Krakow | Mara Vorhees

The Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.Wander among the ghosts of kings at mighty Wawel Cathedral, take in cocktails and candlelit jazz in a 700-year-old cavern or hire a bike and explore the Old Town by pedal power - it's all here.This pared-down number is ideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhood highlights and the best of local knowledge.Inside this book:- Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps- Our discerning author pinpoints the city's best sights, museums, shops, restaurants and entertainment- Snapshots section gets you into the swing of the culture- Local experts reveal Krakow s secrets: from contemporary Jewish culture to the city's unique art scene- Contains essential phrases but a Lonely Planet Polish phrasebook is also recommendedWe know because we go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100% researched and updated by our authors on-the-ground