Situated on the banks of the Vistula River, in the southeast of the country, Krakow is considered to be the cultural capital of Poland. The city possesses one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Europe and is rapidly becoming one of the most up-and-coming city destinations for travellers interested in history, culture and value for money.

The city’s ancient winding streets offer an architectural gem around every corner, with the whole city seemingly watched over by the imposing sight of Wawel Hill in the centre. Lovers of art will be hard pushed to find enough time to visit all the city’s fine art galleries, while museums covering every imaginable subject are well-maintained and inexpensive.