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48. What do “ul.”, “al.”, “pl.” and “os.” mean in Kraków addresses?

They commonly mean ulica (street), aleja/aleje (avenue), plac (square) and osiedle (housing estate). Copy the full address, including these parts, the building number and any apartment number, when booking a taxi or finding accommodation. In Nowa Huta, an osiedle name and building number may matter more than a familiar-looking street name. Ask your host which entrance or gate to use, because a map pin may point to the building rather than its door.

Place: Kraków, Poland. Language: English. Checked: 2026-09-28. Recheck: Before travel.

Basis: Polish-language definitions and editorial navigation advice.

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