Hidden gems in Krakow and Zakopane
This collection highlights architectural and natural landmarks across Lesser Poland, from Krakow's medieval perimeter to the Tatra Mountains. In Krakow, explore the Planty Park green belt, the Baroque St. Bartholomew's Church, and the historic St. Florian's Church. Moving south to Zakopane, the list features the Jaszczurówka Chapel, a prime example of Zakopane-style wooden architecture, the Nature Education Centre of the Tatra National Park, and panoramic views from Gubałówka. These sites range from historic monuments and silent wooden shrines to thermal water facilities.
Planty Park
Planty is one of the largest city parks in Kraków, Poland. It encircles the Stare Miasto, where the Medieval city walls used to stand until…
Grunwald Monument
The Grunwald Monument is an equestrian statue of King of Poland Władysław II Jagiełło located at Matejko Square in Kraków's Old Town and…
Kaplica pw. Najświętszego Serca Jezusa w Jaszczurówce
Designed by Stanisław Witkiewicz and built between 1904 and 1907, this wooden chapel is a landmark of the Zakopane style. It features traditional highlander craftsmanship and sits on a stone pedestal amidst a forest setting.
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