In Planty and at the mouth of Łobzowska, the monument shows a character from Słowacki’s drama. At the moment when he plays the harp he tames the snakes around it. Funded by Henryk Jordan to commemorate Słowacki.
The park is located on Aleja May the 3rd no 11 in Krakow. Was established according to the design of B. Małecki in 1887. On Błonia – 7 ha, where the national exhibition was held. The initiator was Dr. Henryk Jordan – a great friend of children and a pioneer
During a walk around Krakow City Centre, you shall see that the medieval part of the city is surrounded by a park. Have you ever wondered who was the initiator of the Planty Park establishment? It was Florian Straszewski, who has been commemorated with a monument located at the outlet
Marcin Oracewicz was a Krakow citizen, has been living in the XVIII century. Why is he so important for Krakow’s history? The legend is, that he killed a Russian officer using the metal button, thus it saved the city from occupation. Bust-sculpture created by Michał Stefan Korpal can be found in Strzelecki Garden, close
Contents1 Wawel Castle history1.1 The pearl of Renaissance1.2 Wawel Castle sword2 Wawel Castle Cathedral3 Wawel Castle Dragon4 Wawel Castle tickets and opening hours5 Wawel Castle Map Wawel Castle is located on Wawel Hill in Krakow, ancient capital of Poland. Wawel Castle had been the residence of Polish kings for centuries