Kościuszko Mound
Museum Gallery
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Artificial mound built in 1820 to commemorate Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a military hero.
al. Waszyngtona 1, 30-204 Kraków, Poland
+48 12 425 11 09
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34m
Mound Height
The Kościuszko Mound stands 34 meters high, offering spectacular views over Kraków.
Soil
Symbolic Soil
The mound includes soil from both Polish and American battlefields where Kościuszko fought, symbolizing his contributions to both nations.
19th Century
Adjacent Fort
Admission to the mound includes a tour of the adjacent 19th-century fort, which features exhibitions on Kościuszko's life.
Zwierzyniec
Location
The Kościuszko Mound is located in the Zwierzyniec district, about 3 kilometers west of Kraków's Old Town.
