Krakow's Absolute Must-Sees

Krakow’s architectural landscape spans centuries, from the 14th-century Gothic Saint Florian's Gate and the fortified Barbican to the socialist-realist history of Nowa Huta. This selection highlights the Royal Route's medieval defenses, the expansive Planty Park, and spiritual landmarks like the Cistercian Abbey in Mogiła. Explore the equestrian Grunwald Monument, the legendary Wanda Mound tumulus, and the vibrant Stary Kleparz market, which has operated since the 17th century. These sites represent Krakow’s transition from a royal capital to a renowned center of fine arts and modern history.

Saint Florian's Gate

Historic Gothic city gate from the 14th century, part of medieval city fortifications and the Royal Route.

Planty Park

Planty is one of the largest city parks in Kraków, Poland. It encircles the Stare Miasto, where the Medieval city walls used to stand until…

Barbican

The Kraków Barbican is a barbican – a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls.

Grunwald Monument

The Grunwald Monument is an equestrian statue of King of Poland Władysław II Jagiełło located at Matejko Square in Kraków's Old Town and…

St. Florian's Church

The Collegiate Church of St. Florian is a historic church in Kraków, Poland.

Stary Kleparz Market

Legendary market that has been here since the 17th century. The goods on sale are partly seasonal, from local produce to Christmas…

Cistercian Abbey Mogiła

Mogiła Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in the Nowa Huta District of Kraków, Poland.

Wanda Mound

Wanda Mound is a tumulus located in Mogiła in Kraków, Poland. The mound is assumed to be the resting place of the legendary princess Wanda.

Nowa Huta Museum

The Museum of Nowa Huta is a branch of the Historical Museum of Kraków.

Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts

The Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, is a public institution of higher education located in the centre of Kraków, Poland.