The following constitute of the must-see sights for those who wonder about the things to do in Krakow. When on a Krakow travel vacation, one definitely needs to visit the Wawel Cathedral which is one of the most interesting landmarks of Europe. This monumental Gothic cathedral is the most venerated of Polish churches. The 14th century basilica of the Virgin Mary at Krakow's central Rynek Glowny Grand Square is the best known and liked church in Poland. It boasts of one of the worlds' greatest medieval altarpiece. The sanctuary of Divine Mercy is one of the world's youngest Catholic shrines and ranks amongst the most popular pilgrimage destinations in Poland. The site of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz is an hours' drive from Krakow and is worth a visit, if only in memory of the millions that perished there.