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EUROPE, POLAND, Travel · May 20, 2015

Poland | Top Things to Do, Restaurants & Hotels to Stay at in Krakow

KRAKOW, POLAND

Glad I brought my umbrella to my trip to Poland, it has been raining since we arrived, but we have still walked up and down the city! Seriously, no rain can stop us!

Keep reading to see a list of things to do, two restaurants we loved eating at, and a list of the best hotels to stay at during your visit to Krakow, Poland.

Also, here is a round-up of my favorite photos, I will be sharing more soon!

WAWEL CASTLE, POLAND

This castle was built at the behest of King Casimir III the Great, who reigned from 1333 to 1370.

The Vistula River

Hello from the gorgeous city of Krakow, Poland!

Top Things to See:

Wawel Royal Castle

Main Square Krakow / Historic Center

St Mary Basilica, Krakow (Kosciol Mariacki)

Ulica Florianska / St Florian’s Gate

Auschwitz Birkenau Museum Trip

Jewish District (Kazimierz)

Franciscan Church (Kosciol Franciszkanow)

Must Try Restaurants:

(1) Szara

Address: Rynek Główny 6, Cracow, 31 042, Poland

We loved our dinner here! This is well-regarded restaurant on the Grand Square, featuring a lovely terrace, a hand-painted Gothic ceiling and a lovely atmosphere. The menu offers a mix of Polish, French and Swedish classics.

(2) Cyrano de Bergerac

Address: Sławkowska 26, 31-014 Kraków, Poland

Another highlight of our trip was this French restaurant that serves delicious gourmet French cuisine. I highly recommend you try it when you visit Krakow!

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN KRAKOW

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EUROPE, POLAND, Travel · May 17, 2015

Poland | Krakow Main Square, Wadowice & Lagiewniki

Main Square in Kraków, Poland

Main Square of the Old Town of Kraków, is an area at the center of the city that dates back to the 13th century. It is surrounded by historic townhouses and churches, and what is interesting is that it is the largest medieval town square in Europe!

Three Things To See in Kraków’s Main Square

– St Mary’s Basilica

– The Town Hall Tower

– Church of St. Adalbert

Here is a group of photos that I’ve taken around various cities in Poland, I love this trip so much!

KRAKOW’s MAIN SQUARE

LAGIEWNIKI, POLAND

Lagiewniki, Poland is known for its huge Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. This Sanctuary is one of the most important centers of the development of the Worship of Divine Mercy in Poland.

This only Coca-Cola bottle that was written in English, and a chocolate bar… It was 8 AM and I was literally falling asleep from all the traveling, walking, etc, so I needed a bit of caffeine to keep my eyes open another full day…

WADOWICE, POLAND

Wadowice is a town in southern Poland, known for being the birthplace of Karol Wojtyła, later Pope John Paul II.

Have you ever been to Poland?! I’d love to know your thoughts!

Talk soon! Xx

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EUROPE, POLAND, Travel · May 15, 2015

Poland | A Night Out in Krakow… | Travel Diary

Main Square, Krakow

A NIGHT OUT IN KRAKOW, POLAND

Hi! Just landed in Poland! The city of Krakow captured my heart last year, so when a second opportunity for another pilgrimage to Poland came up, I had to say “Yes”! This trip will be similar, but I am super excited that this time I will visit the village of Zembrzyce, located in southern Poland, and will stay there for about a week. The other cities that I will visit are: Wadowice, and Czestochowa. The weather is currently a little colder than I expected! And it is also raining quite a bit, but no rain will stop me from enjoying!

The photos that I am sharing on this post are of the Main Square in the city of Krakow. The Main Square is a rectangular space surrounded by historic palaces, buildings, restaurants, shops and churches. Here you will find the famous Market Place (it is huge! and has lots of Polish products). Definitely walk inside of it and purchase amber products (I found a pair of beautiful earrings!). Mostly everyone who visits Poland brings back a piece of amber jewelry to keep or give as a gift. We had a delicious dinner at Restauracja Szara Kazimierz (highly recommend it / sit outside).

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EUROPE, POLAND, Travel · October 10, 2014

Poland | Lovely day in Czestochowa & Places to Stay

Turtleneck: Mango. Black skater skirt, similar here and here. Bag: Fendi

Lovely Day in Czestochowa

I love this black skirt! Had been looking for a cute one for a long time! I found this one inside a little boutique while walking around Krakow. Finally! This one has a faux leather texture at the top. And the turtleneck I have had for a while. I bought it while living in Spain, at one of my favorite stores, Mango.

These pictures were taken in the city of Czestochowa, a city in southern Poland by the Warta River (population less than half a million). Millions of pilgrims from around the world come to visit every year!

The city’s best attractions include:

-Jasna Góra Monastery / Black Madonna

-Częstochowa City Hall & Museum

-Kamienica Kupiecka

-Parks: Stanisław Staszic Park and 3 May Park

-The Avenues (main artery of the city)

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN CZESTOCHOWA

See all Częstochowa area hotels, prices and reviews here.

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EUROPE, POLAND, Travel · October 9, 2014

Poland | Hello! We have arrived to Krakow!

Sweater Dress: Mango. Sunglasses: here

We have arrived in Krakow, Poland!

Hello! I have arrived in the city of Krakow, Poland, for a spiritual trip and will be spending two weeks visiting different cities in this country. It’s my first time here so I am super eager to learn about the food, the culture, the landscape, and everything else!

The weather is currently so beautiful, it is chilly but sunny. The first photo was taken in Lagiewniki – here is located a sanctuary that is visited by millions of pilgrims from around the world every year.

The second photo is from the Main Market Square in Krakow’s old town, the tall building that you see is the brick Gothic St. Mary’s Basilica which was rebuilt in the 14th century. It is well known for its impressive wooden altarpiece inside that was carved by Veit Stoss (a leading German sculptor, whose career covered the transition between the late Gothic and the Northern Renaissance). I was impressed by the blue starred ceiling inside, it reminds me of Sainte Chapelle, the royal Gothic-style chapel in Paris, France (also built and consecrated in the 13th century).

Something very interesting takes place at St. Mary’s Basilica: every hour a trumpet signal is played, that commemorates the famous 13th-century trumpeter that was shot in the throat while sounding the alarm during the Mongol invasion of the city of Krakow.

I will post more photos soon!, so far I have limited wifi, and we are always walking around… xo

Hi, I'm Florencia

KRAKOW, POLAND

WAWEL CASTLE, POLAND

Top Things to See:

Must Try Restaurants:

Main Square in Kraków, Poland

KRAKOW’s MAIN SQUARE

LAGIEWNIKI, POLAND

WADOWICE, POLAND

Main Square, Krakow

A NIGHT OUT IN KRAKOW, POLAND

Lovely Day in Czestochowa

We have arrived in Krakow, Poland!

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