• 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 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.
  • The best viewpoint is from outside of the castle right by the Vistula riverbank and on the foothill of Wawel just follow the footpath around you can't miss it.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Wawel Castle night. A large rectangular hall with 24 columns was built in the early 13th century (later destroyed in the 13th–14th centuries).
  • Poland can rightly be proud of many unique places of worship. Wawel Castle, or rather, its cathedral is one of them. It is located behind the King's Gate.
  • You can view the location of Wawel Castle on Google Maps if you want to visit Wawel Castle Krakow, in addition to a lot of info about it in this article.
  • 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.