Krakus Mound

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Krakus Mound is an ancient prehistoric earthwork in Kraków, Poland, traditionally linked to the legendary founder King Krakus and offering panoramic views over the city.

All labels observed (3)

Label Occurrences
Krakus Mound canonical 3
Kopiec Krakusa 1
Mound of Krakus 1

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Statements (45)

Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site
burial mound
landmark
prehistoric earthwork
tourist attraction
access open to the public
associatedWith legendary founder of Kraków
builtBefore 10th century
category Archaeological sites in Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Landmarks in Kraków
Mounds in Poland
Tourist attractions in Kraków
country Poland
culturalPeriod prehistoric
elevation approximately 271 meters above sea level
function ceremonial site
possible burial site
hasAlternativeName Kopiec Kraka
Krakus Mound
surface form: Kopiec Krakusa

Krakus Mound
surface form: Mound of Krakus
hasLegend raised by inhabitants of Kraków in honor of King Krakus
tomb of King Krakus
hasSurroundings footpaths leading to the summit
grassy slopes
height approximately 16 meters
heritageStatus listed monument of Poland
isOneOf oldest man-made structures in Kraków
locatedIn Kraków
Podgórze district
Poland
materialUsed earth
stone
namedAfter King Krakus
near Krakus Cemetery
Liban Quarry
Podgórze
surface form: Podgórze district center
offersViewOf Vistula region
surface form: Vistula River valley

Wawel Hill
panoramic views of Kraków
partOf cultural heritage of Kraków
region Lesser Poland Voivodeship
shape conical
usedFor cultural events
recreation
sightseeing

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Podgórze district hasSite Krakus Mound
Podgórze contains Krakus Mound
Krakus Mound hasAlternativeName Krakus Mound
this entity surface form: Kopiec Krakusa
Krakus Mound hasAlternativeName Krakus Mound
this entity surface form: Mound of Krakus
Liban Quarry locatedNear Krakus Mound