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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wawel_CastleWawel Castle - Wikipedia

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   Wawel Castle. Coordinates: 50°03′14″N 19°56′05″E. The Wawel Royal Castle ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈvavɛl] ⓘ; Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) and the Wawel Hill on which it sits constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in Poland.

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2. culture.pl › en › placeWawel Castle – the Residency of Polish Kings - Culture.pl

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   Wawel Hill, where the Royal Castle and Cathedral are located, was the centre of secular and ecclesiastical power in Poland for centuries. In the year 1000 the Kraków bishopric was created, and soon after the first cathedral was erected on the hill.

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   Where is Wawel Hill?

   • Wawel Hill is located 238 metres above sea level. It used to be surrounded by marshes and swamps. The first Polish kings, Bolesław I the Brave and Mieszko II Lambert, chose the castle built on the hill as their residency. From this time on, Wawel became the headquarters of Polish kings, up until the capital of Poland was moved to Warsaw in 1569.

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   What is Wawel Hill famous for?

   • The castle also holds a rich collection of tapestries. Wawel Hill is located 238 metres above sea level. It used to be surrounded by marshes and swamps. The first Polish kings, Bolesław I the Brave and Mieszko II Lambert, chose the castle built on the hill as their residency.

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   What is Wawel Royal Castle & Wawel Hill?

   • The Wawel Royal Castle ( Polish pronunciation: [ˈvavɛl] ⓘ; Zamek Królewski na Wawelu) and the Wawel Hill on which it sits constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in Poland.

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   Who stewards Wawel Hill?

   • After the war, three institutions shared stewardship of Wawel Hill: the State Art Collection at Wawel (since 1994 the Wawel Royal Castle – State Art Collection), the Board for the Restoration of Wawel Castle (which existed until 1985), and the Metropolitan Basilica Board on Wawel Hill.

   The History of the Royal Palace - Wawel Royal Castle - official website

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4. visitkrakow.com › the-wawel-hill-castleThe Wawel Hill & Castle - Visit Krakow

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   Elevated at a height of 230 metres above sea level, it looms dominatingly over the Old Town and Kazimierz districts that it separates. The complex contains a myriad of royal, religious and fortified buildings that date from various periods of constructions, beginning in the 11th century.

5. wawel.krakow.pl › en › the-history-of-the-royal-palaceThe History of the Royal Palace - Wawel Royal Castle ...

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   3 days ago · Welcome to the Wawel Royal Castle. The Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally important site in Poland. For centuries the residence of kings and the symbol of Polish statehood, the castle is now one of the country’s premier art museums.

6. www.inyourpocket.com › krakow › Wawel_73574fWawel: Kraków's Royal Castle Complex | How to Visit, What to See

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   Nov 6, 2023 · A gorgeous assortment of predominantly Romanesque, Renaissance and Gothic architecture dating from around the 14th century onwards, Wawel is the crown jewel of Kraków's architectural treasures and required visiting for Poles and foreigners alike.

7. www.historyhit.com › locations › wawel-castleWawel Castle - History and Facts | History Hit

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   May 5, 2021 · Wawel Castle is an iconic fortified castle complex in Krakow and the former seat of the Polish monarchy. Lily Johnson. 05 May 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Wawel Castle. Wawel Castle in central Krakow is a 13th century royal residence and has been home to a host of Poland’s most important monarchs.