Podgórze
Podgórze is a locality in Kraków, Małopolskie. Podgórze is situated nearby to the quarter Płaszów, as well as near Rybitwy.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tauron Arena Kraków and Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory.
Tauron Arena Kraków
Stadium
Photo: Daniel.zolopa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tauron Arena Kraków is an indoor arena located in Kraków, Poland. It has a seating capacity of 15,030 for sporting events. It hosted the 2014 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship tournament, 2016 European League of Legends Championship Finals and 2015 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division I.
Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory
Museum
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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is a former metal item factory in Kraków. It now hosts two museums: the Museum of Contemporary Art in Kraków, on the former workshops, and a branch of the Historical Museum of the City of Kraków, situated at ul. Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory is situated 3½ km west of Podgórze.
Krakus Mound
Scenic viewpoint
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Krakus Mound or Kopiec Krakusa in Polish, also called the Krak Mound, is a tumulus located in the Podgórze district of Kraków, Poland; it is thought to be the resting place of Kraków's mythical founder, the legendary king Krakus. Krakus Mound is situated 3½ km west of Podgórze.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include East Kraków and South Kraków.
East Kraków
Photo: Andrzej O, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The eastern part of Kraków consists of several districts, most known of which is Nowa Huta. It is east of the Old Town and north of Vistula River. Nowa Huta is a destination for tourists as a post-communist district with very typical socialist realist architecture.
South Kraków
Photo: A&D, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Southern part of Kraków consists of six districts. Most interesting are Podgórze and Dębniki, located on the Vistula river bank opposite the Old Town. Districts further south are mainly residential.
Kazimierz
Photo: Eli Ruth, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kazimierz is a part of Old Town district of Krakow in Poland. Before World War II, it was a Jewish district.
Podgórze
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Podgorze”
- Location: Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.0407° or 50° 2′ 27″ northLongitude
20.0081° or 20° 0′ 29″ eastElevation
195 metres (640 feet)Open location code
9G2222R5+76GeoNames ID
12572277
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In Other Languages
“Podgórze” goes by many names.
- Polish: “Dzielnica XIII Podgórze”
- Polish: “Podgórze”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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