Wawel Thief Tower, Gothic fortified tower at Wawel Castle in Kraków, Poland.
The Wawel Thief Tower stands as a stone fortification within the castle complex, featuring Gothic architectural elements and defensive characteristics typical of medieval structures.
The tower emerged during the extensive fortification period of Wawel Hill, contributing to the defensive network established under King Casimir the Great's reign in the 14th century.
The tower holds medieval artifacts in its Archaeology Department storeroom, presenting tangible evidence of life within the Wawel Castle complex through different periods.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours of Wawel Castle, with entry tickets available at the main castle ticket office throughout the year.
The structure contains original medieval stone elements and provides access to archaeological collections not displayed in the main castle exhibitions.
Location: Kraków
Architectural style: Gothic art
Part of: Wawel
GPS coordinates: 50.05367,19.93372
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:59
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