Kraków Park
Park Krakowski is a 12.5 acres city park located in Kraków, in southern Poland. The park, founded in 1885, was modelled after similar parks in Vienna. It is a contemporary sculpture park.Photo: Igor123121, CC BY 4.0.
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Type: Park
- Description: city park in Kraków
- Also known as: “Park Krakowski”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National Museum in Kraków and Jagiellonian Library.
National Museum in Kraków
Museum
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The National Museum in Kraków, popularly abbreviated as MNK, is the largest museum in Poland. Established in 1879, the museum consists of 21 departments which are divided by art period: 11 galleries, 2 libraries, and 12 conservation workshops. National Museum in Kraków is situated 1 km south of Kraków Park.
Jagiellonian Library
Library
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The Jagiellonian Library is the library of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and with almost 6.7 million volumes, one of the largest libraries in Poland, serving as a public library, university library and part of the Polish national library system. Jagiellonian Library is situated 750 metres south of Kraków Park.
Agricultural University of Kraków
University
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The Agricultural University of Kraków, located in Kraków, Poland, became a university by decree of the Council of Ministers as of 28 September 1972. Formerly, it was known as the Higher College of Agriculture, as well as other names, since its establishment in 1890. Agricultural University of Kraków is situated 380 metres south of Kraków Park.
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.
Kraków Park
- Categories: sculpture garden and recreation area
- Location: Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland, Central Europe, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
50.06808° or 50° 4′ 5″ northLongitude
19.92445° or 19° 55′ 28″ eastOpen location code
9F2X3W9F+6QOpenStreetMap ID
way 25506183OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=parkWikidata ID
Q7137860
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Satellite Map
Discover Kraków Park from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From German to Vietnamese—“Kraków Park” goes by many names.
- German: “Park Krakowski”
- Polish: “Park Krakowski im. Marka Grechuty”
- Polish: “Park Krakowski”
- Russian: “Краковский парк”
- Spanish: “Parque Krakowski”
- Ukrainian: “Парк імені Марека Ґрехути (Краків)”
- Ukrainian: “Парк імені Марека Ґрехути”
- Vietnamese: “Công viên Krakowski”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kinos Mikro & MikrOFFala and Inwalidów Square in Kraków.
Nearby Places
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