Wawel Cathedral
Attraction
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Coronation site of the Polish monarchs, with visits to the Sigismund Bell, royal tombs & museum.
Wawel 3, 31-001 Kraków, Poland
+48 12 429 95 16
Did You Know?
Ancient Origins
Some of Wawel Castle's oldest stone buildings date back to 970 CE, showcasing early Romanesque and Gothic architecture in Poland.
Castle Construction
The current Wawel Castle was built in the 14th century and expanded over the following centuries, becoming a symbol of Polish history and power.
World Heritage Site
In 1978, Wawel Castle was declared the first World Heritage Site as part of the Historic Centre of Kraków, recognizing its exceptional cultural and historical significance.
Renaissance Masterpiece
Sigismund's Chapel, built in the 16th century, features the first Renaissance work of art in Poland, a memorial tablet to John I Albert sculpted by Francesco Fiorentino.