Welcome to Małopolska
Małopolska, known in English as Lesser Poland, is the sprawling region surrounding Kraków, running from Częstochowa in the west to Lublin in the east. It’s played an outsized role in Polish history, forming the core of the ancient Polish kingdom. These days, though, it’s mostly passed over by travellers who make a beeline for Kraków and then move on.
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Małopolska activities
Water Park Krakow Admission Ticket
The park is the only place in Malopolska, where the water is treated bacteriologically in 100% with ozone, so it will not cause irritation of the eyes and skin and is suitable even for babies! A team of experienced lifeguards, as well as a modern system of monitoring and protection, ensures the maximum safety and comfort of all visitors.
Admission ticket to Kosciuszko Mound - Kopiec Kosciuszki
Kościuszko Mound is a unique destination on the tourism map of Kraków and Małopolska. From its summit stretches the most beautiful view of the surroundings, while at the Mound you can take part in fascinating history lessons and see interesting exhibits. Are you planning to visit Kraków? Then Kościuszko Mound is a must-see! Are you looking for amazing views? From Kościuszko Mound you can see one of the most beautiful panoramas of Kraków, with views of the most characteristic places in the old city – Wawel Castle, St. Mary’s Basilica, the Sukiennice, and the Main Square. The Mound provides a view of the entire Kraków Upland, the Sandomierz Basin, the Wieliczka Foothills, and with good visibility even the Tatra Mountains! The Mound is also a place where you can learn about the history of the Polish road to freedom, see memorials to outstanding Poles, and also a historic 19th century fort. For military architecture buffs, a visit to the Mound is also an opportunity to visit a unique citadel fort with defensive functions. The Kościuszko Fort 2 surrounding the Mound is one of the oldest surviving elements of the Kraków Fortress. Please visit 8 Szczepański Square or 13 Wolnica Square where you will receive a voucher from the Local Supplier. Only this document will be accepted at the Museum's Ticket Office. Please, present the PRINTED supplier’s voucher at the entrance.
KRAKOW BALICE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AIRPORT TRANSFER
Our vehicles are designed to be wheelchair-accessible, so your visit to Krakow and Małopolska is comfortable, safe, and streamlined. We are properly equipped to take you everywhere you want to go. In our fleet, we can offer you fully-accessible vans, all with room for one wheelchair and five standard seats. Safety first! Our minibuses are equipped with rails for stability, and lock systems for complete security. We also offer our full assistance, to ensure comfort and peace of mind. Our vehicles can accommodate both standard and electric wheelchairs. We are constantly monitoring and updating our equipment, to be sure it meets the highest safety standards, and utilizes the latest technology. We provide “door to door” service, where we will assist the disabled person with getting into the car as well as upon arrival to their destination.
Krakow: Full-Day Divine Mercy & Nowa Huta District
Enjoy a pick-up from your hotel to Divine Mercy Shrine, celebrating Mass there. The sanctuary houses the miraculous image of Merciful Jesus and the relics of Sister Faustina. John Paul II was said to be the driving force behind the worship of the Lord's Mercy within its center, the Lagiewniki Sanctuary by the worldwide Catholic movement.Leave after lunch for Nowa Huta. You will be taken for a drive around in this ex-Socialist quarter of Krakow. After Poland was liberated and occupied by the Soviet Union the communists built the largest European steel mill called Nowa Huta (New Steel Mill) from 1949 to 1955. The new district was built around Plac Centralny (Central Square) and Aleja Róż (Alley of Roses). Visit the Lord’s Ark Church - built between 1967 and 1977, Nowa Huta’s first house of worship, pieced together brick by brick by volunteer workers with no assistance from the communist authorities. The complete opposite of what Nowa Huta was meant to stand for, the Lord's Ark (Arka Pana) is a remarkable building and a true symbol of the Polish belief in Catholicism.Later, visit the splendid Holy Cross Basilica and the adjoining Cistercian cloister, which dates way, way back to 1266. This is the Cistercian Monastery and famous for its morbidly miraculous cross. It is also recognized as among the most important religious buildings in Małopolska. At about 18:00, have traditional Polish cuisine for your selective palate while looking at traditional wooden architecture. A Polish highlander experience. Enjoy a beautiful classical music concert (1-hour) in a 400-year-old church at 20:00. Have traditional Polish cuisine for your selective palate while looking at the traditional wooden architecture. After the concert, you will be taken back to your hotel.
Wooden Architecture Route Around Kraków
Wooden monuments are fascinating remnants of history. Most of them in Malopolska are Catholic and Orthodox churches, whose domes and turrets adorn the country and city landscapes, yet, at the same time, look as if taken out from a completely different picture. Very often they stand alone surrounded only by old trees and stone fences, which seem to confirm their old age. Other wooden monuments include manors, palaces, heritage museums and some other village and city buildings.During our trip, the guide will do their utmost best to bring you closer to the architectural gems of this amazing cultural heritage.You are invited to explore the most interesting monuments of wooden architecture in the west of Krakow, belonging to the Trail of Wooden Architecture.Itinerary: Kraków - Racławice – Paczółtowice – Wygiełzów – Mętków – Kraków.