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Bednarski Park

Bednarski Park
Opened with great fanfare at the end of the 19th century, the park's founder Wojciech Bednarski was reportedly carried around like a winning quarterback while newspapers from as far away as St. Read_on (No Comments)

Father Bernatek Footbridge

Father Bernatek Footbridge
September 30, 2010 saw the grand opening of (gasp!) a new footbridge in the city. Not that everyone's been crying out for Read_on (No Comments)

Fort Benedict

Fort Benedict
The only surviving fortress of three that were built in Podgórze in the mid-19th century to protect the Vistula river and the road to Lwów, Fort Benedict is one of only a few citadels of the 'Maximillion Tower' type left anywhere. Read_on (No Comments)

Krakus Mound

Krakus Mound
The oldest structure in Kraków, Krakus Mound is one of two prehistoric monumental mounds in the city and is also its highest point, providing incredible panoramic views from its worn summit. Read_on (No Comments)

Liban Quarry

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One of the creepiest, most forgotten places in Kraków, the Liban Quarry should first and foremost be a place of remembrance for the victims of the Nazi labour camp that operated here during Kraków's WWII occupation. Read_on (4 Comments)

New Podgórze Cemetery

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Behind Kopiec Krakusa on the Krakus foothills, the New Cemetery is a large, picturesque memorial park filled with monumental sculpture. Read_on (No Comments)

Old Podgórze Cemetery

Old Podgórze Cemetery
Podgórze's primary necropolis for over a hundred years, the Old Podgórze Cemetery is/was the resting place of the formerly independent city's most distinguished citizens. Read_on (No Comments)