Attractions in Krakow and Surroundings

Krakow's Monuments Within Reach

AGA Tenis Apartments is located in the very heart of Krakow – close to the Barbican, Florian Gate, Main Market Square, and Krakow Gallery, as well as the Railway Station and just 150 m from the Planty Park.

AGA Tenis Apartments offers a comfortable, ideally located base for exploring the near and distant historical sites of the capital of Lesser Poland. The direct proximity to the Main Market Square allows for easy planning of leisure time – sightseeing, shopping, visiting museums and theaters, as well as relaxing in numerous beautifully lit restaurants and cafes at the Market Square. All the most interesting Krakow monuments are within arm's reach. Just a short walk along the shaded Planty Park on a hot day allows you to admire St. Mary's Basilica, enjoy shopping at the Cloth Hall, or try the delicacies of the best Krakow restaurants.

Tourist Map of Krakow – Must-See Points:

Main Market Square – one of the most beautiful and oldest market squares in Europe, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Old Town. Together with St. Mary's Basilica and the Cloth Hall, it is the main point of trips for thousands of Polish and foreign tourists.

Planty Park – a 19th-century park surrounding the Old Town, a unique place planted with old trees forming a shaded canopy, allowing a break from the bustle of the Main Market Square, favored by Krakow's residents and tourists for walks.

Wawel Royal Castle – a symbol of Krakow, the former royal residence and historic necropolis. The central point on the city's tourist map, being one of the most recognizable Krakow tourist attractions.

Kazimierz – a historic district of Krakow, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site along with the Old Town. The former Jewish district is today a symbolic place of the blending of tradition, history, and cultural diversity. Extremely picturesque, full of cafes and restaurants, it invites and attracts thousands of tourists for rest and relaxation.

Collegium Maius – standing at the junction of Jagiellońska and St. Anna streets, the Collegium Maius building was purchased by King Władysław Jagiełło in 1400 for the needs of the Jagiellonian University. Today, Collegium Maius is notable primarily for its magnificent arcaded cloisters with crystal vaults. A well is located in the center of the courtyard, and historic stairs lead to the first floor.

Czartoryski Princes Museum – currently under renovation and completely closed. Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Lady with an Ermine" is displayed in the Main Building of the National Museum in Krakow.

Attractions Around Krakow:

Wieliczka – only 20 km from Krakow. The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most valuable world-class monuments, listed as one of the first twelve objects on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List. Today, the Wieliczka Salt Mine represents both centuries-old tradition and modernity, centuries of history, and an underground city with developed infrastructure.

Auschwitz-Birkenau – about 60 km from Krakow. MEMORIAL SITE AND MUSEUM OF THE FORMER GERMAN NAZI CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP. Auschwitz became a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Holocaust worldwide. It was established by the Germans in mid-1940 on the outskirts of Oświęcim, annexed by the Nazis into the Third Reich.

Zakopane – just 100 km from Krakow. The largest town near the Tatra Mountains, a major winter sports center, colloquially called the winter capital of Poland. It includes a significant part of the Tatra National Park from the Dry Water Valley to the Little Meadow Valley. It is the highest located town in Poland. The central point of Zakopane – the intersection of Krupówki and Kościuszko streets – is at an elevation of 838 meters above sea level. To the north stretches the Gubałówka range, and to the south, Giewont towers over the city.

Krakow – How to Get Around the City?

A stay at AGA Tenis Apartments allows convenient sightseeing of all Krakow monuments. Attractions located in the city center are within a short walking distance. In the immediate vicinity of the apartments, there are also tram and bus stops as well as the Main Railway Station. Tourists also favor alternative means of transport, including the city bike system.