Gay club in krakau
By Jesse Neo, PhDApr 20th,
Cracow is the second-biggest capital in Poland with a population of over , people. It combines medieval charm, 20th-century elegance, and postwar Soviet architecture to extend an unforgettable experience.
The old town center has one of the biggest town squares in Europe. People come to Krakow for its nice cafes, gorgeous views, and miniature gay community.
As you might expect, the gay scene in Krakow is more subtle compared to cities in Germany. However, it is gradually getting bigger.
Most of the same-sex attracted bars, dance clubs, and gay cruise clubs in Krakow are located in the popular Kazimier district, which used to be the old Jewish quarter. You can easily walk between these establishments. Unlike Warsaw, Krakow does not have a enormous Pride festival, but it does possess a smaller annual queer celebration. However, conservative attitudes are more common in Krakow, and past pride events contain faced protests.
Gay scene in Krakow
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A mystical city full of legends, grand architecture, bohemian vibes and 20th-century tragedy, Gay Krakow today might be utterly captivating but is still found in Poland, one of the most challenging EU nations for the LGBT community.
Being gay in Poland is not easy, with a socially conservative duopoly in control of legislation with the backing of the all-powerful Catholic Church, which until recently wherein the grip of anti-gay hysteria and a state-sponsored campaign of LGBTQ persecution.
While Krakow might be rapidly transforming with an influx of Western Europeans looking for both history and nightlife, it is still very much a Catholic urban area where pious devotees stream in and out of churches, seemingly towering over every street corner.
Sadly, amidst such blatant homophobia, verbal abuse and homosexual bashing are not unheard of.
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Krakow's Largest Gay Club
Why locals love it
Always good melody and busy, Cocon is the largest gay club in Krakow and in Southern Poland. Although it is gay, Cocon's doors are open to all different types of people. They have two separate dance floors with diverse music and special events throughout the year with DJs, live music, and drag shows.
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Why you should visit it
Party with the boys (and some girls) of the Polish LGBT community and experience a different side of Krakow. Most party-goers start their evening somewhere in Kazimierz or the Old Town and complete up here until the early hours of the morning.
Special tip
Stop by on Thursday when the club is opened for karaoke. Free on Fridays and 10 PLN on Saturdays.