The Main Square is the largest medieval square in Europe.
The Main Square in Krakow hides the magical history of Poland. Almost all the tenement houses and palaces surrounding it are historic buildings with several hundred years of history. The Royal Road runs through the Market Square, which leads from the Florian Gate through the Old Town towards the Wawel Royal Castle. In the central point of the Market there are beautiful Sukiennice which is accompanied by the magnificent St. Mary's Basilica.
Scooter trip around the Old Town
A scooter tour around Old Town is an extraordinary ride where you will visit the little church of St. Wojciech, which is over 1000 years old. You will hear the bugle call from the St. Mary's Tower - played to all sides of the world, but never played to the end. You will try regional specialties and you will simply enjoy the atmosphere there. You will drive through Planty, which is formed by eight Krakow gardens extending over 21 ha. We will see the Barbakann and the Florian Gate - works of defensive architecture. You will not miss the Palace of Arts, a century-old building that adorns Szczepański Square.
Attractions of the Old Town
The Wawel Royal Castle together with the Wawel Hill is an extraordinary sanctuary defining the identity of Poles. National and cultural symbol. The former seat of Polish kings, their necropolis and the place where the history of Poland was shaped. Currently, one of the most important museums in Poland. St. Mary's Basilica is one of the largest and most important churches in Krakow, after the Wawel Cathedral. From 1962, it had the title of a minor basilica. Krakow, and in particular, the Old Town abounds in sacred objects, of which there are probably about 360. Each of them is characterized by a specific beauty and each hides its secrets.. Juliusz Słowacki Theater is located on St. Spirit square. It was established in 1891 on the site of a historic church. Hence, one of the greatest Polish painters, Jan Matejko, refusing to demolish the medieval church, protested, resigning as an honorary citizen of the city. Currently, the Theater is one of the most valuable monuments in Europe. Collegium Novum and Collegium Witkowski of the Jagiellonian University buildings are the oldest ones in Poland, as well as in the world. The Jagiellonian University, was established in 1364. Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic, is the most famous and largest concert halls in whole Krakow. It hosts the world's greatest symphony bands. After World War II, the Philharmonic began its concert activity as the first in Poland.