Step by Step Krakow is a travel guide containing a selection of self-guided walks around one of Europe’s up-and-coming destinations, encompassing all of the city’s must-see sights. Fascinating Walks and Tours present 16 walks of varying lengths to experience the city and beyond; from the medieval sights of Main Market Square and compelling history of Podgorze, the Jewish Ghetto, to excursions to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Clear and detailed maps plot the tours, and a pull-out map, with all of the walks clearly marked, can be used with or without the guide. Overview chapters introduce the city and explore the food and drink, shopping and entertainment on offer. A Directory of practical information is provided to help with planning a trip and selected hotel and restaurant listings are included. Full-color photographs throughout and a fresh, modern design help to illustrate the vibrancy of Krakow and give a flavor of Polish life today.
INTRODUCTION About this Book Recommended Tours
OVERVIEW City Introduction Food and Drink Entertainment Shopping History: Key Dates
WALKS AND TOURS
1. Main Market Square
2. Skirting the Royal Route
3. Wawel
4. Kazimierz
5. National Museum
6. Historic Colleges and Imposing Churches
7. Two Historic Thoroughfares
8. Matejko Square
9. Churches of Eastern Krakow
10. Museums and Galleries
11. Green Krakow
12. Podgorze: the Jewish Ghetto
13. Nowa Huta
14. Zakopane
15. Auschwitz
16. Wieliczka Salt Mine
DIRECTORY A-Z Accommodation Restaurants
Overview
Step by Step Krakow is a travel guide containing a selection of self-guided walks around one of Europe’s up-and-coming destinations, encompassing all of the city’s must-see sights. Fascinating Walks and Tours present 16 walks of varying lengths to experience the city and beyond; from the medieval sights of Main Market Square and compelling history of Podgorze, the Jewish Ghetto, to excursions to Auschwitz and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Clear and detailed maps plot the tours, and a pull-out map, with all of the walks ...