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Wawel
The glorious ensemble that is Wawel, perched on top of the hill of the same name immediately south of the Old Town (B-5), is by far the most important collection of buildings in Poland. A symbol of national pride, hope, self-rule and not least of all fierce patriotism, Wawel offers a uniquely Polish version of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey rolled into one. A gorgeous assortment of predominantly Romanesque, Renaissance and Gothic architecture dating from around the 14th century onwards, visiting Kraków and not seeing Wawel is like playing tennis without a ball.
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The spectacular limestone formation that is Wawel Hill is believed to have been formed about 25 million years ago. Not the solid piece of rock it appears to be, the inside is full of eerie caves and crawlspaces.
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Western, low end of Wawel Hill
Upon entering Wawel Cathedral, you may notice an odd collection of massive bones chained up on the left outside the entrance. While
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Wawel visitor numbers are restricted and tickets are timed in an attempt to prevent overcrowding. To guarantee entry as well as avoiding the need to stand in long queues, call tel.
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Wawel Hill
It’s already a century since Kraków’s creative genius Stanisław Wyspiański passed away, yet his presence remains almost everywhere you look in the city.
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