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Wawel Castle & grounds

Wawel Castle sits on limestone rock formed 150 million years ago. High on the hill, above the river Vistula flood waters, Slavs have lived there since the 7th century. The hill and castle have seen the rule of many Polish kings, the first Miesco 965-992, Casimir the Restorer (1034-1058), Ladislas the Short (1306-1333) to name but a few. The castle is now a national cultural institution, containing exhibits including prints, sculpture, textiles, tapestry, goldsmithing, armor, ceramics and Italian Renaissance paintings.

Wawel Castle
Wawel Castle
castle grounds
castle grounds

Wawel Castle 1500
* image from Wikimedia Commons freely licensed
Castle King
Castle King

Royal tapestry
Royal tapestry

Stain Glass Window
Stain Glass Window
Church interior
Church interior

Walkway to Schindler's factory
Walkway to Schindler's factory
Kids in prison
Kids in prison
Nice car
Nice car

Partial Group
Partial Group
Great Polish Dish
Great Polish Dish

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