This summer, head over to an unusual vacation spot away from the usual tourist crowds in Italy, Spain, France, and the UK, and travel to Poland for a holiday you will never forget, not just to accommodate your budget but also to explore this exciting and beautiful place.
Poland has a history that moves every person who visits here. Torn apart by a range of factions and then put back together over and over again, this country has a combating spirit that puts everyone that experiences it in awe. It has cities like Warsaw, where you can see how the fighting tore down the complete area along with the hard work that was made to restore a part of it to its previous standard. Lodz is another city famed for its overwhelming beauty.
The jewel in the Polish crown though has to be Krakow (Cracow). With a population of one million, this city sees almost the same amount of tourists every year, thus making it one of the most frequently visited cities in Poland. It also possesses the oldest universities in Europe including Jagiellonian University.
The city centre, or town square, is a World Heritage Site, and is actually the largest medieval market square in all of Europe. On weekends you can find various markets that set up here where you can browse everything from food to household items. There is a Cloth Hall in the centre, which was originally meant to serve as a conduit for the cloth trade, but has been modified over time. Looking over this is St. Mary's Church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in the country, boasting an altar carved by Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz). Every hour the highest tower plays a bugle call to commemorate the Tatar raids on the city which happened in the 13th century.
The entire western section of the square is the Town Hall Tower. The square is a wonderful place to visit, and you can just sit here and get lost in the vibe of the city. There are performers scattered throughout the square, from jugglers to musicians, along with cafes and their outdoor seating dotted here and there.
While in the city, make sure you also visit the royal fort and the royal route. The route starts from Matejko Square, and goes into the square - from there you go on to Wawel Hill where the fort is positioned. The castle was built in the year 1000 and is a gigantic complex, so make sure you give yourself time to see this properly. Do not fail to remember to purchase a ticket to see the dragon at the underneath of the hill, which you can find by going through an entrance in the front of the fortress and then climbing down the hill in an underground passage. The dragon is actually a model, but throws fire from mouth once every minute.
With its mounting tourist trade, Krakow is a immense city for everyone from backpackers to five-star accommodation lovers. There are a huge number of budget hotels and hostels you can stay in, and food can be obtained from one of the countless restaurants and cafes just about the square. The city also has a lively nightlife, with over 100 pubs and clubs in the locality of the square alone - so be prepared to party all night long.
If you are searching for a low budget European holiday, then Poland is the perfect place to go, and Krakow is an ideal city to visit. The city very efficiently caters to the thousands of visitors that visit every year, and has a little to offer to everyone.
Poland has a history that moves every person who visits here. Torn apart by a range of factions and then put back together over and over again, this country has a combating spirit that puts everyone that experiences it in awe. It has cities like Warsaw, where you can see how the fighting tore down the complete area along with the hard work that was made to restore a part of it to its previous standard. Lodz is another city famed for its overwhelming beauty.
The jewel in the Polish crown though has to be Krakow (Cracow). With a population of one million, this city sees almost the same amount of tourists every year, thus making it one of the most frequently visited cities in Poland. It also possesses the oldest universities in Europe including Jagiellonian University.
The city centre, or town square, is a World Heritage Site, and is actually the largest medieval market square in all of Europe. On weekends you can find various markets that set up here where you can browse everything from food to household items. There is a Cloth Hall in the centre, which was originally meant to serve as a conduit for the cloth trade, but has been modified over time. Looking over this is St. Mary's Church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in the country, boasting an altar carved by Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz). Every hour the highest tower plays a bugle call to commemorate the Tatar raids on the city which happened in the 13th century.
The entire western section of the square is the Town Hall Tower. The square is a wonderful place to visit, and you can just sit here and get lost in the vibe of the city. There are performers scattered throughout the square, from jugglers to musicians, along with cafes and their outdoor seating dotted here and there.
While in the city, make sure you also visit the royal fort and the royal route. The route starts from Matejko Square, and goes into the square - from there you go on to Wawel Hill where the fort is positioned. The castle was built in the year 1000 and is a gigantic complex, so make sure you give yourself time to see this properly. Do not fail to remember to purchase a ticket to see the dragon at the underneath of the hill, which you can find by going through an entrance in the front of the fortress and then climbing down the hill in an underground passage. The dragon is actually a model, but throws fire from mouth once every minute.
With its mounting tourist trade, Krakow is a immense city for everyone from backpackers to five-star accommodation lovers. There are a huge number of budget hotels and hostels you can stay in, and food can be obtained from one of the countless restaurants and cafes just about the square. The city also has a lively nightlife, with over 100 pubs and clubs in the locality of the square alone - so be prepared to party all night long.
If you are searching for a low budget European holiday, then Poland is the perfect place to go, and Krakow is an ideal city to visit. The city very efficiently caters to the thousands of visitors that visit every year, and has a little to offer to everyone.
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