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Zalipie Painted Village
A whimsical village where cottages, wells and even doghouses are hand-painted with vivid folk flowers.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Opatowiec
Świętokrzyskie, Poland · Europe
About Opatowiec
Opatowiec is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gręboszów, 60km from Wawel Cathedral.
Opatowiec is in Świętokrzyskie, Poland, with about 410 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gręboszów, about 4 km away.
Opatowiec [ɔpaˈtɔvjɛt͡s] is a town in Kazimierza County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, in southern Poland. It is the seat of the gmina (administrative district) called Gmina Opatowiec. It lies in Lesser Poland, on the left bank of the River Vistula (opposite the confluence of the Dunajec), approximately 18 km (11 mi)Read more
east of Kazimierza Wielka and 73 km (45 mi) south of the regional capital Kielce. It regained its urban status on 1 January 2019, becoming the smallest town in Poland, with only 338 inhabitants. Opatowiec is situated on the National Road Nr. 79 (Warsaw–Bytom). Local points of interest include a 15th-century Dominican church and a central park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Opatowiec?
Within an hour or so of Opatowiec: Zalipie Painted Village (10 km), Wieliczka Salt Mine (56 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (59 km), Jama Michalika (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Opatowiec?
The nearest famous roads are Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce), Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Opatowiec?
Opatowiec is in Świętokrzyskie, Poland, about 4 km from Gręboszów.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 410
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Świętokrzyskie
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 50.2431, 20.7235
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Worth the detour from Opatowiec
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.
56 km · about 65 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.
59 km · about 70 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
60 km · about 70 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.
60 km · about 70 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.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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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