Things to do in Małopolska
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Sightseeing Bike Tour of Krakow
4 hours 30 minutes (Departs Krakow, Poland)
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Our tour meets in the largest medieval square in Europe, the main market square of Krakow. After an introduction on Krakow's origins we lead our guests to our…Not LP reviewed
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Prozak
A legend in its own lifetime, this nightlife giant was once celebrated for luring Kraków’s rich and beautiful into its labyrinth of passageways, nooks and crannies. It still draws in the clubbing faithful, but too may (drunken) foreigners have scared away the local talent.
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Kraków Aquarium
Your kids will love the chance to get up close and personal with dozens of fish, turtles, snakes and lizards. The smallish facility packs more than 130 species into its urban location, with aquatic creatures on the ground floor and reptiles (plus a set of furry marmosets!) upstairs.
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Statek Nimfa
The pleasure boat Nimfa cruises along the Vistula River, departing from the pier below Wawel Castle, and motoring past sights such as Kościuszko Mound, Skałka and Plac Bohaterów Getta, with up-close views of all six bridges. The three-hour tour goes all the way to Tyniec.
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Marco Der Pole
If you prefer to see the city on foot, several companies offer walking tours including Marco der Pole, with one of the Old Town departing at 10am daily and the tour of Kazimierz at 1.30pm between April and early November. Both last three hours and cost 45zł.
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Smak Ukraiński
Hidden away below one of Kraków’s most attractive streets, this little place presents authentic Ukrainian dishes in a cosy little cellar decorated with predictably folksy flair. Expect lots of dumplings, borscht (the Ukrainian variety) and waiters in waistcoats.
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Avocado
Believe it or not, there is not an ounce of guacamole on this menu. Rather, the sophisticated European fare includes delights such as roasted lamb in chèvre sauce or grilled salmon with strawberry salsa. Take a seat on the lovely patio, or retreat indoors into contemporary chic.
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Former Town Hall of Kazimierz
The former town hall of Kazimierz was built in the late 14th century in the centre of a vast market square (Plac Wolnica is all that's left). It was significantly extended in the 16th century, at which time it acquired its Renaissance appearance. The Ethnographic Museum is here.
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Cień Klub
One of Kraków's hottest nightspots at the time of research. What this means for you: wear your Sunday best and you might have the chance to get down with the upper crust or relax in the groovy garden. The crowd is attractive, as is the cavernous vaulted-cellar setting.
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Town Hall Tower
This tall tower is all that remains from the 15th-century town hall. In summer months, you can climb 70m to the top for a bird's-eye view of the goings-on. Nearby is the 11th-century Church of St Adalbert (Kościół Św Wojciecha), which predates the Rynek Główny.
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Wyspiański Museum
Dedicated to the key figure of the Młoda Polska (Young Poland) movement, this museum reveals how many branches of art Stanisław Wyspiański explored. A painter, poet and playwright, he was particularly renowned for his stained-glass designs, some of which are in the exhibition.
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Cava
In up-and-coming Podgórze, one does not expect to see such a chic little wine bar, but here it is, complete with post-industrial decor and spiffy waitstaff. Come for cappuccino or cava (duh). If you're hungry, there are sophisticated, Med-style tapas listed on the slate board.
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Salon Antyków Pasja
This well-established antique salon is like a mini museum; its three rooms are stuffed with clocks, maps, paintings, lamps, sculptures and furniture. Come to think of it, it's better than a museum, because if you stumble across something you really like you can take it home.
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Nic Nowego
Nic Nowego ‘Nothing New’, run by a genuine Paddy, is a ‘modern Irish café-bar’ and a welcome addition to the drinking scene in Kraków. It’s a bright, modern place with a long bar, a great atmosphere and good food.
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Pod Papugami
Pod Papugami ‘Under the Parrots’ is a vaguely ‘Irish’ cellar pub decorated with old motorcycles, street signs, musical instruments and other junk. It’s good to escape to, with its pool table and tunnel-like maze of rooms.
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Cafe Rękawka
The smell of fresh-brewed java and the sounds of jazz music entice you into this sweet sanctuary. It's a funny mismatch of burlap coffee bags, lace curtains and leafy plants, creating the perfect atmosphere to sink into a comfortably worn armchair and warm up with a cuppa.
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Cool Tour Company
Excellent thematic walking tours include the Old Town (50zł, 2pm) and Kazimierz (50zł, 10am). Book ahead for the commie-themed Red Star Tour (90zł) or the spooky Ghost Tour (60zł). All tours depart from the Church of St Adalbert (Kościół Św Wojciecha) on the Rynek Główny.
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Kraków Booze Cruise
Kraków Booze Cruise departs from the same spot at 7pm every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. The cost (60/90zł for women/men) gets you all the beer you can drink, all you can eat from the barbecue and vegetarian buffet, and a couple of hours on the water.
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Starmach Gallery
Starmach is among the city's most prestigious galleries of contemporary painting and sculpture, exhibiting both emerging and established Polish artists. The striking modern gallery is housed in the former Jewish Zucher prayer house, a 19th-century neo-Gothic brick beauty.
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Alchemia
Decked out with the usual retro Kazimierz knick-knackery, Alchemia offers multiple rooms for drinking and watching the activity on Plac Nowy. Most importantly, the grungy, arcaded basement hosts the best line-ups of live music acts in town, including jazz, blues and pop.
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Galeria Herbaciarnia U Dziwisza
Galeria Herbaciarnia U Dziwisza celebrate, nay, worship the decadence of hot beverages. The former is a civilised taste of an era when tea was a pastime; it boasts more than 100 varieties of tea leaf and an appealing range of calorie-rich accompaniments.
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Zbliżenia
Tucked into the corner of Plac Nowy, it's easy to miss this place, but don't pass it by. Krakovians rave about this luscious, laid-back little bar. It's hip enough to impress a date, but friendly enough that you want to return again and again. Decent food, sweet garden.
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Gothic Parish Church
It's worth going down to Janowiec village at the foot of the castle to see its mid-14th-century Gothic Parish Church, extensively rebuilt in Renaissance style in the 1530s. Inside is the tomb of the Firlej family, carved in the workshop of Santi Gucci from 1586 to 1587.
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Dominican Church of the Holy Trinity
Originally built in the 13th century, this massive church was badly damaged by fire in 1850. Note the original 14th-century doorway at the main (western) entrance to the church. The monastery, just behind the northern wall of the church, is accessible from the street.
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Galeria Plakatu
Poland has always excelled in the under-appreciated art of the poster. This little gallery shows off the best of the art form, with many contemporary posters promoting exhibits and events, as well as old communist propaganda posters, both originals and reproductions.
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