- Krakus Mound (Polski: Kopiec Krakusa) is a tourist attraction, one of the Kurgans in Kraków, Polonha.
- From its ancient history to its sweeping views, this guide has all you need to know about visiting Krakow's iconic Krakus Mound.
- The position of King Krakus Mound towards Wanda Mound, 10 km distant (in Nowa Huta) is believed to support that.
- The Krakus Mound is the oldest of the mounds in Krakow. Legend has it that it was built to commemorate King Krakus, who was buried at the top of the hill.
- Once you reach its summit, the panoramic view from the 16-meter high Krakus Mound reveals the charms of Cracow that captivates every visitor.
- Krakus Mound is one of Krakow’s two prehistoric man-made mounds, long supposed to be the burial place of the legendary King Krakus.
- 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...
- Some experts theorize that Krakus Mound, as well as Wanda’s mound, which is another ancient mound in the city, served an astronomical purpose for the Celts.
- Looking from the Krakus Mound on the eve of the Celtic celebration of the sun (May 1), the sun rises exactly over the Wanda Mound.
- Krakus Mound. ... One certainty: the views over Krakow are sublime. Krakus Mound: Podgórze district (3.4 km/2.1 mi from Rynek Główny).