Photos - Krakow
Krakow is probably one of the most beautiful cities of Poland and even Eastern Europe. Comtourist has visited Krakow on many occasions usually combined with some days the in the ski resort Zakopane. Look at our photos of Krakow; a city steeped and often named the cultural, political and religious capital of Poland. We also visited some places around Krakow like Auschwitz Birkenau, Zakopane and Nowa Huta.
Krakow - Airport
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Poland
Krakow
02-Mar-2006
Many low cost carriers fly to John Paul II International Airport near Krakow from different European destinations
Krakow - Railway Station
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Poland
Krakow
21-Jan-2011
Krakow is easy to reach from many Polish cities and the central Railways station is situated in the City Centre
Krakow - Old Town
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Krakow
05-Jan-2004
The Old town of Krakow is probably one of the most picturesque places in Europe, especially in the winter
Krakow - Old Town
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Krakow
24-Dec-2004
View on St. Mary’s Basilica from one of the many streets that lead to the central Market Square in Krakow’s old town
Krakow - Main Market Square
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Poland
Krakow
26-Dec-2004
The 13th century Main Market Square in the old town of Krakow is the largest medieval central Square in Europe
Krakow - Main Market Square
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Poland
Krakow
05-Jan-2004
Visitors can by hot wine and bratwurst on the Main Market Square of Krakow that looks great in the winter
Krakow - Cloth Hall
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Poland
Krakow
26-Dec-2004
Tourists can buy souvenirs inside the renaissance Cloth Hall on the centre of Krakow’s Main Market Square
Krakow - Town Hall Tower
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Krakow
25-Dec-2004
The Krakow Town Hall was demolished in 1820 its tower still stands on the Main Market Square in the old town
Krakow - St. Mary’s Basilica
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Krakow
25-Dec-2004
A trumpet signal is played every hour from the tower of the 14th century St. Mary’s Basilica on the Market Square
Krakow - St. Florians Gate
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Krakow
26-Dec-2004
The Gothic St. Florians Gate in Krakow’s old town was build in the 14th century to protect the city from Turkish attacks
Krakow - Peter and Paul Church
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Krakow
26-Dec-2004
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul in the Old Town district of Krakow build in 1619 in Polish Baroque style
Krakow - Wawel castle
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Krakow
05-Jan-2004
The Wawel castle in Krakow was build on a Hill near the Vistula river by the Polish King Casimir III the Great
Krakow - Wawel castle
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Krakow
05-Jan-2004
The impressive 14th century Wawel castle seen from the old town on a snowy winter day in Krakow
Krakow - Wawel castle
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Krakow
05-Jan-2004
Defensive walls and tower of Wawel castle build by Polish Lithuanian King Sigismund III Vasa in 1595
Krakow - Wawel castle
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Krakow
05-Jan-2004
The beautiful 16th century Renaissance inner courtyard is the absolute highlight of Krakow’s Wawel castle
Krakow - Wawel Dragon
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Krakow
01-Mar-2006
The Dragon of Wawel Hill is a famous dragon in Polish folklore, laired in a cave at the bank of the Vistula River
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