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Wawel Cathedral
Poland's national sanctuary and traditional coronation site of Polish monarchs on Wawel Hill.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Skawina
Lesser Poland, Poland · Europe
About Skawina
Skawina works well as a base: 5 minutes from Sidzina, 56km from Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras).
Skawina is in Lesser Poland, Poland, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sidzina, about 4 km away.
Skawina [skaˈvʲina] is a town in southern Poland with 27,328 inhabitants (2008), situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. The town is located on the Skawinka river, in close proximity to the city of Kraków. Its population (as for December 31, 2010) was 23,761, and the area of the town is 20,50 km2. One of the mostRead more
interesting historic buildings in Skawina is a Renaissance palace, built in the mid-16th century by Paweł Korytko. The name of the town probably comes from the Skawinka river.
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What is there to see near Skawina?
Within an hour or so of Skawina: Wawel Cathedral (12 km), Kraków Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) (12 km), Wawel Castle (12 km), Krakow Main Market Square (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Skawina?
The nearest famous roads are Zakopianka (Road to the Tatras), Dunajec Gorge Road (Czorsztyn–Sromowce) and Droga pod Reglami, Zakopane.
Where is Skawina?
Skawina is in Lesser Poland, Poland, about 4 km from Sidzina.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 23,647
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Lesser Poland
- Timezone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Coordinates
- 49.9752, 19.8287
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Worth the detour from Skawina
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.
12 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 20 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
13 km · about 25 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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.
45 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Skawina
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 56 kmZakopianka (Road to the Tatras)The scenic highway climbing from Krakow into the Tatra foothills, a classic Polish mountain road trip.
- 76 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.
- 78 kmDroga pod Reglami, ZakopaneA wooded road running along the foot of the Tatras on the edge of Zakopane, the classic approach to the trailheads.
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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