Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków

Name: Piwnica Pod Baranami
Address: Rynek Główny 27, Kraków, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 422 01 77

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The Piwnica pod Baranami is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most renowned political cabaret in the country, until the end of the communist era. Created by Piotr Skrzynecki in 1956, the cabaret continues its activities, contrary to rumours that it has been closed after the death of its founder in 1997. It resides at its original location in the medieval Old Town district, at the Main Market Square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°3'42"N, 19°56'7"E

Address

Rynek Główny 27Stare MiastoKraków Poland

Contact

+48 12 422 01 77

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Piwnica Pod Baranami – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Bishop's Palace, Cloth Hall.

~520 ftE
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~620 ftSE
Romanesque 11th-century church
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's bustling Old Town, the Church of St. Adalbert stands as a testament to the city's rich history and spiritual heritage. This venerable place of worship, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest stone...
~810 ftS
Palace
Bishop's Palace, Kraków
4 min walk • The Bishop's Palace in Kraków, Poland, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry and the ecclesiastical prestige that has shaped its legacy. This grand residence, located in the heart of Kraków, serves as the official seat of the city's archbishops...
~470 ftE
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
3 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...
~400 ftW
14th-century university with a museum
Collegium Maius, Kraków
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków, Collegium Maius beckons as a historical gem and a repository of knowledge. As the oldest building of the Jagiellonian University, it represents the cradle of academic life in Poland, with roots stretching back to the 14th century.
~470 ftE
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
3 min walk • The main square of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha is the largest medieval town square in Europe.
~580 ftE
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
3 min walk • The underground square central museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size. Work on the underground square first began at the start of 2009 and cost 38 million zloty. The museum first opened on 24 September 2010, at the time only displaying regular exhibitions.
~890 ftS
13th-century church with Gothic murals
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Kraków
5 min walk • The Church of St. Francis of Assisi with Monastery of the Franciscan Order located in the Old Town district of Kraków, Poland, is a Roman Catholic religious complex on the west side of All Saints Square at Franciszkańska 2, across the street from the Bishop's Palace – residence of Pope John Paul II during his stays in the city.
~50 ftE
Statue to one of Poland's national bards
Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków
1 min walk • Adam Mickiewicz Monument in Kraków, is one of the best known bronze monuments in Poland, and a favourite meeting place at the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Kraków.
~530 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of St. Anne, Kraków
3 min walk • The Church of St. Anne is a Roman Catholic church located at 13 św. Anny Street in the UNESCO-protected historic centre of Kraków, Poland. It is one of the leading examples of Polish Baroque architecture designed by Tylman van Gameren, however, the church's history dates back to 14th century.
~510 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Muzeum Historyczne Miasta Krakowa, Kraków
3 min walk • The Historical Museum of the City of Kraków in Kraków, Lesser Poland, was granted the status of an independent institution in 1945. Originally, it was a branch of the Old Records Office of Kraków, in operation from 1899.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Piwnica Pod Baranami?

Nearby attractions include Adam Mickiewicz Monument, Kraków (1 min walk), Wiślna Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Jagiellońska Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Polonia Wax, Kraków (2 min walk).

How to get to Piwnica Pod Baranami by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piwnica Pod Baranami:

Tram

Teatr Bagatela • Lines: 13, 14, 18, 2, 20, 24, 4, 64, 69, 8 (5 min walk)
Filharmonia • Lines: 1, 13, 18, 2, 6, 69, 8 (6 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (10 min walk)
Muzeum Narodowe • Lines: 124, 424, 502, 601, 611 (12 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (19 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (35 min walk)