The former capital city of Poland and the seat of Polish Kings is more majestic today than it ever was. As one of the oldest cities in the country, the capital of Małopolska province is a veritable gem of national cultural heritage, which draws a multitude of tourists from all over the world...

Overflowing with legends, priceless historical architecture and art, as well as fabulous leisure and entertainment options, Poland's historical capital, whose centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site for over 40 years, captivates and enchants visitors at first sight. It's really not hard to see why...

The second you pass the Barbican and St. Florian's Gate, you'll find yourself in a completely different world: the oldest part of Kraków, which somehow survived the turmoil of war. Every elegant, stylish building here has a story to tell. In the Main Market Square of the Old Town, stop to smell the floral aromas coming from Kraków's famous flower sellers, as the familiar clip-clop sound of the horse-drawn carriages passes you by. Overhead, pigeons fly over St. Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall, where trade continues to flourish today as it has throughout the ages: treat yourself to some amber and silver goods, arts and crafts or even miniatures of the unique Kraków-style nativity scenes. You could even pick up traditional regional costumes or opt for other more typical souvenirs (maybe easier to fit in your suitcase!).

Kraków's greatest artistic treasure is the Princes Czartoryski Collection, which includes paintings by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt. The city is also famous for its unique Nativity scenes, the biggest collection of which can be found at the Museum of Kraków (this local craft is included on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity).

Air travel enthusiasts will really enjoy the Polish Aviation Museum, located in the buildings of the former Rakowice-Czyżyny Airport. Budding scientists will find spectacular experiments presented at the Stanisław Lem Science Garden.Clubbers, meanwhile, will find a warm welcome over at the Dolne Młyny former factory complex.

Consider yourself a foodie? You'll be interested in the many culinary events held in Krakow, including regular ones like Kraków Shrovetide (Zapusty) or Obwarzanek (Kraków Bagel) Day, celebrating the city's trademark snack. Following the European Academy of Gastronomy granting Kraków the title of European Capital of Gastronomic Culture for the first time in history in 2019, many of its restaurants now serve dishes from the Kraków Capital Menu, using local products, so you can really get a taste of this incredible city.