Once the iron curtain fell,
it didn’t take long for visitors from the West to discover Prague. It was an inexpensive city to visit with plenty
to offer. Quickly Prague gained international attention, as visitors went back
home and raved how inexpensive and beautiful the city was. Prague is no longer a secret, and it’s no
longer inexpensive for visitors from the West to visit. Now a major European city with a currency
that has strengthened through the years, Prague has no problem attracting tourists.
So the question is, what’s
the new Prague? What city can I visit
that has a great exchange rate and plenty of great attractions? The answer is Krakow, Poland.
Krakow is starting to gain popularity
with tourist around the world. A very
scenic city with much of its original city walls still standing, Krakow is great
city to visit. There are plenty of
attractions in the city worth visiting, including, Rynek Glowny Grand Square,
Wawel Hill, and the Kazimierz Historic District. Just outside the city are the Wieliczka Salt Mines, which are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Along with great
attractions, Krakow has a great culinary scene.
There are plenty of great restaurants to choose from, especially in the
main square. With a great exchange rate,
you don’t have to worry about going over budget dining out either. Following dinner be sure to check out
Krakow’s great nightlife. You will have
no problem finding a bar to your liking near the main square.
PT Tip - Polish Vodka is
world renown and Krakow is a great place to sample vodka from around
Poland. There are plenty of tasting and
tours centered on this topic.
Along with great attractions
and great food, Krakow has excellent hotels.
You will not have to get a second mortgaging on your house to stay at a
great hotel either. Plenty of reasonably priced boutique hotels are located within the city
center.
Krakow is now a hot spot for
tourist but you still have time visit the city before prices soar to the levels
of Prague. When visiting Poland, be sure
to stop in Krakow, you won’t regret it.
So what will be the next
Krakow? The answer is Tallinn, Estonia,
but we will save that for anther post.
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