Museum of Zakopane Style – Villa Koliba
Muzeum Stylu Zakopiańskiego – Willa Koliba
The first “Zakopane style” wooden villa, designed by architect Witkiewicz. It shows the origins of this distinctive highland architecture and decorative style.
Villa Koliba was built in 1892–1894. It was the pioneering work in which Stanisław Witkiewicz, drawing inspiration from highland farmhouses, created the “Zakopane style.” It is a branch of the Tatra Museum. The interior recreates the furniture, carved woodwork and textiles of that era and explains how the style became a symbol of Polish national architecture.
The museum is small and takes about 45 minutes to see. It is usually closed on Mondays. It is on Kościeliska Street, about a 10-minute walk from Krupówki Street, and you can stop at the Old Wooden Church along the way.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun about 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pęksowy Brzyzek Cemetery & Old Church
- Villa Atma – Karol Szymanowski Museum
- Tatra Museum
- Krupówki Street
- Gubałówka
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima at Krzeptówki
- Strążyska Valley & Siklawica Falls
- Wielka Krokiew Ski Jump