Explore 11 verified landmarks, architectural icons, and panoramic viewpoints in Krakow, with insider tips, nearest metro links, and interactive 3D map coordinates. Base yourself in Stare Miasto (Old Town Inside the Planty Park Ring) or Kazimierz (Historic Jewish Quarter) for easy walking access.
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Laid out in 1257 as Europe's largest medieval town square, framed by the Renaissance Cloth Hall and the twin Gothic towers of St Mary's Basilica.
Rynek Główny, 042 Kraków, Krakow
Centuries-old seat of Polish kings overlooking the Vistula River with an arcaded Italian Renaissance courtyard and royal crypts.
Wawel 5, 001 Kraków, Krakow
Legendy Krakowa is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 8 Pawia in Wesoła I, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-16:00
8 Pawia, Wesoła I, Krakow
Lost Souls Alley Horror House is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 6 Floriańska in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
6 Floriańska, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Południk Krakowski is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Mikołaja Kopernika in Grzegórzki, Krakow.
Mikołaja Kopernika, Grzegórzki, Krakow
Parowóz Riesa T2-73 is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 16 Mikołaja Kopernika in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
16 Mikołaja Kopernika, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Foucault’s Pendulum is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 52a Grodzka in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
52a Grodzka, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Zarys Bramy Szewskiej is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Szewska in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: 24/7
Szewska, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Józef Dietl is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Franciszkańska in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: 24/7
Franciszkańska, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Skarbonka is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Main Market Square in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: 24/7
Main Market Square, Stare Miasto, Krakow
Muzeum Żywych Motyli is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 48 Grodzka in Stare Miasto, Krakow.
🕒 Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa-Su 10:00-21:00
48 Grodzka, Stare Miasto, Krakow