A real festival of colors awaits you in a cozy and quiet village.
Zalipie, a small village in Poland was painted by the locals and once ordinary cottages were turned into works of art. In an hour and a half drive from the beautiful Krakow, you will be able to walk the streets of Zalipie, known to tourists as the hand-painted village. If you are not travelling by your own car, you must first get from Krakow to Tarnow by bus or by train and then from Tarnow to Zalipie by bus or by Taxi.
Some centuries ago, several housewives decided to decorate their homes.
Originally these were simple ornaments that over time became more refined, complicated, and the color palette also became more diverse.
The paintings moved from the interior or exterior of a private property to an agricultural building - volunteers even painted a bridge over the river with beautiful flowers.
About 50 cottages are painted in the village. You will also find beautiful paintings on chicken coops, fences, draw-wells.
Felicia Kurilova’s house-museum is very popular in Zalipie. She was a Polish artist who made a great contribution to the development and popularization of this style of painting.
The tradition, which today attracts and entertains the viewer, was transmitted from generation to generation, and the image will be added to the picture. The source of inspiration has always been nature and local folklore.
Visiting Zalipie is not just about avoiding the noise of the city, this village welcomes all visitors with its beautiful nature and works of art. In fact, the whole village is one big exhibition space with friendly locals and unforgettable landscapes.
