Dragon monument in Krakow: photos, reviews

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Since 1969, the legendary Wawel Dragon has been guarding the peaceful residents of Krakow against enemies and ill-wishers. Living, as expected, in the Dragon's Den, the creature, according to legend, was slain by a brave soul. A marriage to the king's daughter was promised as a reward - a risk worth taking for one's head, don't you agree? He killed the beast, as is customary, but did not receive a monument for his deeds. Strangely, it was the dragon that ended up being memorialized. Made of bronze, anyone can make it breathe fire and even roar. The secret lies in a special gas mechanism. Interestingly, the fireball and roar are activated by a simple SMS message - the "recipient" reacts this way if disturbed. The particularly daring can descend into the beast's lair, the famous Dragon's Den, which also serves as a back exit from the Wawel Castle. It is now fully illuminated and quite comfortable, but the "dragon spirit" still lives in this place.

4.7

based on 186 reviews

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4.7/5 186 reviews

MAKOZ 13

Wspaniały , duży i wyrazisty pomnik Kościuszki na koniu. Uchwycony moment pełen triumfu i energii. Pomnik co prawda wzniesiony dość wysoko na betonowym postumencie choć duży niestety oglądalny tylko z pewnej odległości, z dołu. Nie ma możliwości znalezienia się tuż obok niego.

Piotr Piotrowski

Pomnik powstał w tym miejscu w latach 20. XX wieku. Został on zniszczony przez Niemców w czasie II wojny światowej, jednak w latach 60. w ramach modnych wówczas gestów pojednania Niemcy zrekonstruowali pomnik i ustawiono go w tym samym miejscu co oryginał. Kościuszko przedstawiony na koniu w dynamiczny sposób. Obecnie nie zobaczymy go, gdyż przechodzi remont.

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What is the address of Dragon monument?
Dragon monument is located at bulwar Czerwieński, Krakow, Poland.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Konopnickiej (291 m walk)
- Bus stop Rondo Grunwaldzkie (372 m walk)
- Tram stop Orzeszkowej (422 m walk)
- Tram stop Wawel (438 m walk)
How is Dragon monument rated by visitors?
Dragon monument has an average rating of 4.7 based on 186 reviews across platforms such as Google.