With a population of over 1.5 million, Krakow is one of Poland's most historical and interesting tourist cities. It is located in the south of the country on the banks of the Wisla (Vistula) river and is located close to the Carpathian Mountains. Krakow's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the city's most popular tourist destination. Introduction To Krakow - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Wawel Castle - Royal Chambers (Wawel Castle) - Wawel Cathedral - Dragon's Cave (Wawel Hill) - Ch opskie Jad o (Old Town) - St. Mary's Church - Kazimierz (Old Jewish Quarter) - Rynek Glowny (Market Square) - Wieliczka Salt Mine (Half-Day Tour) - Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum (Day Trip) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat - Places to Shop"