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1. Main Market Square

Search for clothes and jewelry in a 700-year-old shopping center, tour ancient churches and climb to the top of a Gothic tower at Kraków’s Main Market Square. This 13th-century plaza is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It is surrounded by traditional Flemish houses and is home to some of the city's most important historical buildings.
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Main Market Square featuring outdoor art and street scenes

2. Wawel Castle

Explore the former bedchambers and staterooms in Wawel Castle. See Flemish tapestries and paintings by Rubens. Head to the Treasury to view collections of armor and royal jewelry and explore the castle’s past in an exhibit dedicated to archaeological finds in and around the grounds. Visit a cave where legend says a dragon once lived or relax with a stroll around the Royal Garden.
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See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

3. Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler’s Factory is a moving museum in central Krakow that is dedicated to communicating the plight of Jewish families during the Holocaust. Listen to radio excerpts announcing Nazi propaganda and imagine how it must have felt to be one of the Jewish workers in Oskar Schindler’s Factory in wartime Krakow. Read extracts from letters and diaries. Photographs and reconstructed scenes of daily life help to paint a vivid picture of what life would have been like for many families in Poland.
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Gain an insight into what it was like to live in wartime Krakow in the factory made famous by the Hollywood movie Schindler’s List.

4. ICE Krakow Congress Centre

ICE Kraków Congress Centre is a multipurpose complex for business, cultural and entertainment events. With 395,250 square feet (36,720 square meters) of space, the convention center can host a range of activities for large audience numbers. The name ICE is an acronym of International Conferences and Entertainment. Attend an event here and make use of state-of-the-art facilities set within a spectacular contemporary building.
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Krakow showing modern architecture

5. St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary’s Basilica is known for its altarpiece depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. Let the trumpet that calls every hour from the top of St. Mary’s Basilica lure you across Krakow’s main market square to the doors of the basilica. Many legends surround this building. Study the intricately carved scenes on the wooden altarpiece before climbing the tower for one of the best views of the city.
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St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and street scenes

What to do in Alwernia

Wawel Castle featuring a city, heritage architecture and château or palace

Kraków

Frequently asked questions

Is Alwernia worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor adventures and history, there are loads of great things to do in Alwernia. Remember to enjoy the area's blend of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Alwernia?
Once you've visited key attractions like Lipowiec Castle, spend the rest of your day discovering the retail and food scene in Alwernia.
What is the top tourist attraction in Alwernia?
Lipowiec Castle is one of the top tourist attractions in Alwernia and deserves a spot on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Alwernia?
Book a holiday in Alwernia for three days and you'll have plenty of time to tick off its most in-demand sights and get a feel for the local vibe. For the chance to see attractions in the surrounding areas and venture off the beaten path, consider staying for a week or more.
What are some activities to do in Alwernia with kids?
Planning what to do in Alwernia with kids has never been simpler. Whether you're taking a trip with teenagers or little ones, there are plenty of family-friendly sights to keep them happy here.

What to do in Alwernia for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or outdoor explorer, there are plenty of things to do in Alwernia for adults.
Are there free things to do in Alwernia?
You don't need to splurge to enjoy an amazing getaway here. There are plenty of cheap things to do in Alwernia for the traveller on a budget. Stroll through the parks, soak up the vibes at free events and festivals or ask a local tour guide for tips.