Things to do in Wawel Cathedral
The Wawel Cathedral is a church of Cracovia, considered the national sanctuary of Poland in which traditionally the coronations of the Polish sovereigns were celebrated and rises on the hill of the Wawel. The Wawel is a hill located on the left bank of the Vistula River and for Poles the hill is a symbolic place of great significance as it is home to both the castle and the cathedral where Poland's rulers are buried.
Today's cathedral is the third to be built on the site: the first was built of wood, but was destroyed by fire. Another one followed, which met the same end. The present building was consecrated in 1364 and constructed by order of the first king of Poland.
This building is considered to be the most important 'single building' and contains much that is original, although many additions have been made over the centuries.
Our recommendations in Wawel Cathedral
Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground guided tour with lunch
Explore the Royal Route in Krakow! Visit the Royal Chambers and Cathedral on Wawel Hill and then see the Rynek Underground Museum on the Market Square.
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Guided Wawel tour with lunch and Vistula River cruise
Book a Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral guided tour with lunch and cruise by catamaran included. Visit one of Poland's top attractions and learn how the Polish monarchy used to live.
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Cathedral, Royal Tombs, and Bell Tower guided tour in Krakow
Book online a guided tour to discover the story and the beauty of the Wawel Cathedral, the most important temple in Poland.
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Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour
Book your Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour to see the Royal chambers of former Polish kings including the permanent exhibition of recreated rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground guided tour with lunch
Explore the Royal Route in Krakow! Visit the Royal Chambers and Cathedral on Wawel Hill and then see the Rynek Underground Museum on the Market Square.
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Guided Wawel tour with lunch and Vistula River cruise
Book a Wawel Hill, Castle and Cathedral guided tour with lunch and cruise by catamaran included. Visit one of Poland's top attractions and learn how the Polish monarchy used to live.
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Cathedral, Royal Tombs, and Bell Tower guided tour in Krakow
Book online a guided tour to discover the story and the beauty of the Wawel Cathedral, the most important temple in Poland.
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Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour
Book your Krakow Wawel Castle and Cathedral guided tour to see the Royal chambers of former Polish kings including the permanent exhibition of recreated rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Wieliczka Salt Mine guided tour with lunch
Book a tour to Wawel Royal Castle and Wieliczka salt mine with lunch and transportation included. Learn about the lives of the former kings inside their State Rooms then discover the secrets hidden 340 meters underground at the UNESCO World Heritage salt mine.
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Krakow Royal Route and Wawel Hill guided tour
Take a guided tour through the Old Town of Krakow, the city of kings! See the most important monuments and visit the legendary Wawel Hill.
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Krakow Old Town sightseeing by golf cart and Wawel Castle guided tour
Book a guided tour of Krakow Old Town by golf cart and explore Wawel Royal Castle. See the most iconic parts of the UNESCO world-heritage-listed city before touring the former residence of Polish kings.
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Wawel Cathedral
Krakow
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Reviews Wawel Cathedral
“excellente visite avec notre guide Margot !”
“Visite de la cathédrale, magnifique. Cependant trop de groupes... c'était l'enfer... plusieurs altercations entre notre guide et les autres guides. Aucun respect de la part des autres groupes. Bref, au château ça allait mieux. Sublime !!! Et pour finir à la statue du dragon. Beaucoup de monde aussi.”
