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The Kosciuszko Mound - OP0048
A cache hidden close to the Kosciuszko mound in Kraków
Owner:
karlolav
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Altitude: 254 m. ASL.
Region:
Poland > małopolskie
Cache type: Traditional
Size: Small
Status:
Ready for Search
Time required:
15:00 h
Distance to travel:
0.20 km
Date hidden: 27-10-2004
Date created: 20-07-2006
Date published: 20-07-2006
Last modification: 20-07-2006 
235x Found 
3x Not found 
2 notes 
10 watchers 
131 visitors 
142 x rated 
Rated as: Good
6 x recommended
This cache is recommended by:
Bartek111, Mario84 , Sylvia&Peter, Tris, wgruncierzeczywiscie, ZenonArtTeam
Description
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The cache is hidden close to a landmark on the top of a hill in Kraków.
Between 1820 and 1823 a 34-metre high mound was raised in memory of the Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who led an army of peasants to victory in the battle against the Russians at Raclawice.
An Austro-Hungarian fort was later constructed surrounding the mound, and today the place still has a special feeling connected to it. Although parts of this fortress are now in ruins, it contains a Hotel, the headquarters of the Polish radio-station RMF-FM, a cafe, restaurant and two museums.
From the top of the mound there is a great view of the city and although most tourists never go here, it is a must-see in Kraków.
The easiest way to reach the mound is by bus #100 from either Salwator or Rondo Grundwalskie. However, it is much nicer to walk from the city-centre.
Between 1820 and 1823 a 34-metre high mound was raised in memory of the Tadeusz Kosciuszko, who led an army of peasants to victory in the battle against the Russians at Raclawice.
An Austro-Hungarian fort was later constructed surrounding the mound, and today the place still has a special feeling connected to it. Although parts of this fortress are now in ruins, it contains a Hotel, the headquarters of the Polish radio-station RMF-FM, a cafe, restaurant and two museums.
From the top of the mound there is a great view of the city and although most tourists never go here, it is a must-see in Kraków.
The easiest way to reach the mound is by bus #100 from either Salwator or Rondo Grundwalskie. However, it is much nicer to walk from the city-centre.
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Nature reserve areas
| This geocache is probably placed in a nature protection area: | |
| Bielańsko-Tyniecki Park Krajobrazowy |
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Log entries:
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