Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy, Kraków

Name: Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy
Address: Kraków, Poland

#179 among attractions in Kraków

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Facts and practical information

Military cemetery - a municipal cemetery in Krakow, in District I of the Old Town, at Jana Prandota 1. It has an area of about 11 ha.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°4'40"N, 19°57'21"E

Address

Stare Miasto (Warszawskie)Kraków Poland

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Day trips

Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Galeria Krakowska, Barbican, Botanical Garden, Rakowicki Cemetery.

0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Galeria Krakowska, Kraków
21 min walk • Galeria Krakowska stands as a modern shopping haven in the historic city of Kraków, Poland. Located conveniently adjacent to the city's main railway station, Kraków Główny, and within a stone's throw from the Old Town, this shopping center has been serving both...
1.1 miSW
Late 15th-century fortified gateway
Barbican, Kraków
27 min walk • The Barbican of Kraków stands as a historical fortress and a relic of the city's medieval defensive walls. This circular bastion, constructed in the late 15th century, is one of the few remaining examples of such fortifications in Europe and is considered an...
1.1 miS
Botanical gardens founded in 1783
Botanical Garden, Kraków
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków, the Botanical Garden of the Jagiellonian University is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city. Established in 1783, this historical park spans over 9.6 hectares and is one of the oldest botanical gardens in...
~1250 ftSW
Final resting place of notable Poles
Rakowicki Cemetery, Kraków
7 min walk • Rakowicki Cemetery, nestled in the heart of Kraków, stands as a solemn testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Established in the early 19th century, this serene necropolis extends over 42 hectares of meticulously tended land, offering a tranquil...
1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Grunwald Monument, Kraków
26 min walk • The Grunwald Monument in Kraków stands as a powerful tribute to the historical Battle of Grunwald, one of the most significant triumphs in Polish history. This commanding statue, designed by Antoni Wiwulski and Marian Konieczny, is a prominent feature in the city's...
0.8 miSW
Palace
Montelupi Palace, Kraków
21 min walk • Montelupi Palace, also known as the Tarnowski Palace or the Palace on the Way is a 17th-century palace in Kraków, Poland. It was built for the Montelupi family, descendants of an Italian-born merchant Sebastiano Montelupi, banker in the court of King Sigismund III Vasa.
1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Dzielnica I Stare Miasto, Kraków
27 min walk • Dzielnica I Stare Miasto is a district of the city of Kraków, Poland. The first administrative district covers a wider area than the Old Town of Kraków itself.
0.8 miS
Musical auditorium established in 1954
Opera Krakowska, Kraków
21 min walk • The Opera Krakowska active today was founded in 1954 in postwar Kraków, Poland, although the tradition of opera in the city dates back to 1628 when the first ever full libretto in Polish was released by the local publishing house, followed by the first fully-fledged opera performance in the city in March 1782.
0.9 miSW
Pope John Paul II's former parish church
St. Florian's Church, Kraków
23 min walk • The Collegiate Church of St. Florian is a historic church in Kraków, Poland. It stands at the northern end of Matejko Square and the former centre of the mediaeval city of Kleparz, now a district of Kraków. The edifice marks the beginning of the Royal Road.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Armia Krajowa Museum in Kraków, Kraków
13 min walk • The Home Army Museum in Kraków was created in Kraków, Poland in 2000, to commemorate the struggle for independence by the underground Polish Secret State and its military arm Armia Krajowa, the largest resistance movement in occupied Europe during World War II. The museum is named after general Emil August Fieldorf "Nil".
0.8 miS
Synagogue
Wolf Popper Synagogue, Kraków
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy?

Nearby attractions include Rakowicki Cemetery, Kraków (7 min walk), Armia Krajowa Museum in Kraków, Kraków (13 min walk), Muzeum Politechniki Krakowskiej, Kraków (17 min walk), Muzeum Lenina w Krakowie, Kraków (18 min walk).

How to get to Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cmentarz Rakowicki Wojskowy:

Train

Kraków Olsza (6 min walk)
Krakow Main Station (19 min walk)

Tram

Cmentarz Rakowicki • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Muzeum Fotografii • Lines: 2 (13 min walk)

Bus

Muzeum Armii Krajowej N/Ż • Lines: 537 (15 min walk)
Parking Kamienna 8 - PKP • Lines: Bus Michalus (18 min walk)