How to Make the Best of a Full 48 Hours in Krakow Poland

Krakow harmoniously blends past and present and thus should be an essential part of any visit to Poland. So, if you are traveling through or around Poland, you need to add Krakow to your must-see list. Krakow has a large market square, many historical sites and an abundance of great restaurants. Hence Krakow is full of history as it was the former capital and dates back to the seventh century. We feel it is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Not surprisingly, Krakow has always been an important educational and cultural center. So it is no surprise that the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A Brief History of Krakow

Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Consequently, Krakow began as a stone-age settlement and grew into an important European city.

Another key point is that Krakow was invaded by the Nazis at the start of WWII. At this point, the Germans occupied Poland. Thus, they forced the Jewish population of Krakow into an overcrowded walled zone known as the Krakow Ghetto. All the while, Krakow became the most important administrative city of the Third Reich. Dreadfully…