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Villa Decius Guided Tour in English. Free tickets available online
22.02.2026
Join us for an English-language guided tour of Villa Decius. Free tickets are available to download online, and the number of places is limited.
“Crossroads of Cultures”: Krakow and Ivano-Frankivsk - sum up
18.02.2026
The International Residency “Crossroads of Cultures,” held from 16 January to 8 February 2026, brought together artists, writers= and researchers from Ukraine and Poland in a joint exploration of the intertwined histories of Kraków and Ivano-Frankivsk (formerly Stanisławów). The programme was implemented as part of the “Tekstura” reading promotion initiative of Teple Misto, with the support of the European Union through the House of Europe programme, in cooperation with the Villa Decius Institute of Culture and the Centre for Polish Culture and European Dialogue.
Civic Budget of the City of Kraków – 13th edition
17.02.2026
The 13th edition of the Civic Budget of the City of Kraków has begun—an instrument that enables residents to have a real impact on the city’s development by submitting projects and taking part in voting. It is an important element of co-decision-making about public space and strengthening local communities.
“Homines Urbani” — a literary residency programme organised by Willa Decjusza in Kraków
16.02.2026
“Homines Urbani” is an international literary residency programme run by Willa Decjusza in Kraków, aimed at writers and translators from Poland, Ukraine, and German-speaking countries. Participants receive a one-month residency and financial support to develop literary projects and present their work.
Mr. Krzysztof Mirski featured in “Kronika Krakowska” – about work, commitment, and being a grandfather
10.02.2026
We are pleased to share another important moment featuring Mr. Krzysztof Mirski – our colleague and laureate of the Małopolska “Senior and Senior Woman of the Year. Beyond Stereotypes” award – who recently appeared on Kronika Krakowska.
We invite you to calligraphy workshops at Villa Decius!
07.02.2026
We invite you to a special calligraphy workshop dedicated to Renaissance humanist script and its developments in cartographic lettering.
For 30 Years — In Support of Dialogue Between Nations and Cultures
06.02.2026
Villa Decius is a laboratory of ideas and good practices with a European reach, where the tradition of Renaissance humanism meets the challenges of the contemporary world. We develop solutions in the fields of public diplomacy and cultural management making culture vibrant, accessible, and responsive to change.
We invite you to an illumination painting workshop
04.02.2026
We invite you to a two-day illumination painting workshop, dedicated to one of the most beautiful techniques for decorating historical manuscripts.
Winter Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli
31.01.2026
Join us for a unique day full of winter inspiration, encounters and creative discoveries, where water becomes a story, paper becomes art, and sound becomes energy and wishes for good fortune.
Artistic Paper Cut-Out Workshop with Daria Alyoshkina at Strzelnica na Woli – Event Recap
31.01.2026
At Strzelnica na Woli, we hosted an artistic paper cut-out workshop for adults led by Daria Alyoshkina. The session was filled with attentiveness, warm energy, and hands-on work with paper. Every participant left with a handmade paper cut-out created using Daria’s template.
Join us for an English-language guided tour of Villa Decius. Free tickets are available to download online, and the number of places is limited.
“Crossroads of Cultures”: Krakow and Ivano-Frankivsk - sum up
18.02.2026
The International Residency “Crossroads of Cultures,” held from 16 January to 8 February 2026, brought together artists, writers= and researchers from Ukraine and Poland in a joint exploration of the intertwined histories of Kraków and Ivano-Frankivsk (formerly Stanisławów). The programme was implemented as part of the “Tekstura” reading promotion initiative of Teple Misto, with the support of the European Union through the House of Europe programme, in cooperation with the Villa Decius Institute of Culture and the Centre for Polish Culture and European Dialogue.
Civic Budget of the City of Kraków – 13th edition
17.02.2026
The 13th edition of the Civic Budget of the City of Kraków has begun—an instrument that enables residents to have a real impact on the city’s development by submitting projects and taking part in voting. It is an important element of co-decision-making about public space and strengthening local communities.
“Homines Urbani” — a literary residency programme organised by Willa Decjusza in Kraków
16.02.2026
“Homines Urbani” is an international literary residency programme run by Willa Decjusza in Kraków, aimed at writers and translators from Poland, Ukraine, and German-speaking countries. Participants receive a one-month residency and financial support to develop literary projects and present their work.
Mr. Krzysztof Mirski featured in “Kronika Krakowska” – about work, commitment, and being a grandfather
10.02.2026
We are pleased to share another important moment featuring Mr. Krzysztof Mirski – our colleague and laureate of the Małopolska “Senior and Senior Woman of the Year. Beyond Stereotypes” award – who recently appeared on Kronika Krakowska.
We invite you to calligraphy workshops at Villa Decius!
07.02.2026
We invite you to a special calligraphy workshop dedicated to Renaissance humanist script and its developments in cartographic lettering.
For 30 Years — In Support of Dialogue Between Nations and Cultures
06.02.2026
Villa Decius is a laboratory of ideas and good practices with a European reach, where the tradition of Renaissance humanism meets the challenges of the contemporary world. We develop solutions in the fields of public diplomacy and cultural management making culture vibrant, accessible, and responsive to change.
We invite you to an illumination painting workshop
04.02.2026
We invite you to a two-day illumination painting workshop, dedicated to one of the most beautiful techniques for decorating historical manuscripts.
Winter Saturday at Strzelnica na Woli
31.01.2026
Join us for a unique day full of winter inspiration, encounters and creative discoveries, where water becomes a story, paper becomes art, and sound becomes energy and wishes for good fortune.
Artistic Paper Cut-Out Workshop with Daria Alyoshkina at Strzelnica na Woli – Event Recap
31.01.2026
At Strzelnica na Woli, we hosted an artistic paper cut-out workshop for adults led by Daria Alyoshkina. The session was filled with attentiveness, warm energy, and hands-on work with paper. Every participant left with a handmade paper cut-out created using Daria’s template.