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10 Instagram spots in Krakow worth the stroll
Medieval squares, church towers and a turquoise quarry lake: Krakow mixes old stone with easy escapes. These 10 spots are the core.
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St. Mary's Basilica
The twin-towered church on the main square. Shoot the facade from the square, then the great altar inside.
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Krakow Cloth Halls (Sukiennice)
A Renaissance market hall in the middle of the square. The arcaded interior still hosts market stalls.
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Floriańska
The main old-town street from the gate to the square. Cafes and facades line the whole walk.
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Juliusz Słowacki Theatre
A 19th-century theatre with an ornate facade. Evening lights suit the frontage.
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Father Bernatka Footbridge
A pedestrian bridge over the Vistula with sculptures and locks. Sunset pairs the bridge with the river.
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Zalew Zakrzówek
A flooded quarry lake with cliffs a few kilometers out. Sunset over the water is the draw, and the lake is also a known diving spot.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Krakow
The contemporary art museum with bold industrial halls. The exhibitions change, so every visit differs.
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Metrum Restobistro
A cafe above the music academy with a panoramic terrace. Breakfast with the view is the move.
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A classicist church on the Podgorze square. The symmetrical facade centers easily.
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Main market
One of the largest medieval squares in Europe, ringed by churches and townhouses. Dawn empties it.
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