Wawel, Building complex on Wawel Hill, Kraków, Poland
The grand Wawel complex encompasses a royal castle, cathedral, defensive walls, and towers, creating a monumental architectural ensemble atop a limestone hill.
The construction of stone buildings at Wawel began in 970 CE, with the first cathedral established in 1000 during the formation of the Kraków diocese.
The State Rooms within Wawel Castle display numerous artworks, period furniture, and the largest collection of Ottoman tents outside of Turkey.
Visitors need timed entry tickets for interior exhibits, which should be purchased seven days in advance through the official website to secure access.
The complex houses three medieval bells in the Silver Bell Tower, including the massive Sigismund Bell weighing 11 tonnes from the 16th century.
Location: Kraków
Elevation above the sea: 228 m
GPS coordinates: 50.05417,19.93528
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
Wawel Royal Castle
12 m
Wawel Cathedral
53 m
Sigismund's Chapel
41 m
Vasa Chapel
34 m
Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection
4 m
Silver Bells Tower
37 m
Wawel Castle Gate
60 m
Wawel Clock Tower
61 m
St Michael's Chapel, Wawel Castle
23 m
John Albert's Chapel
55 m
Trinity Chapel
58 m
St George's Chapel, Wawel Castle
66 m
Potocki Chapel
33 m
Nagrobek Władysława III Warneńczyka na Wawelu
60 m
Szafraniec Chapel
36 m
Church B in Wawel
65 m
Czartoryski Chapel
67 m
Waza Gate in Krakow
65 m
Maciejowski Chapel
67 m
Zadzik Chapel
51 m
Wladislaus IV Bastion
65 m
Wawel Wikarówka
41 m
Stanisław Borek House
54 m
Hincza Chapel
64 m
Holy Cross Chapel (Wawel)
42 m
Załuski Chapel
60 m
Konarski Chapel
47 m
Wawel royal kitchen buildings
65 mReviews
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