Treasure of Poland: Krakow and Wieliczka Day Trip from Ostrava
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 14 hours
Explore with us the secrets of the salt mine in Wieliczka and remarkable architecture in Krakow. The salt mine in Wieliczka is a hidden artistic gem underground.English speaking guide leads you trough the maze of corridors, shafts and chambers. a few kilometres from the mine lies another cultural treasure - the city of Krakow. The town amazes you with its remarkable architecture and delicious cuisine. Get to know the charming atmosphere of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
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Explore with us the secrets of the salt mine in Wieliczka and remarkable architecture in Krakow. The salt mine in Wieliczka is a hidden artistic gem underground.English speaking guide leads you trough the maze of corridors, shafts and chambers. a few kilometres from the mine lies another cultural treasure - the city of Krakow. The town amazes you with its remarkable architecture and delicious cuisine. Get to know the charming atmosphere of Lesser Poland Voivodeship.The salt mine Wieliczka is an underground treasure in Poland. Decending into the depth of 135 meters we experience a great adventure and beautiful sight: magnificent chambers cut out in rock salt, underground saline lakes, majestic timber constructions and unique statues sculpted in salt. You learn not only about the salt mining industry but about the events that affected the art spreading underground. The most impressive example of mine art is The Chapel of St. Kinga. Arched halls and salt lakes complete the breathtaking atmosphere of the complex. The mine is one of the oldest world's mine. Miners built up tunnels and shafts since 13th century, some of them extend to 300 km. Our adventure is 3,5 km long and when we get lucky, famous sophranos and compositions could make our journey more pleasant as various classical concerts often take place in the mine.
Krakow is, next to Auschwitz, the most visited place in Poland. Walk along the river under the royal Wawel castle and pass a den where the notorious dragon lived. The guide introduces the legends connected to the town's history. Finally, end up in the castle grounds where apart from the magnificent castle, you'll pay a visit to the Royal Basilica where the most prominent Polish figures are buried, including the tragically deceased president Lech Kaczyński. The entrance draws your attention with hanging bundles of bones which are rumored to have belonged to previously mentioned dragon. Through the crooked streets scattered with shops, cafés and restaurants and get to the main square Rynek Główny with its famous Cloth Hall and the Church of the Virgin Mary.
Krakow is, next to Auschwitz, the most visited place in Poland. Walk along the river under the royal Wawel castle and pass a den where the notorious dragon lived. The guide introduces the legends connected to the town's history. Finally, end up in the castle grounds where apart from the magnificent castle, you'll pay a visit to the Royal Basilica where the most prominent Polish figures are buried, including the tragically deceased president Lech Kaczyński. The entrance draws your attention with hanging bundles of bones which are rumored to have belonged to previously mentioned dragon. Through the crooked streets scattered with shops, cafés and restaurants and get to the main square Rynek Główny with its famous Cloth Hall and the Church of the Virgin Mary.
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