The former capital of Poland is famous for its
architectural splendour, exciting modern art and a fascinating history, with
castles, ruins and museums. Known for its turbulent history, and as one of the
oldest cities in Poland, Krakow\'s museums, housed
in former decadent palaces of the Renaissance, are full of royal treasures and
tell the city’s storied history. But Krakow lives
as much in the present as in the past, and has active contemporary art circles,
hip weekend markets and a vibrant nightlife.