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Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection

Name: Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Climb Wawel Hill to the castle that sheltered Poland's kings for centuries. Wander the arcaded courtyard, tour the State Art Collection's rooms, and finish in the gardens with views over the Vistula.

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Full description

Wawel Royal Castle crowns a limestone hill above the Vistula and served for centuries as the seat of Polish kings. Begun in the 14th century and reworked in later styles, it centres on an arcaded Renaissance courtyard, with state rooms and museum collections housed inside and gardens on the surrounding grounds.

Visitors describe a large site with plenty of detail to take in, from the exterior and courtyard to the views over the river. Allow around two and a half hours, and expect to move between several separate exhibitions and outdoor areas on a medium amount of walking.

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Address

Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland · Stare Miasto

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Book tickets ahead, since entry to individual exhibitions is timed and the site is busy
hours vary by day, with Monday closing earlier than Saturday, so check before you go
arrive in the morning to enjoy the courtyard and gardens with fewer people.

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Reviews

Wawel Castle is one of the most famous historical places in Poland. It is located in Kraków, on a hill above the Vistula River. The castle was built many centuries ago and was the home of Polish kings and queens. Today, Wawel Castle is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can see beautiful rooms, old artworks, royal…

Attila Böhm

3/5

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