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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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Olkusz sits on the route: 10 minutes from Osiek, 37km from Wawel Cathedral.
Olkusz is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 37,744, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Olkusz sits in Poland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Warsaw time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Olkusz to your route.
Olkusz [ˈɔlkuʂ] (Yiddish: עלקיש Elkish) is a town in southern Poland with 36,607 inhabitants (2014). It is the capital of Olkusz County in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship.
Founded in the Middle Ages, Olkusz is a former royal town of Poland, and features a medieval urban layout with defensive walls, a preserved marketRead more
square, and a Gothic basilica. It is known for its abundance of silver, which is mined and extracted in the vicinity, and once housed a Polish royal mint. Olkusz is home to the Museum of African Studies.
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Olkusz is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 50.2813 latitude, 19.5650 longitude.
Olkusz has a population of approximately 37,744 people, making it a town in Poland.
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Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
37 km · about 40 min drive
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The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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