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Krakow UNESCO world heritage sites

Main Square at Rynek Glowny
It was designed in 1257 and has remained more or less the same since then in terms of the layout and structure. This 200-square meter area is considered one of Europe’s biggest medieval squares.

Town Hall Tower at Rynek Glowny 1
The Town Hall Tower in Krakow is a huge Gothic tower that was constructed towards the end of the 13th century. This tower is unique because it leans ever so slightly – 55 centimeters – and is made of brick and stone.

The Cloth Hall at Rynek Glowny 3
It was at time a reputed center for international trade in Krakow: here traders exported lead, salt, textiles, and more and imported silk, spices, leather, and other exotic products from the East.

St. Mary's Basilica at plac Mariacki 5
The church was first constructed in the 13th century and was later rebuilt in the 14th century. The rebuilt church follows the Gothic style of architecture with its two beautiful towers.

Wawel Royal Castle at Wawel 5
It consists of a number of structures from different periods situated around the Italian-styled main courtyard. The castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods. The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in the country.

Wawel Cathedral at Wawel 3
The Wawel Cathedral in Krakow is over 1000 years old and a Polish national sanctuary. A number of Polish monarchs’ coronations have happened here. It is also the place chosen by the Polish royalty over the ages to bury their deceased.

Kazimierz Jewish District at Ul. J. Warszauera
Kazimierz was the centre of Jewish life in Krakow for over 500 years, before it was systematically destroyed during World War II. In the communist era it became one of Krakow's dodgiest districts while gradually falling into disrepair. Rediscovered in the 1990s, thanks to the fall of the regime and worldwide exposure through the lens of Steven Spielberg, Kazimierz has rebounded and is today Krakow's most exciting district – a bustling, bohemian neighbourhood packed with historical sites, atmospheric cafes and art galleries.

Old Synagogue at Szeroka 24
The Old Synagogue in Krakow's Kazimierz district is the oldest surviving synagogue in Poland and ranks among some of the oldest synagogues in all of Europe. Originally built in the 15th century, it was reconstructed and given a Renaissance-style makeover after it was caught in a fire in 1557.