Skałki Twardowskiego, Kraków

Name: Skałki Twardowskiego
Address: Kraków, Poland

#211 among attractions in Kraków

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Uroczysko Skałki Twardowskiego - a city park in Kraków, part of the Kraków City Forests on the Krzemionki Zakrzowskie logging hill in the right-bank part of Kraków in district VIII Debniki. It is located about 3 km from the city center, between Tyniecka, Nuremberg and Wyłom streets. It is part of the Bielańsko-Tyniecki Landscape Park. With an area of 34 ha, it is a recreational area and a unique natural refuge in the city. Geographically it is located in the Krakow Bridge mesoregion, which is part of the Krakowska Gate.

The name Twardowski's Rocks comes from a legend according to which Mr. Twardowski was to run a school of magic and sorcery here. One day, however, the laboratory exploded and rocks were formed in its place.

Alternative names: Elevation: 682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°2'35"N, 19°54'32"E

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Dębniki (Dębniki Zachód)Kraków Poland

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Nearby attractions include: Wawel Cathedral, Smocza Jama, Marshal Józef Piłsudski Stadium, Manggha.

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Gothic cathedral and national sanctuary
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Well-known cave with a dragon statue
Smocza Jama, Kraków
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Marshal Józef Piłsudski Stadium, Kraków
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Museum of Japanese art and culture
Manggha, Kraków
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Museum, Art museum
John Paul II Cathedral Museum, Kraków
36 min walk • The John Paul II Cathedral Museum is a museum in Kraków, Poland. It is situated on Wawel Hill, between the Vasa Gate and the former seat of the Castle Seminary, in the Cathedral House, which is composed of two 14th-century buildings.
1.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, History museum
National Museum, Kraków
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1.3 miNE
Park
Vistulan Boulevards, Kraków
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1.4 miNE
Church
St. George's Chapel, Kraków
35 min walk • St. George's Chapel was a place of worship at Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland. It was both a royal chapel and the chapel of the commoners. The chapel was governed by the dean and canons of Wawel. The chapel was located in the outer courtyard of the castle hill. There are not many historical sources.
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Sizable park for recreation and events
Błonia, Kraków
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Monuments and statues
Smok Wawelski, Kraków
33 min walk • The Wawel Dragon, also known as the Dragon of Wawel Hill, is a famous dragon in Polish folklore. According to the earliest account, a dragon plagued the capital city of Kraków established by legendary King Krak.
1.4 miNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Sigismund's Chapel, Kraków
37 min walk • Sigismund's Chapel is a royal chapel of the Wawel Cathedral in Kraków, Poland. Built as a funerary chapel for the last members of the Jagiellonian Dynasty, it has been hailed by many art historians as "the most beautiful example of the Tuscan Renaissance north of the Alps".

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Which popular attractions are close to Skałki Twardowskiego?

Nearby attractions include Salwator Cemetery, Kraków (18 min walk), Kościół pw. Najświętszego Salwatora, Kraków (19 min walk), Kamienny Most, Kraków (21 min walk), Zwierzyniecki Salon Artystyczny, Kraków (22 min walk).

How to get to Skałki Twardowskiego by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skałki Twardowskiego:

Bus

Osiedle Robotnicze • Lines: 112, 162 (6 min walk)
Zielińskiego • Lines: 101, 112, 162 (8 min walk)

Tram

Kapelanka • Lines: 12, 18, 22, 52, 62 (16 min walk)
Słomiana • Lines: 12, 18, 22, 52, 62 (18 min walk)