Top Things to do in Lesser Poland Province
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lesser Poland Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lesser Poland Province, Poland including Stare Miasto, Pieniny National Park, Strazyska Valley, Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane, Be Happy Museum Zakopane, Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, Wawel Royal Castle, Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, Family Home of John Paul II, Lake Morskie Oko.
Restaurants in Lesser Poland Province
1. Stare Miasto
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,988 reviews
The 13th century merchants' town is home to Europe's largest market square and offers numerous historical houses, palaces and churches with magnificent interiors, 14th century fortifications, ancient synagogues, Jagiellonian University and the Gothic cathedral where the kings of Poland were buried.
2. Pieniny National Park
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5.0 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By 119rodf
The scenery here is unbelievable. Incredibly beautiful and, away from Trzy Korony and Sokolica, the paths are relatively quiet.
3. Strazyska Valley
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The entrance to this valley is within walking distance from central Zakopane (2.4 km from Krupowki street; 100m up; follow Kasprusie road). A well maintained path, at times more like a small road, leads to the upper part of the valley and takes about 40 minutes. Special about Strazyska is the fact it is a rather narrow valley with a wild stream running through. Not just pine trees, but deciduous trees as well provide a colorful experience. Especially this time of the year (October) when autumn sets in. It is possible to hike out of the valley towards Sarnia Skala 1377 m. (follow a trail with black and white markings towards the east). Add another extra hour to reach the peak.
4. Muzeum Oscypka Zakopane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By ClogsPL - Warsaw, Poland
We loved the show put on by an old Baca, there is a good interaction going on between the old and the new generation, we thought the presentation was very good, the whole process of coming from sheep milk to Oscypek became living and clear. The old Baca is quite the character, had a good cheer and attitude, the presentation setup is close up, intimate almost, very enjoyable experience. Very good to take kids to.
5. Be Happy Museum Zakopane
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Museums of happiness located in Poland. Be Happy Museum is a place where dreams come true and the imagination turns into a sweet and colorful experience. This is a place where illusion stuns and laughs to tears. Dozens of scenes for taking photos, Marshmallow foam pool, banana swing, magic unicorn and much more. Our mission is to cultivate happiness, share good memories and make the world better.
6. Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
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4.5 based on 26,455 reviews
Huge 10-acre square, the largest in any of Europe's medieval cities, features the 16th-century Renaissance Cloth Hall and the splendid 14th-century Gothic Basilica of the Virgin Mary.
Reviewed By vickitD6053PZ - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Lovely place to sit Nd people watch , with plenty of atmosphere lots of restaurants with outdoor seating, you can even take your pick and go for a horse and carriage ride or hire a segway or even a scooter, you will never get bored here and can return time after time
7. Wawel Royal Castle
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4.5 based on 10,412 reviews
Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state and today contains a priceless collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries, considered to be one of the largest in the world.
Reviewed By travelessential - Melbourne, Australia
Definitely worth your visit, amazing detail and architecture especially see Lost Wawel and the armoury. Strangely you have to buy tickets for each section you are wanting to see and the queues are long so definitely use online if you can. Also strangely the cathedral is another ticket and another office. They should really just sell one ticket covers all. It would be a lot quicker!
8. Kazmierz The Former Jewish District
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4.5 based on 9,378 reviews
Sizable Jewish population of Krakow moved to this district at the end of the fifteenth century, which served as the main cultural center of the Polish Jewry for centuries.
Reviewed By ChristineJ192 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful area to walk around and discover.Buildings are great & a lot of them are being renovated so I suspect this will become a more popular area over the next few years. The Plac Nowy is a central square which has a brilliant flea market on a Saturday & in the centre is a round building which houses lots of little street food kiosks serving a traditional Polish pizza like snack for around £2 Take a look & enjoy wandering the streets
9. Family Home of John Paul II
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By WimVangheluwe - Menen, Belgium
For anyone interested in world history, the birth house (and the village of Wadowice) are an absolute must see! You will learn a lot about hidden important facts that influenced world history. Modern museum and good English tour guide. Not only for devout Catholics, the figure of John Paul II truly is inspiring for everyone!
10. Lake Morskie Oko
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 856 reviews
Reviewed By cdcheng - Muntinlupa, Philippines
We went November 2019. To our pleasant surprise, it snowed the day before. So, when we started our trek to Morskie Oko, everything was covered in fresh white powder snow. AMAZING!! Be prepared to spend at least 6 hours for the trip. This needs to be done during daylight. So, if you're coming in during November, suggest to start around 7am or even earlier as soon as there is sunlight. Going there: If you don't have a car and you're coming from Zakopane, there are buses that roam around the city that go to Morskie Oko, you can go to a bus stop along the street's main road and catch a bus there (or see the bus schedule). it takes around 30 minutes from the main city to the starting point of the trek. Going to/from Morskie Oko: From the parking lot, you can either walk (will take 1.5 - 2.5 hours per one way) or ride a horse carriage+short walk (50 pln going up, 30 pln going down - cuts walking time by more than half). Bring your own beverage because there is no stall along the road. in Morskie Oko - there are wonderful cafes / restaurants that can sell water, hot chocolate, hot wine, sandwiches etc. It makes up for a nice treat after that trek. Then, in MOrskie Oko, be amazed at the stunning view and you can actually walk around the lake perimeter! :)
