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Shopping in Krakow

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Krakow is undoubtedly a perfect destination for tourists thanks to its fine architecture and magic ambience of the Old Town. When you stroll along enchanting cobbled streets you can feel the history and long cherished tradition of this marvelous city. Krakow, however, has its modern side, attractive for shopping fans.



KRAKOW’S SHOPPING CENTRES

 
There are a few large shopping centres with a wide range of shops where customers can find:
  • brand clothes, lingerie, sporting products, shoes and leather goods, accessories, jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, electronic and electric equipment, home furnishings, books, press, toys, gifts and food – all to fulfil customers’ needs.

When customers get hungry or need a break they can visit centres’ restaurants and cafes, where they can enjoy delicious cuisine from around the globe or sip a coffee in a relaxed atmosphere.

Visit Krakow’s centres to see how pleasurable shopping can be!

Krakow GalleryGALERIA KRAKOWSKA (ul. Pawia 5), the New Town of Fashion. Top destination for shoppers due to its convenient location - just five-minute walk from the Main Square, next to the railway station. Galeria features 270 brand stores of the biggest iternational fashion designers like Zara, Espirit, Peek Cloppenburg ad many others. You will also find other well-known brand names like Svarowski, Swatch, Sephora and others – a real paradise for shoppers!

The centre also provides services such as hair and beauty salons, a laundry, travel and bank agencies and 1400 parking spaces. From the Galeria you can get directly to the railway and the bus station following an underground passage.

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 9.00 - 22.00, Sun 10.00 - 21.00

Kazimierz GalleryGALERIA KAZIMIERZ (ul. Podgórska 34) is another top address for fine shopping, located on the west bank of the Wisla river, in the magic surroundings of the Old Jewish District - Kazimierz. You can get there from the Main Square on foot in 20 minutes or take a tram or a bus from the city centre to ‘Rondo Grzegorzeckie’ stop.

Trams: 1, 9, 22 ( from ul. Starowislna), 14 (from ul. Basztowa) or buses: 115 (next to the bus station), 128 and 184 (from ul. Stradomska).

When you get off, walk along ul. Rzeznicza. There is also a special free bus GK1 leaving from ‘Dworzec Glowny’ bus and tram stop at Planty.

If you are looking for a fine piece of jewellery, chic lingerie or quality home decor accessories and gifts – the centre’s brand shops will meet your needs! You can also choose from a premier selection of food and beverages at Alma supermarket. Take part in a relaxing shopping experience!

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 - 22.00, Sun 10.00 - 20.00

Plaza CracowKRAKOW PLAZA (Al Pokoju 44) Shopping and Entertainment Centre located beside the road connecting Krakow with Nowa Huta. Customers can get there by car just in 5 min. from the city centre or by public transport:

- trams: 1, 14, 22

The centre is a perfect place not only for shopping but also for entertainment and it can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Apart from more than 150 shops and boutiques, Krakow Plaza boasts:

  • a cinema - multiplex with 9 screens and the IMAX screen 3D
    bowling, disco and billiard space
    children play-ground
    computer game saloon

The centre also provides various services: travel agency, car wash, post office, photo points, laundry, hair and beauty salons.

Opening hours: from early morning till late evening


SOUVENIRS

 
If you wish to buy a folk souvenir, the best and the nearest place is Sukiennice (the historical Cloth Hall) right in the middle of the Main Square. There are market stalls with plenty of traditional handcrafted gifts and folk art.
 

BOOKSHOPS

 
You can find many bookshops in the shopping centres, but if you are really keen on cultural products of different kind, you cannot miss EMPiK megastore, which is situated just on the Main Square, close to St. Mary’s Basilica. It is a leading retail chain in Poland with an excellent selection of press, books (also in foreign languages) CDs, DVDs and stationery. You can also find one in Galeria Krakowska and Galeria Kazimierz.
 

KRAKOW’S BOUTIQUES AND SMALL SHOPS

 
If you are not particularly fond of big shopping centres and would rather do shopping in small and cosy boutiques, Krakow can satisfy your needs as well. You can make a shopping tour strolling along the streets of the Old Town admiring its fine architecture on the way. There are a few lively shopping streets which should not be missed:
  • Florianska
  • Stradomska
  • Grodzka
  • Karmelicka
  • Szewska
  • Dluga
They abound with elegant boutiques with fine clothes and jewellery, high quality shoes and leather goods of well-known Italian brands, inviting you to stop by and shop.

However, if elegant boutiques and shops with fashionable, brand-new goods are not your cup of tea visit the old Jewish District – Kazimierz. With its small alleys, it is a paradise for shoppers who love antiques. The district abounds with antiquarian bookshops, second-hand shops and little stores selling trinkets and souvenirs. If you visit Plac Nowy (a square in the heart of Kazimierz) on Sunday morning you will have a chance to walk around a flea market, where you can find bargains and rarities along with jumble.
 
Enjoy shopping in Krakow!
 
 
 

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