DK Eyewitness Travelguide Cracow

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this historic and unique city. Immerse yourself in Krakow's monument-packed Old Town, sample authentic Polish cuisine or descend into the amazing underground world of the Wieliczka Salt Mines: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Krakow with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Krakow: - Over 20 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Krakow, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of icons such as Krakow Cathedral, the Cloth Hall, Wawel Royal Castle and more - Colour photographs of Krakow's historic palaces, magnificent museums and galleries, ancient churches, pretty parks, quaint squares, delicious cuisine and much more - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city's fascinating history and culture, remarkable architecture, famous residents and traditional festivals - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Wawel Hill; Okól and Stradom Quarters; Old Quarter; Kazimierz Quarter; Wesola, Kleparz and Biskupie; and Piasek and Nowy Swiat - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and visa and health information