cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
Skawina works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sidzina, 56km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Skawina is a town located in Lesser Poland, Poland. With a population of 23,647, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Skawina 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 Skawina to your route.
Skawina [skaˈvʲina] is a town in southern Poland with 27,328 inhabitants (2008), situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The town is located on the Skawinka river, in close proximity to the city of Kraków. Its population (as for December 31, 2010) was 23,761, and the area of the town is 20,50 km2. One of the mostRead more
interesting historic buildings in Skawina is a Renaissance palace, built in the mid-16th century by Paweł Korytko. The name of the town probably comes from the Skawinka river.
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Skawina is located in Lesser Poland, Poland, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9752 latitude, 19.8287 longitude.
Skawina has a population of approximately 23,647 people, making it a town in Poland.
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cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
12 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
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.
13 km · about 25 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
45 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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