Krakow tourism

Wadowice is a minor town placed in the south part of Poland, just about 50 kilometers from Krakow. Wadowice’s hallmark is the fact that the Pope John Paul II was born there.

Born in 1920, the young pope used to live in that place until 1938 so plenty of places in the Wadowice town are connected with his activity at the time of his early days. The central one is his original former little flat on Koscielna 7 Street where the Pope was raised.

People are shown some protected original objects as well as possessions of Wojtyla’s family line suchlike articles of home furniture, photographs, publications, even a skiis. The flat is located near the renowned cathedral of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the centre also associated with Karol Wojtyla’s juvenility.

Also his school is accessible for guests. Because Wadowice has the roots in XIII century you can observe there outstanding, ancient buildings.

You can easily book personal Wadowice tours by excitingkrakow.com agency.

Regarded as the wintertime center of Poland, Zakopane resort is a holiday – spot also during summer seasons for many tourists. Located at the bottom of the Tatra mountains, it borders with the Polish Slovak border. It’s not far away from the Krakow region – you can get in that location in 2 hours.

Because of its localisation inside the valley in between Tatra Mountains and Gubałowka Hill it is undoubtedly the Polish main center of skiing activity as well as mountain climbing. The most favourite and most often visited skiing destinations are undoubtedly Kasprowy Wierch, Gubałowka Hill and also Nosal.
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