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Church

Church, Niepolomice

 acemj Says:  Just outside the castle, you'll find what appears to be the town center and this interesting church. It was built at the same time as the palace (14th century), also by Kazimierz the Great, and while I did not visit the church, there are some old frescoes that might be worth... 

Royal Castle (2)

Royal Castle (2), Niepolomice

 Skeptic-jr Says:  Since times of the king Sigmund August (16th century) the castle has a quadrangle shape and a renaissance courtyard inside. The castle lost its significance since the attack of Swedish forces in the middle of 17th century. During Austrian occupation it was transformed in the... 

Royal Castle (1)

Royal Castle (1), Niepolomice

 Skeptic-jr Says:  The king Kasimir the Great built in 14th century a huge gothic castle in the old volley of Wisla River nearby from Krakow. The castle was surrounded by settlement Niepolomice. Kasimir and next kings used the castle as a hunting headquarters when they shot dear and other... 

The Town Hall

The Town Hall, Niepolomice

 Skeptic-jr Says:  It dates back from the beginning of the 20th century. Now this is a place of town's authorities. 

Grunwald Mound

Grunwald Mound, Niepolomice

 Skeptic-jr Says:  The root of this mound was a little hillock put up in 1902. The "Falcon" Gymnastics Society made it in the respect and sign of solidarity with Polish pupils from Wrzesnia, where under Prussic occupation in schools speaking Polish was strictly prohibited (Niepolomice were... 

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Restaurants  

Wenecja: Don't eat here

Wenecja: Don't eat here, Niepolomice

 acemj Says:  Maciek, Urszula and I all agreed that the food here wasn't too good. Originally, we tried to eat at the restaurant inside the castle complex, but they were catering a large party and were unable to accommodate us. So, we tried Wenecja, which means "Venice" in Polish. Hmmm? I... 

Niepolomice Castle: Royal Dining

Niepolomice Castle: Royal Dining, Niepolomice

 marishabandb Says:  Three years ago, Niepolomice Castle underwent a complete restoration, and is now open for general tourist visits. It also houses a superb restaurant, and in addition medieval banquets with musical and jousting entertainment are held in the courtyard during summer... 

Nightlife  

medieval banquets in Niepolomice Castle

medieval banquets in Niepolomice Castle, Niepolomice

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Off The Beaten Path  

Jewish cementary (kirkut) remains

Jewish cementary (kirkut) remains, Niepolomice

 68maciek Says:  There is Jewish cementary (kirkut) remains here on ul. Bohaterow Getta . 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hiking, jogging, biking, swimming, horseriding

Hiking, jogging, biking, swimming, horseriding, Niepolomice

 68maciek Says:  Puszcza Niepolomicka- Niepolomice forest is an excellent place for such activities.Cross country skiing possible in winter season.There is also an artificial small ,but reasonable size lake good for swiming in Zabierzow Bochenski close to Niepolomice.There is a lot of forest... 

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Close to Krakow

Close to Krakow, Niepolomice

 Skeptic-jr Says:  The town of Niepolomice lies about 25 kilometers from the Krakow's center. To get there the best convenient will be of course your own car, but there is also public transport and many small buses of privat carrier. You can reach the town through Wieliczka or Nowa Huta... 

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 It dates back from the beginning of the 20th century. Now this is a place of town's authorities. 

 

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Niepolomice - small town and great wood

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 The Market Square in Niepołomice is only 25 km away from the downtown district in Kraków, if you follow the old Royal Way... Official webpage 

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Eating like peasants among royalty

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 Maciek, Urszula and I stopped in Niepolomice briefly to check out the palace and to grab some lunch. However, we ended up eating like peasants in this royal place! Oh well, the palace was cool.... 

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NIEPOLOMICE,THE HUNTING GROUND OF KINGS AND QUEENS

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 Kazimierz Wielki, the King of Poland in the first half of the XIV cent. had the spacious, Gothic castle built beside the Vistula River bank. The hunting trips to Niepolomice Forest all began in the...... 

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