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Bagry Lake

My urban beach getaway

The lake is a part of a larger recreation area with a soccer field, volleyball nets, a food truck area, restaurants, an outdoor gym and two sandy beaches.

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Ryzio

Dec 7, 2025

WTR

Catching some air on two wheels

The journey will take you through the picturesque Vistula River Valley, and if you're lucky, a fox, deer or pheasant might greet you on your journey.

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Greg

Ryzio

Dec 7, 2025

Techies

Come for tacos, stay for the craft beer

"Techies" is one of the newest places on Krakow's food map, offering a selection of soft tacos and craft beers on 14 taps - plus lots of quirky & hip surprises!

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Katarzyna

Hausner

Dec 6, 2025

Dzikie Wino Wine Bar

Βeating heart of Kraków

"Dzikie Wino Wine Bar" in Krakow serves over 200 different wines, mainly from Polish vineyards - it is located in one of the city's most famous buildings...

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Katarzyna

Hausner

Dec 6, 2025

Ottamam

The only authentic Turkish street food

"Ottamam" might just be the only authentic Turkish street food in Krakow. Try their tartuni, wash it down with some ayran and be transported to Istanbul...

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Katarzyna

Hausner

Dec 8, 2025

Royal Mlynowka Park

Walk by the old river

If you are a fan of long walks like myself, then you will be happy to know that in Krakow you can find Poland's longest park: "Royal Mlynowka Park"...

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 13, 2025

Father Bernatek's Bridge

Acrobats above Vistula

"Father Bernatek's Bridge" connects Podgorze and Kazimierz in Krakow. I love its acrobat statues and consider one of the city's most romantic spots!

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 20, 2025

Park Debnicki

An oasis by the Vistula river

"Park Debnicki" in Krakow has a beautiful neo-Renaissance palace, a musical collection of sculptures... It's really quite romantic and not well known!

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 18, 2025

Wspołwinni

Great cuisine, cocktails and wine

"Wspołwinni" in Zwierzyniec, Krakow, is usually my first choice when I want to have a glass of good wine or dinner outside the city center...

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 18, 2025

Peperone

Urban Italian cuisine

"Peperone" in Krakow is an urban Italian restaurant with an open kitchen, walls of plants & a large copper pizza oven. I love the shrimp pasta here...

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 10, 2025

Bird Murals by Wojciech Rokosz

Urban art gallery

I never really understood fans of birdwatching but I 've always been a fan of creative graffiti art & urban murals. This location mixes both beautifully.

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Magda

Bekou

Nov 17, 2025

Yellow Monkey

A jungle in the city

Yellow Monkey ticks all my boxes as it is small, serves speciality coffee and has the most friendly staff.

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Magda

Bekou

Dec 11, 2025

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Our local Spotters share personal tips and secrets about their city. No AI and nothing sponsored! These unique insights can’t be found in traditional guidebooks. Discover the city through the eyes of a local!

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