Krakow/Old City

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The Old City of Krakow, referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant Polish city and is the first target for most travellers to the city, with regard to accommodation, eating out, entertainment and attractions.

Contents 1 Understand 1.1 Orientation 2 See 3 Eat 4 Sleep

Understand

Orientation

The area of the Old City is bounded by the ring of lightly-forested parkland, known as the Planty, that used to mark the Old City walls and moat. The Wawel, the long-fortified hill at the southern end of the Old City, overlooks the River Vistula, and forms an integral part of this district. The centre of the Old City (and of Krakow itself) is the Rynek Glowny (the Main Marketplace) from which all the main streets radiate.

See

• Rynek Glowny (Main Marketplace) - a fine mediaeval square at the heart of the Old City, currently being repaved and beautified, festooned with churches, restaurants and bars
• Wawel Castle - [1] ancient seat of the Polish kings and now a major museum

Eat

• C.K. Dezerter, Bracka 6, tel 012-422 79 31, fax 012-422 42 51 - very warm and friendly, the posh side of rustic in atmosphere and decor. The food is a great blend of traditional Polish and mainly central European cuisine, large portions and exceedingly good value. A good meal with a glass of wine should set you back about 50-60 zl.

Sleep

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