Poland
When
April to Oct
Price
From 2 100€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
5 nights
Ideal length
A journey to Kraków, one of the few major Polish cities spared by the Second World War, between its immense medieval square, the historic Jewish quarter of Kazimierz and the Wieliczka salt mine, carved without interruption since the 13th century.
Unlike Warsaw, almost entirely razed and then rebuilt after 1945, Kraków came through the Second World War without major destruction to its historic centre, preserving intact one of the best-preserved medieval urban ensembles in Europe. The Main Market Square, measuring one hundred and ninety-eight metres on each side, remains the continent's largest medieval square, ringed by facades that have barely changed since the 14th century.
Worked continuously from the 13th century until 2007, the Wieliczka Salt Mine stretches over two hundred kilometres of galleries, of which only a tiny fraction is open to visitors. Over the centuries, miners carved entire chapels, statues and even chandeliers directly from the salt — St Kinga's Chapel, over a hundred metres underground, remains one of the most impressive achievements, still used today for concerts and ceremonies.
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Historic Main Square Hotel
A hotel in a restored medieval building steps from the Main Market Square, exposed beams and a traditional Polish breakfast.
Kazimierz Boutique Hotel
A discreet hotel in the heart of Kazimierz, a quiet inner courtyard and proximity to the historic synagogues.
