Piasek
Piasek is a quarter in Kraków, Małopolskie. Piasek is situated nearby to the locality Planty - Ogród Pałac Sztuki, as well as near Planty - Ogród Florianka.Places of Interest
Highlights include Main Square and Czartoryski Museum.
Main Square
Square
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The Main Market Square a historic square located in the Old Town of Kraków, Poland. It is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and with an area of 3.79 ha ) it is sometimes called one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe.
Czartoryski Museum
Museum
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The Princes Czartoryski Museum – often abbreviated to Czartoryski Museum – is a historic museum in Kraków, Poland, and one of the country's oldest museums.
Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church
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Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary known colloquially as the Carmelites Church and Church in Piasek is a historic Roman Catholic parish and conventual church of the Carmelites located at 19 Karmelicka Street, in the former Piasek district of Kraków, Poland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old Town and Półwsie Zwierzynieckie.
Old Town
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The Old City of Kraków, referred to in Polish as Stare Miasto, forms the historical kernel of this vibrant Polish city and is the first target for most travellers to the city for accommodation, eating out, entertainment, and attractions.
Półwsie Zwierzynieckie
Neighborhood
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Półwsie Zwierzynieckie is a neighborhood.
West Kraków
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In the early 20th century Kraków 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.
Piasek
- Type: Quarter
- Category: locality
- Location: Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.0675° or 50° 4′ 3″ northLongitude
19.93045° or 19° 55′ 50″ eastOpen location code
9F2X3W8J+X5OpenStreetMap ID
node 3009735647OpenStreetMap feature
place=quarter
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From German to Polish—“Piasek” goes by many names.
- German: “Am Sand”
- Polish: “Piasek”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ceramika-Papier and Islamic Centre.
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