- Krakus Mound is one of Krakow’s two prehistoric man-made mounds, long supposed to be the burial place of the legendary King Krakus.
- Arguments range from 500 BC to the Middle Ages. The mystery of the origins of the Krakus Mound and what might be its purpose abound.
- Nobody knows the exact origins of the 16m-high mound that towers over Podgórze. According to legend, it was the burial site of the city's founder, Krakus.
- History of Krakus Mound. Let us, however, go back to the topic of the Mound. The date of its casting up and its predominant purpose remain unknown.
- In the 19th century, just like Krakus Mound and Kosciuszko Mound, it was an element of the Austrian fortification system.
- Krakus Mound was built on the highest elevation of the limestone Krzemionki complex – Lasota Hill – which has belonged to the noble Awdaniec family for centuries.
- Today, Krakus Mound is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can explore the mound, visit the small museum, and enjoy the surrounding park.
- According to legend, the mound was built as a tomb of the legendary Prince Krakus (6-7th century CE), the founder...
- SylwiaCam Krakus Mound Kraków, PL The mound is shrouded in legends, the exact date of its creation is unknown.
- The oldest are the mounds of Krakus and Wanda, much younger and the most popular is the mound of Tadeusz Kościuszko, the largest is the mound of Józef...