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Zalipie Painted Village
A whimsical village where cottages, wells and even doghouses are hand-painted with vivid folk flowers.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Maszkienice
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Maszkienice
Maszkienice is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jadowniki, 54km from Wawel Cathedral.
Maszkienice is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 1,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jadowniki, about 5 km away.
Maszkienice [maʂkʲɛˈnit͡sɛ] () is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Dębno, within Brzesko County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, in southern Poland.
The history of Maszkienice dates back to letters of King Casimir the Great in 1336.
The village of Maszkienice is served by the Roman Catholic Parish of SaintRead more
Joseph the Craftsman, located in the center of the village.
The village is home to amateur football club LKS Sokół Maszkienice. The club was founded in 1948 and is currently playing in the Polish Liga Okręgowa, the 6th tier of Polish football. The club offers a senior side, junior side, and youth division. The club grounds and offices are located on Ul. Podlesie.
Maszkienice is accessible by railway via the station in nearby Sterkowiec, with regular service connecting Kraków, Tarnów and Krynica-Zdrój.
Recently, a new supermarket, Delikatesy Centrum, was opened next to the Sterkowiec train station, allowing residents of Maszkienice to travel shorter distances for meat, vegetables and other items.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Maszkienice?
Within an hour or so of Maszkienice: Zalipie Painted Village (30 km), Wieliczka Salt Mine (45 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (53 km), Wawel Cathedral (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Maszkienice?
The nearest famous roads are Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce), Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Maszkienice?
Maszkienice is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 5 km from Jadowniki.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,401
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.9892, 20.6866
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Worth the detour from Maszkienice
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Krakow Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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Jama Michalika
Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Maszkienice
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 68 kmDunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce)A road along the Pieniny limestone gorge where the Dunajec forms the Polish-Slovak border, famous for its raft trips.
- 76 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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