Kosciuszko Mound (Kopiec Kościuszki) it’s a great and significant place for people of Krakow. The hill was erected by Krakovians in commemoration of the Polish and Lithuanians national leader Tadeusz Kosciuszko - a heroic character known for fighting against Russian occupation. Also American history has a debt to the great Pole - Kosciuszko played an important role in American Revolutionary War. Known as Andrew Thaddeus Bonventure Kosciusko, served as a colonel in the Continental Army. His devotion was appreciated to this extent that he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in 1783 and took American citizenship.

The Mound is an artificial hill modelled after the Krakow’s prehistoric mounds of Krak and Wanda. A serpentine path leads to the top, 326 metres above sea level, with a panoramic view of the Vistula River and the city of Krakow. It was completed in November 1823. The construction was financed by donations from Poles living in all territories of Poland under foreign occupation. For three years beginning in 1820, people of all ages and class voluntarily constructed the Mound to the height of 34 metres. Later - between 1850 – 1854 the Austrian authorities built a brick citadel around the Mound. In 1997, heavy rains eroded the Mound threatening its existence. It went through a restoration process from 1999 until 2003 and has been was reopened.

Today the Kosciuszko Mound is a great place for walks, a panoramic view of all the Krakow is moving especially in the late evenings when one can observe the lights of the city. With a good weather you can not only admire Krakow, but also see silhouettes of Tatra Mountains. Former Austrian fort is used as a offices for one of the biggest polish radio stations.