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Villa
Decius, tradition of refinement.
Krakow’s Villa Decius (Willa Deciusza), the Renaissance mansion
built around 1530 for a powerful secretary of King Sigismund I the Old, is one of
Poland’s best palatial suburban residences. Its
first owner was one of the leading lights of the
16th-century Polish ‘Golden Age’ and his home a
glowing lighthouse.
In the 19th century Princess
Czartoryska, arts patron and a famed pianist,
restored the palace to prominence. Now it shines
again after a thorough renovation as Krakow’s
home to the European Academy, inviting
intellectuals from across the continent.
The
adjacent old Romanticist park boasts open-air
musical events and a modern sculpture gallery.
And the period interiors of the Decius Villa
shelter also a modern Conference Center.
Contact
info for Villa
Decius in Krakow.
Villa
Decius is situated on the verge of Wola Justowska,
Krakow's traditionally smartest residential district. Its
postal address is Willa Decjusza, ul. 28 Lipca 17a, 30-233
Krakow, Poland. Phone (+48) 124253638, fax (+48) 12425363. Web
site www.villa.org.pl
Grand
Square
Krakow’s central Grand Square (Rynek
Glowny), the largest plaza of medieval Europe and
one of the world’s finest with its spectacular
landmarks, has remained the hub of the city since
the 13th century.
Palace
of Arts
Temple of Fine Arts from the turn of the
20th century.
Bunker
of Arts
Bulwark of the newest art.
Manggha
Japan Culture and Technology Center
Fine example of the world's newest
architecture is the scene of numerous cultural
events, and most have something to do with Japan.
International
Culture Center
Exhibitions, conferences, and much more.
Pod
Baranami Cabaret
Poland's cult venue for high-brow
entertainment.
Jama
Michalika Cafe
Century-old Bohemian hideout in its 1908
Art Noveau splendor.
Center
for Jewish Culture
19th-century prayer house turned modern
cultural venue safeguards and presents heritage
of Poland’s Jews.
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