KRAKOW


Kraków, considered one of the leading scientific, cultural and artistic centres of Poland and once the capital of the country, has a history of more than a thousand years. Though myth claims its first establishment occurred in the hands of the character Krak, historical evidences have proved Wawel hill to be the first place where a tribe of Vistulians inhabited between the 4th and 8th century AD. This was before the actual Polish State came into existence.
The name Krakow was first noticed in 966, when the city became a hub of European trade and commerce before becoming a part of the kingdom of Bohemia. The Tatar invasion of 1238 AD rendered Kracow into a heap of rubble until 1257, after which the city was re-built to regain prominence in 1364. Been subjected to a lot of oppression since 1572, the Plague, the Austro-Prussian War and the Nazi invasion of the late thirties being the most prominent ones, today’s Karakow stands robustly as Poland’s capital of culture, besides being the city to house the Krakow University, one of the most distinguished universities of the world.

Market Square

Modern Krakow allows its visitors to make merry till late into the night; thanks go by-and-large to the myriad options to suit all tastes and generations. A salient feature of Krakow is its own musical style borne out of varied traditions of this part of Europe; however, a visitor can only experience these smoothly if he/she has a proper accommodation to rest the weary feet. A hotel is the most common form of accommodation, but fact remains that they may work out a little expensive. Though the Polish hotel industry offers a wide choice within the economic range, still other forms like bed-and-breakfast, youth hostel or an apartment-for-rent provides for a leaner budget besides providing the guarantee to serve just fine.

Old Houses at night

Adam Mickiewicz Statue

Poland