Krakus Mound

Krakus Mound or Kopiec Krakusa in Polish, also called the Krak Mound, is a tumulus located in the Podgórze district of Kraków, Poland; thought to be the resting place of Kraków's mythical founder, the legendary King Krakus.

[4] Excavations conducted in mid-1930s revealed that the mound consists of a solid wooden core covered with soil and turf.

Some artifacts dating from between the 8th and 10th centuries were found inside, but no human remains or bones were discovered.

[2] Similar to other ancient structures, such as Stonehenge, the Krakus Mound may have been constructed with astronomy in mind.

Until the mid-1830s, a folk festival was held annually on the first Tuesday after Easter on the slopes of the Krakus Mound.

View of Kraków, Poland, seen from Krakus Mound. On a warm summer day like this, the blue sky and light clouds above adds to the beauty of the scenery.
Excavations of Krakus mound in the 1930s
Krakus Mound in winter
The view from the top of Krakus Mound