Fort Grębałów – A Witness to History. Lecture Series on the History of Kraków
In September, a new series of educational meetings, “Fort Grębałów – A Witness to History – Tells Its Story” (“Fort Grębałów – świadek dziejów – opowiada”), began. It is devoted to the history of Kraków and the Kraków Fortress. The lectures take place in the historic tradytor (a fort structure) of the main armoured fort 49 ¼ “Grębałów” in District XVII Wzgórza Krzesławickie. Participation is free, and the series is co-funded from the budget of the Municipality of Kraków.
In Brief
- A series of educational meetings on the history of Kraków and the Kraków Fortress started in September.
- The lectures are led by Waldemar Brzoskwinia and Dr. Eng. Arch. Krzysztof Wielgus.
- The meetings take place in the tradytor of the main armoured fort 49 ¼ “Grębałów”, in District XVII Wzgórza Krzesławickie.
- Participation is free; the events are organised by Ognisko TKKF “Przyjaciel Konika”.
Lecture Series on the History of Kraków
Since September, another series of educational meetings titled “Fort Grębałów – A Witness to History – Tells Its Story” (“Fort Grębałów – świadek dziejów – opowiada”) has been held at Fort Grębałów. The meetings are devoted to the history of Kraków and the Kraków Fortress, and are led by Waldemar Brzoskwinia and Dr. Eng. Arch. Krzysztof Wielgus. The fort itself serves as the starting point for a story about the city’s past and its defensive system.
The material provided by the organisers does not include a full thematic programme or a detailed schedule of individual lectures. The number of available places and the end date of the series are also not given. Interested people are therefore advised to check the details in advance before attending a specific meeting.
The Historic Tradytor in Wzgórza Krzesławickie
The lectures take place in the tradytor, which is part of the main armoured fort 49 ¼ “Grębałów”. The facility is located in District XVII Wzgórza Krzesławickie, near the Grębałów junction. For residents of Kraków, it is an opportunity to learn about the history of the Kraków Fortress in a place that is itself part of it.
According to the information provided, the facility was taken over in 1988 by the organisation Ognisko TKKF “Przyjaciel Konika”, which then carried out its renovation. As a result, part of the fort now serves educational activities, and history classes are held in its interior.
The Organiser and Other Activities at the Fort
The events are organised by Ognisko TKKF “Przyjaciel Konika”. In addition to educational activities, hippotherapy classes for children are held in the facility. The material does not give details of these classes, such as times or enrolment rules.
The lecture series was co-funded from the budget of the Municipality of Kraków. Participation in the meetings is free, so residents can attend history classes without paying a fee.
How to Get to the Fort
The fort is located directly to the right of the “Wzgórza Krzesławickie” tram loop. Public transport serves the site, including tram lines 1, 5 and 74. Simply reach the indicated loop, and the fort is in the immediate vicinity.
- Tram lines 1, 5 and 74
- “Wzgórza Krzesławickie” loop, fort on the right
Note: Changes related to the construction of the S7 expressway were introduced in the area of the Grębałów junction, as announced in notices published on the krakow.pl website. Before travelling, it is worth checking current information on public transport services and any possible disruptions in the area.
Registration and Contact with the Organiser
Information about place availability can be obtained from Bogumił Peschak, by phone at 604 077 669 or by e-mail at przyjacielkonika@onet.pl. The number of places at the lectures is not given in the material provided, so it is worth confirming before attending whether there are free places for the chosen date.
The schedule, full programme and end date of the series are not specified in the material. Up-to-date information should be followed in the announcements of District XVII Wzgórza Krzesławickie and from the organiser.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Participation in the lectures of the series “Fort Grębałów – A Witness to History – Tells Its Story” is free. The project was co-funded from the budget of the Municipality of Kraków. Information about place availability can be obtained from the organiser, Bogumił Peschak.
The fort is located directly to the right of the “Wzgórza Krzesławickie” tram loop. It can be reached by tram lines 1, 5 and 74. Before travelling, it is worth checking the current timetable, especially since changes related to the construction of the S7 were introduced in the area of the Grębałów junction.
The classes are led by Waldemar Brzoskwinia and Dr. Eng. Arch. Krzysztof Wielgus. The topic of the series is the history of Kraków and the Kraków Fortress. A detailed thematic programme is not specified in the material provided.
Key Facts
- The series “Fort Grębałów – A Witness to History – Tells Its Story” is free and co-funded by the Municipality of Kraków.
- Place information: Bogumił Peschak, tel. 604 077 669, e-mail przyjacielkonika@onet.pl.
Based on information from: krakow.pl
