The Wawel hill, I spoke about it from time to time. But I did not know really how to deal with it, as it is a highly symbolic place in the history of Poland. I have finally decided to make this page, maybe not enough detailed. Anyway, here are few elements concerning this good location in Cracow. First of all, Wawel is the name given to the hill, and not only the castle. Fortified place, it was the seat of the Royal Castle since 1038, and its cathedral, where can be found the graves of all […]

I have discovered a new sympatic place in the city. How to feel in the countryside without going out of the city ? It is easy. Let's go to Zakrzówek ! This place is the 8th district, Dębniki. Here is an old quarry. On the beginning of the 90's, part of it was submerged with water. Now this place is well-know for diving and climbing. The Diving Club Kraken manages the spot. It is possible to dive till 19 meters depth. The deepest point is at 32 meters depth, but the visibility is too low to […]

Let’s start our visit of Krakow by the old city and the main square Rynek Główny, one of the biggest medieval square in Europe. Concentrate of historical momuments, it is definitively the most touristic place in the city. But it remains also a place for local people, with a lot of entertainment events  all over the year. On the centre is the Sukiennice. Built first in the 14th century, it was for long time used as a market.  Now the galleries are dedicted to wood, textile and amber […]