Location: Zakopane
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Just a few miles from the Slovak border in south central Poland, Zakopane is a resort town in the Tatra Mountains, popular with skiers in winter and with hikers and climbers year-round. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Zakopane grew into Poland’s most visible art colony, a hotbed of culture ended by Soviet influence after World War II. Today it harkens back to an earlier time, complete with gorgeous wooden houses. Learn about these buildings and more at the Museum of Zakopane Style.
Restaurants in Zakopane
1. BazaTatry
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5.0 based on 62 reviews
Your base in Zakopane and the Tatra mountains. We offer info about the area as well as trips/tours in Zakopane and the surrounding areas, we also offer many other summer and winter activities plus a range of accommodation. We have a giftshop with all the best Souvenirs from the region and other polish artists. We also provide paid luggage storage, we are right next to the main station so it is easy to access and drop bags while waiting to checkin to your accommodation or while you explore the town.
2. Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Relatively New History Shrine 1951
Reviewed By janetmcplanit
What a holy place! Such amazing carved woodwork throughout the church and chapel. Built in 1992 with hand carved woodwork unlike any we have ever seen. Make sure you tour the chapel as well as the main church. We attended Mass in the Chapel which was a beautiful experience.
3. Kaplica NajSwietszego Serca Jezusa
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Coming down from our hotel in Cyrhla going to Zakopane center, we saw this cute wooden church by the side slope. We halted and made an instant visit. It is an antique Catholic Church in a wooded area. It is nestled in a " romantic setting " with a " homely ambiance ". Upon approaching the place, there is a simple information board about it.The interior is small with a fine altar of Jesus. It evoked moment of contemplation and peace since we were alone when we visited it. It was worth the visit. It added photographic album to our travel. Give it a visit, 15 minutes is enough esp. if you love photography !
4. Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By sewingmoor - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful wooden church with lovely wood carvings - very peaceful - don’t miss it. It’s the oldest wooden church in Zakapone. Don’t miss the cemetery next to it .
5. Krupowki Street
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4.0 based on 2,434 reviews
Reviewed By 84s_paulina - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Very busy street with loads of restaurants, bars m, bakeries, ships and traditional stands with polish foods, souvenirs etc.
6. Zakopane at Glance - Day Tours and Adventures
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Day Trips for Dunajec River Rafting are organized from Zakopane from April till the end of September. Sleigh Rides in Zakopane and Tatra Valleys are organized between December and April. Are you looking for a traditional winter activity in Zakopane? Have a look at our offer of Sleigh Rides which we've prepared especially for foreign tourists. You can choose a sleigh ride through the Zakopane or a sleigh ride in one of the valleys in the Tatra National Park - Koscieliska or Chocholowska. Our most recommended sleigh ride is Discover Chocholowska Valley with a tea or coffee with an apple pie with blueberries served in the Mountain Shelter included. You will find detailed offers with the price lists on our website.
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8. Sanktuarium Najswietszej Rodziny w Zakopanem
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By sparklebirdy - Krakow, Poland
You can see the local people love their church. It was heartwarming to see the people waiting in line for confessions. Immediately felt the peace and love emitting from our Holy Family. A must visit for all believers.
