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Hipolit House

Pl. Mariacki 3 , Old Town (+48) 12 422 21 18 09 Oct 2024

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courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

courtesy of History Museum in Kraków

The Hipolits were a merchant family who lived in this fine building on Plac Mariacki around the end of the 16th and beginning of the 17th centuries, though the building dates back considerably further than that. The inside has been transformed into a series of recreations of typical Polish bourgeois living spaces from the 17th to early 20th century, and is interesting for the insights it gives into how the other half lived, as well as being a showcase for some truly remarkable furniture and antiques, plus changing exhibits. Worth a visit.

Average visiting time: 45mins.

Website

www.muzeumkrakowa.pl

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Open

Open 10:00-18:00. Closed Mon.

Price/Additional Info

Admission 24/20zł; Wed free.

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