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WAWEL CATHEDRAL (KATEDRA WAWELSKA)
24 tours in Wawel Cathedral (Katedra Wawelska)
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Krakow: Old Town by Golf Cart, Wawel and Underground Museum: Guided Tour
Krakow: Old Town by Golf Cart, Wawel and Underground Museum: Guided Tour

4.47

(412)

$106.37

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Get the chance to explore the Old town of Krakow on electric vehicles or with a help of a live guide and get mesmerized by the beauty of the city. During this sightseeing tour, you’ll be able to visit some of the favorite tourist attractions of Krakow, the UNESCO World Heritage site in 1978. During the sightseeing tour of Krakow with your electric vehicles, explore the areas of the Old Town and the Main Market Square which are located in the center of the city and surrounded by a park on each side. Some famous monuments of Krakow are situated inside this green ring. Be mesmerized by Polish history, culture, and architecture, whether it is at the Academy of Fine Arts, the Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square, or St. Mary's Basilica. Don’t forget to check out the beautiful 17th-century Baroque-styled church of St. Anna and also, the 13th-century Gothic Franciscan monastery. You’ll get a once-in-a-lifetime experience while you visit the Wawel Castle with its Royal Cathedral and Royal Castle. Considered as a symbol of statehood, the castle is adorned with paintings, graphics, sculptures, textiles, goldsmiths, militaria, ceramics, and furniture. The chambers house the famous tapestries of King Sigismund Augustus and exquisite Italian Renaissance paintings from the Lanckoroski collection. Rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods are recreated in permanent displays. Enter the royal halls of the massive Wawel Cathedral and you will be immersed in an unforgettable experience. Taste some traditional Polish lunch while you enjoy a break and then, descend 4 meters underground to the Dungeon Market Museum, where you’ll be on the same level as Krakow's cobblestone streets from the 12th to 13th centuries. Know about the mysteries, stories, joys, and sorrows of the ancient people from your knowledgeable guide!
Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour with Lunch
Wawel Castle, Cathedral and Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour with Lunch

4.40

(233)

$78.39

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Once the home of Polish kings and a symbol of statehood, the Wawel Castle became one of the country's most celebrated museums in 1930. Take a look around this historic site with your expert guide and learn fascinating trivia about it. The first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world, today, it houses an impressive collection of paintings, sculptures, fabrics, military items, porcelain, and furniture. A walk through the chambers grants you views of the famous tapestries of Zygmunt August and splendid Renaissance Italian paintings from the Lanckoronski collection. A highlight here is the Wawel collection of Eastern art, which contains the largest collection of tents in Europe. In the permanent exhibitions, see recreated rooms from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. As you explore all of this, your expert local guide will fill you in on fascinating bits of history. You will also get entry into the enormous 900-year-old Wawel Cathedral, which traditionally has served as the coronation site of the Polish monarchs. Then, you will get to walk around the market square, which has been the central square of Krakow for nearly 800 years. This is where Krakow merchants made their fortunes, and where the kings paraded to get to their castle. If you look closely, you might spot the most interesting traces of history right here at Market Square. Your guide will point these out to you, before taking you to 4 meters underground to the Rynek Underground Museum, where you can follow a trail of remarkable exhibits in what is essentially an archaeological site. You'll see here how the market square was laid out, automated puppet performances, and even the remains of an 11th-century cemetery replete with 'vampire prevention burials!'
Krakow Guided Tour: Wawel Castle, Cathedral, the Old Town & St. Mary's Basilica
Krakow Guided Tour: Wawel Castle, Cathedral, the Old Town & St. Mary's Basilica

4.20

(120)

$72.32

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On this guided tour of Krakow city, you are in for an archaeological, architectural, and artistic treat. You will start your tour at the Wawel Castle which was typically the residence of Polish kings and considered a symbol of statehood. This castle is now a museum with a collection of famous paintings, sculptures, fabrics, porcelain, military symbols, etc. Works of Roger van der Wayden, best known for his detailed yet emotional take on art, are something to admire. Then we have works by Quentin Massys, Ambrosius Benson, and Bartholomaeus Spranger; best known for their Gothic and Renaissance art, which can be found here. Once you are done staring at the sheer magnificence of the castle, you will then proceed to the nearly 1000-year-old Wawel cathedral. This cathedral is famous for holding the tombs of Polish kings in the crypts beneath, which makes it a pious site for the people of Poland. The good ol’ charm of the ‘Old town’ The Old Town of Krakow has cobblestone streets, where art, history, and entertainment meet, and it’s one spot you do not want to miss. The tour takes you to St. Mary’s Basilica, that’s at the corner of Market Square where the Veit Stoss altarpiece stands in all its glory. Since all this exploring might make your bellies rumble, the Market Square is your go-to for all things drinks and food. Tip: Once you’re done with the tour, you can visit the underground museum of Rynek and have fun pub-hopping your way through the bars at Market Square to quench your thirst.
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