The Wawel Cathedral – the coronation site of the Polish monarchs

The Wawel Cathedral is located on Wawel Hill in Cracow. It is the Polish national sanctuary and for many years it was used as a coronation site of the Polish kings and queens. The first, original building from the 11^th century was destroyed, the second building from the 12^th century burnt in a fire in 1305 and the current Wawel Cathedral was built in the 14^th century. 

The building represents the Gothic style and it has been the main burial site for the monarch since the 14^th century. There are the tombs not only of the kings, but also of national heroes, generals, bards and saints.