The Wawel Dragon (Polish: Smok Wawelski), also known as the Dragon of Wawel Hill, is a famous dragon in Polish legend. According to the earliest account (13th century), a dragon …

Wawel Dragon – a symbol of Krakow. The legend of a dragon is passed on to every Polish generation. Due to the popularity of the legend and the statue, the Krakow dragon became a …

The Wawel Dragon was a beast which lived in a den under Wawel Hill and terrorised all the inhabitants of King Krak’s town. They had to feed to the monster by giving him offerings of …

The Wawel Dragon (Polish: Smok Wawelski) is a famous dragon in Polish mythology who lived in a cave at the foot of Wawel Hill on the banks of the Vistula River. One of the many popular …

Dec 13, 2024 · Beyond being a popular tourist attraction, the legend of the Wawel Dragon is ingrained in Polish culture. It’s a symbol of Krakow and how the city got its name! Here is a …

At the exit of the cave is a large dragon-shaped statue carved in 1971. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions, especially for children, as the dragon expells fire out of its mouth …

Jul 6, 2023 · Standing at a towering 6 metres, the Wawel Dragon statue was crafted by Bronisław Chromy in 1969 and has been a fixture at the foot of the Wawel Hill since 1972. This bronze …

Dec 21, 2015 · Hanging next to the cathedral's entrance are the “real” bones of the Smok Wawelski —the Wawel dragon. They are chained together in a random jumble, hanging high …

The large 200-foot-long cave in Wawel Hill, Krakow, which has been known for centuries as the monster’s den, now attracts thousands of visitors each year. Whatever the truth of the dragon …

Jun 20, 2023 · In ancient times, under Wawel, in a deep and dark cave, a mighty dragon was hiding. Its scales glistened in the moonlight, and its fiery breath poisoned the air around it. All …