Guided walking tour of the beautiful Old Town
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It was the only major Polish city to escape the war unscathed and the Old Town is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many of the streets are still very much as they were hundreds of years ago with historic buildings and elegant frontages. In the afternoon we begin to uncover the city's delights with a guided walking tour with a local guide. We'll visit the fabulous Rynek Glowny, Europe's largest medieval square that is dominated by the wonderful St Mary's Basilica, a Gothic brick church built in the 14th century. The square is still now very much at the heart of Krakow local life. Quirky town houses and historic buildings adorn the square with the most famous being the Sukiennice, a vast cloth hall where goods would have been sold in Medieval times, which is still in use now as a covered market. Inside you'll find vendors peddling a multitude of local wares from wooden toys to beautiful amber jewellery. Continuing from the Square, we arrive at Wawel Hill and pay a visit to Wawel Cathedral. Almost 1000 years old, many past past kings and queens lie buried here. The Cathedral is just part of a large fortified architectural complex which includes the Wawel Royal Castle, for centuries the residence of the Polish kings and now an important museum and art gallery.
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Apr 8 12:00AM UTC
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