Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Latest Places to Eat & Drink
View All Places to Eat »
Steaming Tender Restaurant
Tiptree Jam Museum entrance.
Tiptree Jam Museum
The Reading Room blends the intimacy of an inviting bar with the inviting solace of a good bookstore.
The Reading Room
Building
The Mountain House
The pond.
Jolly's Mill Pond
Recent Stories
All Stories Video Podcast
Most Recent Stories
View All Stories »
The Hunterian Museum in London.
Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts
Old Tonopah Cemetery.
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to America’s Most Haunted Cemeteries
Chattanooga Whiskey started distilling here in 2015.
It All Comes Together in Chattanooga
The Clown Motel’s “IT” room.
The Best Haunted Hotels to Book for a Spooky Getaway

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
Places near me Random place
All Poland Krakow The Dragon Trail
AO Edited

The Dragon Trail

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

Krakow, Poland

dee4di profile photo
Added By
Dee Lukasik
Email
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list
CAPTION
Here be dragons.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
Locals in Krakow are already fond of their local monsters.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
These newer, cuddly additions were meant to join the Wawel Dragon.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
A scavenger hunt for all the dragons makes for a great kid-friendly activity.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
Krakow’s OG fire-breathing dragon was so popular they made more.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
Can you find all the dragons?   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
These fire-breathers aren’t particularly fierce.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
The dragons first appeared in 2023.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
Locals sometimes dress the dragons for the elements.   dee4di / Atlas Obscura User
  roguetitan / Atlas Obscura User
The fire-breathing Wawel Dragon.   Michela Simoncini (CC BY 2.0)
At Muzeum Fotografii entrance  
  Luis Morato / Atlas Obscura User
  Luis Morato / Atlas Obscura User
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

The Dragon Trail was launched on November 22, 2023, when the first of six very cute dragon figurines were installed in various points throughout Krakow. They were designed by Andrzej Mleczko and Edward Lutczyn, famous Krakow cartoonists.

Dragons perched in non-accidental places, and their presence usually heralds an interesting story, legend, or the memory of an original person. That is why it is worth discovering their secret along with a commemorative photo. Each figurine is only 35 to 50 centimeters tall. Although construction has been slow, city officials hope to have around 20 dragons on the trail 

Curiously, the seventh dragon on the trail is a much older—and somewhat more formidable-looking—mythical creature. The Wawel Dragon at Plac Na Groblach, which appears to guard the nearby Wawel Castle, was installed in 1972. in contrast to the diminuative dragons, this bronze beast stands six meters tall and breathes real fire. 

Places

Discover your next amazing Atlas Place.

Get more unusual and extraordinary places each week with the Atlas Obscura Places newsletter.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to Atlas Obscura's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Related Tags

Public Art Statues Dragons

Know Before You Go

The coordinates for the Wawel Dragon are listed here. Detailed information regarding the distribution of the rest of the thunder of dragons can be found on several websites and on Google Maps.

Community Contributors

dee4di profile photo

Added By

dee4di

linkogecko profile photo Johan SWE profile photo B buz profile photo roguetitan profile photo

Edited By

linkogecko, Johan SWE, buz, roguetitan...

  • linkogecko profile photo linkogecko
  • Johan SWE profile photo Johan SWE
  • B buz profile photo buz
  • roguetitan profile photo roguetitan
  • M michellepercha profile photo michellepercha

Published

August 4, 2024

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos
The Dragon Trail
Krakow, 30
Poland
50.053018, 19.933585
Visit Website

Nearby Places

Aleja Gwiazd (Avenue of Stars)

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Wawel Dragon's Den

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Dżok the Dog Monument

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Krakow

Krakow

Poland

Places 30

Nearby Places

Aleja Gwiazd (Avenue of Stars)

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Wawel Dragon's Den

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Dżok the Dog Monument

Krakow, Poland

miles away

Explore the Destination Guide

Photo of Krakow

Krakow

Poland

Places 30

Related Places

  • The First Inhabitant

    San Antonio, Texas

    'The First Inhabitant'

    A seven-foot-tall cast concrete Native American Chief stands on the south railing of the historic Commerce Street Bridge, commissioned in 1914.

  • A warm, sunlit view

    Muncie, Indiana

    Appeal to the Great Spirit Replica

    Muncie’s own authorized knockoff of one of America’s most famous (and debated) statues.

  • Waldmops of Brandenburg

    Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany

    Waldmops of Brandenburg

    Pugs with antlers are found all over the city as a homage to one of its most famous cartoonists.

  • Ada Salter was an influential advocate for women's rights and a politician.

    London, England

    Dr Salter's Daydream

    This group of sculptures includes the first statue of a female politician in London.

  • Artist Anders Skog created this statue as a counterpart to the Little Mermaid.

    Malmö, Sweden

    'Havsprinsen' ('The Sea Prince')

    Malmö’s bronze prince yearns for Copenhagen's 'Little Mermaid'—and his missing crown jewels.

  • This gentleman appears to be taking in the scenery

    Madrid, Spain

    'The Curious Neighbor'

    One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.

  • A statue of Balto stands in a place of honor in Central Park.

    New York, New York

    Balto Statue

    This monument is dedicated to Balto, the heroic Alaskan sled dog.

  • Say hello to Bemik, the sports and recreation bear.

    Warsaw, Poland

    Bemisie

    A group of tiny bears has occupied various spots across Warsaw's Bemowo district.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

Become an Atlas Obscura Member


Join our community of curious explorers.

Become a Member

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube TikTok Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2026 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.