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Cinemas renowned organ recitals in the Sports
Krakow has many multiplex Romanesque Benedictine As far as sports facilities are
cinemas, but the largest and Abbey in Tyniec near Krakow concerned, Krakow has much
best independent cinema is (see p161). to offer. The artificial lake in
Kijów.Centrum. Besides its Kryspinów has clean water and
regular programme, it is also a Music Clubs is a good place for both beach
venue for a number of festivals, lovers and windsurfers. A
including the Krakow Film Any jazz fan visiting Krakow supervised swimming area can
Festival and one dedicated to should seek out the Jazz Club be found in the Nad Zalewem
commercials. Food and drinks u Muniaka, which was founded Recreation Centre. However,
are available on the first floor. by Janusz Muniak (1941–2016) here there is a charge for the
A truly Parisian-style multiplex, and is still very popular. Jazz use of the centre and the lake’s
the Kino ARS is situated at concerts take place at the beaches. The sports grounds
the junction of św. Jana and Harris Piano Jazz Bar and in Jordan Park are a good place
św. Tomasza. It comprises PiecArt as well as Piwnica for badminton players.
several auditoria named after pod Baranami. One of the most popular
historic cinemas, such as Salon, The main venue for medium- sporting activities in Krakow is
Gabinet, Kiniarnia, Aneks and sized alternative rock bands is ice skating, and open-air rinks
Reduta. Cafés can be found Kwadrat, and there are many are set up in public places
in all of them. smaller venues catering to between mid-September and
The small Pod Baranami indie, metal, blues and cover early March. Two of the most
cinema, housed in the bands. You can check the popular locations are in the
Palace of the Rams, is very wesbites or Facebook pages square in front of the Galeria
popular with those seeking of Dali Club, Klub Kornet, Krakowska shopping mall and
independent and art-house Alchemia or Piękny Pies to in Jordan Park. You can hire
films from around the world. find a list of upcoming acts. gear at the entrance to the rink.
Its prime location is an added Those looking to play a game
bonus. After a show, walk a Nightclubs or two of tennis should head to
few steps to enjoy a drink in the courts at Klub Tenisowy na
the Piwnica Pod Baranami Krakow offers a good selection Bloniach, Wola Sport Paradise
bar. Among other cinemas of nightclubs, although venues or Nadwislan.
worth recommending are can go in and out of fashion Horse-riding facilities are
the Kika and Mikro. with alarming speed. Clubs available at Krakowski Klub
that have been around for a Jazdy Konnej, as well as at a
while and have a good party number of stables located on
Classical Music
atmosphere include Afera the outskirts of the city and
The most prestigious Club, Frantic and Prozak 2.0. further afield.
concert hall in Krakow is the Kawiarnia Naukowa and Increasingly, Krakovians have
Szymanowski Philharmonic Zetpete cater for niche genres shown an interest in healthy
Hall, home of the Filharmonia. of dance music and alternative living. Sauna, sun bed and
Classical music is, however, rock. Drukarnia caters for fans health and beauty clinics have
best enjoyed in the more of avant-garde hip-hop, grunge opened in all parts of the city,
informal setting of one of the and acid jazz music. as have fitness clubs such as
city’s many historic houses. If you feel exhausted after Relax Body Club. The Korona
Among the many venues dancing the night away at a Club, which is attached to the
are the Wawel Castle, the nightclub, Free Pub and Black hotel of the same name, offers
National Museum in the Cloth Gallery are good places to go a covered swimming pool
Hall and numerous churches. to to relax. (filled with sea water), fitness
There is a regular programme Krakow’s nightclubs do centre and sauna facilities.
of chamber concerts at the not have any specific hour at If you want to go for a
imposing St Peter and Paul’s which they close. In summer, run during your visit, take
Church. In summer, concerts especially, a club-goer may advantage of Błonia Fields (see
are also organized outside simply leave a club and go p149), the expansive meadow
in such open-air venues as straight to work. Visitors in the middle of the city. The
the arcades of the Wawel should note that not all of Planty also makes a great
Castle, Collegium Maius’s the clubs have websites, and circular route.
courtyard, in the former it is often a good idea to Billiards can be played in
prison of St Michael (now check for Facebook pages a number of venues through-
the Archaeological Museum) for opening hours, as well as out Krakow. Billiards and
and in the Radio Kraków information about what kind snooker clubs include the
amphitheatre, housed in the of music is being played on Stage and Klub Biliardowy
former Tarnowski Palace. For a particular night. Entry fees Pik. There is a bowling alley
those prepared to venture and drink prices are reasonable at the Kazimierz bar and club
out of the city, there are the wherever you go. Plac Nowy 1.