• It was the foundation of the future Wawel Castle. ... Then the prince founded Krakow and built the first Wawel Castle on the site of the dragon’s lair.
  • Throughout the centuries, Wawel Castle served as the royal residence, the epicenter of power, and the treasure trove of a once flourishing medieval European city.
  • Nonetheless, Wawel Castle is an amazing free and central attraction for any tourist and explorer whom have only a short time in the city.
  • Wawel Castle bears the enduring legacy of the Renaissance in the sixteenth century. The castle saw a brilliant period of art and architecture under Sigismund I’s rule.
  • Wawel Castle. Discover Poland’s rich history at Wawel Castle in Kraków, a 14th-century royal residence with the iconic Wawel Cathedral and State Rooms.
  • Wawel Castle, located on Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland, is a historic and culturally significant site that attracts visitors from all over the world.
  • With your Wawel Castle tickets, get skip-the-line access and discover Poland's rich past through a guided tour of the castle.
  • Wawel Castle has a fascinating history and architecture enthusiasts will love seeing the different sections bearing characteristics of the eras in which they were built.
  • A full tour of Wawel is hard but rewarding work, and can take several days. The complex is free to enter, and there is no ticket necessary to explore the castle grounds.
  • Like most castles in Eastern Europe, the sight of Wawel Castle was identified by early people as a location that could offer strategic defensive benefits.