The Wawel Royal Cathedral of St Stanislaus B. M. and St Wenceslaus M.
Katedra św. Stanisława i św. Wacława
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Nearly 1,000 years old Catholic cathedral on Wawel Hill in Kraków, part of the Wawel Castle Complex, a national sanctuary and coronation site of Polish monarchs.

📜 Catholic cathedral, national sanctuary, and coronation site of Polish monarchs.
🔍 Part of the Wawel Castle Complex, nearly 1,000 years old.

Why Go

🏰 Historic site for Polish kings and national figures
👑 See Royal Tombs and Sigismund Bell
🎨 Diverse architecture: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque
⛪ Experience religious events and Holy Mass

Why Avoid

🚫 Closed on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve (24 Dec.), and Christmas Day (25 Dec.)
🗓️ Cathedral Museum closed Sundays and holidays; Archdiocesan Museum closed Mondays

Tips

🎧 Audio guides available in multiple languages for hire
👥 Wireless tour guide system for groups of 30+ people
🔔 Check Sigismund Bell ringing schedule for special events

Cost

💰 Individual tourists 26,00 zł, concession 18,00 zł.

Hours

🕒 Cathedral: Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00 (Apr-Oct), 9:00-16:00 (Nov-Mar); Sun 12:30-17:00 (Apr-Oct), 12:30-16:00 (Nov-Mar).
🕒 Cathedral Museum: Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00 (Apr-Oct), 9:00-16:00 (Nov-Mar); Closed Sunday.
🕒 Archdiocesan Museum: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; Closed Monday.

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