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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
28 km · about 30 min drive
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Lanckorona
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Lanckorona
Lanckorona works well as a base: 5 minutes from Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, 44km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Lanckorona is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 2,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, about 4 km away.
Lanckorona [lant͡skɔˈrɔna] is a village located in Lesser Poland. It lies on the Skawinka river, among the hills of the Beskids, 545 m (1,788 ft) above sea level. It is known for the Lanckorona Castle, today in ruins. Lanckorona is also known for the Battle of the Bar Confederation that took place at the castle andRead more
within a 4 km (2 mi) range south of the town borders on 22 February 1771. In recent years, Lanckorona has become a tourist attraction for the well preserved 19th century wooden houses in its centre. The township of Lanckorona was established by Casimir III the Great in 1336, to protect the road to Kraków, following the creation of new regional borders following the homage given by Mieszko I, Duke of Cieszyn to Wenceslaus II of Bohemia in 1291. Lanckorona lost its town rights on 13 July 1933 as its population declined.
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What is there to see near Lanckorona?
Within an hour or so of Lanckorona: Wawel Cathedral (28 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (28 km), Wawel Castle (28 km), Wieliczka Salt Mine (29 km).
Are there any good drives near Lanckorona?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane and Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce).
Where is Lanckorona?
Lanckorona is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Kalwaria Zebrzydowska.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,100
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.8450, 19.7158
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Worth the detour from Lanckorona
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz)
A historic Jewish district turned bohemian cultural hub, filled with synagogues, galleries, and atmospheric cafés.
28 km · about 35 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.
28 km · about 30 min 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
42 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras)
The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Lanckorona
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 44 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 65 kmDroga pod Reglami, ZakopaneA wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
- 70 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.
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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