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AeroPlatform

AeroPlatform
If you find yourself across from Wawel on the opposite banks of the Vistula River and fancy a slightly more adrenaline-pumping way to a panoramic view, take a scenic ‘ride’ in this massive balloon. Read_on (No Comments)

Błonia Meadow

A massive and inexplicably undeveloped tract of greenery directly west of the Old Town, the Błonia is a huge, triangular open space measuring nearly 50 hectares. Read_on (No Comments)

Botanical Garden

Covering almost 10 hectares, Poland’s oldest botanical gardens date from 1783 and offer a decidedly relaxing daytime escape from the city. Read_on (No Comments)

Dr. H. Jordan Park

Named in honour of noted doctor and philanthropist, Henryk Jordan (1842-1907), this 22 hectare cultivated patch of grass next to the Błonia is a favourite among the locals, especially children. Read_on (No Comments)

Kościuszko Mound

A 300m high man-made peak erected in memory of Poland's most celebrated revolutionary. As the driving force behind the Read_on (No Comments)

Kraków Beach

Kraków Beach
Featuring 10,000 metres of sand spread out across a stretch of the riverbank on the Dębniki side between Grunwaldzki Bridge Read_on (No Comments)

Kryspinów

Krakowians' favourite summer sun destination is this artificial beach at Kryspinów Lagoon. As such it can be incredibly crowded on sunny weekends. Read_on (No Comments)

Piłsudski Mound

Talk of building a mound in honour of Poland's inter-war hero and leader Józef Piłsudski were underway even before his death in 1935, and by 1937 it was complete. Read_on (No Comments)

Planty

Once the site of the city’s 13th century defensive fortifications, the moats were filled, the walls razed and the towers Read_on (No Comments)

Stanisław Lem Science Garden

A fun, interactive educational park for kids named after late, local sci-fi author Stanisław Lem. The 7 hectare park features different stations engaging kids in optical illusions and the laws of physics. Read_on (No Comments)

Zakrzówek

This fantastic reservoir was created with the flooding of an abandoned limestone quarry. Though not officially condoned and the Read_on (No Comments)

Zalew Bagry

Located in the Płaszów district, about 5km southeast from the market square, this large artificial reservoir is the most popular swimming, sailing, sunbathing and recreation destination within city limits. Read_on (No Comments)

Zoo

Take bus number 134 from outside the Hotel Cracovia to make a visit to Kraków's zoo. Entrance costs 18/10zł and Read_on (No Comments)