Christmas presents to buy in Krakow

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Krakow Guide

It is certainly not the easiest to pick the best Christmas presents for the family and friends and it is especially difficult to find the perfect places to get your gifts. If you are on a holiday in Krakow and you would like to take home the nicest and and most unique presents for Christmas then keep on reading and we will introduce you the best gifts you can get in Krakow.

There are plenty of souvenir and gifts shops and even markets in the city but the best place to go is in the middle of the market square at the Cloth Hall which is open every day from ten to seven in the evening. At the market you can choose from the various handmade bags, folk costumes, knitted scarfs, hats, gloves, craved chess sets, amber jewelers but there are different wooden toys for children, various metal works even replicas of ancient Polish weapons, colorful blankets, paintings and drawings of the landscape of Poland and so on. The quality of the market is surprisingly high and the prices are fair as well. At the market you can find the best gifts for the whole family and all your loved ones.

If you want to buy something stronger then what has been mentioned so far, then you should of course buy some real Polish vodka to bring home for your friends and family, but not for children, of course!

Another product many people buy in Krakow is the goat cheese, so that could also be something nice to bring home for your family. It tastes really good and can be bought in the streets and in lots of grocery stores!

Apart from the market there are several gift shops in the city which are mostly specialized for tourists where you can also find the best handmade presents.

Exhibition on the works of Olga Boznanśka

Posted on December 5, 2014January 8, 2016 by Krakow Guide

This exhibition takes place at the National Museum in Krakow. The exhibition shows the works of Olga Boznanśka. Olga Boznanśka was a Polish painter who was born in 1865 and died in 1940.

Boznanśka is one of the most outstanding and unique Polish painters and her art works represents the Polish art everywhere. The exhibition shows more than 137 paintings of the artist but visitors also have the chance to get a closer look at 20 other paintings and art works of painters on the turn of the 20th century. The 20 paintings also includes the painters who inspired Boznanśka in her work. The exhibition shows the most beautiful paintings of her which made her world wide known. Along side the museum also displays art works of Boznanśka which has never been exhibited in Krakow before. At the exhibition you can explore on Polish art and its most famous painters along side with the contemporary painters of that time. The exhibition Olga Boznanśka is held at the National Museum of Krakow. The exhibition is shown from 25th October 2014 to 1st February 2015. The entrance to the exhibition is for PLN 17 for adults, PLN 10 for students, children and senior citizens.

For more information on the exhibition and the museum click on the following site.

Where to eat breakfast in Krakow?

Posted on November 10, 2014November 10, 2014 by Krakow Guide

Krakow is among the most interesting cities in Europe and during the years it became one of the most visited cities in Europe. Every year thousands of tourists arrives to Krakow for holiday. But, where to eat breakfast in Krakow?

Krakow is one of the largest and oldest city of Poland. Krakow has a wide range of programs and activities for the visitors and it has plenty of tourist attractions, museums, historical buildings and so on. Apart from the attractions in the city there are countless restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels to choose from. In this article we will go through some of the best places to have breakfast in Krakow.

Szara (Rynek Główny 6, Kraków)

Szara is a lovely restaurant in the central of Krakow. At the restaurant there are a wide range of various breakfasts but you can also go there to have lunch and dinner as well. The service and the quality of the food is excellent. At Szara you can try all the traditional Polish breakfasts and dishes and also you can choose from a big selection of salads and desserts as well. Szara is located in the heart of Krakow right at the main square.

Alchemia Od Kuchni (Estery 5, 31-056 Kraków)

Alchemia Od Kuchni is a restaurant in Krakow. At the Alchemia Od Kuchni you can have breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. It is an international restaurant in Krakow with loads of burgers, steaks and soups. The place is really fancy and trendy and the service at the restaurant is quick and friendly. It is said the dishes are extremely delicious and they are for reasonable prices. The Alchemia Od Kuchni is located in the central of Krakow at the old Jewish quarter. The restaurant is open from Sunday to Thursdays from 8.00 to 23.00 and on Friday and Saturday is open from 8.00 until midnight.

Alebriche (Karmelicka 56, 30-962 Kraków)

Alebriche is a Mexican restaurant in Krakow. At Alebriche you can have breakfast, brunch and dinner as well. At Alebriche you can try all the different authentic Mexican food and drinks as well for reasonable prices. The place is cozy and the service is fast and friendly. It is the best Mexican restaurant in the city and it is highly recommended for everyone who is into the Mexican cuisine.

Bagelmama (Dajwór 10, 31-052 Kraków)

Bagelmama is a lovely restaurant in the central of Krakow. Bagelmama is located at the Kazimierz area of the city. At the restaurant you can choose from a wide selection of bagels with different fillings. Apart from the bagels at Bagelmama you can also have Mexican and typical American dishes as well. The service at the restaurant is quick and friendly. It is a must go place in the city.

Hope you will enjoy your breakfast, and please write a comment if you have been eating breakfast in one of these places, or if you have any good advices on other places where it could be good to eat a breakfast in Krakow!