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Head back through history in Kazimierz
Kazimierz used to be an independent city, but these days it’s very much a part of Krakow, and one of its most-trodden parts. Centuries-old synagogues – such as the aptly named Old Synagogue – are a big tourist pull in the city’s Jewish Quarter. And the shops and bars that line its walkways take you back in time – they’re tucked behind wooden shutters and look as if they’ve been pulled from a set of a wartime film. There’s also a duo of museums here – the Ethnographic Museum and the Museum of Urban Engineering. The latter is housed inside a late 19th-century tram depotThe Wieliczka Salt Mine is around an hour’s drive from Krakow. Two underground lakes, four chapels and countless salt statues have earnt this place UNESCO World Heritage status. You’ll go on a journey more than 130 metres underground and through over seven decades of history – the site’s been active since the 13th century, and continuously produced salt until 2007. Once you’ve descended the 380 steps down into the mine, you’ll take a guided tour and hear all about their history. Then, once you’ve finished exploring, a lift will take you back up to street level.
Read MoreYou’re guaranteed a good night out in Krakow’s old town – it’s got more bars and pubs per square metre than anywhere else in the world. Guided pub crawls take place each evening and weave their way through a maze of underground bars. And, if you’re not quite finished at the end of that, then you can continue the party in one of the city’s nightclubs. Quieter nights, meanwhile, can be spent in the theatre – language isn’t often a barrier, as the scenes are played out by movement and imagery.
Read MorePoland’s infamous site is around an hour’s drive from the city. It’s set out in two parts – Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The first was a concentration camp and has been preserved as a museum, including exhibits that paint a picture of what happened here during the Second World War. The second is almost ten times the size of Auschwitz, and around a 10-minute drive away – today it stands as a reminder of the scale of the tragedy.
Read MoreWe offer a range of experiences in Krakow – from guided Auschwitz tours to evening river cruises. Take a look at what’s on offer, and see what takes your fancy. View experiences >
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