Aim of the study:
The aim of this study is to provide a multidimensional assessment and evaluation of the riverside areas of the Wilga River in Krakow, using interdisciplinary methods that allow for an integrated approach to spatial, natural, landscape, and perceptual aspects. A complementary (detailed) objective is a perceptual and structural analysis of the urban space surrounding the river, enabling the identification of determinants and landscape frameworks that shape the visual identity of the Wilga River confluence with the Vistula River in Krakow.

Material and methods:
A search of archives and the internet used source materials characterizing the abiotic and biotic environment of the Wilga River valley in its lower reach. Identifying the biological, physical, and cultural landscape components led to the identification of direct and indirect impact zones on the Wilga River's landscape. Based on topographic maps, orthophotomaps, field observations,

Results and conclusions:
A multifaceted assessment of the Wilga River section was possible thanks to the use of three methods for assessing the river and riverside area . Kevin Lynch's pictorial method allowed to examine the functioning of the Wilga Riverside space within the urban structure and its perceived character by users. The Oglęcki and Pawełt method and the River Habitat Survey allowed to identify natural elements and assess the hydromorphological condition of the river. Both methods led to similar conclusions regarding the ecological quality of the section. Sociological, urban-environmental, hydromorphological methods allowed to encompass the broader context related to the visual perception of the Wilga River Valley.