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Zalipie Painted Village
A whimsical village where cottages, wells and even doghouses are hand-painted with vivid folk flowers.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Brzesko
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Brzesko
Brzesko sits on the route: 10 minutes from Jodłówka, 49km from Wawel Cathedral.
Brzesko is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jodłówka, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Brzesko?
Within an hour or so of Brzesko: Zalipie Painted Village (35 km), Wieliczka Salt Mine (39 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (48 km), Wawel Cathedral (49 km).
Are there any good drives near Brzesko?
The nearest famous roads are Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce), Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Brzesko?
Brzesko is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 5 km from Jodłówka.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 16,866
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.9691, 20.6061
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Worth the detour from Brzesko
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
A UNESCO-listed underground marvel featuring chapels, sculptures, and chandeliers all carved entirely from rock salt since the 13th century.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
48 km · about 55 min drive
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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Wawel Castle
Fortified architectural complex atop Wawel Hill in Kraków, the historic seat of Polish kings for over 500 years.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Krakow Main Market Square
Europe's largest medieval square, anchored by the Cloth Hall and a bugle-call tower, ringed by cafes.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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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.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Brzesko
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 64 kmDunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce)A road along the Pieniny limestone gorge where the Dunajec forms the Polish-Slovak border, famous for its raft trips.
- 71 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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