Royal Gardens - with the exhibition Contrasts - sculptures by Paweł Orłowski
duration 30 min.
September 27, 2024,
in opening hours
The Royal Gardens were reconstructed based on years of study and research on Renaissance gardens. The plants used and arrangements of pathways and beds as well as architectural elements evoke the atmosphere of gardens of the period. The gardens encompass an upper and lower terrace and a small vineyard. If the weather will be bad gardens could be temporarily closed.
"Contrasts" sculptures by Paweł Orłowski (exhibition open until September 29, 2024) in the Wawel gardens become installations whose meaning originates from genius loci of the royal residence. Presenting the sculptures in this space is not an artistic intervention but a surprising synergy of old and contemporary art, a complementary story of art, history, and human fate. The presented works become an integral part of this space. Situating them on the view axes, between the castle walls and plants, keeping the proportions, reflecting light…
Free entry on the same day with a valid entry ticket to Castle I or Castle II or Castle UndergroundFamily discounts apply when purchasing tickets for individual visits to the Castle's exhibitions. A special family discount is valid when purchasing a ticket: Wawel for Enthusiasts.
Family discounts do not apply to routes with a guide or educator.
Children 0–7 years of age – free admission
Family discount applies to a family of 1–2 adults with max. 5 children (8–18 yrs. of age) per adult; min. 1 adult + 1 child:
- 1+1, 2+1 – discount applies to 1 adult ticket
- 2+2, 2+3 – discount applies to 2 adult tickets
- 2+4 – discount applies to 2 adult ticket (in addition – 4th child 8–18 yrs. of age receives free admission)
If a family discount is used, parents/guardians should uncheck item No. 8 "OTHER" when selecting the status eligible for the discount.
