Dragon Trail in Krakow - New Dragons, Map, and Coloring Pages
New Attraction in Krakow - Dragons Everywhere!
Krakow is known to many children (and adults!) as the city of the Wawel Dragon. This legendary creature lived in a cave under Wawel Castle during the time of King Krak and is undoubtedly one of Krakow's main symbols. No wonder Krakow has embraced DRAGONS!
Friends? Family? Or maybe just lookalikes of the Wawel Dragon? Dragons have spread across Krakow, and while they don't breathe fire, they have an important task: to highlight the history of the places they visit, expanding interest in attractions beyond the city center.
"Dragon at Every Step" is an initiative by the city's residents - the project was submitted in the Civic Budget.
What dragons can we find on the Dragon Trail?
Dragon with a Kite in Jordan Park
At the main entrance to the park from the B艂onia side, you'll find a Dragon with a Kite - it probably overheard children saying this is one of their favorite play areas! The park was founded by Henryk Jordan, a pioneer of physical education known for establishing the first playgrounds for children in Poland.
Dragon with a Map in Krakowski Park
When walking around Krakow, it's good to have a city map - the dragons know this too! By unfolding the map, you can decide what else you plan to see.
Filmmaker Dragon at Kij贸w Cinema
The Filmmaker Dragon with a camera stands at al. Zygmunta Krasi艅skiego 34. The "Kij贸w" cinema is one of Krakow's most iconic places. Construction of the cinema began in 1962 - it was then the largest and most modern cinema in Poland.
Filmmaker Dragon and Dragon with a Map - Coloring Pages to Download and Print
What will your dragons look like? Below you can download a dragon coloring page.
Surveyor Dragon at al. Dembowskiego in Podg贸rze
Near Primary School No. 29 at al. Dembowskiego in Podg贸rze, a surveyor is taking measurements on the lawn. And it's not surprising - he has a theodolite, a helmet, and also... a dragon tail! The measurements are not random - the Krakow zero meridian runs through the school. In the past, a special geodetic mark was set up by Krakow astronomers in the 19th century to calibrate their telescopes. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in the early 20th century. The Surveyor Dragon has an important task - to preserve the memory of the meridian and the unique mark that was here! The dragon also points the way to Krak Mound.
Tourist Dragon at the Entrance to Wojciech Bednarski Park
Located on the site of a former medieval quarry, Wojciech Bednarski Park is one of Krakow's most picturesque parks. The tourist dragon will surely take lots of photos here!
Water Dragon at Plac na Groblach
Once, there was a pond and a Vistula port in the middle of what is now Plac na Groblach. The ponds and wetlands were gradually drained, and a "horse market" was organized on the resulting square. Although the ponds disappeared, water often flooded these areas - which is why the dragon is putting a fish, just pulled from the water, into its mouth.
Surveyor Dragon and Water Dragon - Coloring Pages to Download and Print
How will you color these extraordinary dragon mouths? The dragon coloring page is available for home printing!
Kazimierz Dragon at Galeria Kazimierz
With a bag full of dragon shopping, the Kazimierz Dragon strolls along the promenade at Galeria Kazimierz. It's another dragon figure on Krakow's map.
Dragon with the Letter "K"
Photographer Dragon
Astronomer Dragon
Athlete Dragon
Doctor Dragon
Soldier Dragon
Dragon Sliding Down a Hill
Emaus Dragon
Painter Dragon at Axentowicz Square
The dragon's artistic attributes refer to the patron of the square, Teodor Axentowicz - a Polish painter, draftsman, and graphic artist of Armenian descent, who was also a professor and rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. The artist was particularly fond of salon portraits - his models were elegant, stylishly dressed, beautiful, and capricious ladies. Axentowicz also painted portraits of children, often his own, frequently drawn in Zakopane, where he lived with his large family in his villa. Maybe you will pose for a portrait with the dragon-artist?
Wawel Dragon
Among the listed Krakow dragons, the Wawel Dragon could not be missed! You can find its fire-breathing statue at the foot of Wawel Hill, and you can also visit its cave.
Coloring Page and Legend of the Wawel Dragon
During the time of King Krak, the founder of Krakow, a dragon lived in a large cave on the slope of Wawel Hill. It was a huge creature with a mouth and a long tail. It devoured sheep and cows that people grazed on the meadows along the Vistula.
Legend of the Wawel Dragon
Centuries ago, during the time of King Krak, the founder of the Krakow stronghold, a dragon settled in a large cave on the slope of Wawel Hill. ...
Bones of the Wawel Dragon Above the Doors of Wawel Cathedral
It's worth seeing the huge bones hanging at the entrance to Wawel Cathedral - they have been hanging there since the Middle Ages on a massive iron chain! No wonder they were considered the bones of the Wawel Dragon. According to superstition - if they fall, the Wawel Cathedral will collapse. How they got there and where they came from - no one really knows. Evidence of their existence can be found in writings from the 16th century! It was said they were pulled from the Wawel Dragon's cave.
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