Deep in Podgórze - the historic district on the southern bank of the Wisła River, Bonarka is home to 96,000 square metres of retail space with about 270 shops, including large spaces for Auchan, Media Expert, and Smyk Megastore, dozens of fashion outfitters (Zara, TK Maxx, H&M, Peek & Cloppenburg, Primark, Reserved, Nike, C&A, HalfPrice), cosmetics specialists and revered jewellers (Apart, Rolex, Sephora, Douglas), plus over 30 restaurants and cafes, the largest cinema complex in the city and 3,200 free parking spaces.

Built on the site of a late-19th century cement factory turned post-WWII chemical plant (which finally closed in 2003), the modern design features a glass ceiling, while retaining the original factory smokestack. To reach this commercial Xanadu, take buses 103, 144, 164, 169, 173, 174, 179 or 469, getting off at either the 'Bonarka' or 'Puszkarska' stop. Note that Auchan opens earlier than the rest of the shopping centre.