The most popular, fairytale version of the Wawel Dragon tale takes place in Kraków during the reign of King Krakus, the city's legendary founder. Each day the evil dragon would beat a path …

Wawel Dragon – a symbol of Krakow. The legend of a dragon is passed on to every Polish generation. Due to the popularity of the legend and the statue, the Krakow dragon became a …

The Wawel Dragon was a beast which lived in a den under Wawel Hill and terrorised all the inhabitants of King Krak’s town. They had to feed to the monster by giving him offerings of …

The Wawel Dragon (Polish: Smok Wawelski) is a famous dragon in Polish mythology who lived in a cave at the foot of Wawel Hill on the banks of the Vistula River. One of the many popular …

Apr 9, 2016 · One of the oldest and most endearing legends tells of Smok, the Wawel dragon. Wawel Hill can be found along the Vistula River in Poland and is famed because of a medieval …

3 days ago · Krakow's Wawel Dragon has been guzzling too much gas. By Laura Baisas. Posted on Jan 31, 2025. A bronze statue of a standing dragon that breathes actual fire. It was created …

Dec 13, 2024 · Beyond being a popular tourist attraction, the legend of the Wawel Dragon is ingrained in Polish culture. It’s a symbol of Krakow and how the city got its name! Here is a …

Jul 6, 2023 · Standing at a towering 6 metres, the Wawel Dragon statue was crafted by Bronisław Chromy in 1969 and has been a fixture at the foot of the Wawel Hill since 1972. This bronze …

Jul 17, 2024 · Visitors to Kraków can explore the dragon’s cave, Smocza Jama, and enjoy the fire-breathing statue near Wawel Castle, making the Wawel Dragon a must-see attraction for …

5 days ago · The iconic fire-spitting dragon of Krakow is holding its breath for a checkup, that is to determine why it’s been consuming too much gas recently, in Krakow, southern Poland, …