Sporting Hearts of Krakow: Discover the Attractions and Facilities of Wisła Kraków and Cracovia
Krakow, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland, is also a significant sports hub where football plays a special role. The two most renowned football clubs in the city, Wisła Kraków and Cracovia, have a long and rich history as well as dedicated fan bases. These clubs compete not only on the field but also in the hearts of Krakow's residents, creating unforgettable emotions and a unique atmosphere during matches. In this post, we will introduce you to the history of these two teams, highlight their major achievements, and showcase their modern sports facilities, which are the pride of the city.
Get ready for a fascinating journey through Krakow's stadiums and discover what makes Wisła Kraków and Cracovia so special.
The stadium of Cracovia, the oldest club not only in the city but in all of Poland.
Cracovia is one of the few clubs with an exact founding date. Not only the year, month, and day are known, but even the hour of the club's establishment. The club was founded on June 13, 1906, at 6:00 PM. Cracovia is a five-time Polish Champion and won the Polish Cup in 2020. In the same year, Cracovia also triumphed in the Polish SuperCup. Currently, the team plays in Poland's top football league, the Ekstraklasa.
The logo of Cracovia
Wisła Kraków is a football club competing in the I league since the 2022/2023 season. It is one of the most decorated Polish clubs in history. The club holds the second position in the all-time Ekstraklasa table. In international competitions, the White Star (a nickname for the team) reached the quarter-finals of the European Cup for National Champions and the Round of 16 in the UEFA Cup. Wisła Kraków was also founded in 1906, just slightly younger than Cracovia.
The logo of Wisła Kraków
The stadium of Wisła Kraków
The highlight of the season for fans of either of these teams is the Krakow Derby (also known as the Holy War or the Great Krakow Derby), which are football matches played between Cracovia and Wisła Kraków. These derbies are among the most significant in Polish football, being some of the oldest and most frequently played derbies in the country. They are also considered among the most important derbies in Europe. In 2009, the British publication Daily Mail ranked the Krakow Derby 13th on its list of the greatest derbies in the world.
We warmly encourage you to attend a match during your stay in Krakow to witness the unique experience of football fandom in Poland.
Tickets are available at the following addresses:
https://bilety.cracovia.pl/
https://bilety.wislakrakow.com/
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