Top 7 picturesque sites to visit in Poland near Kraków:
Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec
The Benedictine Abbey in Tyniec is a historic monastery located near Krakow, Poland. Visitors can explore a Baroque church, a museum showcasing the abbey's history, and a picturesque courtyard with stunning views of the Vistula River. Active tourists can enjoy a scenic bike ride along the river to reach the Abbey.
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Kamionna Observation Tower
The Kamionna Observation Tower is a 29-meter tall wooden tower located in the Beskid Wyspowy mountain range in southern Poland. It offers panoramic views of the Tatra Mountains, Gorce Mountains, and Pogórze Wielickie foothills. The tower is easily accessible via hiking trails and is open to tourists year-round free of charge.
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Morskie Oko
Morskie Oko, or Eye of the Sea in English, is the largest and fourth-deepest lake in the Tatra Mountains, in southern Poland. It is located deep within the Tatra National Park in the Rybi Potok Valley, of the High Tatras mountain range.
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Niedzica Castle
Niedzica Castle, also known as Dunajec Castle, is a medieval stronghold located on the right bank of the Czorsztyn Reservoir in the village of Niedzica-Zamek. This castle was probably built in the early 14th century, probably on the site of an earlier defensive structure.
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Ogrodzieniec Castle
Ogrodzieniec Castle - ruins of a castle built in the system of the so-called Eagles' Nests in the 14th-15th centuries. The castle is located on the highest elevation in the Krakow-Czestochowa Jurassic Highlands - Castle Mountain rising to 515.5 meters above sea level.
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Park Gródek
Park Gródek in Jaworzno is an old quarry site, which has been transformed into a beautiful park. The park is located in the Gródek district of Jaworzno, and is a great place to spend time with family and friends. The park is open to the public and is free to enter. It is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
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Park Zakrzówek
Zakrzówek is a picturesque area located just a few kilometers southwest of Kraków's Old Town, known for its scenic lagoon created from a flooded limestone quarry. It is a popular destination for relaxation, swimming, and enjoying nature, offering crystal clear waters and surrounded by parkland and rocky outcrops.
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