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The Palace under the Rams was once an inn, and today there is a cinema and a space where various cultural events take place. Learn more about the secrets of this charming place! A few words about the history of words… The times of the Palace under the Rams go back to the Middle Ages. […]

For centuries, Wieliczka has been attracting tourists from all over the world. There is a salt mine, which is the most visited underground tourist attraction in Poland. In 1978, it was inscribed at the UNESCO World Heritage List due to the unusual landscapes of salt excavations. Moreover, Wieliczka is located only 40 kilometers from Krakow! […]

The Krakow St. Mary’s Trumpet Call, also called the bugle call, is a melody composed in F major. It resonates four times, every hour, from the top of the highest tower of the Archpriest Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the so-called St. Mary’s Basilica. Two firemen on duty open windows in turn […]

There are many traditions Krakow is known for. Everyone has heard about the St. Mary’s bugle call or the Krakow szopka competition. But there are also traditions less known to tourists in the city, which are worth getting to know. One of them has short legs, or rather paws. The march of dachshunds in Krakow […]

The Jewish cuisine is influenced by many culinary cultures. Depending on the regions in which the dispersed Jewish community lived, three varieties of this cuisine can be distinguished: Middle Eastern, originating from the Iberian Peninsula and Ashkenazi. The first two are similar to each other on what concerns the taste, the third one is related […]

Krakow is a unique city with a rich tradition and lots of monuments. Places of religious worship are particularly noteworthy, including beautiful, ancient churches that have survived various historical turmoil. One of the most beautiful and largest is the Basilica of Corpus Christi in the Kazimierz district, a mute witness of many momentous moments in […]

Art Museums in Krakow are unique places within the city, enchanting with history and modernity. Both the fans of classic works and the enthusiasts of contemporary art will find a gem, among the most outstanding museums that must be visited. The National Museum in Krakow ul. 3 Maja 130 A must-visit, should be included as […]

Leonardo da Vinci is probably the most famous of all painters. Not everyone knows that he has painted only a dozen or so paintings throughout his entire life. One of them is the famous “Lady with an Ermine”, a painting exhibited at the National Museum in Krakow. How did the “Lady with an Ermine” find […]

Electric scooters are another means of transport that can be rented in major Polish cities. They constitute an interesting alternative to the most-known and popular city bikes. Recently, Krakow joined the map of Polish cities, where you can rent scooters. This is, without a doubt, one of the city’s major steps in its fight for […]

Originally, the term juvenalia meant Roman games initiated by Emperor Nero. The first Juwenalia took place in Krakow in 1964, lasted three days and their goal was to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the founding of the Jagiellonian University. Musicians, mimes, and circus performers presented their skills. Today, it is an inseparable element of student […]