The Simple Things

MARGO’S PERSONAL TOUR

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Favourite shop

GALERIA LUELUE A one-of-a-kind shop selling postcards, historic photograph­s, posters and stationery. luelue.pl

Favourite restaurant

RESTAURANT U ZIYADA Situated in the Przegorzal­y Castle surrounded by the Wolski Forest it has amazing food and breathtaki­ng views of the city. A magical, dreamy place. uziyada.pl

Favourite way to spend an hour

TYTANO Located in a former tobacco factory, just 15 minutes from the Main Square, this is a cool, urban lifestyle complex of trendy bars, clubs, cafés and creative work spaces. Lots of exhibition­s, festivals and workshops take place here. My favourite spots are Veganic, Między Miastowa and BonJour CaVa. tytano.org/en

Best museums

MANGGHA MUSEUM Hosts exhibition­s relating to Japan and the Far East. With the added bonus of the best oriental cuisine in the city at Café Manggha, which has great views of Wawel Hill. manggha.pl/en THE ETHNOGRAPH­IC MUSEUM The permanent collection shows the history of Polish folk culture, and temporary exhibition­s are held in the beautifull­y vaulted cellars. etnomuzeum.eu

Favourite food market

STARY KLEPARZ FOOD The oldest market in Kraków has been here for over 600 years and is the place to buy fresh products directly from producers. staryklepa­rz.com

Favourite hotel

PURO HOTEL KRAKOW KAZIMIERZ The first lifestyle hotel brand in Poland recently opened in the Kazimierz district and has an innovative modern design. purohotel.pl/en/krakowkazi­mierz

Best view

METRUM RESTOBISTR­O A student café at the Academy of Music that’s a great place to catch the sunset. The food is simple but there are two fantastic rooftop patios offering amazing panoramic views over the Old Town. 43 Świętego Tomasza Street

 ??  ?? 2 MARGO SMIRNOVA is a travel writer and lifestyle blogger (Instagram @margosmi) and author of an online Kraków guidebook (krakowcity­guide. info). She’s also created an online collection of European city hotels and apartments (stylishcit­yhotels.net).
2 MARGO SMIRNOVA is a travel writer and lifestyle blogger (Instagram @margosmi) and author of an online Kraków guidebook (krakowcity­guide. info). She’s also created an online collection of European city hotels and apartments (stylishcit­yhotels.net).
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Find vintage photos 1 at Galeria LueLue. 2 Restaurant U Ziyada has a stunning setting. 3 Stylish Puro Hotel Kraköw Kazimierz. 4 Metrum Restobistr­o 1
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