Krakow Vacations, Krakow Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Krakow with a population of just under 1 million is one of Poland's most important cities. It was the capital of Poland until Krakow's political and economic importance began to decline at the end of the 1500's. In 1596, King Sigismund III moved the capital to Warsaw, but Krakow has maintained political and economic relevance throughout the centuries. The city managed to survive World War II with limited damage compared to Warsaw.

Krakow is a beautiful city with a wonderful old town square. If you are looking to buy amber Krakow will have it. The market in the old town square has every size, shape and price of amber you can imagine.

Krakow has many intersting sites including the castle on Wawel Hill, Kazimierz - the old Jewish quarter, which was also where some scenes from the film Schindler's List were filmed, and not far away the amazing Wieliczka Salt Mines.