The day I photographed the Krakow Old Town Square the light was perfect, and I was in the right place at the right time. The scattered clouds made for an ideal backdrop, along with the soft light of dawn. Taken at sunrise, when the city is still half asleep and the Main Market Square feels […]

A decade ago, beneath the emerging sun, I embarked on a photographic journey through the charming streets of Krakow. Recently, I stumbled upon a moment in my digital archives, a photograph taken beneath the colonnade of the Cloth Hall or Sukiennice. This image had long awaited the perfect touch to bring its story to life. […]

As a child, I was always fascinated by city models or miniatures. And just when I entered the inner courtyard of the Wawel Castle in Krakow, I saw a model of the very same thing. Not only that but the miniature is positioned in a way that you can capture reality and its copy in […]

St. Mary’s Basilica on the Main Market Square in Kraków is one of the town’s famous landmarks. I already showed you the Altarpiece inside of the church; now you can see the exterior. Extraordinary are the two unequal towers; the higher one is 81m high, and the other one is 12m smaller. According to an ancient legend, […]

There are days when you wake up in the morning and even though it is still pitch black outside, you already have a feeling that the photos are going to be great today. This was such a day when I found myself more or less running through Krakow to be at Castle Wawel on time. […]

The Altarpiece of Veit Stoss is a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture and one of the most important works of art in Poland. Created in the 15th century by the Bavarian sculptor Veit Stoss, the altarpiece is the largest of its kind in the world. Its intricate carvings and delicate details have captivated visitors for centuries. […]

The Main Square of Kraków (Rynek Główny) is the heart of the city, and no tourist should miss the opportunity to visit it. Despite its popularity, the square can often feel crowded throughout the day, and locals may complain about the influx of tourists. To avoid the crowds, it’s best to get up early and […]