Experience dynamic and cosmopolitan Krakow with IFC on our Poland Opera Holiday and Music holidays. Poland offers a multitude of things to do and see. Full of splendid buildings and medieval castles and home to 14 UNESCO World Heritage Site, Poland is rich in architecture, culture and history. Despite the heavy damage the country suffered in WW2, many of its historic buildings have been reconstructed.
Kraków was the home of the Wiślanie tribe (Vistulans), who occupied Małopolska (Little Poland) until the 10th century. Mieszko, the prince of Poland, brought together the northern and southern regions to establish a strong kingdom between 988 and 990. His son Bolesław, often known as the Brave, later established Kraków as the seat of a Polish bishopric. As a hub for trade, the city grew quickly, and in 1138 it became the capital of one of the largest principalities in Poland. After being severely damaged by Tatar invasions in the 13th century, it was swiftly restored and granted "Magdeburg rights," or a municipal constitution, in 1257.
Visit Krakow, Poland’s former capital, a stunningly beautiful and historic city. Marvel at Wawel Castle, the seat of Poland’s rulers in days past and widely said to be Krakow’s most spectacular sight. Walk around the Old Town, full of historic Gothic Churches and visit the famous market square. and no visit to Krakow is complete without a visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the world’s oldest salt mines.
Krakow Opera, Ballet and Music | Group Travel
We offer a selection of group tours to Krakow throughout the year, from WW2: Poland - Warsaw & Krakow Battlefield Tour to opera and music holidays. Travel on one of our group tours with like-minded people and enjoy all that Krakow has to offer.
Krakow Opera, Ballet and Music for Individuals
For those interested in travelling independently to Krakow, we will tailor-make your opera or music holiday based on your requested travel dates and requirements including flights, accomnmodation, transfers and performace tickets. Please contact us on 01 888 7840 or email [email protected] to request a tailor-made Krakow Holiday.
Performance Venues
Krakow Opera House
The Krakow Opera is a cultural institution of the Małopolska Province. Since the 18th century, the theatre has had a lengthy and illustrious history. Małopolska, whose capital was the historic Krakow, has a long history of great culture, and this is part of its legacy. Their objectives include preserving the nation's legacy, co-creating and popularising the successes of Poland's national opera as well as operetta, ballet, and musical works around the world, and engaging in other cultural endeavours within the context of high culture as a whole.
