Kraków – the capital of the region – is an extremely important site on the Małopolska First World War’s Eastern Front Trail. The famous First Cadre Company departed from the city, which was transformed into the mighty stronghold in the 19th century. North of Kraków the trail retraces the footsteps of the legionaries, who headed toward Kielce. Further on, you can head toward the hills of the Jurassic Krakowsko-Częstochowska Upland, which in the fall of 1914 witnessed the fights aiming to prevent the Russian offensive of the so-called “steam roller,” which was supposed to pass by Kraków from the northwest. The Austro-Hungarian and Russian forces clashed against each other at Skała, Rzeplin, Trzyciąż, Jangrot and in the vicinity of Wolbrom, while the Polish legionaries fought a difficult battle at Krzywopłoty.
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Facility Name |
1. Obelisk on Kaim Hill, Kraków |
13. Obelisk at the border of the Austrian- and Russian-occupied parts of Poland, Michałowice |
2. The Kraków Fortress Trail – southern section |
14. Monument of the Independence Fighters, Miechów |
3. The Kraków Fortress Trail – northern section |
15. War Quarter, Miechów |
4. Prokocim Fort, Kraków |
16. Palace in Mirów, Książ Wielki |
5. Kosocice Fort, Kraków |
17. War Quarter – Parish Cemetery, Książ Wielki |
6. Rajsko Fort, Kraków |
18. Ogonów War Cemetery, Kaliś |
7. Polish Aviation Museum, Kraków |
19. Location of the Battle of Krzywopłoty, Legionary Quarter on the Parish Cemetery in Bydlin |
8. Grębałów Fort , Kraków |
20. Jangrot War Cemetery, Cieplice |
9. Krzesławice Fort, Kraków |
21. War Quarters – Parish Cemetery, Skała |
10. Tonie Fort, Kraków |
22. Monument of the Victims of the First World War, Skała |
11. Storage-technical complex of the Royal-Imperial Army, Home Army Museum |
23. Two war cemeteries, Rzeplin |
12. Oleandry – First Cadre Company Departure Site |
24. War Quarter no. 381 on the Communal Cemetery, Wieliczka |