It is the home of Wisla Kraków and has a capacity of 33,326. It is considered one of the “hottest” stadiums in Poland and one of the most beautiful football stadiums in Central Europe. It dates back to 1953, but in 2011 it was completely reconstructed and is one of the most modern stadiums in the country. Nearby you will find restaurants, hotels, Hendryk Jordan Park, parks and sports facilities.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO HENRYK REYMAN’S MUNICIPAL STADIUM
*** BUS: 139, 159, 208
*** TRAM: 20
KRAKOW: THE ARCHITECTURAL “DIAMOND” OF POLAND
It is the city you should definitely visit once in your life. We’re sure you’ll fall in love with Krakow and want to visit soon! The combination of the medieval element with the rich cultural character will captivate you and you will find it difficult to leave the city. History, art, culture, architecture. the hidden treasures in every alley, the culinary “takeoff” and its warm inhabitants are some of the elements that will charm you. You will feel like you are wandering in a city straight out of a fairy tale.
Currency: Polish Zloty
Calling Code: +48
Nearest airports from city center: Krakow Airport (17km), Katowice Airport (106km), Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (164km), Ostrava Airport (180km), Lodz Airport (230km), Wroclaw Airport (276km), Warsaw Chopin Airport (285km), Warsaw Modlin Airport (339km).
TOP – 10 SIGHTSEEING
*** WAWEL CASTLE (Wawel 4, 31-003 Kraków)
It is considered the iconic symbol of Poland and dates back to the 13th century. It is one of the most beautiful structures in the world and is of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
*** RYNEK GLOWNY (Rynek Główny, 31-422 Kraków)
Your tour of the Old Town should start from the Central Square which dates back to the 13th century. It is one of the most photographed spots in Krakow.
*** WAWEL CATHEDRAL (Wawel, 31-001 Kraków)
It has completed almost a millennium of life and was for centuries a national shrine for the coronation of Polish kings.
*** ST. MARY’S BASILICA (plac Mariacki 5, 31-042 Kraków)
It dates from the 14th century and will be one of the first sights you will see in the central market square. The Gothic style church is 80 meters high.
*** OSKAR SCHINDLER’S ENAMEL FACTORY (Lipowa 4, 30-702 Kraków)
It is one of the most poignant museums as it commemorates the Jews who lost their lives in World War II. Schindler’s efforts to save 1,200 Jews are shown here.
*** POLISH AVIATION MUSEUM (al. Jana Pawła II 39, 31-864 Kraków)
Opened in 1964, it is a specialized museum that presents the aircraft that wrote their own history in Poland.
*** PLANTY
If you want a breath of fresh air and to fill your eye with green color in summer or the brown color of leaves in autumn, then you should visit one of the largest parks in the country.
*** CLOTH HALL – SUKIENNICE (Rynek Główny 1/3, 31-042 Kraków)
It is one of the most beautiful spots in Krakow’s Old Town. It has been an important center of international trade and a “diamond” of renaissance architecture. Cracow exported cloth, lead and salt, while spices and silk were imported.
*** KRAKOW BARBICAN (Basztowa, 30-547 Kraków)
It dates from the end of the 15th century and was the watchtower. For many it is considered the most famous medieval outpost.
*** WIELICZKA SALT MINE (Daniłowicza 10, 32-020 Wieliczka)
It is one of the city’s most popular attractions, dating back to the 13th century and designated a World Heritage Site. It is one of the oldest salt mines in Europe. It is about 15-20 minutes away from the center of Krakow.
ΤΗINGS TO DO
*** Visit the Rynek Underground Museum at your leisure. It is under the main square.
*** MuWi Stained Glass Workshop and Museum is another place worth visiting.
*** It is worth taking a stroll through Muzeum Ksiazat Czartoryskich, which is one of the oldest museums in the city.
*** Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK deserves your attention.
*** National Museum is another museum that we would recommend you to visit.
*** Saints Peter and Paul Church and Corpus Christi Basilica are two churches worth seeing up close.
FOOD AND DRINK
Try traditional food. The pork is of course in the foreground. Try chłodnik litewski, Kapuśniak (two wonderful vegetable soups) pierogi, golonka, kielbasa and accompany pyry z gzikiem or to pyzy which are boiled or baked potatoes. Of course taste the traditional Polish soups zurek, chlodnik or bigos. Be sure to try Bigos, potato pancakes, traditional Tripe (delicate beef giblets), Zrazy which is a meat dish, Kotlet schabowy. For street food eat zapiekanka. For sweets we would recommend Kremówka and Miodownik. Accompany your meal with traditional beer or mulled wine. Restaurants that have Mediterranean, Arabic, Asian and American cuisine can be found in every corner of the city.
WHERE TO STAY
You can find hotels and apartments at very good prices in the city center, in old town and at a distance of 1-2 kilometers from the center.
FUN AND SHOPPING
*** Lost Souls Alley is one of the most popular entertainment centers and you should definitely visit it.
*** Galeria Krakowska is one of the most famous places for your shopping.
*** Krakow Fair Shopping Center is one of the places that locals prefer for their shopping.
*** Galeria Kazimierz is also a must visit for your shopping.
*** Bronowice Mall deserves your attention for your purchases.
*** Ulica Florianska is the most famous shopping street.
HOW TO GET AROUND
The most beautiful way to get around the city is on foot, by bike, by bus or by tram.
CITIES NEAR KRAKOW
Major cities close to Krakow are Katowice (79km), Sosnowiec (82km), Kielce (118km), Czestochowa (150km), Ostrava (170km), Lodz (230km), Kosice (256km), Wroclaw (270km), Warsaw (296km).
