Wawel Hill, Krakow

This is the hill where the royal castle is located. The castle dates to the 10th century, but the current buildings date to the 14th century. It claims the title of the 1st UNESCO world heritage site.
The 1st picture looks up to the castle from the street level, while the 2nd looks across the outer courtyard to the castle and cathedral. The cathedral is at the left center and is clearer in the 3rd picture.
The 4th picture is inside the inner courtyard of the castle. The 5th picture is the view from the hill overlooking the city.
The last picture is not of a king. It is a monument to a national hero and freedom fighter named Thaddeus Kosciusko. If that name sounds familiar to US folks, it should. He was one of Washington's generals during our revolution.Read more