Many tourists leaving Wawel Hill unequivocally state that although the castle is magnificent, the cathedral has something special about it. It's hard to disagree with this - for over 10 centuries of history, the noble inhabitants of Wawel took great care to be able to celebrate ceremonies in appropriate interiors during their lifetime, and to rest with dignity in the unique sarcophagus and beautifully decorated chapel they founded. Not everything has been preserved from the action of time - some graves are empty and buildings have disappeared, but what has been left still arouses admiration of visitors.
For believers, however, the intangible part is more important. The cathedral is one of the most important temples in Poland and pilgrims from all over the world visit it to pay homage to Pope John Paul II.
Discover the cathedral of kings, the cathedral of saints, the extraordinary cathedral with your guide.
Public transportation options are available nearby. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. There is a dress code (people wearing shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders may not be admitted by temple guards). Please dress appropriately.. Please note that you are entering a religious place (eating, drinking, chewing gum, etc. is not allowed). The skip-the-line option is not available when visiting the cathedral - each group can be paused to avoid crowding inside.. In exceptional situations (during state visits and ceremonies) access may be partially or completely restricted
Meeting point is on the St. Mary Magdalene Square, at the Piotr Skarga Monument
(Plac Świętej Marii Magdaleny, pomnik Piotra Skargi)