It is no scecret that Kraków is a romantic gothic city. It is a city that dates back actually about 50,000 years if you include pre-Slavic history. However, the golden age was in the Middle Ages. The time of castles and knights and damsels. Therefore, if you have any romantic ideas, it is an excellent place for a date.

If you are traveling with your boyfriend, husband, girlfriend or wife, Kraków is the place. It’s wandering streets were almost designed for romantic walks, flowing like paths though the city rather than traditional linear grids.

Here are some romantic ideas to explore in magical Kraków!

Take a date to a real castle. On the Wawel hill is an ancient castle. You could spend the whole day there exploring the Royal apartments and the cathedral. Stand on the top and you will see most of the valley. You can explore the dragon’s cave or sit in outdoor cafe’s. The Castle was the center of power for hundreds of years in Europe and the Polish sphere of influence extended from Russia to Western Europe. It was where the Polish kings were crowned and married. Today on any Saturday you will see beautiful Polish brides taking pictures there.

Walk with your girlfriend/boyfriend along Planty – the park around the old town is another romantic walk. Remember Kraków was a walled medieval city and in the walls and underground caverns and tunnels are more magic than any Harry Potter book. Although most of the city walls were taken down over the centuries there are still traces left. The walk around the city is actually a beautiful circular park, these walls and countless historic sites are park of the walk called the “royal way”.

Find a nice Polish girl in a cafe! If you are hip and cool, Kazimierz is the place to hang out if you want to escape the tourist scene. The Polish Jewish quarter was once an island but not part of the city as the river Vistula has changed course. Polish Jewish population lived here for hundreds of year and developed and interesting culture. The traces of this culture can be seen everywhere and give the area a bohemian feel.

The cafes in the old center of Kraków are frequented by the German and UK tourists. The pubs in Kazimierz are where the young Polish hipsters and Krakowians go. It is the Tribeca of Kraków, artsy and trendy. The focal point nexus is or is the club Alchemista which is a club with no lights, only candles (that’s what I remember, unless something has changed)

Enchant a girl (or a boy)  long the river. This is a walk for all four seasons! Along the walkway are numerous views, floating coffee shops and even a beach as well as flowers, trees and benches and magnificent bridges.

However, the best spot to hang out is to simply sitting along the river’s grassy slopes reading a book and watching the sun go down:)

The Wisła River spins and weaves through the romantic city of Kraków, separating it from the ancient fishing town and now district of Podgórze.

The river actually flowed directly though the middle of Kraków in the last century; however, clever Polish engineers shifted the course and flow of the Vistula to save the old town from potential flooding which happens every ten years. Next to Hala Targowa there is a bridge which crossed the river’s old flow.

Nature is always romantic as it is instinct. Las Wolski ( Wolski forest) is the large green area in Kraków. In this forest you can find wild animals and even boars as well as a Zoo and historical monuments. There are endless paths to saunter along.

Deep in the forest the Kamedulków monetary are some holy shines and peaceful chapels. However, girls can visit only a few days a year.

In a room if you whisper something on the other side of the room someone will hear you because of the dynamics of the way it was built. It has whispering walls which will take the expecting by surprise.

Real love comes from God and spirit. A place to go on Sunday for Church for acceptance and unconditional love is the Dominican church-Although not romantic in the Cosmo or sex in the city meaning of romantic, it is in the Medieval sense. It is a church that dates back to the 12th century.

It is an example of gothic architecture which is maintained and shines. It is a monastery from another time and place. The church has magnificent architecture and gothic spirals. If you want to look around, be aware that during mass times it is standing room only and out the door on a Sunda , go during an off hour.The Monks and priests in this community are legendary in Kraków for their wisdom and kindness as well as making you laugh.

So try any of these places and let us know how you liked it!

Do następnego razu… (Till next time…)