Cheap Destinations For Summer Holidays In Europe
This summer, head over to an uncommon vacation spot away from the common traveller crowds in Italy, Spain, France, and the UK, and travel to Poland for a holiday you will never stop thinking about, not just to accommodate your budget but also to discover this exciting and gorgeous place.
Poland has a past that moves everyone who visits here. Torn apart by different factions and then put back as one over and over again, this country has a fighting strength that puts everyone that experiences it in awe. It has cities like Warsaw, where you can witness how the fighting tore down the whole region along with the labours that were made to reinstate a part of it to its old standard. Lodz is another city famous for its irresistible beauty.
The jewel in the Polish crown though has to be Krakow (Cracow). With a populace of one million, this city welcomes roughly the same quantity of holiday-makers every year, thus making it one of the most often visited cities in Poland. It also has some of the oldest universities in Europe including Jagiellonian University.
The city centre, or town square, is a World Heritage Site, and is in reality the biggest medieval market square in all of Europe. On weekends you can discover different markets that set up here where you can glance through everything from food to household items. There is a Cloth Hall in the centre, which was initially meant to serve as a conduit for the cloth trade, but has been customised over time. Looking over this is St. Mary’s Church, which is one of the most beautiful churches in the country, boasting an altar carved by Veit Stoss (Wit Stwosz). Every hour the tallest tower plays a bugle call to commemorate the Tatar raids on the city which took place in the 13th century.
The complete western segment of the square is the Town Hall Tower. The square is a magnificent spot to visit, and you can just take a seat here and get lost in the vibe of the city. There are entertainers dotted all through the square, from jugglers to musicians, along with cafes and their outdoor seating scattered here and there.
While in the city, make sure you also visit the royal castle and the royal route. The route starts from Matejko Square, and goes into the square – from there you go on to Wawel Hill where the castle is located. The castle was built in the year 1000 and is a huge complex, so make sure you give yourself time to see this properly. Do not forget to purchase a ticket to see the dragon at the bottom of the hill, which you can access by going through an entrance in the front of the castle and then climbing down the hill in an underground passage. The dragon is actually a model, but breathes fire once every minute.
With its burgeoning tourist trade, Krakow is a great city for everyone from backpackers to five-star accommodation lovers. There are a multitude of discount hotels and hostels you can stay in, and food can be bought from one of the many restaurants and cafes around the square. The city also has a great nightlife, with over 100 pubs and clubs in the vicinity of the square alone – so be prepared to party all night long.
If you are looking for a cheap European holiday, then Poland is the right place to go, and Krakow is the right city to visit. The city very effectively caters to the thousands of tourists that visit every year, and has something to offer to everyone.