The Bridge Suites Kraków, Kraków
The Bridge Suites Kraków, Kraków
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19 jun '26
20 jun '26

Passion originating from craft

Podgórze is the place which has been famous for industry, craft and trade from the beginning of time. It is here that Cracovian craftsmen created their masterpieces for years. After the years of being dormant the craft has successfully returned to the right bank of the Vistula River where it fascinates everyone with its unique character. We have also been enchanted with the beauty of this area and have started collaboration with the talented and passionate inhabitants of Podgórze district.
unique chessboard from benekczy craftsman
Chess pieces from Benekczy workshop on the hotel bed
Artist presenting his work
Precise details of carved chess pieces
High-quality chess pieces handcrafted
Artistic details of Benekczy’s chess pieces
a blend of craftsmanship and modernity
Precisely crafted chess pieces

”Benekczy” Atelier

Benekczy Atelier is an exceptional spot on the map of Old Podgórze characterized by special ambience. It is the spot created by Mr Łukasz Wiciarz, full of the artist’s passion, broad knowledge and extraordinary talent for creating wonders from wood.

Since 2003 he has created unique sculptures which are marked with his passion. What draws special attention in his exceptional studio are chess. Each figure is handmade with the use of his favourite set of chisels completed for years. Sharp professional tools, strength and precision – this is what is fundamental in this profession.

Unique and exceptional
The carefully sculpted figures fascinate the viewers with meticulously elaborated detail, and irregular annual rings are a guarantee of the uniqueness of this facility with a soul.
Apart from the arranged patterns of figures, Łukasz also makes chess at special order. For us he has also created a unique set which you can buy at The Bridge Suites!
Pamiątkowe magnesy z motywem jeleni z krakowskiego Podgórza
Unique magnets with Podgórze deer as a keepsake

Magnets – memories stopped

Passion may be cultivated and developed endlessly … This is the case of Mr Jacek Zellek, who is in love with Krakow and who started his adventure with art from classical photography. With the years his studio has changed. He spent more time working on post-production, and from here it just one step to artistic graphic design!

Currently Jacek is perfecting his techniques and broadening the themes of his creative work, mainly with portraits and generic scenes. He has also found joy of creating handcraft! He combines this with his love for graphic design creating souvenirs in the form of exceptional magnets which you can also find at The Bridge Suites Hotel.

Handcrafted porcelain perfect for modern interiors
Fired porcelain dishes from the Porcelain Factory – blending art and craftsmanship
Hand-formed ceramic dishes from the Porcelain Factory
Ceramic dishes from the Porcelain Factor

Porcelain manufactory

Porcelain manufactory – where traditional material encounters modern design. The porcelain manufactory is an unusual spot in Podgórze where time is measured by the potter’s wheel rotations and days and nights are counted from one baking to another. It is just here that a likeable passionate team including Liliana, Basia, Michał and their faithful assistants create unique porcelain which perfectly fits in modern interiors.

The offer includes extraordinary jewellery and dishes. What draws special attention are mugs and cups – they are really special as coffee tastes even better when drunk from them! In this open studio each lover of unique objects will find something for themselves. You can also admire and purchase at our facility the magnificent mugs made at the Porcelain Manufactory.

Honey from Podgórze – delicious, natural products straight from the apiary

Szeligów Apiary

This sweet history which began in 1998 in Krakow suburbs has lasted till today. It started with just one beehive in a home garden, which was the gradually transferred into a magnificent Szeligów Apiary owing to the passion and love of the owners for bees.

It is just there in 150 wooden multi-corpus hives that the laborious bees gather their nectar.

You can also delight at The Bridge Suites Hotel in this perfect honey created at the Szeligów Apiary, with a unique sweetness!

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