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The Main Market Square, the Cloth Hall, Wawel, Kazimierz – Kraków’s most famous heritage at your fingertips! See how beautiful our city is.
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See the famous heritage sites, marvel at the most cherished treasures and discover Kraków’s most interesting nooks and crannies.
See what attractions are waiting for you – fall in love in our city!
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Kraków boasts a plethora of cultural events – see what we have selected for you.
Sunday, December 9, 2018, 4:00 PM - Sunday, February 24, 2019
The exhibition at Celestat presents all the works submitted to the 76th Kraków Nativity Scene Contest. On Thursday 6 December , participants in the 76th Kraków Nativity Scene Contest gathered at 10am at the Adam Mickiewicz statue to present intricate, dazzling...
Saturday, December 1, 2018 - Wednesday, December 26, 2018
The ceremonial switching on of the lights on the Christmas tree at the Main Market Square marks the opening of the annual Christmas Fair on 1 December . The market square ushers in the festive spirit throughout December. You can buy Christmas decorations and presents, admire the...
Monday, December 3, 2018 - Sunday, December 23, 2018
Embroidered tablecloths, wooden figurines, folk decorations, sweet lollipops, enchanting ice-skating rink… Come along to the Galician Advent Fair at the Jana Nowaka-Jeziorańskiego Square ( from 24 November ) to find out that Father Christmas is real!
Thursday, December 6, 2018 - Thursday, January 31, 2019
Once upon a time they provided entertainment for wealthy Cracovians – today they usher in the festive spirit throughout the city. The annual contest and exhibition of Cracovian nativity scenes has been an important part of the rhythm of Christmas celebrations for decades. The tradition...
Monday, December 24, 2018 - Wednesday, December 26, 2018
FRANCISCAN STABLE Kraków’s Franciscan fathers once again celebrate the birth of Jesus in a manger by hosting a Living Nativity Scene between 24 and 26 December . The scene features farm animals, carollers and music ensembles encouraging all participants to join in.
Saturday, January 5, 2019, 7:00 PM
Their heads are ruled by classical music, their heart by jazz, Gypsy, latino and pop sounds, and their souls by improvisation. They come together to create the unique style of the Janoska Ensemble – four musicians from Bratislava who skilfully intertwine different musical conventions. They...
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29 November 2018
What do we enjoy in December? Kraków’s unique festive atmosphere with its intoxicating fragrances, traditional flavours and dazzling sights: the nativity scene competition and...
29 November 2018
The Cracovian tradition of building nativity scenes modelled on the city’s stunning architecture has been included on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of...
