Wawel Senator Tower, Fortified tower at Wawel Castle, Kraków, Poland
The Senator Tower rises 233 meters above sea level as part of the defensive walls surrounding the royal Wawel Castle complex.
Construction of the Senator Tower began in 1500 during a period of extensive fortification improvements to protect the royal residence against external threats.
The tower forms part of the national heritage register of Poland, representing centuries of military architecture and royal defense strategies.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours of Wawel Castle, with entry tickets available at the main castle ticket office.
The structure contains architectural elements from both Gothic and Renaissance periods, reflecting the transition between these styles in Polish fortification design.
Location: Kraków
Inception: 15 century
Elevation above the sea: 233 m
GPS coordinates: 50.05390,19.93670
Latest update: March 12, 2025 13:52
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