Lesser Poland, Kraków

Name: Lesser Poland
Address: Kraków, Poland

#216 among attractions in Kraków

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Lesser Poland, often known by its Polish name Małopolska, is a historical region situated in southern and south-eastern Poland. Its capital and largest city is Kraków. Throughout centuries, Lesser Poland developed a separate culture featuring diverse architecture, folk costumes, dances, cuisine, traditions and a rare Lesser Polish dialect. The region is rich in historical landmarks, monuments, castles, natural scenery and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ()

Local name: Małopolska Coordinates: 50°4'0"N, 19°57'0"E

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Stare Miasto (Kleparz)Kraków Poland

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Lesser Poland – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galeria Krakowska, Barbican, Botanical Garden, Cloth Hall.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Krakowska, Kraków
5 min walk • Galeria Krakowska stands as a modern shopping haven in the historic city of Kraków, Poland. Located conveniently adjacent to the city's main railway station, Kraków Główny, and within a stone's throw from the Old Town, this shopping center has been serving both...
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Late 15th-century fortified gateway
Barbican, Kraków
10 min walk • The Barbican of Kraków stands as a historical fortress and a relic of the city's medieval defensive walls. This circular bastion, constructed in the late 15th century, is one of the few remaining examples of such fortifications in Europe and is considered an...
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Botanical gardens founded in 1783
Botanical Garden, Kraków
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków, the Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city. Established in 1783, this historical park spans over 9.6 hectares and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in...
0.7 miSW
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
17 min walk • The Cloth Hall, known locally as Sukiennice, is a historic trading hub and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Kraków, Poland. This Renaissance-era gem, nestled in the center of the Main Market Square, dates back to the 14th century and was a major...
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Gothic 14th-century city gate tower
St. Florian's Gate, Kraków
11 min walk • St. Florian's Gate, the iconic remnant of the medieval fortifications that once encircled Kraków, Poland, stands as a poignant memorial to the city's rich history. Erected in the 14th century, this Gothic tower is one of the few surviving parts of the defensive walls...
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Monuments and statues
Grunwald Monument, Kraków
9 min walk • The Grunwald Monument in Kraków stands as a powerful tribute to the historical Battle of Grunwald, one of the most significant triumphs in Polish history. This commanding statue, designed by Antoni Wiwulski and Marian Konieczny, is a prominent feature in the city's...
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków
10 min walk • Juliusz Słowacki Theatre is a 19th-century Eclectic theatre-opera house in the heart of Kraków, Poland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Erected in 1893, it was modeled after some of the best European Baroque and Eclectic theatres such as the Palais Garnier in Paris.
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Palace
Montelupi Palace, Kraków
11 min walk • Montelupi Palace, also known as the Tarnowski Palace or the Palace on the Way is a 17th-century palace in Kraków, Poland. It was built for the Montelupi family, descendants of an Italian-born merchant Sebastiano Montelupi, banker in the court of King Sigismund III Vasa.
0.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Dzielnica I Stare Miasto, Kraków
12 min walk • Dzielnica I Stare Miasto is a district of the city of Kraków, Poland. The first administrative district covers a wider area than the Old Town of Kraków itself.
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Musical auditorium established in 1954
Opera Krakowska, Kraków
8 min walk • The Opera Krakowska active today was founded in 1954 in postwar Kraków, Poland, although the tradition of opera in the city dates back to 1628 when the first ever full libretto in Polish was released by the local publishing house, followed by the first fully-fledged opera performance in the city in March 1782.
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Pope John Paul II's former parish church
St. Florian's Church, Kraków
8 min walk • The Collegiate Church of St. Florian is a historic church in Kraków, Poland. It stands at the northern end of Matejko Square and the former centre of the mediaeval city of Kleparz, now a district of Kraków. The edifice marks the beginning of the Royal Road.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lesser Poland?

Nearby attractions include Wolf Popper Synagogue, Kraków (1 min walk), Ogród Strzelecki, Kraków (2 min walk), Muzeum Celestat, Kraków (3 min walk), Muzeum Lenina w Krakowie, Kraków (4 min walk).

How to get to Lesser Poland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lesser Poland:

Bus

Małopolski Dworzec Autobusowy (3 min walk)
Main Station East (4 min walk)

Tram

Lubicz • Lines: 10, 14, 2, 20, 4, 44, 52, 62, 64 (4 min walk)
Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (5 min walk)
Kraków Olsza (25 min walk)