Krakow is one of the largest cities in Poland, situated on the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła):
- Polish pronunciation: [‘krakuf];
- one of the most famous and most frequently visited Polish cities;
- over seven million people visit Krakow every year
- former capital of Poland and one of the oldest cities in Poland
- cultural capital of Poland, famous for its bohemian atmosphere, great theatres, galleries and museums, live jazz music and much more…
- offering fantastic cafes, pubs and restaurants where you can spend unforgettable moments with your friends
- place where Karol Wojtyla (later known as Pope John Paul II) lived for four decades
- John Paul II International Airport Krakow – Balice is the country’s second largest airport in terms of both size and number of passengers
- popular points of interest near Krakow: Auschwitz, Ojców National Park & Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mine
- major landmarks include the Main Market Square with St. Mary’s Basilica and the Cloth Hall “Sukiennice”, Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Sigismund Bell at the Wawel Cathedral, and the medieval St Florian’s Gate with the Barbican along the Royal Coronation Route (www.krakow.pl)