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Wawel Castle

(Zamek Królewski na Wawelu)

Castle, History Museum, and Historic and Protected Site

Stare Miasto, Kraków

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Wawel Castle

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Ranked #1 for scenic views in Krakow
"Beautiful Castle with the 'Da Vinci' picture"(5 Tips)
"Beautiful castle with 5 separate museums and a cathedral."(4 Tips)
"An awesome castle and historic place"(3 Tips)
"amazing view and an extremely pretty place to visit :-)"(16 Tips)

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Artyom FedosovJanuary 6, 2017
Must see in Krakow. If you're going to spend some time in the city, then you can wait for Monday or Sunday (depends on the season) to visit Wawel for free.
Ана ЛековићFebruary 12, 2017
Wonderful scenery. Must-visit are church where you can read interesting facts about country leaders who rest here (not only men!) and famous da Vinci's painting "Lady with an ermine".
Taylor KikerAugust 29, 2015
Wawel is split into different exhibits, a separate ticket is needed for each exhibit. treasury is a must if you get there before it sells out. You can see most of the cathedral without buying a ticket
Alex GJuly 13, 2017
The Sigizmund Bells isn't worth the time. Better to go up the Tower in the yard, the view from up there is amazing, so is the line to the ticket office...
Kaitlyn ReedMay 29, 2019
Walk up the steep walkway & enjoy the garden + cafes for FREE. If you want to look inside the castle or cathedral, you can purchase a ticket, but really the best part is outside or dragons den.
Alejandro Martinez FarinaSeptember 22, 2018
Beautiful castle with lots of historic things inside. Big church with kings queens and many other old famous people laying there. interesting mix of architectural constructions. Is amazing.
Stefan LazovićJanuary 4
Beautiful castle with 5 separate museums and a cathedral. Well organized but little bit expensive if you want to see it all. Some areas were closed when we visited, in December.
Kim BellemansApril 15, 2017
Beautiful architecture and nice views. Too bad you have to pay for all the museums separatly. The state rooms are worth visiting !
Martina BrusatoreMay 15, 2017
Nice place But if you didnt book online it will be hard to find a ticket for the museum and you Can just have a walk around
Ана ЛековићFebruary 12, 2017
When it's nice weather expect to wait up to 3 hours in line to main building. Luckily, there are tips: come when they open, go to the beginning of row inside to see many tickets are left... (part I)
Yosun ChangMay 6, 2014
Diverse hodge podge of architecture from many different eras and locations, but leaves you wondering why they didn't develop their own unique roof
Kristina VientoDecember 17, 2014
If you are in Wawel you can see a lot of things for free, there is no use to buy ticket to the cathedral, you can see everything there and nobody will stop you.
Ioannis PapapetrouDecember 18, 2016
A must seen attraction if you are in Krakow. You can see one of the four paintings of Leonardo da Vinci in the world inside.
AmandaJuly 17, 2013
Leave about 3 hours or so but depending on how many attractions you want to see. Be quick with the royal apartments, the fortifications and grounds and armoury as tickets for these sell out quick.
Stacy Bo BacyJuly 27, 2019
Nice walk around and be sure to enjoy the cafe. No need to pay entry to the castle, in my opinion.
Vitaliy PidhirskyyDecember 8, 2013
one thing that is beyond my understanding is how you can call something so deadly with a simple word "SMOK" ?? DRAGON make scence, MONSTER too, but SMOK???
MatteoApril 9, 2014
Beautiful Castle with the 'Da Vinci' picture and beautiful Rooms in 1500-1600 Style! Very Nice the cathedral too or simply have a walk in the garden!
Taylor MollJune 19, 2019
Wander around for free day and night. Entrance to the cathedral and Pope John Paul II buildings closed at 5pm. Wonderful look put point to the rest of the city.
Petra UJanuary 27, 2014
Book the da Vinci tour to see the 'lady with an ermine' while it is still at Wawel. The current exhibition enables you to see her up close and in a very calm private setting. Very special!
Lisa BradshawJanuary 9, 2020
Well worth a trip. Stairs fir the bell tower not for the faint hearted. Beware ticket office shuts at 2:30pm.
Dorota SmagurOctober 2, 2019
Wawel Castle - feel for a while like Royalty - admire Cathedral with famous Zygmunt bell, king apprtments, treasury house,armoury and royal thombs. Do not miss Wawel Dragon
Juri TSeptember 5, 2017
If you don't want to spent whole day in queue to the cash desk, purchase city touristic card or change paper money. Tickets machines there accept only coins.
Elena KiselevaJune 17, 2017
Beautiful spot, must see. Bring a camera with you to capture these sights.
Ана ЛековићFebruary 12, 2017
(Part II) ....to each attraction (those for royal apartments disappear first) and check if tickets for attractions you're interested in are available to buy in second ticket office across the church.
Daren WilliamsOctober 20, 2017
The hodge podge roofs seem underwhelming but after exploring the rest of the castle one realises the roofs are the highlight. Everything closes by midday on Mondays.
muttibeyAugust 15, 2022
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic sight, fantastic architecture. A must see in the list.
Karin GattringerNovember 26, 2017
There is enough to explore, even without paying for any of the ticketed attractions.
Jenia KunstJune 18, 2017
Beautiful old castle with museums and gift shops inside. There's also a post office where you can send the postcards
Magdalena MrázkováMay 2, 2018
The castle and the cathedral is impressive but be ready for crowds of tourists
Miško VlčekDecember 29, 2017
Great castle and historic site. Take speaken tour with earspeakers. Fully recomended.
Katya L.May 4, 2014
If you want to buy a ticket and not to stay in a long line, book it from Reservation on exact day and hour,it is much better,if you will stay and won't get a ticket.
Lover of LifeJune 15, 2016
At 4pm tickets to go in the castle are already sold out. So come earlier as possible of course.
NinaAugust 1, 2013
Be sure to check out the restaurant which has stunning views of the city.
Joanna KuzikSeptember 8, 2017
Beautiful architecture and great location. I'll come back here again 😍
Serg BaidaNovember 5, 2018
Everyone, who loves castles, must see (everyone love castles - "Peppa the pig").
Michael B.March 27, 2018
Great area with a magnificent cathedral!
Stephanie ReeseNovember 30, 2016
Great to walk around even if you don't go inside.
Dimitris KotsiosApril 29, 2016
Beatiful Castle ! Don't forget to take a walk above the Vistula River!
LeanneApril 12, 2016
After this being recommended as the #1 attraction, I was disappointed. Queueing for a ticket takes an hour in the low season, it's expensive and to be honest, I found it extremely dull.
Damianos AivazidisApril 3, 2016
Small castle but so well preserved, there also a great view to the river.
Jadwiga NowierskaAugust 24, 2016
Beautiful place but some of tours are waste of tme and money. Crown Treasury is a joke - no informations about exhibitions and you can't do photos and you have to pay for it...
Tsvetan OvedenskiAugust 15, 2018
Tourist-y, but worth to explore.
BerlinerMarch 5, 2015
Wonderful place! A must go place!
Maggie FreegardSeptember 5, 2017
Great vellum wallpaper, decorative ceilings, tapestries and painted friezes.
Greta DalyaprakApril 11, 2016
Big castle with different exhibitions to see. Spend here few hours and have a walk with no rush to enjoy this place
Gσɳȥαʅσ AɾҽɳαʂNovember 26, 2017
Look for the dragon bones hanging by the entrance to the church. 🐉
ibisApril 5, 2016
Absolutely a must see when visiting Krakow!
Patrick LoonstraOctober 7, 2016
Great! What an awesome castle.
JosephineMay 13, 2018
Very beautiful place - definitely a must-see!
Gabriel SeahMay 15, 2013
The ticketing system is really messed up (individual, timed, limited admission). You must plan well or visit on several days.

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