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5 . Wawel Royal Castle
A visit to the castle takes in its interior with its display
of 16th-century tapestries, regalia, gold treasures and Locator Map
lavish Oriental objects.
See Street Finder maps 3, 5 & 6

The “Hen’s Claw” Wing (Kurza
Stopka) is the most prominent
remnant of the medieval castle.
It was erected during the reign of
Jadwiga and Władysław II Jagiełło.

3 . Wawel Cathedral
The 19th-century sarcophagus of
St Jadwiga, the Queen of Poland, is
among many monuments associated
with the history of the Church and Nation.

6 “Lost Wawel” Exhibition
Arranged in the former royal
kitchen in the cellars, this special
0 metres 50 exhibition includes among its most
0 yards 50 interesting exhibits a reconstruction
of the Rotunda of the Virgin Mary.

7 Archaeological Site
The foundations of medieval
buildings are exposed on this site.