The former Polish capital invites its guests to admire numerous architectural monuments (which is only the Royal Castle on Wawel), enjoy national dishes in a Polish tavern, stroll through the Wolsky forest, see city sights from above (for this, you should climb the Kosciuszko mound). Also, do not miss the opportunity to visit the flea markets in Krakow - there, digging through old things, you can come across many funny and unique items.
Flea market Plac Targowy Unitard Flea Market (Hala Targowa)
This flea market is popular with those looking for computer parts, film cameras, vinyl records, cup holders, old sewing machines, wartime first aid kits, flasks, vintage coats and jewelry, old books, posters and magazines, antique dishes, watches, antique keys, furniture, porcelain cups and plates.
Flea Market Plac Nowy Flea Market
This flea market is a landmark of the Kazimierz district. From Monday to Saturday (open from 9 am to 6 pm) it pleases lovers of antiques and antiques with the opportunity to become owners of postcards, badges, brooches, orders, ceramic and porcelain figurines, old cameras and telephones. As for Sunday, on this day the market becomes a flea market, where you can find a huge amount of used clothes, including those of good quality and in good condition. Here, everyone who is hungry will be offered a bite to eat with street food.
Shopping in Krakow
The main shopping districts of Krakow are the vicinity of Sennaya, Florianska and Grodska streets. Fashionistas interested in Polish brands will find what they want on Karmelitskaya, Starovislaya and Stradomskaya streets. For souvenirs, jewelry, works of art and handicrafts, it makes sense to go to the Cloth Rows market.
As for shopping centers, shopping lovers should take a closer look at “Krakow Plaza” (it has boutiques of famous brands; sheltered under its roof a cinema, billiard and bowling club, entertainment center for children and adults, a ballroom where salsa lessons are given), “Galeria Kazimierz”(provides at the disposal of shopaholics at least 160 stores; and there is also a gym and a cinema Cinema City),“Galeria Krakowska”(has 270 shops of democratic brands and boutiques with products from famous designers).
Before leaving Krakow, it is important not to forget to buy souvenirs in the form of food, bath salt, various handicrafts made from salt, salt lamps and candlesticks (there are salt mines near Krakow); multicolored sheep wool carpets with geometric patterns in various sizes; sausages and meat products.
