- Nowa Huta Cultural Centre - The tour begins in the pass leading to the courtyard where the guide introduces the group to the subject of sightseeing - highlights the situation in Poland and Krakow, and tells about the importance of the construction of Nowa Huta next to the medieval city. Next, the group goes through the entrance hall and visits conference room 157, winding staircases, the general manager’s office with a private part, the engineer’s office, and the main control room of the plant. In each room, we get to know the characteristic elements of the equipment (rich for those times) and the purpose of the room as well as the curiosities related to it. Then, through the underground tunnel connecting the “Z” building with the “S”, we go to the second building, under which there is a bomb shelter from the late 1950s, which is the last point of the tour and completes the picture of the tension that existed during the Cold War.
- Local guide
- Entrance ticket
- Visiting the industrial part of the Factory
The primary motivation behind the establishment of the city of Nowa Huta was the massive steelworks erected in the eastern part of Krakow, commonly known as ‘Kombinat’ within the region.
Presently, you have the opportunity to explore the former Steel Mill Administration’s official edifices and glimpse into the management offices and subterranean bomb shelter. These structures, referred to as the ‘Communist Palaces of Polish Socialist Realism’, exemplify Polish architecture from the 1950s. It’s a real gem for aficionados of that era’s history and those who appreciate exploring less-trodden spots.
Accompany your tour guides and explore the partially deserted buildings from the bygone communist epoch.
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- During the tour, we climb numerous of stairs, it is not recommended for people with mobility limitations
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
