We turned up on a Monday only to find the castle closed although he didn't notice this mentioned in any of the guide books we had read. The lady on reception couldn't have been less helpful or interested. We went back on Tuesday to see the state rooms and royal apartments and we're booked on the 10.30 state room tour. Puzzingly, there was no guide and you walk round at your own speed so why the precise 10.30 slot? The rooms are huge yet each has only one small information sheet, placed centrally on a lectern. We visited in February so never had long to queue up to read the information. Come high summer I imagine this system would break down completely and visitors will pass through without having a chance to read the information. There is an audio guide available but the ticket seller didn't think to mention this and you have already passed it by the time you get to tIcket sales.The royal apartments tour with Bozena was much, much better. An informative, enthusiastic guide who passed on masses of information in an interesting way and made up for her desk-bound apathetic colleagues.On both tours we were requested, reasonably, to wear plastic overshoes. Yet several school parties were not, which was another puzzle. On arrival at the castle, and several hours later when we left, we visited the ladies. On neither occasion were there paper hand towels in the holders. A small point but somehow symptomatic of the whole visitor experience which doesn't really cater very well for the visitor.
We went in February...very few visitors while we were there....plenty of time to view items at our leisure. While in one of the rooms we asked how so many priceless pieces were saved from the war and the gentleman tending the room explained to us that many of the pieces were sneaked out only hours before the invasion. Fascinating to see the exhibits we saw. We went to see "lady with an ermine" and we were the only two people in the room for about 10 minutes...just perfect. The "down" side to traveling that time of year is that not all of the exhibits are open...so viewing the underground exhibits were not possible. We were a bit disappointed with that, but no matter...we were blown away by all that we did see....beware the fire-breathing dragon by the river ;-)!!!!
You could walk around the Cathedral for free or if you had more time then you can pay for a more detailed visit. As we only had an hour or 2 spare we just wondered through - reading the history of the kings and queens who have inhabited Wawel since the 1300's
Spent a good couple of hours walking around the cathedral with my Mum and Auntie. We paid a little more for the access to go up into the bell tower to see the views over Kraków, and also go down into the tombs. Lots of plaques to stop and read, and lots of decorative and beautiful features to admire while walking around. Would recommend!
We came to look at it and didnt have much time its huge spend an afternoon looking at it well worth a look.
Beautifull cathedral! A must see in Krakau! It is worth the ascend to see the Sigmund bells, which are exceptionally huge!
这座教堂在克拉科夫一个山岗上,可以说是波兰的国家圣殿了。现在像一个博物馆,展示了以前国王和主教们的陈列品。周边的环境风景很美,沿着河。
WE went up to the castle on Sunday morning in the sunshine and it was a lovely morning out. The Cathedral up there is spectacular and very unusual. The views from up there are wonderful...
Definitely worth a visit. Castle is huge and the cathedral is spectacular. Interesting historical summaries around the tombs for your informations.
it was snowing and looked just magical,well kept and maintained,although not fully open until approx 11 am