Pan tu nie stał Krakow

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Zuzanna from Krakow

""Pan tu nie stał" in Krakow is a throwback to communist times, but in style. It's one of my favorite shops for souvenir ideas, accessories and clothes."

Memories about a PRL – People's Republic of Poland are still alive in our minds. We love movies made in these times and we still make fun of them, although we all know that life wasn't easy then. Pubs and clubs designed in a communist style are very common in Poland.

However, pubs are not the only thing that reminds us of PRL. One of the companies from Łódź - Polish base of clothing - recently opened their store in Krakow. Finally, we can buy their clothes and accessories directly, not only through the internet. The shop is located on the ground floor of the Forum Hotel (where the famous Forum Przestrzenie club is based), near the Vistula river.

Gadgets from "Pan tu nie stał" (meaning: "You weren't standing here, have you?") are a great idea as a souvenir from Poland. The name "Pan tu nie stał" is a very famous slogan referring to standing in one of the omnipresent queues during communism. Although the times of "queues" have passed, we Polish still remember them.

All the products are designed and produced in Poland, so good quality is guaranteed. Apart from unique clothes with Polish wording – "cześć", "się" (etc) you can also get accessories like shopping bags, belts, socks... and much more... shopping bags are my favourite and, although not that cheap, they may be a really good souvenir from Poland!

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Krakow Spotter Zuzanna

About me I come from Krakow and spent most of my life here. I grew up in Nowa Huta - East district of Krakow. I studied (of course) in Krakow and even if I moved away a few times, I've always come back. I love travelling and exploring new places. This may be a reason why I studied tourism and why I keep learning foreign languages. I already know some Russian and French and I am happy when I can practise them. I love good food, good company and wandering without a goal around the streets of my city. My first love is Krakow, my second one is Lisbon (a...

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