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Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)

Stare Miasto (Old Town), Krakow, Poland
As featured in Krakow for young kids
Ranked #21 of 69 attractions in Krakow
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Lookouts
Fee: No
Owner description: Erected by Cracovians in memory of Polish national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a serpentine path leads to the top, approximately 326 meters (1,070... more » Owner description: Erected by Cracovians in memory of Polish national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a serpentine path leads to the top, approximately 326 meters (1,070 feet) above sea level, with a panoramic view of the Vistula River and the city. « less
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Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

To walk there is a great pleasure, great view from the top, fresh air, no cars, nice escape

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Krakow, Poland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

One of my favourite spots in Kraków - go there in the afternoon, when it's rather quiet and enjoy the view of Kraków in the sunset. I can stare at it for hours:)

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Fredrikstad, Norway
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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This was my fourth visit to Krakow and I wanted to visit some other sights than those located in the center of town. With some better planning, we had probably taken the bus number 101, but we had a great and (very) long walk instead. Paid 11 zloty for entrance. The weather was unfortunately not the best, light rain, so... More

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Oxford, Ohio
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

Getting to the mound involves a moderate walk from the tram stop but it is worth it. The view from the mound is great. I was surprised by the wax figure exhibition. It is actually more than that, it has lots of history and details of the forts and defense units around Krakow. The mound is linked to the city... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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the mound is quite out of the way, but worth a visit on a nice day as i imagine the views would be great. we went in the afternoon and it was rainy and cloudy - so not a great experience. there was also construction work going on, so it was all a bit confusing where the entrance was as... More

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See 9 more reviews by spideranansie76 for Krakow
Krakow, Poland
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24 reviews 24 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

The walk up to the kopiec will give you a nice 360degrees views from Krakow. Before to reach the top, a small museum proviede an overview of the role of koscuscki. All the information are in polish and no translation are available... Take care currently on trip advisor, the map is not referring tonthe correct kopiec

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We wondered up to Kosciuskos Mound from Market Square which took us about an hour. Really easy to find and the walk isn't to strenuous although there is a steady incline, there is a bus that goes up there though. Unfortunately we went in the morning so there was still a mist/fog cover restricting our view so it may be... More

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Carnoustie
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

i went here with friends,otherwise i would not have been able to get here on my own, we came by tram some of the way & walked the rest,it is a good walk if you have had a few beers the night before,

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See 5 more reviews by Dennis43 for Krakow
Brisbane
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2011

To get here, we caught the tram to Salvator and walked up the hill. You pay to enter the site, but the price includes the Wax museum and a few other museums. The wax museum was actually quite good. The mound itself is fantastic, very nice and green. Even on a hazy day, the views are fantastic. You can take... More

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the highlands
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
118 helpful votes 118 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2009
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people found this review helpful

if your staying in that slightly western side of the city (think the map on this page is showing another smaller mound to the south east of city centre) then visit kosciuszkos mound, its a fort type building at the surround which has a small waxwork museum and along the walls theres an exhibition and a bar/cafe. the views from... More

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