Pomnik na Wzgórzu Kaim, War memorial at Kaim Hill, Bieżanów-Prokocim district, Kraków, Poland.
The concrete obelisk memorial stands on Kaim Hill, featuring decorative elements including the Hungarian royal crown, Habsburg coat of arms, and Austrian imperial crown.
The monument marks the location where Austro-Hungarian forces stopped the Russian army advance during a major battle for Kraków on December 6, 1914.
The memorial incorporates military and monarchical symbols from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, with inscriptions in both German and Polish languages.
Located at 50.0014055° N, 20.0354556° E, the memorial is accessible through Stanisława Pronia Street in the Bieżanów-Prokocim district of Kraków.
Czech sculptor Karl Korschann, who directed the War Graves Department of Kraków Fortress, designed this memorial which was unveiled exactly one year after the battle.
Location: Bieżanów-Prokocim
Location: Kraków
Inception: December 6, 1915
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 50.00141,20.03546
Latest update: March 12, 2025 01:06
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