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"Solvay" has a complex and fascinating history (Pope John Paul II worked there during World War II to avoid deportation) but stands today as a forgotten monument and symbol of the transformations that have occurred in Poland over the last 20 years. Solvay has quietly become the defacto community center of the area - and a dedicated space for creative and artistic production.

Conceived and curated by Halfslant, NOWA SODA: Solvay Transformed is a month long artist in residency which challenges four international artists to create a site-responsive installation while bearing witness to the past and present of the building. Four artists have each developed proposals that address not just the history of the building, but the living community that uses the space every day.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26437 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6338 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6338 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6195 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1819 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1819 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6399
Żegluga Krakowska offers a round trip Wawel-Tyniec Abbey-Wawel on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. (Tickets 20 PLN; concessions 15 PLN) and one hour river trips every day through Krakow (Tickets 12 PLN; concessions 10 PLN).

Piotruś Pan and Sobieski Boats have cruises to Bielany (2 hours) and to Tyniec (3 hours), every day from 10 a.m. until dusk.

River Tram has trips along the river through Krakow and to Tyniec. (tickets: 8 PLN on weekdays and 10 PLN on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; concessions 6 and 8 PLN respectively)]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6399 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/6130
You can buy the card at the airport, tourist information centres, travel agencies and hotels.

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