Summer Destinations - Cheap Holidays in Europe

This summer, head over to an unusual vacationThe entire western section of the square is the
spot away from the usual tourist crowds in Italy,Town Hall Tower. The square is a wonderful place
Spain, France, and the UK, and travel to Polandto visit, and you can just sit here and get lost in
for a holiday you will never forget, not just tothe vibe of the city. There are performers
accommodate your budget but also to explorescattered throughout the square, from jugglers to
this exciting and beautiful place. Poland has amusicians, along with cafes and their outdoor
history that moves everyone who visits here.seating dotted here and there.
Torn apart by various factions and then put backWhile in the city, make sure you also visit the
together over and over again, this country has aroyal castle and the royal route. The route starts
fighting spirit that puts everyone that experiencesfrom Matejko Square, and goes into the square -
it in awe. It has cities like Warsaw, where you canfrom there you go on to Wawel Hill where the
see how the fighting tore down the entire areacastle is located. The castle was built in the year
along with the efforts that were made to restore1000 and is a huge complex, so make sure you
a part of it to its old standard. Lodz is anothergive yourself time to see this properly. Do not
city famous for its overwhelming beauty.forget to purchase a ticket to see the dragon at
The jewel in the Polish crown though has to bethe bottom of the hill, which you can access by
Krakow (Cracow). With a population of one million,going through an entrance in the front of the
this city sees almost the same amount of touristscastle and then climbing down the hill in an
every year, thus making it one of the mostunderground passage. The dragon is actually a
frequently visited cities in Poland. It also possessesmodel, but breathes fire once every minute.
the oldest universities in Europe includingWith its burgeoning tourist trade, Krakow is a
Jagiellonian University.great city for everyone from backpackers to
The city centre, or town square, is a Worldfive-star accommodation lovers. There are a
Heritage Site, and is actually the largest medievalmultitude of discount hotels and hostels you can
market square in all of Europe. On weekends youstay in, and food can be bought from one of the
can find various markets that set up here wheremany restaurants and cafes around the square.
you can browse everything from food toThe city also has a great nightlife, with over 100
household items. There is a Cloth Hall in thepubs and clubs in the vicinity of the square alone -
centre, which was originally meant to serve as aso be prepared to party all night long.
conduit for the cloth trade, but has been modifiedIf you are looking for a cheap European holiday,
over time. Looking over this is St. Mary's Church,then Poland is the right place to go, and Krakow is
which is one of the most beautiful churches in thethe right city to visit. The city very effectively
country, boasting an altar carved by Veit Stosscaters to the thousands of tourists that visit
(Wit Stwosz). Every hour the highest tower playsevery year, and has something to offer to
a bugle call to commemorate the Tatar raids oneveryone.
the city which happened in the 13th century.