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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 Paczółtowice

Popular places to visit

Main Market Square featuring outdoor art and street scenes

Main Market Square

5/5(1,499 reviews)

Spend some time in a large medieval square that is filled with restaurants, cafés and magnificent buildings that are hundreds of years old.

Main Market Square
Wieliczka Salt Mine featuring heritage elements

Wieliczka Salt Mine

4.5/5(801 reviews)

Chapels carved entirely from salt, an underground lake and a museum make up this internationally protected World Heritage listed salt mine.

Wieliczka Salt Mine
Wawel Castle

Wawel Castle

4.5/5(1,056 reviews)

See the coronation sword of Polish kings, opulent royal apartments, Renaissance paintings and an underground cave system at Krakow’s biggest castle.

Wawel Castle
Oskar Schindler Factory

Oskar Schindler Factory

4.5/5(594 reviews)

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.

Oskar Schindler Factory
Krakow featuring signage, a city and modern architecture

Royal Road

You can learn about the history of Kraków with a stop at Royal Road. Make time for the shops and local tours in this family-friendly area.

Royal Road
Krakow showing modern architecture

ICE Krakow Congress Centre

4.5/5(51 reviews)

This futuristic structure with a gleaming glass front is the city’s foremost venue for business conferences, concerts, theater performances and trade fairs.

ICE Krakow Congress Centre
St. Mary\'s Basilica which includes a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and street scenes

St. Mary's Basilica

4.5/5(860 reviews)

Discover the many legends that surround this Gothic church and see the stunning 15th-century altarpiece in its colorful interior.

St. Mary's Basilica
Cloth Hall featuring markets as well as a large group of people

Cloth Hall

4.5/5(849 reviews)

The majestic centerpiece of Kraków's main square is a historic building with a busy market and an art gallery filled with Polish masterpieces.

Cloth Hall
Krakow Barbican showing heritage elements

Kraków Barbican

4.5/5(609 reviews)

Take a tour of the structure that once ensured Krakow’s safety and is today the best-preserved barbican in Europe.

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

Kraków

Frequently asked questions

Is Paczółtowice worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Paczółtowice is explore Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club. Check this top sight off your list, then experience more of this area's mountain biking and golfing.
How do I spend a day in Paczółtowice?
When you've checked off key attractions like Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club and Krakow Valley Golf & Country Club, spend the rest of your day experiencing Paczółtowice's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Paczółtowice?
Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club is one of the top tourist attractions in Paczółtowice and should feature high on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Paczółtowice?
Book a holiday in Paczółtowice for three days and you'll have enough time to check out its most popular sights and experience the local vibe. For the chance to see highlights in nearby areas and venture away from the tourist trail, consider visiting for up to 10 days.
What are some activities to do in Paczółtowice with kids?
Deciding what to do in Paczółtowice with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're taking a trip with toddlers or teenagers, there are lots of family-friendly tours and activities to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Paczółtowice for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food connoisseur or adventure seeker, there's a range of things to do in Paczółtowice for adults.
Are there free things to do in Paczółtowice?
With loads of free things to do in Paczółtowice, you can experience the area without breaking the bank. Check out free events and festivals or explore the local neighbourhoods.