Cracow Wawel Castle

14th century1307Poland

CountryPoland

RegionKrakow

Period14th century

Year Built1307

About Cracow Wawel Castle

The political and cultural heart of Poland for 500 years. The Royal Sigismund Chapel is considered the most beautiful Renaissance building north of the Alps. The Wawel Dragon legend is celebrated with a fire-breathing sculpture below. Contains one of the finest collections of Flemish tapestries.

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