In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Wawel Castle telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Wawel Castle:

1
State Rooms
The castle's principal exhibition, featuring valuable paintings, sixteenth-century Italian furniture, exquisite tapestries and ornate stucco ceilings with original decorative elements.
2
Royal Apartments
The private chambers of Polish monarchs, accessible only by guided tour, offering insight into court life within the castle.
3
Crown Treasures and Armoury
A collection of precious gems, weapons, armour and objects of significant historical importance, including the Szczerbiec, the coronation sword of Polish kings.
4
Hall of Ambassadors
A Renaissance room that retains its original carved wooden decoration and coffered ceiling featuring thirty sculpted heads in Gothic style.
5
Lost Wawel
An exhibition housed in the castle's basement showcasing the hill as it appeared a thousand years ago, featuring remains of the Gothic castle and medieval artefacts.
6
Museum of Oriental Art
A collection of carpets, silks, tapestries, Chinese ceramics and Japanese porcelain, including Europe's largest collection of Ottoman tents.
7
Sigismund Tower
Tower housing the renowned 13-tonne Sigismund Bell, a national symbol that requires twelve bell-ringers to sound.
8
Silver Bell Tower
The oldest tower within Wawel Castle, dating from the 12th century.
9
Royal Gardens
Historic gardens of the castle forming part of the monumental complex, offering panoramic views across the city.

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Practical information

Wawel 5, 31-001 Kraków, Polonia

Opening hoursMonday: 10:00 - 16:00 Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00 Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00 Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00

♿Wheelchair accessible

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Editorial summary

Castillo fortificado sobre una colina, iniciado en el s. XIV y modificado posteriormente con diversos estilos.

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Google Maps reviews of this place

Reviews posted by visitors on Google Maps.

NKJ

Visitamos el castillo de Wawel con mi pareja y nos dejó impresionados. La arquitectura es increíble, con detalles históricos que se aprecian en cada sala y torre. Pasear por sus patios y recorrer las estancias reales permite imaginar cómo vivían los reyes de Polonia y cómo se desarrollaba la vida en la corte. Además, su historia es fascinante: desde la Edad Media hasta convertirse en símbolo del patrimonio polaco, con tesoros y obras de arte que merecen ser vistos. Sin duda, es un lugar recomendable para quienes visiten Cracovia, tanto por su belleza como por su valor histórico. Una experiencia que no olvidaremos.

Man

Visitable. Buenas vistas al río desees la muralla. Las colecciones del interior son interesantes, pero si buscas grandes obras famosas o de grandes artistas no las vas a encontrar. Se hacen un poco monótonas. Quizás lo mejor el tesoro. Lo que no vale la pena es los parte arqueologica.

Eva

La ubicación permite unas vistas de la ciudad muy bonitas. En el recinto hay varios edificios que se pueden visitar,. Nosotros visitamos la catedral y lo recomendamos completamente. También la torre del campanario a la que se accede por la catedral también. Si tenéis opción de coger la audioguia, no lo dudéis por los 4€que cuesta.

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