Discover the enchanting village of Zalipie in Poland on a small group tour from Krakow. Explore the vibrant, painted wooden cottages and learn about the charming tradition that has captivated visitors for over a century.
Discover the enchanting village of Zalipie in Poland on a small group tour from Krakow. Explore the vibrant, painted wooden cottages and learn about the charming tradition that has captivated visitors for over a century.
- Zalipie - Zalipie, a vibrant village, is renowned for its beautifully decorated houses, featuring lively paintings on walls and stoves, along with crepe-paper flowers, paper-cut designs, and hay spiders. This tradition has been part of the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the late 19th century. Flowers adorn the external walls of peasant cottages…
- Zalipie - Zalipie, a vibrant village, is renowned for its beautifully decorated houses, featuring lively paintings on walls and stoves, along with crepe-paper flowers, paper-cut designs, and hay spiders. This tradition has been part of the Powiśle Dąbrowskie region since the late 19th century. Flowers adorn the external walls of peasant cottages and farm buildings, as well as fences, wells, and even kennels. Currently, Zalipie boasts around 20 painted houses. The most famous example of this unique folk art is the homestead of Felicia Curyłowa (now a branch of the District Museum of Tarnów), a Zalipie artist whose work gained recognition between the wars.
During the tour, visitors will have the opportunity to admire beautifully decorated private houses and gardens, chapels (more than mentioned below), the Felicja Cyrołowa Museum, the House of Painters, the church, and the surrounding Zalipie village.
- Homestead of Felicja Curylowa in Zalipie - Museum consisting of three old, original houses with stunning painted interiors.
- Dom Malarek - House of Painters - the cultural center of Zalipie village.
- Church of St. Jozef the Bridegroom - The church also features painted interiors.
- Ukwiecona Zagroda Danuty - A private house and garden.
- Trendy z Przeszlosci - A private house and garden.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport service in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a guide-driver
- Entrance ticket to the museum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport service in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Services of a guide-driver
- Entrance ticket to the museum
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Zalipie, a quaint old settlement located in the South-Eastern region of Poland, ranks as one of the must-visit locales in the country. Its allure doesn’t lie in high-end accommodations or sprawling glass structures but instead in its captivating tiny timber houses adorned with brilliantly vivid hues.
Nestled away, Zalipie nurtures a delightful custom….
Zalipie, a quaint old settlement located in the South-Eastern region of Poland, ranks as one of the must-visit locales in the country. Its allure doesn’t lie in high-end accommodations or sprawling glass structures but instead in its captivating tiny timber houses adorned with brilliantly vivid hues.
Nestled away, Zalipie nurtures a delightful custom. Roughly a hundred years ago, the local women embarked on a project to color their homes. Notably, this wasn’t the standard, unvarying shade you’d anticipate in a conventionally conservative society.
Please note: The tour will only go forward if there are a minimum of 2 participants.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travellers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
