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Kraków

Kraków is a city in Krakow district, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland of about 755,050 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 87 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Pałac Zbaraskich, National Museum The Nineteenth Century Polish Art Gallery at the Sukiennice and Pałac Pod Baranami.

50.0614° N, 19.9366° EPop. 755,050

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Within 30 km152 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see271
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Kraków

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:30 pm

30 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kraków
  2. Krakus Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ruiny Fortu 53 "Bodzów"heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kościuszko Moundviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Park Krowoderskipark · 45 min
  6. Kaplica Pw. Świętych Jana Chrzciciela I Jana Ewangelistychurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Kraków
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kraków?

Pałac Zbaraskich (heritage site, about 1 km), National Museum The Nineteenth Century Polish Art Gallery at the Sukiennice (museum, about 1 km), Pałac Pod Baranami (heritage site, about 1 km), St. Adalbert's Church (church, about 1 km), Planty Park in Krakow (park, about 1 km), St. Mary's Basilica (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kraków?

171 places on Spotwander: 87 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 parks, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Kraków?

Pałac Zbaraskich, about 1 km by road; Pałac Pod Baranami (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Kraków?

St. Adalbert's Church, about 1 km by road; St. Mary's Basilica (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kraków?

Start in Kraków, visit Krakus Mound, then Ruiny Fortu 53 "Bodzów", then Kościuszko Mound, then Park Krowoderski, then Kaplica Pw. Świętych Jana Chrzciciela I Jana Ewangelisty, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.