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Krakow Attractions

Your guide to the top things to do in Krakow, Poland, from castles to salt mines.

Things to do in Krakow – top Krakow must-see attractions

Krakow is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities, where nearly every street corner tells a story of Polish kings, Jewish heritage, and wartime history. The architecture ranges from Gothic cathedrals and Renaissance courtyards to communist-era buildings and underground chambers. You can explore royal halls at Wawel Royal Castle, walk through wartime history at Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory, or descend into the surreal underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Check out the full list below to plan the best things to do in Krakow, Poland during your stay.

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Historic Site
Historic Site
Museums
Museums
Architectural Buildings
Architectural Buildings
Squares
Squares
Markets
Markets
Churches
Churches
Wawel Royal Castle
History Geeks
Wawel Royal Castle
Why visit?
  • Royal State Rooms
  • Crown Treasury & Armory
  • Renaissance courtyard
Krakow Main Square
History Geeks
Krakow Main Square
Why visit?
  • Gothic St. Mary's Basilica
  • Cloth Hall market stalls
  • Adam Mickiewicz statue
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
History Geeks
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Why visit?
  • WWII factory artifacts
  • Schindler's original office
  • Interactive history exhibits
The Cloth Hall
Art & Culture Lovers
The Cloth Hall
Why visit?
  • Polish fine art collection
  • 16th-century Renaissance hall
  • Handcraft market stalls
Wawel Cathedral
History Geeks
Wawel Cathedral
Why visit?
  • Royal tombs & crypts
  • Gothic nave & chapels
  • Sigismund Bell tower
Krakow Old Town
History Geeks
Krakow Old Town
Why visit?
  • Medieval city walls
  • Planty Park green belt
  • Florianska Gate entry
Wieliczka Salt Mine
History Geeks
Wieliczka Salt Mine
Why visit?
  • Underground salt chambers
  • Chapel of St. Kinga
  • Underground salt lake
Kazimierz Jewish District
History Geeks
Kazimierz Jewish District
Why visit?
  • Historic Jewish synagogues
  • Szeroka Street square
  • Holocaust memorial sites
St. Mary's Basilica
Architecture Enthusiasts
St. Mary's Basilica
Why visit?
  • Gothic twin towers
  • Painted wooden altarpiece
  • Hejnal trumpet call
Rynek Underground
History Geeks
Rynek Underground
Why visit?
  • Medieval underground ruins
  • Interactive multimedia displays
  • Original market foundations
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