The best of Zakopane’s cultural information is available at the Museum of Zakopane Style. It is housed in the Villa Koliba, or a shepherd’s hut, a beautifully-designed cottage on the outskirts of town. This is a part of the Tatra Museum in Zakopane. The museum hopes to present the local history and practices of the county in its natural form. This house is designed in a way that retains the natural charm of the place and looks as if the house is still inhabited by locals. It gives visitors a picture of life in the Polish countryside close to Zakopane. It is easy to see the Swiss influence on the architecture. Visitors can get a glimpse of the rural and urban traditions in Poland here.

• You can hire a car to taxi to get here.

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