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THREE GUIDED WALKS

With a largely pedestrianized centre, and Kościuszko Mound is rewarded with
a clutch of historic sights just minutes beautiful views over Krakow. Las Wolski
from each other, Krakow is eminently (Wolski Wood) is an extensive woodland
walkable, allowing visitors to explore where you can explore nature at its
the city at their own pace. A turn around best or visit first-class historic buildings
the Planty is an ideal place to get your situated on the periphery. Among the
bearings. This quiet park was laid out finest buildings are the Villa of Decius,
on the site of the medieval wall that famous for its arcaded loggia and today
surrounded the Old Quarter and Okół, a seat of the European Academy, and the
and gives an idea of the extent of the complex of the Camaldolese Monastery.
medieval city. Look out for the many Bear in mind that women are only allowed
statues that decorate this park, into the monastery on a few festive
commemorating those who had links days. Children will certainly enjoy a
with Krakow. visit to the zoo, which is located in
The two other walks in this section the middle of the wood.
will lead you away from the busy city Greater Krakow is quite large but every
centre to suburban Krakow, which has district is well served by buses and trams,
retained much of its idyllic countryside which run from early morning till late at
character. Zwierzyniec has a rich heritage; night. An average journey by bus or tram
some of Krakow’s noblemen established lasts no more than a quarter of an hour.
country residences here and there are a Those heading out of the city for the day
good handful of churches and chapels will find an increasing number of
reflecting the changing architecture restaurants, bars and cafés to satiate
and styles of the centuries. A climb up appetites and quench thirsts.

Greater Krakow

79
7

Planty
(see pp170–71)
Zwierzyniec
(see pp172–3)
Las Wolski
(see pp174–5)

Key
Walking route 94
Major road 0 kilometres 2 7
Railway line 0 miles 1
Enjoying the views from the top of the Kościuszko Mound