The beginnings of a regular town on Wawel Hill date back to the turn of the 9th century. Its convenient location at the crossing point of important trade routes, excellent soils, and an abundance of precious salt, contributed to the fast development of the city. The seat of kings for over 500 years, Wawel Castle was built in the Renaissance style and reached its peak of activity during the Jagiellonian and Waza dynasties. Next to Wawel Castle is the Wawel Royal cathedral, the final resting place for most of the Polish monarchs, and revered figures such as the great Romantic poet Adam Mickewicz and Poland's patron saint, St. Stanislaus. The Sigmund Chapel, a spectacular work of renaissance design, is said to be the most beautiful chapel north of the Alps.
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