3. Castle Undrground – Lost Wawel, Lapidarium (with audio guide)
duration 70 min.
September 29, 2024,
11:30
The exhibitions of the route are located partly in the basement of the Castle, partly on its ground floor.
The “Lost Wawel” exhibition encompasses the 10th/11th-century Rotunda of Sts. Felix and Adauctus (aka Blessed Virgin Mary), and the remains of the royal kitchens (16th c.) and coach house (16th/17th c.). Objects from archaeological digs, scale models of historical Wawel buildings, and a collection of Renaissance stove tiles are displayed. Stone sculptures and architectural details are on view in the lapidarium, which also includes 19th-century plaster casts of the carved stone decoration from the Wawel Cathedral’s Sigismund Chapel.
The Lapidarium with audio guide: in the cellars of the royal palace presents a hitherto unexhibited collection of early modern architectural details and stone sculptures discovered during archeological excavations and preserved from the 19th century to the present day. For the first time, visitors will be able to see how the Renaissance residence was built, experience history hidden for centuries, and learn about the people to whom we owe the restoration of Wawel Royal Castle.
Seasonally with a valid ticket you will also be able to see the Church of Saint Gereon: The archaeological and architectural reserve located beneath the west wing of the Renaissance castle encompasses the relics of the Romanesque church of Saint Gereon and the Gothic church of Saint Mary of Egypt, as well as an ensemble of Romanesque architectural details. The Church of Saint Gereon will be open until September 29, 2024
Seasonally with a valid ticket you will also be able to see Royal Gardens. The Royal Gardens will be open until September 29, 2024
The audio guide is available exclusively for the Lapidarium exhibition
Family 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 (till 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 7–18 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.
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