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City county in Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
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Nowy Sacz is a historic town in Małopolskie Province, in the Beskid mountains of southern Poland. It is one of the largest towns in the region.
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Rynek
One of the largest squares in Poland. Second only to Kraków's.
From the 19th century.
Partially restored ruins of a medieval castle.
This synagogue built in 1746 was once the center of Nowy Sącz's Jewish district. In 2017 the religious function of the building was restored. The synagogue is not open for visitors.
Muzeum Okręgowe w Nowym Sączu
The largest open-air museum in the Małopolskie voivodeship.
Miasteczko Galicyjskie
A reconstruction of a Galician Town Square from the 19th century.
By train
As an alternative way, trains from Kraków depart every two hours and take 2,5h - 3,5h to get to Nowy Sącz depending on the service. Tickets from Kraków cost 21,50 zł (as of July 2022).
Public transport in Nowy Sącz is managed by MPK Nowy Sącz. There is no schedule on Google Maps, however you can use jakdojade app which gives you precise directions and timetable. You can also buy tickets via app.
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