Guided Tour of Nowa Huta Steelworks Administration Buildings & Shelter








Immerse yourself in Poland's industrial past with a guided tour of Nowa Huta's steelworks' administration buildings and the Cold War command shelter.
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highlights
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Step into the heart of Poland's industrial history with this 1.5-hour guided tour, allowing you to delve into the strategic core of Nowa Huta's thriving steelworks.
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Traverse through ornate staircases and explore well-preserved administrative spaces, including a conference room that once hosted world figures.
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Experience the allure of Nowa Huta's architectural marvels, offering a captivating peek into the bygone era of socialist realism and the grandeur of 1950s structures.
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Venture into an underground command shelter, a significant relic of the Cold War era, revealing the protective measures taken during volatile times.
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Fun Fact: Nowa Huta is one of only two entirely pre-planned socialist realist cities ever built, designed as a utopian workers' city.
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inclusions
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Guided tour of Nowa Huta Steelworks Administration Buildings and Shelter
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English-speaking guide
exclusions
exclusions
- Entry to an industrial part of steelworks
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
your experience
your experience
Step into the Heart of Industrial History
Embark on an enlightening journey through Nowa Huta's industrial heritage in Kraków. Begin at the architectural marvel of Building ‘Z’, the management hub where key decisions sculpted the plant's course in the late '70s. Weave through the intricate corridors and grand staircases, featured in numerous films, with an expert English-speaking guide revealing the tales of resilience behind these walls. Imagine crucial discussions in the iconic Conference Room 157, a room graced with the presence of world figures like Fidel Castro and the first woman in space, Valentina Tereshkova.
A Cold War Relic Revealed
Next, delve into the underground command shelter, a relic from the tense Cold War era. Traverse a 100-meter-long tunnel, a testament to the lengths taken to protect essential operations during the volatile times. This isn't merely an exploration, it's a subterranean adventure that transports you back in time. This tour offers a firsthand glimpse into this utopian workers’ city. The experience concludes at the command bomb shelter, leaving you enriched with a deeper understanding of Nowa Huta's unique legacy.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
- It’s recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
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my tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Budynek "Z".
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Address: Ujastek 1, 31-974 Kraków, Poland.
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Landmark: Meeting point is at the entrance stairs to the Administration Building before entering the Sendzimir Steelworks.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Kombinat. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses #142, #211, and more to get you there.
By Tram
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The closest tram station is Kombinat. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board trams #10, #16, and more to get you there.
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