Любителям исторических мест и видов на город For lovers of historical places and views of the city

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The cathedral was originally built in the Gothic style, but due to constant additions and rebuilding, it turned out to be such a harmonious mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. When Krakow was the capital of the state, the cathedral served as a court temple, and the kings of Poland were buried in its underground tombs. The presidential couple Kachinsky, who died near Smolensk in 2010, is also buried here.

The real legend of the Cathedral was the Sigmund Bell, which is located on the Sigismund Tower. This bell rings on the biggest church and state holidays. It is controlled exclusively by hand, and this requires the efforts of 8-12 people. Only a closed group of 35 people has the privilege of striking the bell.

According to legend, you can look at the bell as many times as you like, but you can touch it only once in your life.
If you touch it with your right hand, you will be lucky in love, with your left hand, you will be lucky in money matters. For lovers of everything at once, that is, for those who grab the bell with both hands, the legend promises a terrible punishment in the form of not receiving either money or love.

Entrance to the Cathedral of Saints Stanislaus and Wenceslas is free. Photography inside is prohibited. A complex ticket is purchased for visiting the Royal Tombs, the Cathedral Museum and climbing the Belfry. Cost PLN 12 (price 2015)