Bonarka City Center

Shopping

Krakow is a good place to pick up antiques, artwork and jewellery. Amber jewellery is particularly abundant in markets and shops across the city, and the Jewish quarter of Kazmierz has begun to attract a lot of arty boutiques and unique jewellery stores. One of the main streets for clothes shopping is Florianska Street, and a number of large shopping malls stocking international brands have appeared in the city.

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Cloth Hall

The Cloth Hall ("Sukiennice" in Polish ), built in the 14th century, was formerly Krakow's international trade centre. After a century, before being destroyed by a fire, the hall saw its glory days and sold a variety of exotic imports - such as leather, spices and silk - from the East. Located right in …

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Kazimierz

The beautiful Jewish quarter of Kazimierz has begun to attract a lot of arty boutiques, galleries and unique jewellery stores, making it a necessary visit for any tourist, not just because of its significance and sights, but its unique shopping …

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Kacper Ryx Historical Shop

The highly recommended Kacper Ryx Historical Shop sells stuff that you probably cannot find anywhere else in the city. This place is full of antiques, historical finds, interesting books and handmade …

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Bonarka City Center

Just outside the city, you can find the Bonarka City Center. There are numerous shops here and, if you get hungry after all the shopping, you can also grab a bite to …

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Stary Kleparz Local Market

Just north of the old town lies Stary Kleparz, a local produce market that has been in existence for over 800 years. The market offers all kind of fruit and vegetables, as well as meat products, cheeses, and even clothes and numerous random items. It constitutes a genuinely Polish shopping …

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Vitkac

Vitkac is one of the most beautiful, elegant and interesting shopping arcades in the city. The original brick walls and arches are weaved into the elegant remodelled building, giving it a uniquely sophisticated look. The arcade houses designer boutiques, the Gothic cellar wine shop and Italian delis, among other …

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Idea Fix Concept Store

This 230 square metre concept store is all about promoting young Polish designers and their unique creations and outfits. Revel in trendy clothes, accessories, art and interior and, if you are lucky, you might attend one of their several events, such as fashion shows, sales and music …

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World of Amber

Poland, like much of the Baltic coast, is famous for its amber, also known as "Baltic Gold", and you will see several shops selling it around town. The many capable craftsmen you'll see here work the material into different designs, creating necklaces, rings, decorations and much more. World of Amber is the only Polish …

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Andrzeja Mleczki Gallery

If you want to see the work of Poland's favourite cartoonists, you should visit the Andrzeja Mleczki Gallery. The things you will find here make great gifts to bring home, such as mugs, posters and …

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