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Kraków, Poland
Kraków, Poland
Kraków is located in southern Poland, and is one of the largest cities in the country. The population of Kraków is approximately 762,508 and is situated on both sides of the Vistula River.
There are several different shops and museums to explore in the city during your days off. Krakow has plenty of medieval architecture to see, and delicious restaurants to enjoy. Here are some examples of places to visit and things to do:
Visit Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral
Visit the Krakow Galleria
Explore Krakow Market Square
Take a stroll down Florianska St (and try some food)
Language
Language
Polish is the national language of Poland. English is also spoken, but typically only in the larger cities.
You can download an offline translater to your mobile device with Polish language for easier interactions with locals.
CURRENcY
CURRENcY
The official currency in Poland is the Polish złoty (PLN).
Even though you can pay almost everywhere by card, we recommend getting some local currency, in case card terminals wouldn't work.
THE WEATHER
THE WEATHER
Poland has four distinct seasons.
Spring can be very pleasant, with average temperatures of around 10 - 15° C, however, winter in Poland can be very cold.
Summer is the warmest season and has temperatures between a daily low of 8°C and a high of 28°C. July is typically the hottest month with an average daily temperature over 20° C.
On the other hand, January is the coldest month with temperatures around -2°C. Average winter temperatures during the day range around 1 - 4°C and drop at night to around -6° to -9°C.
*if you volunteer during winter months, come prepared with enough warm clothes for the site and also after work.
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