Cracow, Poland may not be on many bucket lists well you add it to yours because this city is just fascinating
- Cracow – this city is vibrant, alive and exciting than most would imagine. It was untouched during WWII while others were completely destroyed so you see Cracow the way it has always been – then and now.[supsystic-gallery id=240 position=center]
- The Museums – one of the best things about a city are its museums, they tell the story that city and Cracow has many that will show its soul: The National Museum – a city’s national museum is where its story is told from the past to the present, it lets you see its soul through its art and as you will see Poland has one that will fascinate you and pieced into the museum are exhibits that delve in deeper of this city and country. https://mnk.pl/oddzial/gmach-glowny The Old Synagogue – this is the oldest surviving synagogue in Poland and during World War II the Nazis used as a warehouse. The museum is a collection of liturgical objects such as ancient Torah scrolls along with photographs, documents and artwork portraying and documenting the history of Jews in Cracow. https://www.muzeumkrakowa.pl/oddzialy/stara-synagoga Historical Museum of the City of Krakow – the name says it all, fascinating. https://www.muzeumkrakowa.pl/branches/pomorska-street
- Its History – each and every country have their own fascinating history but not all have such a history that changed the world the way Poland did, its role in WWII.
- The Architecture – Cracow was not destroyed once the war had ended so most of the buildings that stood then, stand now Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic and Roman style for those of that travel for a city’s architecture Cracow is a must.
- Polish Food – one of my rituals during my journeys are the nights I go out for a true authentic dinner of that country, ones that haven’t been Americanized and I enjoy the dish the way I am meant too and in Cracow I would experience an authentic Polish dishes. Now you know a dish is amazing if its a food you otherwise don’t enjoy and for me it is cabbage, a food that is a staple in Polish cooking, the Cabbage Roll is amazing, for those are looking to enjoy soup than it must be Cucumber Soup and for your main course have Zrazy a meat roulade with a multitude of ingredients. As for meat Lamb and Mutton and this is where I had to put up the stop sign, if it isn’t s bone in New York Sirloin I can not try it, I know I am a snob but when it comes to meat it must be cow. And for dessert you must have Napoleonka, a two layer cake filled with vanilla and buttercream.[supsystic-gallery id=239 position=center]
- Vodka/Beer and Wine – leave the Belvedere in the US and have true Polish in your vodka soda, my choice for vodka lover is Wódka Żołądkowa Gorzka, an herbal vodka that is nothing like I have ever had. When was the last time you had beer with strong hints of banana, fruits and clove? Try Ciechan Pszeniczne and you will, have one and enjoy. For the wine lovers you Poland will not disappoint. Adoria are among the best wines in the city, the Pinot Noir is perfect and the Chardonnay will match with any seafood perfectly but with the multitudes to choose from you will find one you love.
- The Cracow Philharmonic – For those of you that are classical purists and enjoy of music of the world’s best composers this must be on your list of things to do for this Philharmonic will grab you and hold you until the final note is played of whatever piece is being performed, it can stand with the best in the world and hold its own.
- The Nightlife – when the sun goes down in Cracow this city truly comes to life with something for everyone. For those looking for live music, a night of dancing or an outdoor concert you will find it anywhere in the city
- Auschwitz Concentration Camp – I don’t like ending this list and a sad note but this is a place everyone must visit, the tortures that took place here are unimaginable, and what sets this apart from so many other places to see in Poland and the world it is a place you must see for yourself and see the hatred for a peoples and a person’s attempt to extinguish them
- The People – the wonderful and beautiful people will make you feel welcome and ready to share their homeland with you – its fascinating history and all it has to offer. [supsystic-gallery id=242 position=center]
This another world city that might a bit underrated and it shouldn’t be Cracow is fascinating with a history that played a vital role in what this world today is. Go to Cracow. For those of you that have been, I’d love to hear about your experience and for those of that are thinking book your trip right now. You will have no regret. As always thanks for reading
AGF