Weekend Getaways
Krakow
If you’re a lover for magnificently sculpted boulders to testify for men’s quest for perfection over the centuries, there’s nowhere to go other than Kraków. This is the historical paramount of architecture, culture and heritage as it is one of the oldest and largest cities of Poland. Because of this, Kraków is a major centre of local and international tourism with more than seven million visitors every year! Surely you will be lost in awe as you tour around cobble-stoned streets, lined with more than 100 majestic historical churches.
But Krakow is not only a poignant setting because of its ancient wonders, it is also refreshing as it is set apart from much of the usual European travels. In here, you have the comfort of similar cities blending into one, with English influence reverberating. It is also one of the leading scientific, cultural, and artistic centers of the country. It hosts many artistic events like internationally acclaimed works of art such as the festival of Short Feature Films, Biennial of Graphics, and the Jewish Culture Festival. It has 28 museums, the Czartoryskich Museum and the National Museum, to name a few. There are also visit-worthy art galleries, one of which is the Space Gallery in Florianska Street, famous for sculptures and paintings of Polish artists. Krakow is also a major centre of education with 18 university-level institutions.
Heralded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Krakow is also the former seat of the Polish kings and national capital. Actually, it is considered by many to still be the heart of Poland because of its rich history of more than a thousand years where it was originally the home of the Polish royalty.
Experience Polish greatness. Come to Krakow on your next weekend getaway.
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