Krakow is easy to negotiate. Its centre, comprising the old town and Wawel Hill (2) where the Royal Castle and Cathedral sit, are hemmed in by the Vistula on one side and the Planty – a green ...

As you enter, look to your left – above the steps are what locals refer to as the bones of “Smok Wawelski”, the Wawel dragon, believed to live under the castle before Krakow was founded ...

A less obvious destination for a European city break, Krakow was a place I had no preconceptions about, so as our plane approached the runway and I looked down on Poland’s second biggest (and ...

In this video, we explore Kraków’s top attractions, including the iconic Wawel Castle, the bustling Main Market Square, and the historic Kazimierz Jewish Quarter. Whether you're interested in ...

In the 10th and 11th centuries the first brick edifices were built (the castle and Romanesque churches), the cathedral and a basilica, as well as the St. Felix and Adaukt Church. In the year 1000 a ...

Reporting from Krakow, Poland — Everything I’d heard ... the art-filled, hilltop Wawel Castle; storefronts, churches and spires fronted by stone saints and angels; horse-drawn carriages ...

Towards the southern part of Poland, just outside the medieval city of Krakow, River Vistula takes a sharp bend. Sitting snugly on a hill is the 14th century Wawel Castle. It is predominantly Gothic, ...

It is known for its exquisite architecture, it's UNESCO Old Town, a mighty castle, Copernicus, and a cute little dragon. Today we're getting curious about Krakow, Poland. (bright upbeat music ...

The Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, southern Poland, has been included in the list of the 10 best monuments in Europe which are a must “to visit once in your life”. Kraków, September 21 ...