Poland
Wawel Royal Castle
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From our hotel.
During the eleventh century, the Polish monarchs built a Gothic-style Royal Castle on the hilltop. Throughout the centuries, the castle was reformed and its design was transformed into a Renaissance style structure.
When the capital was moved to Warsaw in 1596, the Royal Castle was abandoned and looted by the Prussian army. The edifice was then occupied by the Austrians, who built city walls around the castle and transformed its interior, fortifying it. During the Second World War, the Palace was resided in by the Governor-General Hans Frank.
After so many vicissitudes, the Castle was rebuilt.
