With some of Poland\u2019s top travel destinations at its doorstep, there\u2019s a multitude of interesting day trips from Krakow for travelers. Within a couple hours from the former Polish capital, you\u2019ll explore unique historical sites, beautiful national parks, and historic towns & cities. Whether you want to marvel at the underground chapels of Wieliczka Salt Mine or go hiking in the High Tatras near Zakopane, find your inspiration with this complete side excursions guide.<\/p>\r\n
\u2026 For architecture lovers, few side trips from Krakow are more satisfying than Tarnow. The magnificent Old Town, peppered with Renaissance buildings, highlights any visit here. Coming from the busy centre of Krakow, immediately noticeable is a thinner crowd of tourists wandering about Old Town. Indeed, one of the true charms of Tarnow is enjoying the city without constantly dodging other people! Start exploring Tarnow\u2019s Old Town at the Rynek, one of Poland\u2019s most unique market squares. Grab a quick coffee on the square to admire the views before ducking into the 14th-century Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, a church whose bright interior betrays its Neo-Gothic red-brick fa\u00e7ade. Like Krakow, Tarnow was once an important centre for Jewish heritage in Poland. Ulica Zydowska, to the east of Rynek, formed the backbone of Tarnow\u2019s Jewish District. Today, it\u2019s one of the most interesting, if more emotionally difficult, areas of Old Town to wander about. The remains of the Old Synagogue Bimah, for example, give a heartbreaking glimpse into the suffering endured by Tarnow\u2019s Jewish community during Nazi occupation. Further afoot from Old Town, the Jewish Cemetery, one of Poland\u2019s oldest and largest Jewish burial grounds, is also worth the trek.<\/p>\r\n
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How to get to Tarnow
\r\nIt\u2019s perfectly painless to travel to Tarnow from Krakow by train. Direct trains depart frequently from Krakow Glowny, taking between 58m and 1h15m to get to Tarnow. From the train station, it\u2019s a ten-minute walk up ulica Krakowska to Tarnow\u2019s Old Town\u2026.<\/p>\r\n
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