Kosciuszko's Mound (Kopiec Kosciuszki)
4 expert reviews
“This man-made mound monument was built out of soil from all across the Polish empire. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Top choice
"The mound stands 34m high, and soil from the Polish and American battlefields where Kościuszko fought was placed here. The views over the city are spectacular. " Full review
"This mound on the outskirts of Kraków was built in tribute to the memory of Tadeusz Kościuszko in 1820, three years after his death." Full review
2 Stars
"This earth mound with an 8m diameter was raised between 1820 and 1823 in honour of Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817), leader of the 1794 national insurrection." Full review