The little township Wadowice lies in southern Poland, small distance from Krakow city. You may arrive at that place within only one hour by coach. Its hallmark is the fact that the Pope John Paul II was born and raised there.

Given birth in 1920, the young pope used to live in that place until 1938 so plenty of areas in Wadowice relate to his life at the time of his youth. The central one is his original former flat situated on Koscielna 7 Street where the Pope grew up.

Visitors are shown some saved primary objects and possessions of Wojtyla’s family suchlike articles of furnishings, images, books, even a pair of skiing accessories. The flat is located near the famous church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Wadowice’s heart also related to Karol Wojtyla’s juvenility.

Additionally his school is opened for guests. Because the Wadowice town has the roots in XIII millennium you may see there outstanding, old constructions.

In the event you about to visit this valuable city think of Wadowice tours arranged by exciting-krakow.com

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One of the most popular tourist object in Central Europe. Visited by thousands of people from different parts of the world. It is a prominent monument which may be found on UNESCO World Heritage List. What are we talking about? Obviously, that place is nothing but Wieliczka Salt Mine. That spot located in theregion of Lesser Poland is placed not so far from one of the biggest city in Poland – Krakow.
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Placed in the southern Poland, the Dunajec is one of the most pleasing rivers. Streaming close to Pieniny Mountains, it lines the village Sromowce Wyżne and Szczawnica town. it also makes up a border between Poland and Slovakia. Besieging the highest tops of Pieniny Mountains, it forms impressive settings.
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Year after year the mine is visited by even more than million of visitors. The newcomers attracting salt mine is situated at the depth of 327 meters and its subterranean corridors reach over 300 km long. During the tour visitors have chance to cover a distance of over 3,5 km trail full of mythic shapes and historical sculptures.
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This outstanding visitor’s attraction lies inside a lush plain. It’s very close to Krakow – you will come there in 30 minutes by car. The fortification boasts an stunning legendary history.
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It is a significant area of legacy to many ascendance of mining engineers and their households.
It is noteworthy, that Wieliczka Salt Mine has a significant contribution to the expansion of native economy. Moreover – Wieliczka is reputed as the oldest Polish brand. The mine was the prime company that put a trademark on their manufactures. Strictly speaking, the trademark used to turn up on the cleanest and whitest salt designed for the royal family. The predestination of salt was the reason of marking the barrels with the sign of the Royal Eagle. The old coat of arms is even now up-to-date what shows long tradition, quality and infallibility of Wieliczka Salt Mine.
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The Crystal Caves Nature Reserve is set inside the pleasing Wieliczka Salt Mine which is one of the largest as well as most original excavations among Europe. This unique display is placed 70-114 meters below the ground. The exposition offers mainly the amazing parts of crystals from halite.
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Currently, Auschwitz extermination camp is the one and only German extermination camp present on the UNESCO List. The museum is settled in the Oświęcim town 2 hours away from the Krakow city.
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Katowice Pyrzowice is a regional airport that in terms of numbers of passengers is third in the country. The airport is located close to the town named Pyrzowice, approx. 30km to the Katowice’s downtown. It’s got 2 terminals that can service over 3,6mln passengers per year. In 2003 Katowice’s airport started cooperation with the cheap airlines. Because of that, the number of flights has increased significantly.
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