Painted village Zalipie is located just 1,5 hours drive from Kraków. This is the most unique place because flowers bloom there all year long. How is it possible in Polish climate? That’s because houses in that village are painted by local folk artists with the most colourful flower arrangements. Therefore, whenever you go there you can enjoy the beauty and uniqueness of this one of its kind place.
During this tour we will drive to painted village Zalipie to admire the effects of the artistic activity of the village residents. You will have a chance to see Polish countryside and visit a village which is almost like all the others villages in Poland. There is only one difference: colourful flower arrangements on houses, barns, furniture, and even on dogs’ houses. This is truly extraordinary place!
However, we will not limit our trip just to painted village Zalipie. In addition, we will visit another little village Lipnica Murowana because you can find there a real treasure of wooden architecture. The 15th century church is decorated with old polychromes, dated back to 15th and 16th century. This is so rare that it’s no wonder that it was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
To complement the attractiveness of this tour I will show you a beautiful town established in 14th called Tarnów. Built in the Renaissance style it boasts a town hall and beautiful market square from 16th century. Some city fortifications are also preserved and you can admire them during a nice walk. Moreover, there are also places related to the tragic history of local Jews who were big part of population here before the war. despite its attractiveness, Tarnów has a peacuful atmosphere of a provincional town.
Those three seemingly small and insignificant places can charm you with their atmosphere and surprise you with their uniqueness. I will do my best to keep you curious and intrigued with their history and tradition.