Wawel Royal Castle

Towering over Wawel Hill, Wawel Royal Castle is one of the most beautiful constructions around the world and the world-famous emblem of Poland. Wawel is an architecturally diverse castle, with medieval components interspersed with Baroque and Renaissance flourishes. The castle has long been an important part of Poland's history, and it was one of the first places in the country to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

King Sigismund I the Old, who lived in the castle in the 16th century, was a passionate art collector, so it's no surprise that it's now a major art museum, specializing in paintings and curatorial work. Weapons and armor, pottery and ceramics, a large number of fabrics and prints, and a significant amount of period furniture are among the other collections. The museum also features one of Europe's greatest collections of Ottoman tents.

To protect the Castle, the number of visitors each day is limited, hence all admission tickets include an exact entry time. The best time to visit is shortly before closing time, in our opinion.

• Official site: https://wawel.krakow.pl/en
• Location: Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Poland