Magical Krakow has really earned its title: in Krakow it's enough to turn the corner to stumble upon a different world, it's the nearest you get to time travel. Krakow has been changing in the past few years keeping step with its growing popularity as a tourist attraction but to my huge relief it has managed to keep its charm and so far avoided mass commercialisation to which Prague fell victim.
Cafe Dynia is a new eaterie hidden in the corner of old Krupnicza Street. Its blends in perfectly with the surroundings and is not a distraction to peace and serenity of the old buildings in around. Its decor is mostly dark wood, metal furniture and lots and lots of green ferns. Instead of updating it, the old brick wall surrounding the courtyard has been used as one of the elements in decoration which really added to the character of the place. It's lovely and quiet here and I spotted many students drinking coffee and studying for summer exams. For a split second I wished I was a student again...
The food at Cafe Dynia is really fresh and the place is heaven for vegetarians - salads are great. Latte and apple pie for dessert was perfect.
Meet me there!
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Patriotic feelings kick in when in Krakow and I was very proud to see that the city has followed Paris' suit and introduced communal bike system. In the city the size of Krakow they are perfect way to get around. But please watch out for trams.
17 comments:
Your description of the place sounds amazing
Nice post... lookin forward to more :)
great looking cafe, non-intrusive despite its modern build. The bikes are an awesome thing! Are they free for use at all or do you have o pay for all use?
I love how you say, "It's the nearest you get to time travel." It certainly looks that way.
Kat
Polly I could easily pass a few hours in that café sitting chatting, drinking and eating apple pie. It looks like a great escape for city life that lies just out side it’s front doors.
Thanks for the invite to Cafe Dynia.
I love cities that have a lot of the "old good stuff"! and the bicycles! what a nice idea! I wish Japan would do the same!
How marvellous! What a wonderful find, love the photos too. You write so evocatively, I want to go there right this minute (although the state of my house 'could' be part of the reason...anything to avoid tackling the mess!) x
looks amazing...just another place to add to my ever growing list.
Now you have made me want to visit Poland, which I have always wanted to do. Maybe it's to do with my love for Chopin's music (although the little sod spent most of his time in France and England) or my deepest respect for Maestro Wajda. I would love this little cafe, especially with dark-wood furniture.
Many thanks.
Greetings from London.
Are you holding the Nikon tilted now?
;o)
Krakov has been on my list for a while. Someone told me once it was the new Prague, before Prague was, as you said, invaded by tourists. Beautiful as it's, it felt a bit like a theme park when I went there!
So, anyway, must go to Krakov soon, and I'll definitely be visiting this place. I love those relaxed place where you can just stop, study, write, read...
I have to put Krakow on my travel list :-) Maybe we'll do a blog camp there ;-)
You are not the first from whom I have heard that Krakow has much to offer to a visitor, and I would not be surprised if I happened to wander through there one of these months.
Should that happen, I will take your advice regarding the Café Dynia. Thank you, for the tip, Polly.
I love that they kept the old wall. To be honest Poland was never at the top of my list, but the way you talk about it definitely makes me think twice about that...
Hey nice blog !!!
sounds lovely. krakow is a place i still have to discover - and i will! have a lovely time there!
Wow, a place I will have to get to. Thanks for sharing.
Kirsten
I love the Polly angle of the first pic! Looks like a brilliant cafe
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