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New Year's Open Establishments in Krakow?


abcfuxq  
19 Nov 2016 /  #1
Dzien dobry! I'm planning my first trip to Poland from Dec29-Jan6. From Dec29-Jan2 (only morning; I leave to Warsaw at 9am) I'll be in Krakow. I'm having trouble planning an itinerary because I know Jan 1st most places close for New Year's. I'm just wondering- does anyone know what places will be open? I have looked at all the main establishments' websites and other travel websites but most of them don't say anything about Dec31/Jan1.

(And before anyone says anything, YES, I know this seems like a very tourist-y itinierary but please keep comments to yourself. If you have more pleasant recommendations, I'm all ears. Any recommendations in the main Rynek and Kazimierz and Warsaw for places to see or eat are appreciated!)

These are the specific places I am wondering if are open:
Słowacki Theater (just for seeing the interior)
19th Century Polish Art Gallery
Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
Town Hall Tower (heard mixed info- it's open but can't be climbed; can be climbed; not open at all)
St. Mary's Basilica (just viewing; not worship)
St. Francis' Basilica (just viewing; not worship)

And if anyone knows if most/some restaurants, pharmacies, etc. will be open, please let me know. Also, I know most of these places close regularly in mid-afternoon (4-6pm beyond), but if they are also closed on Dec 31st please include that. I've looked everywhere for info on open hours but I figured maybe someone in these forums will know. Dziękuję bardzo!
Looker  - | 1129  
27 Nov 2016 /  #2
Dec31/Jan1

Dec 31 - most supermarkets will be open until 18, some specialty stores will be open until 16, the small retail shops like Zabka may be open up to 23

New year 01.01 - most shops will be closed that day, only few will be open, like some 24 Hour Delis and small retail stores where the owners will be sitting behind the cash desk.

Słowacki Theater

Open - slowacki.krakow.pl/en/repertoire/large_stage/_get/month/12/year/2016

19th Century Polish Art Gallery

Open Dec 31, closed 01.01 and all Mondays

Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)

Same as Art Gallery above

Town Hall Tower

Closed between November and March

St. Mary's Basilica

January and February closed, the other months open for visitors from Thursday to Saturday 9:10-17:30 (entry every 30 minutes) - In the case of bad weather the tower may be closed

St. Francis' Basilica

It seems to be open weekdays 10:00 - 16:00, on Sundays and public holidays: 13:00 - 15:00.

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