Nowa Huta Guided Tour of a Utopian Socialist City
Overview
Medieval Kraków brims with beautiful Gothic churches and ancient monuments. Yet, in a mere 10 km from the Old Town, you can find a district called Nowa Huta, built after World War II by the communists as an ideal socialist urban area. We encourage you to discover this truly unique yet little-known part of Kraków.
“Nowa Huta” in English means “new steel mill”. This mammoth manufacturing plant, along with a residential district for the steel mill workers, was built on the initiative of the communist government after the war. The district was meant to contrast with the ‘old’ Kraków with its religiosity, traditions, and anti-socialist sentiments. Nowa Huta was to be a city of the ‘new people’, those living without God, trusting in the ideals of communism and the guiding role of the Communist Party.
On this 2-hour Nowa Huta walking tour, a local guide takes us through the construction history and utopian concepts of this socialist city.
What's Included
- Local licensed guide
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana
Kraków, Poland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
plac Centralny Imienia Ronalda Reagana
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Rose Alley
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Monument of IS-2 Tank
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Monument of Remembrance Bogdan Włosik
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Teatr Ludowy
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pomnik Krzyża Nowohuckiego
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-371848P6
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