7-Day Poland road trip from Lublin to Kielce, Krakow, and Rzeszow

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7 days & 6 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
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6 nights included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Poland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Poland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Lublin, 1 night in Kielce, 2 nights in Krakow, and 1 night in Rzeszów, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Poland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Lublin, Kielce, Krakow, and Rzeszów. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Poland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Lublin, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Poland, including the stunning Old town Market Square in Krakow and Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Poland. From the magnificent Wawel Cathedral to the breathtaking Planty Park and Ojcowski National Park Museum, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Lublin, Kielce, Krakow, and Rzeszów, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Poland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Poland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Poland. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Poland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Poland.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Poland has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Poland. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Poland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Poland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Poland today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Lublin - city in PolandLublin / 2 nights
Krakow - city in PolandKrakow / 2 nights
Wieliczka - city in PolandWieliczka
Photo of aerial view of Zamosc old town and city main square with town hall, Zamosc is a city in southeastern Poland.Zamość
Photo of Church of St. Nicholas in Szczebrzeszyn, Poland.Szczebrzeszyn
Kielce - city in PolandKielce / 1 night
Photo of the beautiful old square in Rzeszow, Poland.Rzeszów / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of main square in Krakow on a summer day, Poland.Old town Market Square in Krakow
Photo of Wawel castle with Gardens and cathedral, Krakow, Poland.Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection
Photo of Wawel cathedral on Wawel Hill in Krakow, Poland.Wawel Cathedral
Photo of the building of the museum in Ojcow National Park in Poland.Ojcowski National Park Museum
Visiting Wieliczka salt mines in Krakow Poland.Wieliczka Salt Mine
A picture of a Humboldt Penguin at the Kraków Zoo.Krakow Zoo
Autumn leaves falling in The Planty - a park in Krakow, Poland.Planty Park
Kosciuszko Mound (Kopiec Kościuszki). Krakow landmark, Poland. Erected in 1823 to commemorate Tadedeusz Kosciuszko. Surrounded by a citadel, erected by Austrian Administration about 1850. Aerial viewKościuszko Mound
Former Oskar Schindler Factory in Krakow, Poland.Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
Stairs leading to the castle in Lublin, where the National Museum is located.National Museum in Lublin
Lithuanian Square, Śródmieście, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandLithuanian Square
Zamek Pieskowa Skała Oddział Zamku Królewskiego na WaweluPieskowa Skala Castle
Great Market Square, Osiedle Stare Miasto, Zamość, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandGreat Market Square
Henryk Jordan Park
Barbican and Old Town in Krakow in autumn scenery St. Florian's Gate in autumn scenery, Cracow, Poland.St. Florian's Gate
Multimedia Fountain, Śródmieście, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandMultimedia Fountain
Saxon Garden, Wieniawa, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandSaxon Garden
Lublin Village Open Air Museum, Sławin, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandLublin Village Open Air Museum
A picture of the Didactic Water Garden of the People's Park, Park Ludowy, in Lublin, in the fall.Park Ludowy
Cracow Gate - Brama Krakowska - Jurassic limestone rock gate formation in Pradnik creek valley of Cracow-Czestochowa upland in Ojcow in Lesser PolandKraków Gate
Pomniki Chrząszcza w Szczebrzeszynie
Icemania, Za Cukrownią, Lublin, Lublin Voivodeship, PolandIcemania
Muzeum Fortyfikacji i Broni Arsenał Oddział Muzeum Zamojskiego

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Day 1 – Lublin - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Lublin - arrival day

  • Lublin - Arrival day
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  • Saxon Garden
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Lublin has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Saxon Garden. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,454 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lublin, Restauracja Kuchnia Otwarta. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 603 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Lublin is Restauracja Portofino. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,929 customers.

Locals recommend Może as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lublin. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

Lublin also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Lublin is Perłowa Pijalnia Piwa. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,486 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Lublin is Św. Michał - pub regionalny. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,268 customers.

Locals also enjoy Czarna Owca Gastro Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,164 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Poland!

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Day 2 – Lublin and Kielce

Day 2

Day 2 – Lublin and Kielce

  • Lublin
  • Kielce
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Drive 201 km, 2 hours 46 min

  • National Museum in Lublin
  • Icemania
  • Lithuanian Square
  • Multimedia Fountain
  • Lublin Village Open Air Museum
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Day 2 of your road trip through Poland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Kielce for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Lublin is the amazing National Museum in Lublin. This attraction is a museum that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,468 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible best-rated sightseeing destination, Icemania. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,667 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Lublin is the outstanding Lithuanian Square. This popular top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,530 visitors.

The spectacular Multimedia Fountain is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,741 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Lublin Village Open Air Museum. This attraction is a popular museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,662 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Poland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kielce, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Antresola, one of the best restaurants in the city of Kielce. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,161 customers.

Locals also recommend Garaż - restauracja, bar, pub as one of the best restaurants in the city of Kielce. Garaż - restauracja, bar, pub is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,012 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Kielce is Ministerstwo Śledzia i Wódki. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 931 customers.

After dinner, visit Craft Beer PUB, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Kielce. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Klubokawiarnia Quest. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

Alternatively, Irish Pub Shoemaker is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Kielce. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,115 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Poland!

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Day 3 – Krakow

Day 3

Day 3 – Krakow

  • Krakow
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Drive 120 km, 2 hours 23 min

  • Wawel Cathedral
  • Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection
  • Planty Park
  • St. Florian's Gate
  • Old town Market Square in Krakow
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Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Poland. Today, you'll wake up in Kielce and embark on a scenic drive to Krakow, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 2 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Kielce and Krakow before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Kielce. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Kadzielnia Nature Reserve. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 10,523 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Market Square in Kielce. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7,055 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Kielce is the stunning Stanisław Staszic Municipal Park. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,226 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Wawel Cathedral. This attraction is a cathedral that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 29,793 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 141,574 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Planty Park. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 20,414 visitors.

The lovely St. Florian's Gate is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 10,798 visitors have left this city gate an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Old town Market Square in Krakow is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Krakow. This point of interest is a market square rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 151,340 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Krakow, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Krakow. When you arrive in Krakow you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 4,520 customers.

Locals also recommend Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck, another of the best restaurants in Krakow. Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,682 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Szynk. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 686 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Piwnica Pod Baranami to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Krakow, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,916 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Nowy Kraftowy. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Nowy Kraftowy has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,066 customers.

Eszeweria is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,522 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Poland, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 4 – Krakow

Day 4

Day 4 – Krakow

  • Krakow
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Drive 34 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • Krakow Zoo
  • Henryk Jordan Park
  • Kościuszko Mound
  • Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory
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You still have 1 night left in Krakow.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Henryk Jordan Park. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 12,048 visitors.

Kościuszko Mound is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 19,737 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory. This amazing attraction is an architectural structure and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,059 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Poland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Krakow.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Krakow, like Multi Qlti Tap Bar | Craft Beer. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,020 customers.

Kogel Mogel Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Krakow. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,498 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Krakow, Mercy Brown. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,099 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like TRZCINA Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

House of Beer is another of the best bars in the city of Krakow. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,362 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Poland!

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Day 5 – Rzeszow

Day 5

Day 5 – Rzeszow

  • Wieliczka
  • Rzeszów
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Drive 251 km, 3 hours 51 min

  • Pieskowa Skala Castle
  • Ojcowski National Park Museum
  • Kraków Gate
  • Wieliczka Salt Mine
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Rzeszow. You’ll stay in Rzeszow for 1 night.

This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,648 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Ojcowski National Park Museum. This museum and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 22,507 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Wieliczka Salt Mine to make the most of your road trip across Poland. The spectacular Wieliczka Salt Mine is a salt mine that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 23,464 visitors.

Rzeszow offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restauracja włoska ORO RISTORANTE. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 649 reviews.

The remarkable CHILITA Pizza e Pasta Coctail Bar is another top restaurant in Rzeszow we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,194 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous RDZA is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,147 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Rzeszow, the fantastic Irish Pub Galway. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,200 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Cybermachina. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 623 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is “Stara Drukarnia” Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 546 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Poland!

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Day 6 – Lublin

Day 6

Day 6 – Lublin

  • Zamość
  • Szczebrzeszyn
  • Lublin
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Drive 249 km, 3 hours 33 min

  • Pomniki Chrząszcza w Szczebrzeszynie
  • Muzeum Fortyfikacji i Broni Arsenał Oddział Muzeum Zamojskiego
  • Great Market Square
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Poland. Today, you'll wake up in Rzeszów and embark on a scenic drive to Lublin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Rzeszów and Lublin Voivodeship before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Rzeszów. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Rynek miejski w Rzeszowie. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,346 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Multimedia Fountain Rzeszow. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,197 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Rzeszów is the stunning Studnia na rzeszowskim rynku. This must-see tourist destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,166 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Pomniki Chrząszcza w Szczebrzeszynie. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,339 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Muzeum Fortyfikacji i Broni Arsenał Oddział Muzeum Zamojskiego. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,758 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Great Market Square. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 12,059 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Lublin Voivodeship, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Lublin. When you arrive in Lublin you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Queso Mexican Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 417 customers.

Locals also recommend Browar Zakładowy - Wielokran, another of the best restaurants in Lublin. Browar Zakładowy - Wielokran is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 327 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ostro Klubokawiarnia. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,854 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Pub u Szewca to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Lublin, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 973 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Shotbar U-Boot. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Shotbar U-Boot has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 726 customers.

Bar & Restauracja Incognito is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 506 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Poland, and look forward to more great days to come!

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Day 7 – Lublin - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Lublin - departure day

  • Lublin - Departure day
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  • Park Ludowy
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Day 7 of your road trip in Poland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Lublin before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Park Ludowy is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Lublin. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,938 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Lublin and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Poland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Lublin at Ministerstwo Śledzia i Wódki before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,485 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Grill Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Lublin. The Grill Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 940 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Grill Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 719 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Lublin. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Poland!

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