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The Planty

Krakow, Poland
As featured in Krakow for free
Ranked #8 of 71 attractions in Krakow
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Fee: No
Description: A scenic walkway that circles a park around the Old Town.
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India
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The planty is a blessing in disguise for people looking out for a nice walk around Old Town, especially on a hot summer day.

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Kent, UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The Planty is outside the main walls of Kracow and is basically a park which encircles the town. There are lots of trees and unmowed grass. We passed a bandstand, a fountain and various benches etc but it's not terribly exciting as it is quite narrow.

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Richmond, VA
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

One of our favorites! A nice stroll around the city along the path of the old wall.

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Long Beach, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The planty is perfect for a nice stroll on a sunny day. This was one of our favorite parts of Krakow.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Do not miss the northern part where the Barbican and armory still exist. Shady and pleasant - a great way to get your bearings and nip in and out of the old town from- passing the castle the theatre, historic museum, and lots of little corners of beautiful churches and old buildings.Parts of the base of the old wall still... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Beautiful green space connecting both ends of the original city.

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Krakow, Poland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

get an ice cream cone and take a nice long walk around the old city of Krakow.

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carlisle
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The park that surrounds the old town is beautiful in winter and summer, very romantic for couples to walk and a good place to get your bearings if a little lost.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Too many beggars and street vendors. A popular meeting place for down and outs. I didn't feel that safe walking through it.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Nice walks plenty of trees and open areas , a shaded place to walk when the sun is beating down.

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