Krakow

Of course there is so much more in a visit to Poland that the horror of Auschwitz and we certainly were bowled over by the beauty of Krakow and the surrounding countryside. These are just a few pictures of some landmarks in the city.

Here is the ‘Solidarity’ office in Plac Sczcepanski:




The Florian Gate:





St Mary’s Church in the main Market Square:






The Cloth Hall which contains masses of craft shops, mostly selling Baltic amber:





Wawel Cathedral & Castle and the River Vistula:





What can never be shown in a photograph is the warmth of the welcome afforded us by the people of Krakow. It is genuine warmth based on a pride in their city that they are eager to show to visitors. If you’ve pondered visiting Krakow, then my advice is go as soon as you can. We managed to fly for an amazing £30pp return. Excellent restaurants, cheap beer and vodka, what else could you possibly want?


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