Hey, curious adventurers! But things changed when Google showed up. Centuries ago, the name game was even wilder. Imagine wandering through its majestic halls, where treasures were stashed, and centuries of stories come to life.
People trembled, but a clever shoemaker outwitted the dragon, making it explode. This legend lives on through the Wawel Dragon Statue, a 6-meter-tall wonder designed by Bronislaw Chromy in It stands near the Vistula River, breathing real fire using natural gas!
Ever heard of the Royal Sigismund Bell? This giant bell has a fun job to do: ringing on special days, like holidays. How cool is that? The story behind it? Back in , a brave trumpeter sounded the alarm about a Mongol invasion. Jagiellonian University , founded way back in , was like the Hogwarts of its time.
Even Copernicus went there. And guess what? The brainy tradition lives on with places like Vistula University. Western European treasures shine bright alongside religious art from the Orthodox Church and stunning Oriental pieces, mainly from Japan. Time to put on those comfy sneakers and hit the streets. Imagine strolling through the charming Old Town where every cobblestone has a story to tell.
And who knows, you might even make friends with the locals who know all the secret spots. Dating back to the Renaissance era and revamped in , it once hosted bustling trade and chit-chats between merchants.
