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Kościuszko Mound

1 aleja Jerzego Waszyngtona, Kraków, Małopolskie

Description

Kościuszko Mound (kopiec Kościuszki) is a memorial to Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish national hero who fought in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's wars against Russia and Prussia in the 1790s (and during the American Revolutionary War before that). The artificial mound was erected in 1820-23, it is 35m high with a diameter of 73m and a path leading to the top. The complex also includes a brick fort, a church, and a museum exhibiting artefacts and memorabilia relating to Kościuszko's life and achievements.

Access & Transport

The mound is located 4km west of Krakow Old Town. Buses 100 (from Salwator) and 101 (from Mound of Centrum Kongresowe ICE) go there. Salwator is the terminus station for tram #1 and #2, it is 1.6km away from the mound complex.

Instructions & Recommendations

Families may want to combine this attraction with the nearby zoo (3.5km away as the crow flies).

Meta review

Generally featured in travel guidebooks and quite regularly mentioned in the top things to see around Krakow, the online reviews mostly praise the views from the top though not everybody agrees they are that special and certainly may not warrant the admission fee. The museum is interesting but quite small with mostly replicas. Tip: in good weather it is worth considering renting a bike and riding there from the city centre.

Environmental & Social

Minor environmental footprint (electricity in museum mostly). Historical memorial aspect

Conclusion

A good option for those wanting to get out of the city for a few hours and learn about both a military hero and the Polish struggles against Russia and Prussia. Not a priority for those with limited time in Krakow though

Key positive

Impressive mound with enjoyable views

The renovated fortress is photogenic

Key negative

The site itself has no historical relevance

No direct connection by public transport

Suitability

Accessible for wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

April 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 35m

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 18:30

Tuesday09:00 - 18:30

Wednesday09:00 - 18:30

Thursday09:00 - 18:30

Friday09:00 - 18:30

Saturday09:00 - 18:30

Sunday09:00 - 18:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
PLN 24
Adult
16 - 64
PLN 24
Child
6 - 15
PLN 18
Infant
0 - 5
PLN 0
The Children price age threshold is not disclosed online, so this is an estimate
Family price

Max total number:4

Max number of adults:2

Min.child age:6

Max.child age:15

Price for familyPLN 48

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