Monastery Street Park in Krakow

The park on Klasztorna Street in Krakow, located in District XVIII Nowa Huta, has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century. Initially, the land belonged to a farmer named Stanisław Zemła, and later became the property of the Rogoziński family, who built a manor-style villa there between 1890 and 1900. In 1933, the park was acquired by Georges Jean Wladislas de Pobóg Krasnodębski, who expanded the estate and created a landscape park. The park covers an area of 88 ares and has a trapezoidal shape, with trees being its main feature, including 10 species of deciduous trees and 2 coniferous species. The oldest specimens date back to the mid-19th century, and the largest oaks have trunk circumferences of up to 313 cm. The park gained popularity as a recreational space for the residents of Nowa Huta after the construction of housing estates began in 1949. In 1971, a monument to Wojciech Bogusławski was erected in the southern part of the park, commemorating the artist's work associated with Mogila. In the 1970s, the park underwent modernization, which involved removing wild vegetation and improving its infrastructure. In 2006, a comprehensive revitalization was carried out, including the renovation of pathways and the addition of small architectural elements, significantly enhancing the park's aesthetics and functionality. Today, the park offers residents diverse green areas, shrubs, perennials, and walking paths, making it a highly popular spot for relaxation and recreation. The park's color palette is enriched by its flora, including blooming linden and black locust trees, which further highlight its aesthetic appeal, especially during the spring and autumn months.