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Twardowski Cave

Skalki Twardowskiego / Zakrzowek, Debniki (Dzielnica VIII), Krakow, woj. malopolskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Caves

Twardowski Cave

A large karst cave at Zakrzówek in the Kraków district of Dębniki, one of the longest caves of the Kraków-Częstochowa Upland. Coordinates about 50°02' N, 19°54' E, entrance at an altitude of about 215 m above sea level.

Characteristics

  • Length: 610 m, vertical range 16.8 m, depth 12.7 m
  • The Main Chamber over 30 m long, up to 10 m wide, 2-4 m high
  • Three entrances (the western one now filled in), a labyrinth of corridors

Legend and history

The name refers to the legendary master Twardowski, who was said to have conducted alchemical experiments here. The cave has been known since at least 1865; archaeological research since 1867.

Practical information

Scope

  • The entrance and Main Chamber are accessible, further sections require equipment and experience
  • Visiting at your own risk, with your own light

Getting there

Within Zakrzówek Park; a small free car park near Tyniecka Street. Access by Kraków public transport.

Cost: wstep bezplatny Seasonality: all year round

Udogodnienia - atrakcje

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Sposób dojazdu

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Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaskinia_Twardowskiego ; https://malopolska.szlaki.pttk.pl/2790-pttk-malopolska-jaskinia-twardowskiego

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