Friesach Things to Do

St Mary's church with its asymetrical facade dominates the Old Town Square. It dates back to the 16th century and was the most important church in the city for many centuries. In the lower tower five bells are housed while the... more

This is probably the best way to approach Wawel Castle as Ulica Kanonicza is home to some of the most beautiful houses in Krakow, including the 600 year old house of Dlugosz which originally housed the Jagiellonian baths and wa... more

Ermitaz is a restaurant and bar located in a spacious barn, right behind the train station. It can be rented out for parties, functions and events as well. Even those above 40 years of age, have a special disco time dedicated j... more

This is a legendary Krakow type of place. It has no sign, it's difficult to find and it stays open all night on weekends. Oh, and it's packed. Take Slawkowska St. from Old Town Square. After about 150 meters, you will see a lar... more

Located on the edge of the Kazimierz district, the theme of this pub is Communist-era propaganda, with lots of beer and great live music thrown in. more

Jozef Mehoffer was a painter who lived at the turn of the century. His home has been a meeting place for the crème de la crème of Krakow's artistic society. For those who are interested in local versions of Pre-Raphaelite and... more

In the north west corner of the Old Town Square stands a small, green water pump with a small plaque affixed to it. On this spot on March 21, 1980, Walentyn Badylak doused himself in gasoline and burned himself alive. The 76 ye... more

Ulica Florianska runs almost directly north out of the Old Town Square, all the way up to the defensive walls. It has become the city's most fashionable shopping street and there are many restaurants and cafés along it, as well... more

Located beneath the Castle Hill, this is a maze of tunnels that literally runs into miles. It contains huge, cavernous rooms, originally intended as cellars and bomb shelters. Some of the tunnels can be explored without a guide... more

This bar is oozing with cool, from the decor to the clientèle. They encourage a mature group of customers, and their slightly higher (but still reasonable) beer prices keep the crowd upscale. The entire place is decorated with... more