An unusual city, that endures in the memory of anyone who sets foot in it. One of those few places, where the history of royal tombstones interweaves with the present day Europe.

According to the legend, it all started with Krak, the mythical founder of the settlement lying between the Danube and the Rhine, in the world once described by ancient Romans as barbaricum. The figure of this prince is inextricably linked with the fire-belching dragon that he is said to have slain resorting to a ruse. The monster, called the Wawel Dragon, became a symbol of the city and today it until today it breathes out fire by the castle wall.

The city has long been a magnet for great men, from architects, artists, scientists to distinguished burghers, who left an impressive legacy of accomplishment. Famous modern astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus studied at Krakow’s Jagiellonian University, and the rumour has it that the illustrious alchemist and magician, doctor Johannes Faustus plumbed the mysteries of the universe in the city upon the Vistula.

Cherishing its tradition and respecting its ancestors Krakow blends history with all the attributes of a modern metropolis. The developing transport and tourism infrastructure, with a great number of museums, art galleries, hotels and restaurants, makes Krakow a friendly destination for all those who seek inspiring places on the map of Europe.