Krakow , Poland

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Kraków, traditionally known in English as Cracow, is the second largest and one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated on the Vistula River in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship, the city dates back to the 7th century. Kraków was the official capital of Poland until 1596and has traditionally been one of the leading centres of Polish academic, economic, cultural and artistic life. Cited as one of Europe's most beautiful cities, its Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Kraków lies in the southern part of Poland, on the Vistula River, in a valley at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, 219 mabove sea level; halfway between the Jurassic Rock Upland to the north, and the Tatra Mountains 100 km  to the south, constituting the natural border with Slovakia and the Czech Republic; 230 km  west from the border with Ukraine.

The main reasons for visiting the city are: its historical monuments, recreation as well as relatives and friends, religion and business. There are 120 quality hotels in Kraków offering 15,485 overnight accommodations. The average stay last for about 4 to 7 nights. The survey conducted among the travelers showed that they enjoyed the city's friendliness most, with 90% of Polish tourists and 87% foreigners stating that they would personally recommend visiting it. Notable points of interest outside the city include the Wieliczka salt mine, the Tatra Mountains 100 km  to the south, the historic city of Częstochowa (north-west), the well-preserved former Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz, and Ojcowski National Park,which includes the Renaissance Castle at Pieskowa Skała.

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