Tourist routes in Cracow: Churches and cathedrals

Catholicism is the predominant religion of Polish people. Plenty of catholic temples can be found throughout the country. Many of them are an example of amazing architecture. Make sure you see the five most beautiful churches in Cracow.

Wawel Cathedral, Wawel Hill, Cracow / Shutterstock

Wawel Cathedral - Cathedral Basilica of Sts. Stanislaus and Wenceslaus

The 11th century gothic Cathedral on Wawel Hill is more than 900 years old. It served as a coronation site of polish monarchs. The construction is cheifly famous for an architectural masterpiece - the Zygmunt Chapel and the underground tombs of polish kings. Its amazing cupolas and aisles might be seen from outside. It was a main burial site of polish monarhs since 14th century. Not only kings are buried in the Cathedral. Walking underground corridors we will meet toms of nationals bards such as Adam Mickiewicz and Juliusz Słowacki or national heros such as Józef Piłsudski. One of the hall is occupied by the tomb of presidentional copule - Lech and Maria Kaczyńscy.