Wawel Royal Castle-State Art Collection

About

A historic castle complex with an iconic dragon statue, perched above the vistula river.

Why go

• Breathtaking views of the Vistula River and Krakow
• Step back into centuries of Polish royal history
• Explore a fairytale castle in Poland

Must try

• Visit the State Rooms
• See the Wawel Dragon statue
• Explore the Crown Treasury & Armoury
• Visit Wawel Cathedral
• Climb Sigismund Bell Tower

Pro tips

• Grounds are free to roam
• Tickets sold separately for each section
• Free entry on Mondays
• Book ahead and get there early
• Allow a good half day

Good to know

• Queues for tickets can be long
• Limited toilets with long queues
• Signage can be poor

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (161743 reviews)

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