The
Krakow attractions draw a huge number of tourists every year. The list of
Krakow attractions is pretty big. The sightseeing in Krakow is not the sole attraction for the tourists but also the festivals in Krakow offer a major attraction for the tourists. The historical buildings all around Krakow apparently take the tourists back to an ancient time. Because of these
Krakow attractions, the tourists opt for Krakow as one of the leading tourist destinations in Poland.
Few of the Krakow attractions which should never be missed by the tourists by any chance include:
- Wawel Cathedral – A plentiful of magnificent church art can be explored inside this Cathedral. It contains 18 chapels which bear genuine architectural masterpieces. There is also a giant bell Zygmunt in the Cathedral which was built in 1520. The giant figure of the bell ranks with the world's largest bell. The tourists feel very nostalgic after they step inside the Cathedral when they look at the burials of the Polish kings and their family members inside the Cathedral. The national heroes, two poets and a big number of bishops have been buried there.
- Wawel Royal Castle – A visit to this castle reminds you of the three dynasties of Poland's monarchs. The antiques inside the castle are well restored by the concerned authority. The tourists can have the first hand experience of the ancient objects and furniture.
- Cloth Hall – It is the oldest shopping mall in Krakow which has been doing its business for 700 years.
- Planty Garden Ring – The nature can be relished in this part of Krakow. It is a park of 30 varied gardens.
The holy festivals during the Christmas time and the New Year are the huge sources of
Krakow attractions. The tourists with a taste for the history and naturalness find the Krakow tour a worthy one.
