Krakow: Wawel Castle and Cathedral Interior with a Guide

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Discover a glimpse of the secrets hidden behind the beautiful facade of the majestic Wawel complex. Enter the Royal Chambers, visit the Cathedral, listen to interesting facts and legends from guide.

Highlights

  • Admire the interiors of the former seat of Polish rulers
  • Discover the different faces of Krakow's royal cathedral
  • Hear about the history of the castle, the stories from the lives of the rulers

Description

On a limestone hill overlooking the bend of the Vistula, in a place fortified by nature, rise the Royal Castle and the Wawel Cathedral. One of the most famous historic buildings in Europe and one of the two largest and most important castles in Poland was built and decorated from the beginning with care for beauty by the best Italian masters. See the panorama of the entire hill and the powerful fortifications and then enter the courtyard of the Castle, which impresses with the size and lightness of its slender arcades. From the arcade courtyard we will enter wonderful chambers where we can admire, among others: famous Flemish tapestries and a decorative ceiling. For several centuries, it was the seat of Polish rulers. And although the king moved to Warsaw at the end of the 16th century, the importance of Wawel did not decrease. Just like the Wawel Cathedral, it remained the place of coronation ceremonies and burials of most subsequent Polish kings. This Gothic temple is surrounded by a crown of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque chapels, the most beautiful of which is the Sigismund Chapel. The cathedral and underground crypts contain the tombs of not only Polish kings, but also poets and national heroes. Those interested can climb the cathedral's towers to take a closer look at the famous Royal Sigismund Bell, which is only rung on very important state ceremonies.

Includes

Professional guide Entrance ticket to one permanent exhibition (State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments or Crown Treasury subject to availability) A ticket to the Wawel Cathedral

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