I went to Zakopane and Kraków in September, so it’s time to share with you some of my photos! The first part of this trip was Zakopane, and that’s what I need to show you today.

At first I’d like to show you the villa where I stayed. I usually don’t do it, but I’d like to show you architecture at first. Because it’s just breathtaking! And honestly, whatever villa you choose, you will get something similar.

Zakopane style was created by Stanisław Witkiewicz, but he also mentioned in his book about this little village then that he met this legendary mountain guide from the monument. He was called Sabała. And that man’s head on the top of it is Tytus Chałubiński – the doctor without whom this city wouldn’t be so popular now.

I mention Zakopane style in my last video this season. You can watch it now if you haven’t yet.

Ok, now let me show you The Museum of Tatra Mountains and few reasons why it’s a place really worth your visit.

So, here are things related to those people from the monument. And an ancient equipment. If you know what I mean! Like… 14th century sword was found close to some castle.

The first floor is about rocks, bones and animals.

The second floor was about applied art then. And it’s not a modern style because the temporary exposition was called Made in Zakopane (2nd half of 19th century – 1939).

Now it’s time to show you Krupówki Street. And you will see how crowded it was there then! And believe me, it could’ve been worse!

After that I went on foot to the house that belonged to the rich mountaineer family. There is a collection now, so it’s not totally an original furnishings, but I’m sure you’re gonna love it. But unfortunately I took photos of one room only because my new phone (this post shows a totally new quality compering to previous posts, right?) turned off and my old powerbank turned out to be too weak to turn it on again.

But anyways… Enjoy photos I’ve taken in my way to that mentioned above house.

Now let’s go into that house of which I don’t have a photo… In Polish it’s called Chałupa Gąsieniców Sobczaków. Just google this if you’re curious!

So, now it’s the second day time. I was in Zakopane until 12 PM. At first I went for a walk to see the ski jumps and then to the gallery with 20th century art.

I honestly recommend early walks like… 8-9 AM. It was so pretty, so calm and so briskly.

Here they are!

The gallery in the villa Oksza. It’s Zakopane style, yes. The 3rd such a building.

When it comes to art… There are many great Polish names. It’s hard to mention them all, so you must simply go there. It was definitely one of best galleries that I’ve ever seen in my life. Oh, and audioguide is a great idea, too.

There is the special room for Witkacy’s portraits. That’s Stanisław Witkiwicz’s son (the guy who created Zakopane style). You can see his father here, too…

Now we’re going to see the temporary exposition upstairs. Applied art again, but this time it’s after war times. But there also was the door painted by Jan Matejko! 19th century painter.

In the middle of the city there is such a huge park called Rówień Krupowa.

So, that’s all today. Tomorrow I will tell you few words about Louis Tomlinson’s show in Kraków. It’s time!

Love, A.A.