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1. Main Market Square

Search for clothes and jewelry in a 700-year-old shopping center, tour ancient churches and climb to the top of a Gothic tower at Kraków’s Main Market Square. This 13th-century plaza is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It is surrounded by traditional Flemish houses and is home to some of the city's most important historical buildings.
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Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art

2. Wawel Castle

Explore the former bedchambers and staterooms in Wawel Castle. See Flemish tapestries and paintings by Rubens. Head to the Treasury to view collections of armor and royal jewelry and explore the castle’s past in an exhibit dedicated to archaeological finds in and around the grounds. Visit a cave where legend says a dragon once lived or relax with a stroll around the Royal Garden.
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See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

3. Wieliczka Salt Mine

Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine and stand beneath the glittering chandeliers in the Chapel of St. Kinga. You might imagine you are in one of Europe’s great cathedrals. The fact that you are underground and almost all the reliefs, statues and chandeliers are made from salt makes the spectacle even more impressive. Explore the saline labyrinth further to discover an underground lake, numerous carvings and a museum tracking the 700-year history of the mine.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

4. Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a moving museum in central Krakow that is dedicated to communicating the plight of Jewish families during the Holocaust. Listen to radio excerpts announcing Nazi propaganda and imagine how it must have felt to be one of the Jewish workers in Oskar Schindler’s Factory in wartime Krakow. Read extracts from letters and diaries. Photographs and reconstructed scenes of daily life help to paint a vivid picture of what life would have been like for many families in Poland.
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Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.

5. St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary’s Basilica is known for its altarpiece depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Let the trumpet that calls every hour from the top of St. Mary’s Basilica lure you across Krakow’s main market square to the doors of the basilica. Many legends surround this building. Study the intricately carved scenes on the wooden altarpiece before climbing the tower for one of the best views of the city.
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St. Mary\'s Basilica showing street scenes, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

6. ICE Krakow Congress Centre

ICE Kraków Congress Centre is a multipurpose complex for business, cultural and entertainment events. With 395,250 square feet (36,720 square meters) of space, the convention center can host a range of activities for large audience numbers. The name ICE is an acronym of International Conferences and Entertainment. Attend an event here and make use of state-of-the-art facilities set within a spectacular contemporary building.
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Krakow featuring modern architecture

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Popular places to visit

Main Market Square featuring street scenes and outdoor art

Main Market Square

Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.

Main Market Square
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

Wawel Castle
Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler Factory

Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Krakow showing signage, modern architecture and a city

Royal Road

You can learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.

Royal Road
St. Mary\'s Basilica showing street scenes, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

St. Mary's Basilica

Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.

St. Mary's Basilica
Krakow featuring modern architecture

ICE Krakow Congress Centre

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs.

ICE Krakow Congress Centre
Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Cloth Hall

The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.

Cloth Hall
Krakow Barbican which includes heritage elements

Kraków Barbican

Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.

Kraków Barbican

 

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Wawel Castle which includes château or palace, a city and heritage architecture

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Frequently asked questions

Is Zielonki worth visiting?
Whether you're planning to discover the cultural attractions and local charm or try unique foods and go on outdoor adventures, there are plenty of things to do in Zielonki.
How do I spend a day in Zielonki?
Start your adventures with a visit to Wawel Castle and Oskar Schindler Factory. Then, check out different parts of Zielonki for tasty eats and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Zielonki?
The top tourist attraction in Zielonki is Wawel Castle, so make sure to add it to your sightseeing list.
Is three days enough to stay in Zielonki?
Three days will give you time to tick off popular city sights, like Wawel Castle, Cloth Hall and Kraków Barbican. The average stay in Zielonki is three days. If you have the time to extend your adventure, Kraków isn't far away.
What are some activities to do in Zielonki with kids?
Whether you're holidaying with hard-to-please teens or tiny adventurers, a fun-filled itinerary sets the tone for a great escape. Browse our ideas for what to do in Zielonki with kids.

What to do in Zielonki for adults?
Podolski Boulevard and Jewish Cemetery are just a couple of the things to do in Zielonki. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Zielonki?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in Zielonki is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other top attractions you can enjoy without reaching into your pocket. Main Market Square is one spot that doesn't have an admission fee.