POLAND: Wawel Castle in Krakow

Wawel Castle sits on Wawel Hill overlooking the Vistula River in Krakow.

For centuries it was the home of Polish kings and where they were crowned and buried.

The castle began as a medieval residence and was rebuilt and expanded over time, especially during the 16th century.

And then for political reasons, in 1596, the King moved the royal court from Kraków to Warsaw.

After that, Polish kings were still crowned and buried at Wawel Cathedral and the city remained the traditional royal and religious centre of Poland.

POLAND: The Historic City of Krakow

Krakow is an historic and beautiful city in southern Poland.

It sits on the Vistula River and has been the country’s "royal capital" for centuries.

The Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) is the centre of the historic city.

It has existed since medieval times and has one of Europe's largest medieval squares.

The Historic Centre of Kraków became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978, one of the first sites ever placed on the list.