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One of the most coveted tourist destinations in the entire European continent, Wawel unravels an all new historical experience for those traveling to Poland. Located in the medieval city of Krakow, Wawel is a big name in the Polish history, inscribed with golden letters. One of the enlisted sites under UNESCO World Heritage list, touring across Wawel, revolves around the famed Wawel castle, the Wawel Cathedral and the archaeological ruins in the Wawel hill.
A world Heritage site under UNESCO, the Wawel Castle is a splendid piece of architectural delight, known for serving the royal residence of Poland. The domicile to three generations of polish monarchy, the Wawel Castle is preserved well by the government of Poland for both the locals and the tourists. Located in the Wawel Hill, this castle has been a witness to several significant phases of history. Today the various chambers of the castle are displayed for public exhibition. You can come and take a look at the armors and the ornaments once used by the medieval Polish monarchs, the coronation room and much more.
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Today, the Wawel Castle is one of the leading national museums of Poland, which is maintained by the Ministry of Culture. Among the noteworthy attractions here are the State Rooms, Royal Private Apartments, Crown Treasury and Armory, the exquisite collection of Oriental Art, The Dragon's Den, the Royal Garden and of course the temporary exhibitions. The Planet room is also a work of art where, one can see paintings of the planetary bodies, that existed in the minds of the 16th century polish scientists.
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The Renaissance furnishings are a blend of northern European and Italian artwork, including the tapestries with grotesque, landscape and animal themes from the collection of Sigismund Augustus.
A place which has been a witness to human civilization since the Paleolithic age, the Wawel Hill will excite any archaeological buff. Tracing its origin since the stone age, the Wawel Hill bears witness to changing generations, and is on a whole, a microcosm of Polish history and culture.
One of the oldest sanctuaries of Poland, the Wawel Cathedral is atleast 1000 years old. The center of the Wawel Cathedral is occupied by the mausoleum of St. Stanislav, Poland's saint patron, the 11th-century Krakow bishop who was murdered by King Boleslav II (1058–1079). Apart from this, the church also has the royal cemetery. Wawel is the perfect place for to have a glimpse into the unique history of Poland.
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