A Polish Acropolis

• 5 out of 5 stars by Praskipark from Warsaw, Poland
• January 24, 2012

Quote: I have been meaning to write about Wawel Cathedral for a while now but there is so much of it to describe I have put it off knowing that a review would probably read like a long essay so I will try and keep this review as short as possible.... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

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What to See at Wawel Hill

• 5 out of 5 stars by caromeow from Prague, Czech Republic
• November 19, 2008

Quote: Wawel Hill is one of the first things you'll read or hear about when you look into visiting Krakow. On a map it looks like Wawel Hill is outside of the city, but it's really not. Krakow is very tiny and Wawel is no more than ten minutes' walk from... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow in November

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The Castle in the City

• 4 out of 5 stars by EricLee5000 from Zoo York, New York
• November 7, 2008

Quote: Everyone told me that before we go crazy and loose control in Krakow (in a good way), we had to go visit Wawel Castle and they were right. It's an amazing attraction that's best viewed pre-hangover. Wawel Castle is perched atop a hill and it's... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Dziękuję Poland

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Na Wawelu

• 3 out of 5 stars by Slug from Huddersfield, United Kingdom
• March 13, 2008

Quote: I love looking at old tapestries, so one of our Krakow "must see’s" was the Castle (the former Royal Palace) at Wawel Hill. The Royal Apartments (14 ZL, £3, $6), and the Staterooms (19Zl, £5, $10) are priced separately. If you are keen to explore... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow Places

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Wawel

• 3 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
• August 30, 2006

Quote: The Wawel stands proud over the curve of the rivel Wisla. The castle was the residence of Polish kings from the 10th century up until 1611. The Cathedral is the mother-church for Poland, and kings and national heroes from the nation’s turbulent... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal The Stags of Krakow

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Wawel Cathedral, The

• 4 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
• August 3, 2006

Quote: The Cathedral of St. Stanislaw was built between 1320 and 1364, on the site of two earlier churches, however, over the years various additions mean that the cathedral retains elements of Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance architecture and... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow - History, Culture and Legends

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Wawel Cathedral, Tombs, Saints, and Bells

• 0 out of 5 stars by hagnel2 from Hamilton, Ontario
• May 31, 2005

Quote: Adjoining the palace is the awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral: here, kings were crowned and buried, and it is the heart of the Polish nation. It is a fabulous treasure house of historic architecture, a functioning church, and a pantheon. The present... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow Cornucopia

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Wawel Hill

• 5 out of 5 stars by AineUiG from Rath Cairn, Ireland
• March 11, 2005

Quote: Wawel Hill is comprised of a cathedral, castle with different tours, restaurant and café, and the dragon's grotto. The restaurant is one of the most expensive in Krakow, but the café is a great resting place for feet tired out by stairs and... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow In the Snow

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Treasures and tombstones on Wawel

• 0 out of 5 stars by marif from Birchircara, Malta Majjistral, Malta
• December 20, 2004

Quote: The best way to reach Wawel Hill from Rynek Glowny is on foot. From Krakow's huge square, walk south along ul Grodzka for about 400 metres until you reach the Church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its front courtyard adorned with the colonnaded statues... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Artistic treasures and sacred art

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Wawel Castle

• 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
• June 19, 2004

Quote: The Royal Castle on Wawel Hill probably went through many manifestations between 1038, when Krakow was established as the Polish capital, to 1504, when construction began of the current Renaissance building. It has certainly seen many changes since... Read the full Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral review

From journal Krakow - History, Culture and Legends

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