Planty Park, Kraków

Name: Planty Park
Address: Kraków, Poland

#112 among attractions in Kraków

Park, Relax in park, Historic walking areas

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Planty is one of the largest city parks in Kraków, Poland. It encircles the Stare Miasto, where the Medieval city walls used to stand until the early 19th century. The historic Old Town is not to be confused with the Administrative District No. 1 Stare Miasto extending further east. ()

Local name: Planty Elevation: 696 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°3'37"N, 19°56'34"E

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Stare MiastoKraków Poland

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Planty Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sukiennice Museum, Church of St. Adalbert, Cloth Hall, St. Mary's Basilica.

~1290 ftW
Museum showing 19th-century Polish art
Sukiennice Museum, Kraków
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's Main Market Square, the Sukiennice Museum, also known as the Gallery of the 19th-Century Polish Art, is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This illustrious museum is housed in the upper floor of the...
~1160 ftW
Romanesque 11th-century church
Church of St. Adalbert, Kraków
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kraków's bustling Old Town, the Church of St. Adalbert stands as a testament to the city's rich history and spiritual heritage. This venerable place of worship, with its origins dating back to the 11th century, is one of the oldest stone...
~1330 ftW
Market hall with a Polish art museum
Cloth Hall, Kraków
7 min walk • The Cloth Hall, known locally as Sukiennice, is a historic trading hub and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the heart of Kraków, Poland. This Renaissance-era gem, nestled in the center of the Main Market Square, dates back to the 14th century and was a major...
~910 ftNW
Landmark basilica with 2 towers
St. Mary's Basilica, Kraków
5 min walk • St. Mary's Basilica, with its twin spires reaching skyward and intricate Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to Kraków's historical and cultural significance. Located in the heart of the city's Main Market Square, this church has become an emblem of Poland's...
~830 ftNW
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Italian House, Kraków
4 min walk • The Italian House, also known as Dom Włoski, is an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Kraków, Poland, reflecting the city's rich historical tapestry. Located at Szpitalna 32, this building is a testament to the cultural and artistic exchanges between Poland...
~1320 ftW
Square, Historic walking areas
Main Square, Kraków
7 min walk • The main square of the Old Town of Kraków, Lesser Poland, is the principal urban space located at the center of the city. It dates back to the 13th century, and at 3.79 ha is the largest medieval town square in Europe.
~1290 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Rynek Underground, Kraków
7 min walk • The underground square central museum of Kraków is situated below the market square of the city. The museum is approximately 4000 square meters in size. Work on the underground square first began at the start of 2009 and cost 38 million zloty. The museum first opened on 24 September 2010, at the time only displaying regular exhibitions.
~1280 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Eclectic architecture
Juliusz Słowacki Theatre, Kraków
7 min walk • Juliusz Słowacki Theatre is a 19th-century Eclectic theatre-opera house in the heart of Kraków, Poland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Erected in 1893, it was modeled after some of the best European Baroque and Eclectic theatres such as the Palais Garnier in Paris.
~1770 ftW
Nightlife
Piwnica Pod Baranami, Kraków
9 min walk • The Piwnica pod Baranami is a Polish literary cabaret located in Kraków, Poland. For over thirty years, in the People's Republic of Poland, Piwnica pod Baranami served as the most renowned political cabaret in the country, until the end of the communist era.
~950 ftNW
Gothic architecture, Monuments and statues
Veit Stoss altarpiece in Kraków, Kraków
5 min walk • The Altarpiece by Veit Stoss, also St. Mary's Altar, is a large Gothic altarpiece and a national treasure of Poland. It is located behind the high altar of St. Mary's Basilica in the city of Kraków. The altarpiece was carved between 1477 and 1489 by the German-born sculptor Veit Stoss who lived and worked in the city for over 20 years.
~1460 ftW
Palace
Wielopolski Palace, Kraków
8 min walk • The Wielopolski Palace in Kraków, Poland, is the location of the Kraków City Council and the office of the President of Kraków.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Planty Park?

Nearby attractions include Kościół pw. Matki Boskiej Śnieżnej, Kraków (2 min walk), Mikołajska Street, Kraków (2 min walk), Academy of Music, Kraków (3 min walk), St. Barbara Church, Kraków (4 min walk).

How to get to Planty Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Planty Park:

Tram

Poczta Główna • Lines: 1, 10, 24, 3, 52, 62, 69 (2 min walk)
Św.Gertrudy • Lines: 10, 13, 18, 6, 8 (4 min walk)

Bus

Poczta Główna • Lines: 610 (2 min walk)
Starowiślna • Lines: 610 (8 min walk)

Train

Krakow Main Station (16 min walk)
Kraków Zabłocie (28 min walk)