Krakow is Poland’s third largest city; it is actually Poland's leading tourist destination and leaves the other Polish cities far behind when it comes to tourism. For many centuries, Krakow acted as the much-loved royal capital and as such, is steeped in rich Polish history and remarkably suffered no damage during the Second World War, meaning that all of its most beautiful medieval buildings and Renaissance architectural treasures remain well preserved.

The Old Town district of Krakow has such a wealth of historical buildings, many exceptional museums and an enormous collection of art numbering well over two million items. At night this area has become synonymous with partying and with good reason. The great thing about nightlife in Krakow is that it is all conveniently squeezed into the compact area of the Old town and you can walk from club to club, or pub to pub in only minutes.

Things to see:

- Auschwitz - one hour’s drive from Krakow

- Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral

- Historic castles and fortresses

- Krakow Old Town