The balloon has moored again near the former Forum Hotel. The previous one was destroyed by a violent storm
A new balloon has been placed under the Forum Hotel – the previous one was destroyed by a strong wind. Preparations for the return of the sightseeing balloon to this place began already in mid-July. “We have replaced the shell with a new one, there is also a new gondola” – says the owner.
Coming back depends on the Civil Aviation Authority (Urzad Lotnictwa Cywilnego)
The resumption of flights depends on the procedures of the Civil Aviation Authority. “We are doing everything to resume flights within a week” – Marek Kufel from Balon Widokowy tells us. He adds that the balloon that was damaged by the wind was of course insured.
“He was excluded from air operations at the time because we expected storms and gusts of wind, but not on such a large scale. We were prepared for the wind up to 25 meters per second maximum, not 35” – remembers Kufel.
The balloon was damaged on Saturday evening – 13th of June 2020. There were hail and rain and the wind blew at over 120 km/hour!
Yours truly,
The Twisted Red LadyBug, bringing you the latest Krakow News
From July to October, undiscovered corners of the city and well-known cities are waiting for Krakow, which can be visited with a guide and learn their history. 70 free walks as part of the “Be a tourist in your city” campaign will take place on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months.
Monuments, cafes, synagogues, Wawel rulers, Nowa Huta, Young Poland, and Jewish cemeteries – a total of 70 thematic walks with professional guides have been prepared by the City of Krakow and Krakow Festival Office as part of the “Be a tourist in your city – visit Krakow” (PL: „Bądź turystą w swoim mieście – zwiedzaj Kraków”) and “Krakow undiscovered” (PL: „Kraków nieodkryty”).
When will they take place?
Free walks will be organized on Saturdays and Sundays twice a day until October. This weekend they will happen for the first time.
Jacek Majchrowski – President of The City of Krakow – Poland
“Our action aims both to support guides in a difficult time for them, as well as to show Krakow and Krakow residents how beautiful and diverse Krakow is. Even if it seems to us that we know the city where we live every day, I am sure that each of the walks will surprise us with something. That is why today I encourage you to download free tickets for one of 70 walks” says President Jacek Majchrowski.
The first walks will take place this weekend, July 11 and 12.
Each of the walks lasts 2 hours and is conducted in Polish. Free tickets apply. A maximum of 20 people can participate in each of them – of course with all sanitary requirements (disposable headphones will be distributed to participants).
Check the latest news and events over the “Be a tourist in your city – visit Krakow” (PL: „Bądź turystą w swoim mieście – zwiedzaj Kraków”) Facebook page and don’t forget to tag your photos and videos with #badzturystawswoimmiescie and #zwiedzajkrakow 👣👣
Main Building of the National Museum of Krakow on al. 3 Maja 1 – Krakow, Poland
From June 30, the Main Building of the National Museum resumes operations. An exhibition of works by Stanisław Wyspiański will be available to visitors for the price of PLN 1.
Coronavirus containment – National Museum of Krakow
“The quick actions we have taken have brought results. We currently have fifteen infected employees, but they are very mildly undergoing the final phase of infection. However, all quarantines have been completed, and the whole team of people who have been subject to additional quarantine is already back to work. This allows us to open the Main Building of the National Museum on June 30” says Andrzej Szczerski, director of the National Museum in Krakow
Stanisław Wyspiański Expo for 1 zloty
Since the 30th of June, Tuesday, the popular “Miracle of Light” exhibition has been re-opened to visitors. The remaining galleries will be opened this coming Saturday (4th July 2020), then the museum will provide an exhibition of Wyspiański’s works, for which tickets at a special price of PLN 1 will apply.
“We want as many people as possible to see this exhibition for a symbolic price” – says director Szczerski.
Strict rules for visiting NMK
In NMK, as in other museums, a very strict sightseeing regime applies -sightseeing with masks, the limit of visitors allowing to keep distance, disinfecting hands, and sanitary breaks in departments.
There will be no cloakroom available for visitors.
How about you? Are you planning on visiting Wyspiański’s masterpieces for 1 zloty? Have you already seen the exhibition? Do tell! 🙂
Yours truly,
The Twisted Red LadyBug That Loves The National Museum of Krakow
The Vistula River at Sunset – Summer of 2019, Krakow, Poland
No boredom this summer: Cinema, gallery, cultural centers or theaters. For adult culture participants and younger adventure seekers. We checked what attractions in Krakow could be offered to children, and what to use on July evenings and weekends.
On the last day of June (last month) the last branch of the National Museum of Krakow: Czartoryski Museum was re-opened after the break due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The NMK was eager for the summer to bring more people in to see the historical beauties on display, so they took all preventional measures in order to open their gates again. They were not the only ones. Krakow galleries, Galeria Szara Kamienica, Galeria Nosna, and many others re-opened.
Every year the organizers keep in check with the most up-to-date expressions on contemporary phenomena, in order to create a space for dialogue with the audience. This year the focus is on the climate crisis, alienation, fear of future radicalism, economic stratification, and manipulation with imagery – all at the order of the day, if you ask me, with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.
MOCAK Film Screenings
MOCAK (Museum Of Contemporary Art in Krakow) invites one and all to the evening holiday film screenings with art in the lead role.
When?
The shows will take place Fridays from July 3rd to August 28th, 2020, at 21:00 hours, in the arcades of the Museum.
First movie?
The first movie screened will be “Pain and Glow” directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
You can also see other Spanish productions at the Pod Baranami Cinema, where the 20th week of Spanish Cinema lasts until July 2.
Premiers at the Cinema – Pod Baranami
In addition to the productions contained in the regular repertoire, the cinema at the Main Square (Kino Pod Baranami) will also see two interesting premieres:
June 30 in the Małopolska Garden of Arts, the film “Missing Girl” directed by Cannes-winning Kōji Fukada
A documentary film about priest Adam Boniecki – “xABo: Father Boniecki” dir. Aleksandra Potoczek displayed on the screen on July 4
Theater performances in Krakow
Supporters of the theater can see performances at the Holy Spirit Square until the end of July. On the stage of the Słowacki Theater, “Hamlet”, “Love”, “God of Murder”, “Dragon”, “Name of the Rose”, “Polish-Russian War under the White and Red Flag”, “Doll” or the show “About cats” will appear again.
National Museum in Krakow for Kids
The youngest will find classes at the National Museum in Krakow, including as part of the meetings “Vacations of laughter worth” – that is, what Jan Matejko joked about and what his loved ones laughed at, or “In the mirror of water” devoted to the reflections and effects used by artists.
For more offers MNK related for kids and families click here 🙂
How about you? What are your plans for this summer?
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