Welcome to Krakow
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This medieval city looks like it has fallen straight out of a fairytale book, with its bustling market square, spiralling gothic towers, castles and legends about dragons. Explore the narrow backstreets, hidden courtyards and the network of underground cellars and tunnels. Krakow is known as the cultural capital of Poland through its love of music, poetry and theatre. After years of occupation and struggle, Krakow has emerged a proud city with a strong sense of identity, yet has still maintained its artistic and fun-loving soul.
Facts
| Population | 800,000 in central Krakow 1.5 million in entire metropolitan area |
| Currency | 1 Zloty (PLN) – 100 grosz |
| Opening hours | Generally shops are open 10.00-18.00 Monday to Friday and 10.00-13.00 on Saturdays. A number of shopping centres are open seven days a week and a few shops are open 24 hours a day. |
| Newspapers | Rzeczpospolita Gazeta Wyborcza |
| Emergency numbers | Ambulance:999 Police: 997 Fire Brigade: 998 All emergencies, phoning from a mobile telephone: 112 |
| Tourist information | Town Hall Tower Main Market Square +48 12 433 73 10 |
