Cultural weekend in Zakopane

Cultural weekend in Zakopane

The author of the article is Michael Ihma

                    Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland is mainly associated with mountains. But what is available Zakopane tourists seeking cultural experiences? Contrary to appearances, quite a lot ...But not only Zakopane Tatra Mountains. Zakopane, which few people know, even to the nineteenth century was called the cultural capital of the Polish (yes, yes, it was not Krakow!). This is where they lived and worked outstanding Polish artists to mention Stanislaw Witkiewicz - Witkacy, painter, writer and playwright, Karol Szymanowski - an outstanding composer and Kornel Makuszyńskiego, one of the greatest Polish writers, the creator of a Koziołek Matołek. It was going down to Zakopane by artists from the Russian, this is where they can enjoy the unique freedom and freedom of creation.Polish winter capital is therefore much more to offer than just snow attractions. Zakopane is also a theater, cinemas and museums. The key points include the Tatra Museum, Museum of Kornel Makuszynski, Falcon Theatre, Cinema and Theatre Giewont Witkacy.Although the current repertory cinema is far from the expectations of discerning moviegoers, the theater arts are rarely issued, but still these places are a must for tourists going "cultural trail".Most of the annual cultural events held in Zakopane, in the spring. Zakopane Jazz Spring is in the United Europe Jazz Festival in Zakopane in late April and May. There are artists from Polish and foreign, from the cities of Salgotarjan, Hradec Kralove, and Banska Bystrica (respectively, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia). Great Picnic is an annual show Tatrzańska regional teams, performances by artisans from the Tatra Mountains and excellent opportunity to get acquainted with old regional costumes.During the summer when the weather, walking, you can enjoy the sights Zakopane without entering the museum rooms. Beautiful, unique style of Zakopane can contemplate watching villa "Koliba" whether shrines in Jaszczurowka.Where to stay in Zakopane? Hotels, hostels and hostels in Zakopane has to offer well-developed accommodation facilities. But that's a topic for a separate article ...

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