Name: Grand Ascot Hotel
Address: Józefa Szujskiego 4, Kraków, 31-123, PL
Telephone: +48124467600
Price range: $100 - $200

Places Around Krakow that Are Worth Seeing

The vicinity of Krakow is a real cornucopia of inspirations for unforgettable excursions. Charming little towns and villages, beautiful nature, but also a great many cultural property sites let anyone choose something for themselves. In our recent entry, we have presented our top 6 of places worth seeing, however, there are many more of them, so let us add another set of locations on the map of the capital of Lesser Poland, that are really worth going to!

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Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mines

The two sale mines included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and available for visitors are special places among the attractions of the Krakow area. The one located in Wieliczka is more famous of the two. The salt mine captivates with monumental chambers, lakes, beautiful chapels, including the St. Anthony Chapel, salt sculptures, and Crystal Grottos with incredible halite formations. Along the 3 km route, you can discover the magical world of salt, enjoy the health benefits of a saline graduation tower and the unique micro-climate. The second mine is located in Bochnia, and, apart from the health benefits, provides a great opportunity for an unusual trip with an underground railway and a boat crossing. It is truly enchanting with enormous caverns, the beautiful St. Kinga Chapel, and the old, underground horse stables. Visiting any of the two stays with you for a long time, therefore, it is worth adding them to your itinerary, when visiting Krakow.

Zalipie near Krakow – a Colourful Village that is Worth Seeing

Among the charming townships in the Krakow area, apart from Lanckorona mentioned before, there is also the village of Zalipie, which was the inspiration for one of the locations in The Witcher video game. The small settlement in the Olesno municipality boasts gorgeous architecture. Its characteristic, white cottages, are richly adorned with enchanting folk ornaments – the most famous painted complex is the Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead. The unique tradition of painting homesteads comes from the 19^th century, and it has been fostered by the inhabitants. If you want to see Zalipie in all its glory, plan you visit there at the turn of June and July to witness the local “Painted Cottage” competition.

The Vistula Etnographic Park in Wygiełzów

Are you looking for a place, in which you can see what life looked like for the inhabitants of western Lesser Poland in the past? The Vistula Etnographic Park in Wygiełzów is must-see, allowing you to witness the history of the Western Krakowians, The heritage park offers numerous buildings, including a 18^th-century manor house from Droginia, a historical oil mill, peasant huts, farmsteads, inns, but also the ruins of the medieval Lipowiec Castle. In the summer, you can go to the nearby Ryczów to enjoy Organ and Church Music Festival, and other events all year round.

Short Trip to the Stone City in Ciężkowice

Are you a fan of stone cities in Czechia or in the Giant Mountains? Do you know there is an interesting version of one near Krakow? In the Ciężkowice-Rożnów Landscape Park, in the place known as the Stone City, there are fanciful rock formations with rock outcrops, the picturesque Fox Canyon and the beautiful Witch Waterfall close to the Ciężkowice Canyon.

Cream Pies in Wadowice

Quick coffee and the best cream pies in the world? Wadowice is the perfect choice, and it is only 52 km from Krakow! Here, you can follow in the footsteps of the Polish pope – St. John Paul II, visit the Hell’s Angel non-standard museum, or go for a hike to Zator, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Beskid Andrychowski hills, or the Żar mountain.

The Błędów Desert – There Is Really a Lot to See near Krakow!

If you are looking for interesting natural attractions, the Europe’s only natural Błędów Desert is your best bet. Surrounded by forests, the 33 km² area charms visitors with quicksands and inland dunes. The best scenic viewpoint with the picturesque desert landscape is the cliff near the old bunker from the direction of Chechło.

Book your stay at Grand Ascot Hotel

Krakow is a city full of attractions, cultural events and business meetings, so it is worth securing a comfortable base. Book a hotel in the center of Krakow with on-site parking, a sauna and a fitness room. On our website you can book rooms and apartments with breakfast at the best available rates. Grand Ascot Hotel is a 6-minute walk from the Main Market Square.

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