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Wawel Castle

Zamek Królewski na Wawelu

The political and cultural centre of Poland. The very symbol of Poland's national identity.

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Zamek Wawel 5,
Kraków,
Poland

Email: zamek@wawel.edu.pl
Phone: +48 12 422 51 55

Rating: 5/5

Wawel Castle is included in 69 trips.

Huge 10-acre square features the magnificent 14th century Gothic Basilica and 16th century Renaissance Cloth Hall.

The Old Jewish district. A home to many tourist sights, including churches, synagogues and museums.

Home to exhibitions of Jewish life in Poland. The oldest surviving example of Jewish architecture in the country.

Built of stone and brick at the end of the 13th century, this massive Gothic tower stands 70m tall.

The first church was built here in 1220s, rebuilt after Tatar raids. One of the most famous Polish churches.

The world's arguably oldest shopping mall and the Renaissance monument of commerce. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Essential for fans of the late Pope John Paul II. He lived here as the archbishop of Kraków until his elevation to pope.

One of the best known bronze monuments in Poland, and a favourite meeting place at the Main Market Square.

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The treasury's prize possession is the ‚Jagged Sword‘ used at Polish coronations. Armoury features huge collection of weapons.

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