Kraków Park
Park Krakowski is a 12.5 acres (5.1 ha) city park located in Kraków, in southern Poland. The park, founded in 1885, was modelled after similar parks in Vienna.[1] It is a contemporary sculpture park.
History
[edit]Park Krakowski was originated by city councillor Stanisław Rehman. It was built on grounds leased from the Polish military.[1] It was a popular destination point with many Fin de siècle Cracovians. After World War I, its size was reduced, due to rapid real estate development.[1]
Features
[edit]The park originally contained:[1]
- an outdoor concert bowl amphitheatre
- a summer outdoor theater (built 1890)
- a zoo
- an ice skating rink and bicycle rink
- a swimming pool and pond
- a bowling alley
- a restaurant and seasonal outdoor cafés.
From the original 1885 design, the only remaining built features are landscape tower elements, and the ornamental pond with its fountain.
Sculpture park
[edit]Park Krakowski has been a sculpture park since 1974.[1] It has numerous abstract outdoor sculptures on display throughout the park grounds.
They were created by Polish modern art sculptors, including: S. Borzęcki; A. Hajducki; W. Kućma; J. Sękowski; and J. Siek.
References
[edit]- Ryszard Burek - editor, Encyklopedia Krakowa, 2000, ISBN 83-01-13325-2
External links
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- Essential Krakow • Park Krakowski — " Things to do in Krakow".
- Park Krakowski Fountain — on Vimeo
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