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Museum
The most valuable collection in Poland, and one of the most valuable in Europe. The Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci or the Landscape with the Good Samaritan by Rembrandt van Rijn, as well as many other masterpieces of not only painting, but also sculpture, crafts, military, applied arts, can be viewed in 26 exhibition halls, on two floors of the renovated Palace of the Princes Czartoryski Museum.
120 locals recommend
Muzeum XX. Czartoryskich w Krakowie
15 św. JanaThe most valuable collection in Poland, and one of the most valuable in Europe. The Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci or the Landscape with the Good Samaritan by Rembrandt van Rijn, as well as many other masterpieces of not only painting, but also sculpture, crafts, military, applied arts, can be viewed in 26 exhibition halls, on two floors of the renovated Palace of the Princes Czartoryski Museum.
Walking between the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and Saint Mary’s Church, one may not realise that hidden away a few metres under the ground is a treasure trove of knowledge about Kraków’s past. To discover it, you just have to step down into the Rynek.
417 locals recommend
Rynek Underground
35 Rynek GłównyWalking between the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and Saint Mary’s Church, one may not realise that hidden away a few metres under the ground is a treasure trove of knowledge about Kraków’s past. To discover it, you just have to step down into the Rynek.
XX + XXI. Polish Art Gallery in the Main Building of the National Museum in Kraków gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the panorama of the history of Polish art of this period. The exhibition presents a cross-section of selected phenomena, trends and art movements through outstanding works from the Museum’s collection of contemporary art.
222 locals recommend
National Museum in Krakow
1 al. 3 MajaXX + XXI. Polish Art Gallery in the Main Building of the National Museum in Kraków gives visitors an opportunity to learn about the panorama of the history of Polish art of this period. The exhibition presents a cross-section of selected phenomena, trends and art movements through outstanding works from the Museum’s collection of contemporary art.
You will admire landscapes that can’t be found on the surface: as saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers, including the unique St Kinga’s Chapel.
You will learn about old mining tools and machines and the methods of salt extraction and transport used in the past.
271 locals recommend
Wieliczka Salt Mine
10 DaniłowiczaYou will admire landscapes that can’t be found on the surface: as saline lakes and beautiful underground chambers, including the unique St Kinga’s Chapel.
You will learn about old mining tools and machines and the methods of salt extraction and transport used in the past.
FORMER GERMAN NAZI CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP
All over the world, Auschwitz has become a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Shoah. It was established by Germans in 1940, in the suburbs of Oswiecim, a Polish city that was annexed to the Third Reich by the Nazis. Its name was changed to Auschwitz, which also became the name of Konzentrationslager Auschwitz.
104 locals recommend
Memorial and Museum Auschwitz II-Birkenau
12 Więźniów OświęcimiaFORMER GERMAN NAZI CONCENTRATION AND EXTERMINATION CAMP
All over the world, Auschwitz has become a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Shoah. It was established by Germans in 1940, in the suburbs of Oswiecim, a Polish city that was annexed to the Third Reich by the Nazis. Its name was changed to Auschwitz, which also became the name of Konzentrationslager Auschwitz.
Exhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945 is located in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory.
The exhibition is primarily a story about Kraków and its inhabitants, both Polish and Jewish, during World War Two. It is also a story about Germans – the occupiers who arrived here on 6 September 1939, brutally disrupting Kraków’s centuries-long history of Polish-Jewish relations. The great history of World War Two intersects here with everyday life, and the personal dramas of individual people overlap with the tragedy which affected the whole world.
622 locals recommend
Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
4 LipowaExhibition Kraków under Nazi Occupation 1939–1945 is located in the former administrative building of Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory.
The exhibition is primarily a story about Kraków and its inhabitants, both Polish and Jewish, during World War Two. It is also a story about Germans – the occupiers who arrived here on 6 September 1939, brutally disrupting Kraków’s centuries-long history of Polish-Jewish relations. The great history of World War Two intersects here with everyday life, and the personal dramas of individual people overlap with the tragedy which affected the whole world.
The programme of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK, which has been active since 19th May 2011 encompasses presentation of the latest international art, education as well as research and publication projects. MOCAK’s two most important aims are presenting the art of the two last decades in the context of the post-war avant-garde and conceptual art as well as clarifying the rationale of creating art by highlighting its cognitive and ethical value and its relationship with everyday reality.
483 locals recommend
MOCAK Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow
4 LipowaThe programme of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Krakow MOCAK, which has been active since 19th May 2011 encompasses presentation of the latest international art, education as well as research and publication projects. MOCAK’s two most important aims are presenting the art of the two last decades in the context of the post-war avant-garde and conceptual art as well as clarifying the rationale of creating art by highlighting its cognitive and ethical value and its relationship with everyday reality.
Over 120 airplanes, 16 helicopters. One of the best aviation museums in Europe. Every year, there is an airshow, usually on the last weekend of June. To check the exact date, go the web site www.muzeumlotnictwa.pl
159 locals recommend
Polish Aviation Museum
39 al. Jana Pawła IIOver 120 airplanes, 16 helicopters. One of the best aviation museums in Europe. Every year, there is an airshow, usually on the last weekend of June. To check the exact date, go the web site www.muzeumlotnictwa.pl
Krajobraz kulinarny
Wide choice of craft beers, good burgers and pizza. Our favourite place
www.facebook.com/nowykraftowy
7 locals recommend
Nowy Kraftowy
8 plac NowyWide choice of craft beers, good burgers and pizza. Our favourite place
www.facebook.com/nowykraftowy
This restaurant is number one in our opinion and a must if you want to try Polish food. Reservations suggested!
www.podbaranem.com
35 locals recommend
Restauracja Pod Baranem
21 Świętej GertrudyThis restaurant is number one in our opinion and a must if you want to try Polish food. Reservations suggested!
www.podbaranem.com
Ciastkarnia Vanilla
13 BrzozowaDelicious homemade cookies and cakes
www.cukierniavanilla.pl
Number 1, excellent food! You’d better book a table, they get crowded!
www.mammamia.net.pl
143 locals recommend
Trattoria Mamma Mia
14 KarmelickaNumber 1, excellent food! You’d better book a table, they get crowded!
www.mammamia.net.pl
ZAZIE Bistro
34 Józefafrench cuisine
www.zaziebistro.pl
Indus Tandoor
18 Świętego Tomaszaindian cuisine
www.indus.pl
forget the Häagen-Dazs and try their delicious homemade ice cream in a cone in the summer time. At other times of year, they serve donuts with rose jam stuffing
9 locals recommend
Lody na Starowiślańskiej
83 Starowiślnaforget the Häagen-Dazs and try their delicious homemade ice cream in a cone in the summer time. At other times of year, they serve donuts with rose jam stuffing
Zalipianki | Ewa Wachowicz
24 Szewskapolish cuisine
www.zalipianki.pl
Klimaty Południa Restaurant & Wine bar
5 Świętej Gertrudymeditarenian cisine
www.klimatypoludnia.eu
Starka Restaurant
14 Józefavery good Polish cuisine
www.starka-restauracja.pl
Pimiento
13 StolarskaSteak House
www.pimiento.pl/stare-miasto
Pimiento Argentino Restaurant
26 JózefaSteak House
www.pimiento.pl/kazimierz
Czarna Kaczka
22 Poselskavery good Polish cuisine, try roasted duck!
www.czarnakaczka.pl
Miód Malina Restaurant
40 GrodzkaTraditional Polish plus Italian
www.miodmalina.pl
Mihiderka
22 Józefavegetarian
www.mihiderka.pl
Taste of India Restaurant
46 Józefa Dietlavery good Indian cuisine
www.tasteofindia.com.pl
Grocery
Delikatesy Centrum
8 Komandosówsupermarket
Żabka
22 Starowiślnasmall grocery
Biedronka
28 Berka Joselewiczasupermarket
Biedronka
28 Berka Joselewiczasupermarket
liquor store with variety of local and imported alcohols and wines
www.regionalnealkohole.com
7 locals recommend
Regionalne Alkohole
28 Miodowaliquor store with variety of local and imported alcohols and wines
www.regionalnealkohole.com
Lajkonik - Bakery & Cafe
15 Basztowabakery
Piekarnia Pawlak
1 Westerplattebakery
Entertainment
Galeria Autorska Andrzeja Mleczki
14 Świętego JanaPolish Gary Larson, funny cartoons
www.mleczko.pl
Useful information
Grosz
4 Sławkowskamoney exchange office, best rates, no commission
www.kantorgrosz.pl
Shopping
Galeria Krakowska
5 PawiaShopping Center
www.galeriakrakowska.pl
Galeria Kazimierz Shopping Plaza
34 PodgórskaShopping Center
www.galeriakazimierz.pl