Dragon's Lair, Krakow
Krakow is the perfect place to get lost in rich history and ancient lore. With castles, museums, traditional concert halls and mystical folklore, Krakow is the perfect blend that offers every visitor a reason to spend time here. The Dragon’s Lair is one such destination. Located on the foot of the Wawel Hill on the banks of the River Vistula, the Dragon’s Lair is a must visit in Krakow.
According to legend, in the time of King Krak, a dragon terrorized the city named after him. It demanded livestock or young maidens from the town. The king's daughter, Wanda, was almost sacrificed. None could defeat the dragon until a clever shoemaker named Dratewka used a sulphur-filled ram to make the dragon drink excessively. The dragon exploded, saving the town. Experience this tale at the Dragon's Lair.
Nowadays, the Dragon's Lair has become accessible to the general public during the summer season. Explorers will enter the cavern by means of an aged well, descending a distance of 21 meters to experience this exceptional location. The cave extends until it reaches the shores of the Vistula River. Emerging from the cave's entrance is a sizable statue resembling a dragon, meticulously crafted in the year 1971. This particular spot stands as a highly favored destination for tourists, particularly among children, as the dragon vividly exhales bursts of fire from its mouth at five-minute intervals.
According to legend, in the time of King Krak, a dragon terrorized the city named after him. It demanded livestock or young maidens from the town. The king's daughter, Wanda, was almost sacrificed. None could defeat the dragon until a clever shoemaker named Dratewka used a sulphur-filled ram to make the dragon drink excessively. The dragon exploded, saving the town. Experience this tale at the Dragon's Lair.
Nowadays, the Dragon's Lair has become accessible to the general public during the summer season. Explorers will enter the cavern by means of an aged well, descending a distance of 21 meters to experience this exceptional location. The cave extends until it reaches the shores of the Vistula River. Emerging from the cave's entrance is a sizable statue resembling a dragon, meticulously crafted in the year 1971. This particular spot stands as a highly favored destination for tourists, particularly among children, as the dragon vividly exhales bursts of fire from its mouth at five-minute intervals.
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Sight Name: Dragon's Lair
Sight Location: Krakow, Poland (See walking tours in Krakow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Krakow, Poland (See walking tours in Krakow)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Krakow, Poland
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Creating your own self-guided walk in Krakow is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Jewish Heritage Tour in Krakow
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Historical House Museums Tour
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
One such... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles