Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Krakow, Poland - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hi, this is your travel host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Krakow, Poland. #5: Wawel Royal Castle - Amongst Europe's most beautiful royal complexes, monarchs started calling it home all the way back in the 11th century. #4: St. Mary's Basilica - A remarkable brick church in the middle of the city. Built in the 14th century, it has a world famous wooden altar. #3: Auschwitz - Located 30 miles from Krakow, you can visit the Auschwitz concentration camp and learn about its history. #2: Salt mines - Closed to Krakow, mining has occurred here for 900 years, a unique UNESCO World Heritage site. #1: Market Square - the city's central meeting point. Sit back and enjoy, a great place to soak in magnificent Krakow.