Kraków

Kraków is the chief city of Province in the south of Poland and was the capital of the country during the Middle Ages. At its core is a beautifully-preserved medieval town on the banks of the River Wisła or Vistula, and it's Poland's top tourist draw.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory and Polish Aviation Museum.

Museum
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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is a former metal item factory in . It now hosts two museums: the , on the former workshops, and a branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków, situated at ul.

Museum
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The is a large of historic aircraft and aircraft engines in , Poland. It is located at the site of the no-longer functional Kraków-Rakowice-Czyżyny Airport.

Stadium
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is an indoor arena located in , Poland. It has a seating capacity of 15,030 for sporting events. It hosted the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship tournament, 2016 European League of Legends Championship Finals and 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Kazimierz.

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The Old City of , referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant city and is the first target for most travellers to the city for accommodation, eating out, entertainment, and attractions.

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is a part of Old Town district of Krakow in . Before World War II, it was a Jewish district.

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The eastern part of consists of several districts, most known of which is Nowa Huta. It is east of the Old Town and north of Vistula River. Nowa Huta is a destination for tourists as a post-communist district with very typical socialist realist architecture.

Kraków

Latitude
50.0469° or 50° 2′ 49″ north
Longitude
20.0048° or 20° 0′ 17″ east
Population
767,000
Elevation
193 metres (633 feet)
Open location code
9G2222W3+QW
Geo­Names ID
7531791
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Kraków” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Płaszów and Łęg.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Krakow-Leg Power Plant and Kraków-Płaszów concentration camp.

Kraków: Must-Visit Destinations

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