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Places Around Krakow that Are Worth Seeing
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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!<\/p>\n

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Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mines<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Zalipie near Krakow \u2013 a Colourful Village that is Worth Seeing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 \u2013 the most famous painted complex is the Felicja Cury\u0142owa Farmstead. The unique tradition of painting homesteads comes from the 19th<\/sup> 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 \u201cPainted Cottage\u201d competition.<\/p>\n

The Vistula Etnographic Park in Wygie\u0142z\u00f3w<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 Wygie\u0142z\u00f3w is must-see, allowing you to witness the history of the Western Krakowians, The heritage park offers numerous buildings, including a 18th<\/sup>-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 Rycz\u00f3w to enjoy Organ and Church Music Festival, and other events all year round.<\/p>\n

Short Trip to the Stone City in Ci\u0119\u017ckowice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 Ci\u0119\u017ckowice-Ro\u017cn\u00f3w 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 Ci\u0119\u017ckowice Canyon.<\/p>\n

Cream Pies in Wadowice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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 \u2013 St. John Paul II, visit the Hell\u2019s Angel non-standard museum, or go for a hike to Zator, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Beskid Andrychowski hills, or the \u017bar mountain.<\/p>\n

The B\u0142\u0119d\u00f3w Desert \u2013 There Is Really a Lot to See near Krakow!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you are looking for interesting natural attractions, the Europe\u2019s only natural B\u0142\u0119d\u00f3w Desert is your best bet. Surrounded by forests, the 33 km2<\/sup> 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 Chech\u0142o.<\/p>\n

Book you stay at Grand Ascot Hotel****<\/h2>\n

Krakow is a city full of attractions, cultural events and meetings. It is worth ensuring a comfortable stay, and book a hotel in the centre of Krakow<\/a>, with a car park, and amenities like fitness gym or sauna. On our website, you can book rooms and apartments with breakfast at best prices. Grand Ascot Hotel**** is just a 7-minute walk from the Main Market Square in Krakow.<\/p>\n

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