Krakow in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Krakow in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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A youthful, dynamic city that also passionately preserves its heritage, Krakow offers everything from medieval sights, hearty food & a grid of eminently strollable narrow streets. Explore Krakow is part of a br&-new series & is the perfect pocket companion for your trip. Here is a full-colour guide containing 16 easy-to-follow routes, taking in all of the classic sights, such as St Mary`s Basilica & Wawel Castle, alongside a fascinating Jewish quarter, bohemian cafes, &, further afield, the poignant Auschwitz. Insight`s trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Krakow`s cuisine & shopping possibilities, as well the low-down on its nightlife, the liveliest in all of Pol&. H&-picked places to eat & drink are highlighted in each route & in the directory section, which contains a wealth of useful practical information including a language guide, as well as a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, & the stunning photography captures the essence of Krakow. ...

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see & do, plus detailed itineraries & comprehensive maps for exploring this historic & unique city. Immerse yourself in Krakow`s monument-packed Old Town, sample authentic Polish cuisine or descend into the amazing underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mines: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Krakow with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow:- Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city, help you navigate with ease- Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need- Comprehensive tours & itineraries of Krakow, designed for every interest & budget- Illustrations & floorplans show the inside of icons such as Krakow Cathedral, the Cloth Hall, Wawel Royal Castle & more- Colour photographs of Krakow`s historic palaces, magnificent museums & galleries, ancient churches, pretty parks, quaint squares, delicious cuisine & much more- Historical & cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city`s fascinating history & culture, remarkable architecture, famous residents & traditional festivals- Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Wawel Hill; Okol & Stradom Quarters; Old Quarter; Kazimierz Quarter; Wesola, Kleparz & Biskupie; & Piasek & Nowy Swiat- Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop & sightsee, plus useful phrases, & visa & health information DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get the most from your visit to Krakow.DK Eyewitness: winner of the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017. ” No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one”
- The Independent Planning to explore more of Poland? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Pol&. About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK`s highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, & tours to inform & enrich your holiday. DK is the world`s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults & children in over 120 countries.
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DK Eyewitness Krakow Travel Guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Krakow has to offer. The guide

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Krakow in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of the guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist, metro plans are included where relevant the each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Clear & easy to read tourist street plan of Kraków, with a detailed enlargement of the city’s historic centre including the old Jewish district of Kazimierz, plus a road map of the environs for day trips to the Wieliczka salt mine or to Auschwitz. The main plan at 1:8, 000 covers the city’s central area & the surrounding districts. Tram routes are shown with line numbers & stops. One way streets are marked & locations of petrol stations are indicated. Public buildings & various facilities or places of interest are highlighted, including numerous hotels, museums, churches & synagogues, etc. Kraków historic centre within the Planty park which replaced the city walls, & the area west of it, including the central railway stations & the old Jewish district of Kazimierz are shown enlarged to 1:4, 000. The Old Town’s numerous churches are shown with names both in Polish & English, In Kazimierz the district’s many synagogues are marked. Also included is diagram of the city’s tram network, plus a road map of the surrounding region, showing road & rail networks, showing access to the Wieliczka salt mine & to the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. ...

Krakow in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights of Krakow, supplemented by ” Best Of” recommendations. You can discover great hotels, restaurants, trendy spots, entertainment venues & shopping locations; the new ” Where to Start” boxes also tell you where it`s best to start off on your tours. & with the Low Budget tips you`ll also get ideas for travel with kids & suggestions for sport & activities. Also contains: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & More, Useful Phrases in Polish & index. In addition, the Perfect Day is full of tips for your tour of the city from morning till evening. You`ll also find the new pull-out map a useful supplement to the large street atlas. Even though Krakow`s history stretches back hundreds of years, there`s no question of a stuffy museum-like atmosphere. The metropolis on the Vistula is full of energy & almost Mediterranean vitality. With the Marco Polo Krakow guide you`ll be able to explore Poland`s most visited city with its very special atmosphere, a mix of culture & vibrant life, of history & modernity, of looking to the future & legends of the past. With this practical guide book, small enough to slip into your pocket, you can stroll through Krakow in search of Copernicus, experience popular festivals & undertake a journey back through time surrounded by architecture of a timeless beauty. Or you can enjoy life in the city`s best restaurants, cafes & clubs. The Marco Polo Insider Tips tell you where you can eat particularly tasty pierogi, the dumplings typical of Poland; why it`s worth visiting the flea market on Plac Nowy; & why you should get to the magnificent wooden altarpiece by Veit Stoss in the St. Marys Basilica at least 15 minutes before opening. The ” Best Of” pages show where to find what`s unique to Krakow, where the great places for free are & give you tips on what to do on rainy days & where you can relax & chill out. You can find out what`s now all the rage in the city, whether its milk bars, outlandish designer fashion or staying in an apartment instead of a hotel. The Walking Tours show you the way to Krakow`s largest fruit & vegetable market, quarters with magnificent villas or to the trendy district of Podgorze with its contrasts between Jewish ghetto & modern art. &, last but not least, the Dos & Don`ts advise you why throwing away a cigarette stub can be expensive, & why it`s best not to place any trust whatsoever in traffic lights & zebra crossings. Marco Polo Krakow gives comprehensive coverage of all the city`s districts. To help you find your way around there`s a detailed street atlas, plan of the tram network in the back cover & additional pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Krakow in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...