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Sandomierz Tower
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Cornelia Fuchs
July 12, 2025
Hiking
One of the Wawel Castle's three artillery towers.
It was built in about 1460, during the reign of King Casimir IV Jagiellon (Kazimierz Jagiellończyk), the strenghten the defense of the royal residence against attack from the most vulnerable, southern side.
In times of peace, the tower was used as a prison for people who enjoyed high social status.
Today, having climbed 137 steps, you can admire a beautiful view of Kraków and it's vicinity from the top of the Sandomierzka Tower.
It was built in about 1460, during the reign of King Casimir IV Jagiellon (Kazimierz Jagiellończyk), the strenghten the defense of the royal residence against attack from the most vulnerable, southern side.
In times of peace, the tower was used as a prison for people who enjoyed high social status.
Today, having climbed 137 steps, you can admire a beautiful view of Kraków and it's vicinity from the top of the Sandomierzka Tower.
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Elevation 260 m
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