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Explore Wawel Castle and Cathedrals of Krakow

  • By Vanessa Ball
  • April 17, 2020
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View of Wawel Castle in Krakow across Vistula River

Planning to visit Krakow? You’ll find so much history, great food, bustling markets, beautiful art, and architecture. The best way to spend a day in Krakow is to explore Wawel Castle and the awe-inspiring cathedrals and churches.

Explore Wawel Castle 

Wawel Royal Castle is one of the most famous buildings in Poland built upon Wawel Hill. The 16th-century castle used to be a home and a fortress of Polish kings while Krakow was the capital of the country. The complex is now a museum containing five separate sections: Crown Treasury and Armoury, State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments, Lost Wawel and the Exhibition of Oriental Art. 

Visit Wawel Cathedral 

The Wawel Cathedral served as the coronation site of Polish monarchs over the years. The 14th-century architecture including legendary dragon bones hung above the cathedral door, Wawel Cathedral houses a stunning collection of arts ranging from Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque to Classicist and even Modern.

Wawel Cathedral in Krakow
Image by PublicDomainPictures, Pixabay

Admire St Mary’s Basilica

St Mary’s Church (Bazylika Mariacka) faces the main market square, Rynek Glowny, in Krakow. Also known as Church of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven, it was originally built in the 13th century and then rebuilt in the 14th century to a majestic brick Gothic church standing at 80m tall. You really can’t miss this beauty as you wander around the market square.

St Mary's Church in the main market square of Krakow
Image by Konrad Krajewski, Pixabay

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Check out the Church of St Peter and Paul

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic Polish Baroque church located in the Old Town district of Kraków. This architectural masterpiece was built between 1597–1619 and was Krakow’s first church in the Baroque style. 

Church of St Peter and Paul in Krakow
Image by Peter Tóth, Pixabay

Visit St Joseph’s Church

St. Joseph’s Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in Podgórze district of Kraków. The neo-gothic church was built between 1905 and 1909, and designed by Jan Sas Zubrzycki. It is the largest church in the area with an 80m clock tower, gargoyles, and sculptures of saints.

Historically, another church was originally constructed in 1830 on a quarry but needed to be dismantled at the end of the 19th century. The belfry from this church has been used in the building you see today.
 
> RELATED ARTICLE: EXPLORE HISTORY OF ART & STATUES IN KRAKOW
 

See St Florian’s Church

St. Florian’s Church is located at the top of Plac Matejki and dates back to the 12th century. Legend has it that the church’s location was chosen by the oxen that carried the remains of St Florian from Rome. The Gothic Collegiate Church of St. Florian in Krakow has a fascinating history that is well worth a visit. What are you waiting for?
St Florian's Church in Krakow
Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay

HOW TO PLAN THE BEST KRAKOW TRIP

Plan ahead for your Krakow trip

  • Find the best hotel deals in Krakow on Booking.com
  • Get your electric car transfer or Luxury car transfer booked from Krakow Airport
  • Find the best train ticket deals with Rail Europe
  • Get around with a Krakow City Pass 
  • Download WeSolo Travel App to plan trips with like-minded travellers

Book a tour of Krakow

  • Wawel Castle Guided Tour
  • Krakow: Bike Tour of Old Town, Kazimierz & Ghetto Tour 
  • Krakow: Private City Tour by Electric Golf Cart
  • Krakow: 3 Hour Guided Tour Old Town

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Vanessa Ball

Vanessa is a digital marketing geek with a big passion for adventures off-the-beaten-track. She is a trekker, content creator, photographer, and an all-round travel junkie. Join her in discovering our beautiful world across 7 continents.

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