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  • Ann T
    Moscow, Russia119 contributions
    Classical Music at its Best!
    Classical favorites played in a stunningly beautiful, easily accessible venue—St. Peter and Paul Church! Different concerts every night of the week at 8:00 PM. Reasonably-priced. Tickets available at the door. Highly recommend as a crowd-pleasing, relaxing cultural activity, that can fill in any free evening in Krakow!
    Review of: Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
    Written August 8, 2023
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  • Daniel
    12 contributions
    Very Good
    Everything was great except the fact you have to visit their museum to get up the hill. The price wasnt bad - 20 zl. for adult / 15 zl. for student. The view was great
    Review of: Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)
    Written February 28, 2023
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  • Hannelore H
    United Kingdom245 contributions
    Very unique and approachable piece of art
    Not a huge sculpture, but very unique and approachable with an amazingly touching background story. It is also placed in a lovely park, so makes a great walking route.
    Review of: Pomnik Psa Dżoka
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • Chris S
    Market Harborough, UK182 contributions
    Grat monumnet to the Battle of Grunwald 1410
    Very impressive monument featuring the features of the Battle of Grunwald in 1410. Shows King Jagiello standing over the teutonic grandmaster Ulrich (not surprised the Germans blew up the monument during theor visit in 1939-45). Also nearby is the tomb of the unknown soldier. Would be nice for some info for visitos unfamiliar with this significant battle
    Review of: Pomnik Grunwaldzki - Grunwald Monument
    Written September 24, 2023
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  • Chris S
    Market Harborough, UK182 contributions
    VISIT THIS TO UNDERSTAND THE STORY OF KRAKOW
    Grew up as a kid obsessed with the legend of the Wawel dragon. A visit to here is a must if you want to understand the story of Krakow (thats why there are lots of souvenirs - dragon teddy's, key rings, t-shirts etc.) The monument breathes fire which impresses the kids. You can buy a ticket to explore the cave where the legend says the dragon lived. I know the legend before I came but if you don't you could be lost as there is very limited info at the site of the story.
    Review of: Monument of the Wawel Dragon
    Written September 30, 2023
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  • Pernille I
    Copenhagen, Denmark4,860 contributions
    Modern version of Eros
    The head of Eros found at the foot of the town hall tower is bandaged - hence its name of Eros Bound. It is not Eros entirely - only his massive head weighing almost 2 tons; almost 4 meters long and 2.5 meters high.

    The eyes are shallow as well as the entire head - making it also a favorite playground for kids.

    But mostly it is the symbol of love gone so mad that you lose your mind - and your head maybe?

    It was created in 2005 by a Polish artist, Igor Mitoraj.

    It is definitely fascinating with its links back to renaissance art forms.
    Review of: Eros Bound
    Written April 17, 2023
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  • Hannelore H
    United Kingdom245 contributions
    Interesting sculptural piece and an imposing story
    Nothing too special, but an interesting sculptural piece. You really need to understand the historical background story to fully appreciate it.
    Review of: Statue of Jan Karski
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
    Impressive monument
    This striking memorial for Adam Mickiewicz, the greatest Polish poet of the Romanticism period was unveiled on 16 June 1898.

    The best-known monument in Krakow is a favorite meeting point in the Main Market Square and is also a subject of various celebrations. On our visit, there was a demonstration for Ukraine in front of the monument.

    The monument shows Adam Mickiewicz standing on a pedestal. Sitting at his feet are four allegorical figures symbolizing Homeland, Science, Courage, and Poetry.
    Review of: Adam Mickiewicz Monument (Pomnik Adama Mickiewicza)
    Written November 25, 2022
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  • Gillian M
    Glasgow, UK73 contributions
    Krakow main square
    Piotr Cezary Skrzynecki was a Polish choreographer, director and cabaret impresario, known for his involvement with the cabaret ... Had never heard off him until we saw his monument in the square
    Review of: Monument to Piotr Skrzynecki
    Written July 5, 2023
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  • Andrew T
    Buchlyvie, UK64 contributions
    Statue of Pope John Paul
    This life like statue is located just inside the main entrance to the castle. It is free to enter the castle grounds and view the statue. If you are interested in the Pope this is a worthwhile place to visit.
    Review of: Statue of John Paul II
    Written January 20, 2020
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  • George B
    Aberdeen, UK1,548 contributions
    Monument of an Abercedarian
    We found this in Maly Rynek which is located between St Mary’s Basilica and the Church of St Barbara and is a 16th century fountain.
    Good photo op with the Cathedral or the church in the background.
    Review of: Monument of an abecedarian
    Written September 17, 2019
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  • pawel_hbg
    Sopot, Poland9,999 contributions
    On the left side of Florian Gate
    In Krakow, at Pijarska St., since 2006, on the left side of the Florian Gate, in front of the entrance to the Czartoryski Museum, you can admire the sculpture of the Roman god of trade and commerce - Mercury
    Review of: Statue of Mercury
    Written June 10, 2020
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
    One of the greatest Polish painters
    Jan Matejko (1838-1893) was a Polish painter, especially known for historical and battle paintings.

    This striking monument is located in Planty Park next to the Barbican and opposite the Academy of Fine Arts. The bronze monument shows Jan Matejko sitting in an armchair, placed in a picture frame.

    The monument was designed by Jan Here, a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. It was unveiled on November 12, 2013, by the Mayor of Krakow on the 175th anniversary of the artist's birth and the 120th anniversary of his death.
    Review of: Pomnik Jana Matejki
    Written November 24, 2022
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  • Neil K
    Liverpool, UK617,389 contributions
    Interesting statue.
    We found the Jozef Pilsudski Monument as we were bimbling around this part of town.
    Field Marshal Pilsudski is credited by many Poles as winning Poland it's independence in 1918 but his greatest achievement was defeating the Bolshevik hordes threatening Poland at the gates of Warsaw in 1920.
    The monument shows the Field Marshal looking proudly on at a row of marching soldiers ,it's a nice set of sculptures and easy to find.
    From the world famous Jagiellonian University,walk past out of the lovely Planty Park and down the street Jozefa Pilsudskiego were you will find this monument at the intersection with Garncarska.
    A great photo opportunity and well worth a little diversion.
    Review of: Jozef Pilsudski Statue
    Written September 19, 2017
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  • Pernille I
    Copenhagen, Denmark4,860 contributions
    This is not Hollywood!
    Not sure why you would want to create a replica of such a landmark - anyway this is what is now at display on the pedestrian walking area longing the river and passing by the famous Wavel dragon.

    Some plaques are clearly out after the person died - like Michael Jackson - and hence have no hand prints. Others are from famous Polish people from the movies - or foreigners; did they visit Krakow at all?

    It seems a bit of an odd place to put them and the idea as a whole is quite odd too I find - especially in these surroundings!
    Review of: Avenue of Stars
    Written April 19, 2023
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