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   * breakfast   * breakfast
   * 1.00 USD = 3.84315956 PLN   * 1.00 USD = 3.84315956 PLN
 +  * get local money - use local currency
  
 ==== Airport ==== ==== Airport ====
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 ==== Do ==== ==== Do ====
  
-  * get airport ticket first on arrival +  * City Walk 
-  * +  * Wavel Cathedral - http://www.katedra-wawelska.pl
  
 +==== 1-Day Krakow Itinerary ====
 +
 +<code>Morning: Old Town & Main Square
 +
 +09:00 – Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
 +Start in one of Europe’s largest medieval squares.
 +
 +    Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) – Renaissance market building
 +    St. Mary’s Basilica – Listen for the hourly trumpet call (hejnał) from the tower
 +    Admire the colorful townhouses and atmosphere
 +
 +10:00 – Walk the Royal Route
 +Stroll south along Grodzka and Kanonicza streets toward Wawel Hill (beautiful historic streets).
 +Late Morning: Wawel Hill
 +
 +10:45 – Wawel Castle & Cathedral
 +
 +    Explore the castle courtyards (free)
 +    Visit Wawel Cathedral (tombs of Polish kings)
 +    Optional: Royal Apartments or State Rooms (book tickets in advance if you want to go inside)
 +    See the famous Wawel Dragon statue by the river
 +
 +Midday
 +
 +12:30 – Lunch
 +Eat in the Old Town or near Wawel. Try classic Polish dishes: pierogi, żurek, or bigos.
 +Afternoon: Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter)
 +
 +14:00 – Kazimierz
 +Walk or take a short tram to the historic Jewish district.
 +
 +    Wander the atmospheric streets
 +    Visit Old Synagogue or Remuh Synagogue
 +    Plac Nowy – Try a famous zapiekanka (open-faced pizza/sandwich) from the central food stalls
 +    Enjoy the lively cafés, street art, and independent vibe
 +
 +Late Afternoon / Evening
 +
 +    Optional short walk along the Vistula River boulevards for views of Wawel
 +    Return to the Old Town for dinner
 +    Evening atmosphere in the illuminated Main Square or Kazimierz bars
 +
 +Practical Tips
 +
 +    Walking: Almost everything is within walking distance (comfortable shoes recommended for cobblestones).
 +    Tickets: Book Wawel interiors and St. Mary’s Basilica in advance during peak season.
 +    Pace: This covers the essentials well. If you prefer more time at Wawel, shorten Kazimierz slightly.
 +    Food tip: Don’t miss obwarzanek (Krakow pretzel) in the morning and zapiekanka in Kazimierz.
 +</code>
 ==== Train ==== ==== Train ====
  
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