Who Is Marta Kowalski?

Marta Kowalski is a Polish historian and travel writer born and raised in Kraków. She holds a doctorate in Central European history from the Jagiellonian University and has spent two decades guiding scholars, journalists, and discerning travellers through the city she calls home.

Her writing insists on context before comfort — particularly at sites like Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler’s Factory, and Kazimierz, where history demands more than a day-trip checkbox. When she isn’t leading private walking tours of the Old Town or researching Polish food markets, she writes for Krakow By Locals to share the Kraków that locals actually know.

About Krakow By Locals

Krakow By Locals is an independent travel publication focused on one city: Kraków, Poland. We write long-form guides rooted in historical accuracy, practical logistics, and honest opinions. We do not accept paid placements or sponsored posts. When we recommend a tour operator or booking platform, it is because we have used them — and we say so clearly.

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