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The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Krakow, Poland. Built at the behest of King Casimir III the Great,[2] it consists of a number of structures situated around the Italian-styled main courtyard. The castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.

Cathedral of St Stanislaw and St Vaclav in Krakow Poland.

Old Town Krakow, Poland - October 14, 2024: View of Wawel Castle Sandomierska Tower from within the castle wall. Built as part of the medieval fortifications to defend Wawel Hill.

antique building view in Krakow, Poland

Cityscape in Krakow at Malopolskie Province, Poland

The Wawel Thief Tower (Baszta Złodziejska) is part of the medieval fortifications at Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland. Known for its historical role in housing criminals, the tower's name comes from the legend that it was once used to imprison thieves. Located within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wawel Castle complex, the tower is a symbol of the castle’s role as both a royal residence and a fortress. The castle, perched on Wawel Hill, is one of Poland’s most important historical landmarks and remains a key part of Krakow’s cultural heritage.

Krakow, Poland, October 29 2023 historic wall surrounding the Wawel Castle and the tower near the entrance to the museum

The Wawel Royal Castle is a castle residency located in Krakow, Poland. The castle is part of a fortified architectural complex erected atop a hill on the left bank of the Vistula River. For centuries the residence of the kings of Poland and the symbol of Polish statehood, Wawel Castle is now one of the country's top art museums.

Town Hall Tower in Krakow, Poland is one of the main focal points of the Main Market Square in the Old Town district of Krakow. The Tower is the only remaining part of the old Kraków Town Hall (Ratusz, see painting, below) demolished in 1820 as part of the city plan to open up the Main Square.

Krakow, Poland - August 12 2018:Sandomierska tower (Baszta Sandomierska) in Wawel hill royal castle

Krakow, Poland - December 21, 2018:Entrance gate to the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill in the city of Krakow in Poland. Wawel Royal Castle is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

Krakow. Poland. Europe

Krakow, Poland – October 25, 2025: The brick walls and towers of Wawel Castle rise above a park filled with autumn trees. Visitors walk along the paths, enjoying seasonal colors around one of Krakow most iconic landmarks.

Old Town Krakow, Poland - October 14, 2024: View of Wawel Castle Sandomierska Tower from outside the castle wall. Built as part of the medieval fortifications to defend Wawel Hill.

Medieval brick tower in Krakow, Poland, with intricate architecture and cloudy backdrop

Old town city skyline, daytime view, Krakow

Krakow, Poland - October 8, 2018: The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Krakow, Poland. Built at the behest of King Casimir III the Great,[2] it consists of a number of structures situated around the Italian-styled main courtyard. The castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods.

Krakow, Poland - September 19, 2014: Wawel cathedral. Originally built in the XIV century, the cathedral is a most important burial place of Polish kings and national heroes.

Krakow, the unofficial cultural capital of Poland, was named the official European Capital of Culture for the year 2000 It is a major attraction for both local and international tourists, attracting seven million visitors a year. The fire Breathing Dragon outside the Wawel Castle is a favourite with children, the Wawel Castle on the Banks of the River Vistula and the Zygmunt Bell at the Wawel Cathedral are all tourist delights. Krakow has 28 museums and public art galleries. Among them are the main branch of Poland's National Museum and the Czartoryski Museum, the latter featuring works by Leonardo da Vinci and Rembrandt.

Part of the facade with the stairs of the Senator tower of Wawel royal castle in Krakow, Poland. Beautiful sunlight during a sunny day of spring.

The Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus on the Wawel Hill. This photograph was taken midday with full frame camera and Zeiss wide-angle lens.

Wawel Cathedral, Basilica of Sts. Stanislaw

Wawel Royal Castle, Wawel, Krakow, Poland. Krakow city in Poland was originally the capital of the country until 1956 but is now best known for its well-preserved medieval centre with its period architecture and spacious Rynek Glówny market square as well as the Jewish quarter and ghetto areas.

Wawel Cathedral, Krakow, Poland

The Royal Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland

Krakow / Poland - may 08 2019: Medieval Wawel castle complex on Wawel hill in Krakow

Krakow, Poland - May 14, 2019: View at Wavel square with medieval buildings during a rainy day in Krakow, Poland

Krakow, Poland: August 22nd, 2019. Exterior view of the famous Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland

The Wawel Royal Castle is a castle residency located in Krakow, Poland. The castle is part of a fortified architectural complex erected atop a hill on the left bank of the Vistula River. For centuries the residence of the kings of Poland and the symbol of Polish statehood, Wawel Castle is now one of the country's top art museums.

Old town city skyline, daytime view, Krakow

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