Wawel Castle

Wawel – a Jurassic limestone hill situated on the bank of the Vistula river, which in the past centuries served as the seat of Polish monarchs, place of royal coronation ceremonies, and a necropolis.

This most priceless complex of monuments in Poland from the Middle Ages until the 20th century,
is comprised of the Renaissance Royal Castle, the Gothic Cathedral, and fragments of medieval defense walls and living quarters.

Apart from the Castle itself one sould visit one of the oldest polish Cathedrals, the Bell Tower were with a good weather Tatras Mountains are visible and Royal Tombs. Everything within medieval walls surrounding Wawel Hill.

Below – a photograph of Wawel Castle and the whole rock taken from Vistula River.

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