Malopolska or
Lesser Poland, with its capital city of
Krakow, is one of the most historical regions in Poland. Tourist and visitors to the region are able to find abundant lodging in the form of hotel accommodations, condo rentals, vacation rentals, or apartment rentals. The
Malopolska region has a very large number of museums, Krakow, regarded as the cultural capital of
Poland, has over sixty museums itself. These museums attract visitors from all over
Europe and the Globe. The
National Museum was established in eighteen seventy nine and holds over seven hundred and eighty thousand art objects. Also worth seeing is the Czartoryski Museum, the thirteenth Century
Wawel Castle and the
Galicia Jewish Museum. Vacation rentals, apartment rentals and hotel accommodations can be found within a short commute from all these attractions. Museums outside Krakow include the
Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, the Holy Father John Paul II Family Home in Wadowice, the
Przypkowscy Clock Museum and many more.
Among the other many places of interest in Malopolska province is the
Baranow Sandomierski Castle, temple of the Sibyl, Majdanek Concentration Camp, and the
Wieliczka Salt Mine. Thousands of visitors from all over Europe and the world flock to the province for the biannual
Radom Air Show. With so many things to see and do, tourists coming to the region are able to find a vacation rental, apartment rental or other accommodation close to many of the provinces attractions.
Malopolska is famous for its underground waters and spa’s, like
Busko-Zdroj, Swoszowice and
Muszyna all of which draw local visitors and foreign tourists all year round. The mountain terrain and the resorts nestled on their slopes also help make the province a major tourist destination.
Tatra National Park created in nineteen fifty four is visited by over three million tourists every year. Ojcow National Park, Pieniny National Park and Magurski National Park are some of the other Parks in the region offering camping, hiking, climbing, bird watching, walking and many other outdoor activities. The numerous campsites in the province make accommodation for both tents and trailers.
The city of
Krakow offers tourist a wide variety of cuisine, drink, shopping, historic sites, entertainment and nightlife. The city’s
Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny) is a huge ten acre site. The restaurants offer local fare as well as world class cuisine. The many shops and markets offer shoppers many local crafts, brand name goods, souvenirs, wines, and much more. The cafés and bars, discos and theatre allow tourists to leave their vacation rentals in the evening to mingle with the locals and enjoy the music and friendship of the city’s thriving nightlife.
Malopolska is a region rich in history, culture, entertainment and adventure. Find your apartment rental or condo rental and come explore all the area has to offer.