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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Bieńczyce
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Bieńczyce
Bieńczyce works well as a base: 10 minutes from Grzegórzki, 8km from Wawel Cathedral.
Bieńczyce is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Grzegórzki, about 5 km away.
Bieńczyce is one of 18 districts of Kraków, located in the northern part of the city. The name Bieńczyce comes from a village of same name that is now a part of the district.
According to the Central Statistical Office data, the district's area is 3.70 square kilometres (1.43 square miles) and 42 633 people inhabitRead more
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What is there to see near Bieńczyce?
Within an hour or so of Bieńczyce: Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (7 km), Krakow Main Market Square (7 km), Jama Michalika (7 km), Wawel Cathedral (8 km).
Are there any good drives near Bieńczyce?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Bieńczyce?
Bieńczyce is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 5 km from Grzegórzki.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 42,633
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.0881, 20.0279
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Worth the detour from Bieńczyce
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Krakow Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
Jama Michalika
Kraków's legendary Art Nouveau café at Floriańska 45, opened in 1895, where the Zielony Balonik cabaret and Young Poland artists held court. The stained-glass interior is packed with original caricatures and puppets.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
12 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Ogrodzieniec Castle (The Witcher, Kaer Morhen)
The ruined Polish hilltop castle used as Kaer Morhen and battle sites in Netflix's The Witcher.
53 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Bieńczyce
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 67 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
Driving in Poland
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.42/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€5.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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