The Cracow Mound - the legendary founder of Cracow
The Kraków Mound in Kraków, also called the Krakus Mound, is located on the right bank of the Vistula River, in the Podgórze district. It was built on the highest hill of the Krzemionek limestone framework - the Lasoty Hill, with a height of about 270 m above sea level. Nearby is the extensive Lebanese Quarry.
The height of the Krakus Mound from the base to the top is 16 meters, and the diameter at the base is 57 m. The upper diameter is 8 m, because the top is flat and is a convenient viewing point. It's a great place to enjoy the sunset.
When was the Cracow Mound built?
There is no clear answer to this question. The time of the uprising, the purpose, and even the builders of the Krakus Mound are unknown. Therefore, there are several theories on this subject. Jan Długosz combines the erection of a mound with the person of Cracow - the legendary founder of the city of Cracow. He describes in his work that he was buried in accordance with the custom of that time, on the top of a hill, and his two sons erected a mound as an eternal remembrance. If you believe it, it worked quite well, because the cone lasts and reminds you of Krakow to this day.
Sleeve on the Kraków Mound
The Krakus Mound is associated with the celebration of the Sleeve. It is a former Polish custom, still cultivated today in Krakow, on the Lasota hill and under the Krakus Mound, on the Tuesday after Easter. The tradition of the sleeve included, among others, throwing and rolling eggs - a symbol of resurrection. Under the mound at that time, you can learn about the customs of the Slavs from the early medieval period. You will learn how they lived, fought and died.
Curiosity about Krakus Mound
Standing on Krakus Mound on May 2 and August 10, you will see the rising sun just above Wanda Mound. Interestingly, these are approximate dates of Celtic holidays. On the other hand, standing on the Wanda Mound on the right days, you will see the sunset perfectly over the Krak Mound.
The other mounds in Krakow are the Wanda Mound, the Kościuszko Mound and the Piłsudski Mound.
A video about Krakow's attractions
The following film ends with a report on the conquest of the Cracow mound with beautiful sunset frames.
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Practical information
All year round 24/7
Admission Free
Parking: you can park for free on nearby Za Torem Street or Aleja Pod Kopcem
Cracow Mound,
Maryewskiego Street, Cracow
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What's worth seeing in the area?
If you have already visited this attraction, it is also worth visiting several other interesting ones places nearby. Within a radius of 100 kilometers you will find many interesting places places that can diversify your stay in this part of Poland.
- Kazimierz in Kraków, distance: 1.6 km
- Krakowskie valleys, distance: 21.4 km
- Błędowska Desert, distance: 44.7 km
- Gródek Park in Jaworzno, distance: 50.2 km
- Eagle's Nest Trail, distance: 54.2 km
- Castle in Żywiec, distance: 67 km
- Bobolice Castle, distance: 71.8 km
- Kapias Gardens in Goczałkowice Zdrój, distance: 72.8 km
- Olsztyn Castle, distance: 92.6 km
- Rysy, distance: 96.2 km
