Krakow – Lovely Krakow is a leading center of Polish scientific, cultural and artistic life and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Once the state capital with a history going back a thousand years, it is still Poland’s spiritual heart and a major tourist attraction. Famous landmarks include the stunning Main Market Square with St. Mary’s Basilica, the Wawel Castle, the National Art Museum, the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral and the medieval St Florian’s Gate.