The photos... Slovenia Czech Republic Hungary Poland Great Britain Special Collections Contact Copyright Information Context... The 16th Century castle was home to the Polish kings before the Royal Court moved from Kraków to Warsaw. At this point in time, the castle fell to ruin and it wasn't until the early 20th Century when ownership was given to Kraków that restoration to its present state began. The castle wing shown here is known as the "Hens Claw" (Kurza Stopka).

Hen's Claw: the medieval Wawel Royal Castle

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