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Krakow - Poland's stunning second city, is a captivating place both to travel to and live in. With Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004, there has been a slow but steady increase in foreigners and tourists alike looking for (and often finding) something truly special in the city. Cracow-life.com is the city's leading English-language portal for Krakow, with over two thousand pages of useful information about everything in the city, from cosy cafes, hip bars and fancy restaurants through to reviews and photos of the best Krakow hotels and apartments if you need help in choosing or booking your accommodation. Thanks to our IT whizzkids we can even show you the exact location of all the above on our fantastic online Krakow map!
As well as presenting you all of Krakow's hottest hangouts (and their whereabouts), we endeavour to keep our readers fingers firmly on the city's pulse, with the latest breaking news, from Krakow and Poland, an up-to-the-minute calendar of events with listings of festivals, exhibitions, parties and concerts, and the latest tricks that Mother Nature is pulling on our weather page. We also provide you the chance to talk to Krakow residents and ask them tricky questions on our forum.
Of course tourists arriving in Krakow Poland for the first time will want to explore the many legendary attractions this ancient capital has to offer (Krakow was the capital of Poland until 1596, when Warsaw took over the honours), and we've prepared feature length articles on all the city's major glories. So whether you're keen to head to Wawel Castle to hear tales of a dangerous dragon, or you're coming to the Market Square to listen to the famous hejnal bugle call and feed the hero pigeons, we'll give you the expert lowdown. Not only that but we'll guide you through resurgent districts such as Kazimierz and Podgorze, and take you further afield to discover the delights of the Salt Mines and Ojcow National Park and the horrors of Auschwitz. There's simply so many things to do in Krakow, and that's before we've introduced the city's museums, theatres and parks. If you want we can also help arrange any number of tours to the above - and beyond!
Here at Cracow Life we've aimed to create a website that is easy-to-use, at times irreverent, but always accurate, and we always welcome your comments and suggestions. Just contact us and let us know how we can improve - or even just an encouraging word if you have found the site useful. Many already have, and we appreciate their comments.
That's pretty much it from Krakow Poland's "cultural capital" - we hope this site helps you get as much pleasure from the city as we have! Don't forget to print your downloadable PDF guide to Krakow before you set off, and to look out for our bright green printed maps when you get here... Meanwhile check out the links on the left, top, and right hand side of the page for everything you could possibly need to know about Krakow and life in Poland - and if you can't find anything just give us a shout. | | | |
 | | "Just back from Krakow - wish I had seen this site first. But don't worry, I was so impressed I am going to return." | Sandra
United Kingdom
May.01.2008
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| | "Excellent Website, It has helped everyone at Retail Jobs 365 when traveling to Poland - Thank You" | John
Ireland
Apr.01.2008
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| | "Great website - I travel to Poland on business allot and this website has helped. Thanks, Derek
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Ireland
Apr.01.2008
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| | "I just went to Krakow for a mini-break and I have to say it was brilliant. There was so much to do everyday and not only that, just walking around the city was amazing. It's a beautiful place with fantastic history and stunning scenery.
Thanks for the advice. I think more people should check out Poland. I'd love to go back in summer. The good weather will make it even better." | Kez
United Kingdom
Apr.01.2008
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| | "very informative site. looking forward to visiting at easter. slough rugby club coming to play rugby in krakow. come support us please. promises to be an excellent trip." | ben harris
United Kingdom
Mar.18.2008
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| | "thanke you all guys you are the best just keep on and you will be more im sure " | kader
Algeria
Mar.02.2008
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| | "Got back from Krakow yesterday. Had a great time. Beautiful city, nice people and great food. Thank you for all your help and assistance especially to our driver to the saltmines and Aushwitz. We will be coming back soon and will hope to have the same driver again. Please pass my thanks to him. Regards to you all and thanks again. Iain" | Iain Arnott
United Kingdom
Jan.25.2008
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| | "Krakow was a major stop for us on our way to Zakopane, Poland. We loved it so much that we stayed there before reaching the Tatra Mountains and then came back and stayed a few more days afterward! The hostels were great and the nightlife was something I'll never forget! Try the vodka! Explore the old city! You'll fall in love!" | Mallory
Canada
Jan.10.2008
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| | "Great city! Though the exchange rate has taken a bit of a hammering (if you have dollars, that is!) Still, Krakow is awesome. In fact, the whole of Poland is brilliant!" | Iain
United States
Nov.19.2007
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| | "I went to Krakow in 2006 and it was one of my favorite cities i've ever been to. It had an amazing nightlife, a lot of history, and great people. Also the exchange rate makes you feel like a king:)" | sari
United States
Nov.02.2007
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| | "Helmut, costs of living have skyrocketed in Krakow, as many of us students are finding out the hard way. Maybe if you're an international student it's not so bad, but for Polish students finding a place to live that's affordable and not in Nowa Huta is nearly impossible now. Good luck!" | Tomek
Poland
Oct.18.2007
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| | "Hello - I stayed in Cracow two years ago and loved it! I especially remember sitting in the cafes on the square, having a drink, and listening to the boys playing their accordions on the street corners. In my memory they seemed to be playing the same song and whenever I think of Krakow I hear it replaying, making me want to come back and visit. I was hoping you might know if there was a particular song they played and what it is called. I keep telling my wife how beautiful the city was and we are looking forward to returning one day! Thanks very much, Todd " | Todd
United States
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hello! Congratulations to your great webpage! I like it. How high are living costs in Krakow for students (including and without rent)?Best regards Helmut" | Helmut
Germany
Oct.02.2007
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| | "CONGRATULATION !!! you have the best web in the world I am going to Krakow on 28 June for 4 weeks Best wishes" | Danuta
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hey, I am a young american business man staying in cracow at the moment and found your website invaluable. It is a really great resource for the foreign traveler. I hope to experience some of the great nightlife tonight! Thanks again, Cooper " | Cooper
United States
Oct.02.2007
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| | "This is a great website" | Neil
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "We arrive on Saturday and have found your site a great source of information, better than the guide books. We are traveling with our 9 year old daughter - which is the best Polish restaurant to take her to? Thanks Sheena " | Sheena
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Hello. First, let me say that your site is fantastic. I've visited Krakow several times, I've fallen in love with it and plan to buy an apartment there sometime in the near future. Your website has helped me think about that project as well as provided much grist for my imagination-mill." | Sebastian
United States
Oct.02.2007
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United States
Oct.02.2007
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Ukraine
Oct.02.2007
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United States
Oct.02.2007
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Canada
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Thanks very much for your help... regards
Steve" | Steve
New Zealand
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hi there. A very interesting site, but is there a chess club in Cracow?Many thanks " | S. Sienczyk
Poland
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Thank you... I should say you could do everything, your website is so informative and I am convinced your very good at all kind of services and indeed I might come back to yxou, because cracow-life really helped me a lot! Looking forward to spend some time in that City" | Hannah Lotte
Germany
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Thanks guys. Your website was invaluable in planning and then having the best long weekend we've had in our lives, so keep it up!
" | Paul Holder, Engaged in Krakow!
Ireland
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hello. I love your site, it is hip and informative...
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United States
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hi There, I found your site extremely helpful while I was researching information about Cracow, as I will be going there for the first time. I even wrote a letter in polish to my friend as a result of information I found through your site. Great job and keep up the good work.
" | Denzil
United States
Oct.02.2007
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| | "I really enjoy your site and find it extremely useful in familiarising myself with Kraków since moving here...
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United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Your website is one of the best I have ever been on. A must for those visiting Krakow. Thank you." | Kate
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Nice site! You guys seem to cover just about everything one needs to know about Krakow." | Andrea
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Compliments for your site!!!" | Stefano
Italy
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Hello, I am planning a trip to Poland in October and have been having trouble find good information via the internet. I just wanted you to know I think you have a fabulous website! It is one of the best designed sites I have ever encountered. Many thanks." | suepainter
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Thanks again for a first class site, it really does make a visit cracow so much more interesting.... Wishing you every success. Diolch yn fawr, (thank you very much)" | Paul Hart
United Kingdom
Oct.02.2007
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| | "Just home 04/09. Great trip great place your site was super. Would recommend it for a short break. We will definately go back." | Susan Porter
Ireland
Sep.05.2007
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| | "great site i will going to krakow end of sep a week night krakow is a great place thnaks " | Harjinder saini
India
Aug.22.2007
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| | "loved your website-heading to Krakow July 9 for 5 days cant wait to see the place and take photographs as well----" | Kieran Murphy
Ireland
Jun.23.2007
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| | "IT IS WONDERFULL SITE REALY BECAUSE I WANNA LEARN POLISH BUT YOU CAN MENTION MOR DETAILS ABOUT PRICES FOR EACH ITEM ESPICIALY I AM STUDENT " | ASSEM
Egypt
May.20.2007
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| | "GREAT SITE .SOME FRIENDS & I WILL BE GOING TO KRAKOW END OF MAY ON A WEEK NIGHT, WANT TO KNOW BEST PUBS CLUBS TO VISIT . THANKS" | MARTIN
Ireland
May.07.2007
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| | "hi....my mates will be travelling to Krakow this may end 2007...any young ladies wana join us" | Keith Dsouza
United Arab Emirates
Apr.24.2007
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| | "Excellent site for research before first trip to Krakow. Extremely helpful and easy to navigate - top marks!" | Carol
United Kingdom
Apr.06.2007
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| | "GREAT WEBSITE , and Krakow Is a great place to visit 8)" | Wojtek
United States
Mar.22.2007
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