Zwierzyniec

Zwierzyniec is a quarter in , . Zwierzyniec is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the quarter .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus and Wawel.

Church
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The Wawel Cathedral, formally titled the Archcathedral Basilica of Saint Stanislaus and Saint Wenceslaus, is a Catholic cathedral situated on Wawel Hill in , .

Peak
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The Royal Castle and the Hill on which it sits constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in . A fortified residency on the Vistula River in , it was established on the orders of King Casimir III the Great and enlarged over the centuries into a number of structures around a Polish Renaissance courtyard.

Castle
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The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill on which it sits constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in . A fortified residency on the Vistula River in , it was established on the orders of King Casimir III the Great and enlarged over the centuries into a number of structures around a Polish Renaissance courtyard.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Kazimierz.

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The Old City of , referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant city and is the first target for most travellers to the city for accommodation, eating out, entertainment, and attractions.

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is a part of Old Town district of Krakow in . Before World War II, it was a Jewish district.

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In the early 20th century grew rapidly, engulfing surrounding neighbourhoods. This page covers those new areas north of the river, which are mostly west but include some north and east of Old Town.

Zwierzyniec

Latitude
50.0552° or 50° 3′ 19″ north
Longitude
19.9057° or 19° 54′ 21″ east
Elevation
324 metres (1,063 feet)
Open location code
9F2X3W44+37
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9963373089
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
12572271
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In Other Languages

From German to Polish—“Zwierzyniec” goes by many names.
  • German: “Zwierzyniec”
  • Polish: “Dzielnica VII Zwierzyniec”
  • Polish: “Zwierzyniec”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Skwer Papcia Chmiela and Zwierzyniec House.

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