Brama Florianska
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A small remnant of the defensive walls that once surrounded the city, Brama Florianska was the most famous entrance into the city. Today you can find artists and musicians performing and selling their work which hangs on the walls.
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Kładka Bernatka
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A recent and modern addition to Krakow's river crossing, this footbridge allows easy access to an area that until not long ago was seldom visited by tourists. The footbridge leads right across to a small enclave of restaurants and bars and is a pleasant way to get to Old Podgórze.
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Wawel Hill and Castle
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At the heart of Polish history and culture Wawel Hill and its castle, rebuilt many times and finally in a Renaissance style, offer visitors a slight glimpse of the greatness of the Polish nation at its best. Stripped of its many works of art during the Second World War it is still an important place for all Poles.
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Rynek Główny
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It is the largest medieval market square in Europe and is lined with some of the most important buildings in Krakow. Admire the architecture and street performers or stop by one of the many cafes for a drink or a bite.
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Mocak
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There is a permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions, covering all artistic mediums and often thought-provoking themes. A trip here provides an opportunity to see a different side of Krakow in an area that is just being revitalized.
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Schindler Factory Museum
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A unique combination of a building that was a part of the history holds and the actual events. The exhibits lets you travel through time with your participation going from the invasion through life in Krakow and the Soviet "freedom". There is also a section of the museum dedicated to Schindler.
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Kopiec Kraka
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It costs nothing to climb up this ancient mound and the views of Kazimierz and the Old Town are one of a kind. It is the oldest mound in Krakow with legends of the founder of Krakow, King Krak, being buried here. Its mystery lures both culture driven tourists and locals to this magic place.
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Smok Wawelski
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The dragon lets out a flame of fire every few minutes and is a great photo opportunity whether you're a couple or a family. Children especially enjoy waiting for the dragon to breath fire. A trip to Wawel isn't complete without seeing the dragon.
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Plac Szczepanski
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A great alternative to the Main Square there are a number of great options on this Square which is home to Bania Luka, Bomba, Charlotte and many other eateries and watering holes. A great place to spend a sunny afternoon or a late night with friends.
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Tyniec
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The oldest abbey in Poland, it is located on a cliff overlooking the Wisła River. A mixture of architectural styles the abbey was also used as a protective fortification during attacks. The abbey is steeped in mistery and worth a visit if you have time and need to get out of the city.
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Plac Wolnica
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Although this square is deceptively quiet it is home to some interesting vegan, vegetarian and even a raw restaurant. Plac Wolnica or Freedom Square is where the popular Mostowa Street lined with its hipster bars and cafes on your way to the Bernadta Footbridge to Podgorze.
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Plac Bohaterów Getta
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A large square "furnished" with 70 large metal chairs representing departure and absence they commemorate the spot from which inhabitants of the Ghetto were rounded up and sent to concentration camps during the liquidation of the Ghetto.
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Cmentarz Rakowicki
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Sprawling over about 42 hectares of land, this is one of Poland's best known cemeteries. This cemetery is an architectural and artistic gem with graves, tombs, and mausoleums of different shapes and sizes designed by different artists and in different styles.
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Muzeum Farmacji
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Taking you from the basement to the attic of an old town house, you can find weird and wonderful medicines, treatments and equipment for curing the sick – including the use of ground human skull to treat headaches. Beautiful displays of jars and bottles from old pharmacies as well as old shop-fronts from across Kraków.
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Ulica Szeroka
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Although its very touristy, many tourists don't realize that this spot is home to Helen Rubenstein's family home as well as the site of many scenes from the movie Schindler's List. Walking along this street you can imagine Jewish life in Krakow in the past which is helped by the Klezmer music played in some of the restaurants.
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