Planty Park – Krakow

Planty Park is situated in the heart of Krakow around the old town district (stare Miasto) and is a major park in the city.

The park is actually a hub of historic importance in the city because most historic attractions are located within the belt of the park and along the Droga Królewska (Royal Road). Just one walk around the parks borders will throw you into the path of so many historic monuments and buildings that you are sure to be kept busy for a long time.

The park itself is fifty two acres in size that has been split down in to thirty smaller gardens showing different cultivated plants and decorated in varying styles. The park is also home to many statues, ponds and fountains which lend to the grandour and enjoyment of the park.

At the northern end of the park you can enjoy the splendour of the Florian Gate gothic tower and the adjoining fortified outpost of the Barbican.

There is a footpath that meanders around the whole of Planty park taking visitors around all the interesting gardens, monuments and close to the Vistula River at the southern border of the park.

Next to the Vistula River at the southern end of Planty Park you can also see the Wawel Castle and Wawel hill.

The park was started in the 1820’s when a green belt was formed where the medieval walls of the city once stood, the idea was to promote Krakow as a garden city. Over time the green belt was built on and renovated to give the beautiful cultivated gardens and the great footpath in the park today.

In the summer months there is nothing better than taking a stroll around Planty Park before settling on one of the many benches to watch as the world passes you by. In such a big city the park acts an oassis where people can come and escape the hustle and bustle around them.

You can also enjoy refreshments from the many small refreshment stalls found in the park on a hot summers day.

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