Viewpoints and terraces in Krakow

Free:

1.Wawel Hill

Height of the point: 228 m.
Location: Cracow
Admission/prices: entrance to the hill free
Opening Hours: open 24 hours a day
Website: Wawel Hill - Wikipedia

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Wawel Castle is one of Poland's most famous cultural works, entered in the UNESCO world register of monuments.

On Wawel Hill there are as many as two construction teams: the Wawel Royal Castle and the Archcathedral Basilica of St. Stanislaus and St. Wenceslaus. It is directly necessary place to visit during your stay in the former Polish capital.

The hill rises 228 meters Above sea level, and its outstandingness is 30 meters. In addition to excellent view of the city skyline you can visit a whole range of monuments, including the royal apartments, the crown treasury, the armory, the royal tombs, the Crypt of the National Bards or the famous Sigismund Bell.

2. the tower of the Corpus Christi Basilica in Kazimierz, Krakow

Point height: 70 m.
Location: ul. Bożego Ciała 26, 31-059 Kraków
Admission/Prices: free
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 07:00-18:00; Sunday - closed
Website: http://www.bozecialo.net/

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Corpus Christi Church is a Roman Catholic parish church constituting a double shrine. This temple was founded back in 1340 by Casimir the Great.

The tower of the Basilica, on the other hand, has over 70 meters high. Although the original plan was to erect two towers along the lines of the St. Mary's Basilica. In turn, this plan was not implemented. Today the tower is a notable tourist attraction.

The view from it is simply breathtaking because it covers almost the entire Cracow agglomeration. It offers simply unparalleled view of Wawel Hill and the Old Town in Krakow, and additionally historically characterized object definitely worth a visit.

3. mound of Józef Piłsudski

Height of the point: 35 m.
Location: Cracow
Admission/Prices: free
Opening Hours: open 24 hours a day
Website: Pilsudski mound - Wikipedia.

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This mound is the highest among the of the five existing in Kraków. It was mounded on top of Sowiniec i.e. the highest hills of the Sowiniec Range.

Although the mound itself is only 35 meters this in combination with the aforementioned hill the total height is more than 358 meters Its construction took place at the end of the interwar period.

On the other hand, during the communist era just after the war authorities tried to remove the mound From the consciousness of Cracovians and the very landscape of the city. Nowadays, it is an amazing vantage point from which one can view almost all of Krakow. It offers an excellent view of St. Mary's Church, Błonia or the Wawel Castle.

4. mound of Krakus

Point height: 16 m.
Location: Maryewskiego Street, 30-543 Kraków
Admission/Prices: free
Opening Hours: open 24 hours a day
Website: Mound of Krak - Wikipedia.

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Krakus Mound is one of the five previously mentioned mounds that exist in Krakow. It is located in the Podgórze district just next to the right bank of the Vistula.

Its height from the base is 16 meters. According to legends, the laying of this mound was linked to the figure of the the legendary ruler of the Poles - Kraka.

From Wawel Castle, you can perfectly admire the mound, while from the top of the mound itself one can see a unique panorama of the. And it includes Kosciuszko Mound, Wawel Castle, Corpus Christi Church, City Hall, St. Mary's Church and St. Catherine's Church.

5. observation tower in Łagiewniki

Point height: 77 m.
Location: 30-418 Cracow
Admission/Prices: free
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 08:30-18:00, Sunday 08:30-17:00
Website: https://www.misericordia.eu/

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It is free observation tower From which you can see almost all the qualities and attractions of the former capital of Poland. It is even an ideal place to choose with whole families.

From the Divine Mercy Shrine in Lagiewniki itself, a short walk takes you to the Shrine of St. John Paul II. The tower has a past 77 meters and 315 degrees, while the viewing gallery is on 41.6 meters. Do not let the number of degrees discourage you.

While it is possible to walk them on your own, those who prefer a more comfortable way to reach the observation deck can take an elevator to it. Surrounding the tower is a lots of green space, moreover, it is very easy to reach, and the view is simply unparalleled.

Paid:

1.St. Mary's Tower

Point height: 82 m. (north tower)
Location: St. Mary's Basilica, 5 Mariacka Square, 33-332 Kraków
Admission/prices: from 12 zł
Opening hours: Monday - closed; Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-17:00; Sunday 13:00-17:30
Website: https://mariacki.com/en/tours-of-the-bugle-tower/

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Tourist service point on St. Mary's Tower It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Sundays from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

It is worth remembering that entrances to the towers are held at specific times, on average every half hour. The price of a regular ticket is 20 zlotys, a discounted ticket costs 12 zlotys. St. Mary's Tower is one of the most famous in Poland.

It is a destination for many tourists every year. Its taller tower - the northern tower - has a 82 meters high and covers it Gothic helmet from 1478. The Marian bugle call is played from the tower every hour. The southern tower is slightly lower because it is 69 meters high.

2 City Hall Tower

Point height: 70 m.
Location: Main Market Square 1, 30-001 Kraków
Admission/prices: from 14 zł
Opening hours: pon 11:00-15:00; Tue-Sun 11:00-18:00
Website: https://muzeumkrakowa.pl/oddzialy/wieza-ratuszowa

Krakow's City Hall Tower is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while on Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. The last entrances to the tower are half an hour before closing.

A regular ticket costs 18 zloty, and a discounted ticket costs 14 zloty. The Town Hall Tower counts 70 meters high. The structure was still being developed in the Middle Ages.

It was built of brick and stone, and can be accessed through the wide staircase with lion sculptures framed on the sides. In addition, you can visit the City Hall Prison, the City Cellars, the City Hall Chapel and the City Arsenal at the Krakow City Hall.

3. mound of Kosciuszko

Point height: 34,1 m.
Location: al. Waszyngtona 1, 30-204 Kraków
Admission/prices: from 18 zł
Opening hours: daily 09:00-19:00
Website: https://www.kopieckosciuszki.pl/

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Kosciuszko Mound is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Currently, the main attraction of the mound is the multimedia interactive exhibition fixed "Kosciuszko - a hero still needed"..

This is the story of Kosciuszko, which uses elements of film, theater and computer games. Moreover, the main attractions of the mound are Kosciuszko Museum, Kosciuszko Garden, educational route and Kosciuszko Library.

It is definitely one of the most recommended points On the map of Krakow. The price of a regular ticket is 24 zloty, and the price of a discounted ticket is 18 zloty.

4. the Sandomierz Tower on the Wawel Castle

Point height: -
Location: Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków
Admission/prices: from 2 PLN
Opening hours: Tue-Fri - closed; Sat-Fri 10:30am-5:30pm
Website: Sandomierz Tower - Wikipedia

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Construction of the Sandomierz Tower was completed back in the 15th century. It is one of the three existing towers on Wawel Hill.

In peacetime, it was used as a A prison for those with a higher social status, during the war it was a fire tower. And now it is an excellent vantage point from which you can admire the charming skyline.

In order to get to this point, it is necessary to overcome the past 137 stairs in view of which it is worth preparing for a little effort, which will definitely pay off! Concessionary ticket prices are 2 PLN, while regular tickets are 5 PLN.

5. the Cracow Eye View Wheel

Point height: 50 m.
Location: Ludwinowska 2, 30-331 Kraków
Admission/prices: from 25 zł
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-21:00; sob 11:00-22:00; ndz 11:00-21:00
Website: http://cracoweye.pl/

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The Krakow mill is open Monday to Thursday From 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Fridays 12:00 - 22:00, Saturdays 11:00 am - 10:00 pm and Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The price of a regular ticket for a 15-minute ride is 35 zlotys, and a discounted ticket is 25 zlotys.

The height of the wheel is as high as 50 meters Which guarantees amazing views of the entire city. Currently, the Cracow Eye is located On Volyn Boulevard, and drawing inspiration from other European cities, quickly became an integral part of Krakow's tourism.

The observation wheel provides an unprecedented opportunity to look at the main Krakow's attractions from a completely different perspective. We encourage you to take advantage of the offer and look at previously visited attractions in a different way.