The Ruins of Old Wawel
Whether due to the invasion of Bretislaus I of Bohemia in the 1040s, while others date the destruction to a fire in the 1080s, the original cathedral on Wawel Hill in Krakow was destroyed at some point in the 11th century. A more grand castle and cathedral complex was built around the ruins from the late 11th century and added to until the capitol was moved to Warsaw in the early 17th century. In the distance stands the Thieves Tower on the Western edge of the complex. Used as a defensive fortification, the dungeon was used to house common criminals.
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The Ruins of Old Wawel
Whether due to the invasion of Bretislaus I of Bohemia in the 1040s, while others date the destruction to a fire in the 1080s, the original cathedral on Wawel Hill in Krakow was destroyed at some point in the 11th century. A more grand castle and cathedral complex was built around the ruins from the late 11th century and added to until the capitol was moved to Warsaw in the early 17th century. In the distance stands the Thieves Tower on the Western edge of the complex. Used as a defensive fortification, the dungeon was used to house common criminals.
© LMGFotography 2015; please do not use without permission.