the Wawel Hill are: the Gothic Cathedral where Polish kings are buried, Royal chambers, Sigismundus’ Bell, treasures and armaments.
The Market Square, the largest one in the medieval Europe
The Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) houses plenty of shopping stalls and cafes. Cracow is famous for its elegant restaurants, offering not only delicious dishes, but also a huge dose of entertainment thanks to frequent shows of local songsters and bards.
On the first floor there is the Gallery of Polish nineteenth-century art that shows a rich collection of paintings and sculptures.
Next to the Cloth Hall there is the Town Hall Tower (Wieza Ratuszowa) - the only surviving part of the medieval Town Hall which was destroyed in the early 19th century. It houses a small exhibition of photographs documenting the town history (open in summer only).
St. Mary’s church with its two beautiful towers is the most imposing building of the Market Square. It is famous for the magnify Gothic wooden altar made by Wit Stwosz.