Planty Park

Planty Park is a public green space in Kraków that wraps around the Old Town as a continuous belt, linking thirty separate gardens along its route. Paths wind through tree-lined sections and past monuments, fountains, and benches distributed across the full length.

The park came into being between 1822 and 1830 on the site of medieval fortifications that once enclosed the Old Town. Sections of the old city walls were kept intact and remain visible today near the Florian Gate.

Several of the thirty gardens bear names that reflect old trades and guilds once active nearby, such as the Barbers' Promenade along the western section. Locals still use these traditional names when meeting friends or planning afternoon strolls through the greenery.

The entire ring can be walked on foot, with landmarks such as gates, statues, and fountains offering orientation along the way. Visitors can explore individual sections or complete the full circuit in roughly one hour.

Parts of the original city wall and the Barbican survived thanks to Professor Feliks Radwański, who argued against complete demolition during planning. His intervention saved important fragments of the city's past from disappearing entirely.

Location: Kraków

Inception: 1822

GPS coordinates: 50.06556,19.94000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:29