Royal Gardens | Abakanowicz. No Rules
duration 30 min.
July 2, 2025,
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.
The Abakanowicz. No Rules exhibition held in the Wawel Royal Gardens showcases the artist's work in a new and non-obvious manner, departing from the conventional way of presenting Magdalena Abakanowicz's pieces, which are usually displayed in galleries and park spaces.
The sculptures made of bronze – a material more durable and lasting than life itself - surrounded by the greenery of the Wawel Castle gardens, emerge from among the oleanders, looking pensive against the backdrop of the ramparts, almost floating into the sky.
Similar pieces placed in groups or standing on their own silently take over and occupy the area of the hill, thus reshaping it as a place of contemplation, escapism and oblivion.
Free entry on the same day with a valid entry ticket to Castle or Castle I or Castle II or Crown Treasury 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.
