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The Main Market Square and its nearby streets, as well as Plac Nowy in Kazimierz, are part of a restricted traffic zone, which means that driving a car there is generally not allowed. Below you will find the most important information about getting around Kraków’s historic centre.

On 15 October, Kraków was officially welcomed as a member of Eurocities, the largest European network of cities working together to promote sustainable development, innovation, and a high quality of life for residents.

The first-ever Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative will equip Kraków with the capabilities to tackle local challenges, marshal new solutions, and deliver results. Kraków Mayor has been selected to join the inaugural class of the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative, the first-ever professional leadership and management program designed specifically for the region’s mayors and municipal officials.

On 30 September 2025, Ryanair opened one of the most advanced training and simulation centres in Central and Eastern Europe, located in Kraków. The investment, worth over €100 million, brings new opportunities for the region and the entire aviation industry.

The travel portal Tourlane has published a ranking of the most beautiful historic city centers in Europe. At the very top is Kraków, whose Old Town was recognized for its exceptional cultural value and its unique atmosphere, which allows visitors to experience the city’s history at every step.

On 25 September, at the Multicultural Center in Zabłocie, the Mayor of Kraków, Aleksander Miszalski, met with foreign residents of the city and representatives of organizations supporting national minorities. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Mayor Maria Klaman and Adam Spyra, Director of the Department for Foreigners at the Małopolska Provincial Office.

On 18 September, at the Museum of Kraków, Mayor Aleksander Miszalski met with Piotr Serafin, European Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud, and Public Administration. The visit provided an opportunity to showcase the results of EU investments in Kraków and to discuss future challenges, including the proposal for a new multiannual EU budget.

On September 8, 2025 Mayor Aleksander Miszalski met with Gretchen McKeever Cureton, the recently appointed U.S. Consul General in Kraków. This was her first, courtesy visit to the City Hall. 

The Sustainable Night-Time Economy Commission has reviewed its first year in operation. In August 2024, mayor Aleksander Miszalski appointed a 30-member task force chaired by Kraków’s first night mayor, Jacek Jordan.

The contemporary art exhibition “Wondersome and Peculiar Voyages,” featuring Kraków–Macau artist duo Marta Stanisława Sala and Cheong Kin Man, will remain on view at Lisbon’s Museum of the Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre (CCCM) until 17 August 2025. The extension was announced by the CCCM. The project was prepared in partnership with the City of Kraków.  

Former Mayor of Kraków Jacek Majchrowski received the Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta from the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda. The honor is one of the highest civilian distinctions conferred by the Polish state.

The 66th International Mathematical Olympiad was held on Australia’s Sunshine Coast and ended in resounding success for the Poles. Polish students tied with Japan for fourth place — their best result in over 50 years! Among the talented youngsters were two students from Kraków’s Fifth Lyceum: Magdalena Pudełko and Antoni Mazur.