Poland's capital until 1596 is its most historic city, and Wawel Hill, perched on a bluff over the Vistula River, was its ancient nucleus, home to the royal castle as well as this Gothic cathedral, officially called the Royal Archcathedral Basilica of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslaus. It was founded nearly a thousand years ago, but what we see now is the third iteration, built in the 14th century and as usual added to over the years, yielding a mix of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, and Neo Gothic. Notable interior features include the tombs of various Polish kings and national heroes. The hill is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site including all of Cracow/Krakow´s historic core.

It's one of Tripatini contributor Shiv's 8 Gems among Europe's Lesser Known Cathedrals and Churches.

Jakub Halun