• Evidence shows that Wawel Hill was being used as a fortified castle before Poland’s first ruler, Mieszko I (circa 962-992), chose Wawel as one of his official...
  • Wawel Castle, just south of Krakow's Old Town, was the political and cultural heart of Poland through the 16th century.
  • Situated on a hilltop, just outside Krakow old town, is the stunning Wawel Castle. The free-to-enter grounds of the complex are a fantastic place to enjoy a stroll and...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wawel Castle, located on Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland, is a historic and culturally significant site that attracts visitors from all over the world.
  • The huge Wawel Castle, with the central square Main Market Square, is the biggest sight in Krakow. The city castle is the most important castle in all of Poland.
  • The castle was rebuilt after a fire in 1499 and has had several extensions. ... Almost all of the Polish kings were crowned in Wawel Castle.
  • 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.