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Who said that white has to be boring?—A one-of-a-kind space bistro in the heart of Krakow | Lastriko
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Who said that white has to be boring?—A one-of-a-kind space bistro in the heart of Krakow | Lastriko

Krakow is one of the region’s cultural treasures, as we’ve repeatedly highlighted in our various reports on the city, but beyond its unusual art projects and exciting examples of interior design, Krakow is also a culinary haven. Poland’s third busiest city is home to a plethora of
Kraków airport opens “library”
lifestyle

Kraków airport opens “library”

A bookshelf has been set up at Kraków Airport, offering Polish and foreign-language books for children and adults to make their wait time more rewarding. “Reading books is an excellent relaxing activity, especially before a flight. We can feel the joy of contact with fiction, return to our dreams of
A Krakow apartment interior shaped by the free play of colors and shapes
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A Krakow apartment interior shaped by the free play of colors and shapes

This apartment building in Krakow’s Podgórze district can be spotted from miles with its bright pink façade and dark red windows and balconies. The Polish studio Mistovia has designed a new apartment interior in this particular building. The character of the 57-square-meter apartment layout is created by a comfortable
Rembrandt’s art comes to life in Krakow—an exceptional installation by NARchitekTURA
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Rembrandt’s art comes to life in Krakow—an exceptional installation by NARchitekTURA

The NARchitekTURA team has surprised art lovers with another unique installation: after the Renaissance collection exhibited in the summer, and Botticelli’s The Story of Virginia, we can once again see a masterpiece from the past in an unusual context. This time, Rembrandt’s truly exceptional painting The Polish Rider
Simplicity with a twist—Warszauer Hotel, Kraków
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Simplicity with a twist—Warszauer Hotel, Kraków

A slender, modern building situated in a small cobble-stoned street in the heart of the former Jewish district of Kraków—this is Warszauer Hotel. The 10-room establishment opened in January 2022, stands out while still perfectly complementing its environment. Marta Gajewska, the mind and soul behind this extraordinary boutique hotel
Eastern Europe’s archaeological heritage returns in 3D printing
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Eastern Europe’s archaeological heritage returns in 3D printing

On the territory of present-day Poland, between the Oder and Vistula rivers, a western Slavic tribe, the Pomeranians, lived in the fifth century. Based in Krakow, the Popiel brand aims to bring back the diverse object culture of our region’s ancestors into contemporary design and interior decoration, using their
Krakow takes up the fight against pandemic loneliness
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Krakow takes up the fight against pandemic loneliness

Even before the outbreak of the pandemic, more and more people were talking about our society becoming increasingly isolated, and the restrictions imposed around the world have only served to reinforce this trend. Krakow has now decided to install chat benches to encourage people to reach out to each other.
Find the bustling community life of Krakow here
gastronomy

Find the bustling community life of Krakow here

The FORUM Przestrzenie is a café, bar and club in one place: a fresh, contemporary community center in Krakow, built in 2013 in the still iconic Forum Hotel. The large, characterful Soviet-era building and its atmosphere thirsted for revitalization: using the right tools, FORUM Przestrzenie quickly became one of the
In the magical landscapes of Poland | Ojcowski National Park
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In the magical landscapes of Poland | Ojcowski National Park

At the next stop in our series, after the monumental Tatras, we will visit the mystical valleys. Despite its small size, the Ojcowski National Park near Kraków is also rich in historical monuments and natural treasures. The Ojcowski National Park is located next to Kraków and, in spite of being