Chełm

Chełm is a quarter in Kraków, Małopolskie. Chełm is situated nearby to the quarter Olszanica, as well as near Wola Justowska.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Piłsudski’s Mound and Kraków Zoo.

Piłsudski’s Mound

Scenic viewpoint

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Piłsudski's Mound located in Kraków, Poland, was constructed by the Polish people in honor of Józef Piłsudski. The mound, constructed between 1934 and 1937, is located in western Kraków's Sowiniec Heights, Kraków's VII District "Zwierzyniec".

Kraków Zoo

Zoo

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The Kraków Zoo is located in Kraków, Poland and was established in 1929. It is home to over 1500 animals and about 260 species. The zoo is a member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Sowiniec

Peak

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Sowiniec is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Osiedle Widok Zarzecze and Zwierzyniec.

Osiedle Widok Zarzecze

Neighborhood

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Osiedle Widok Zarzecze is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km east of Chełm.

Zwierzyniec

Suburb

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Zwierzyniec former village, incorporated on 13 November 1909 as the XIII quarter of Kraków, Poland. It is now part of the District VII Zwierzyniec. Zwierzyniec is situated 3 km east of Chełm.