Wetting Pit

dragon cave
Poland, Krakow
Categories: Nature Krakow
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Wetting Pit

dragon cave
Poland, Krakow
The cave is located in the Old Town and leads from the Wawel Hill to the Vistula River. One of the popular tourist attractions in Krakow. According to legend, a dragon once lived in it, which kept the locals in fear, regularly demanding sacrifices. No one was able to defeat the fire-breathing serpent. But there was a daredevil, a student of the shoemaker Skub, who by cunning coped with the dragon. The sculpture of the Wawel dragon greets tourists at the exit from the cave. As for the entrance for visitors, it is located on Wawel Hill. The total length of the underground labyrinth is 270 meters. The height of the halls reaches 10 meters. It is noteworthy that in the 17-18 centuries, a tavern was located in the cave, where travelers liked to drop by.

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Traveled 6 years ago
Rating 8
Dragon's Cave or Dragon's Pit (Smoka) is a cave near the Wawel Hill, one of Krakow's famous landmarks. According to legends, the cave was once inhabited by a dragon, hence the name of the cave. Hike to the cave itself - a mysterious and exciting journey. Many centuries ago, limestone formed cavities and a network of tunnels in which ancient people lived in ancient times. Later, the cave has repeatedly become a refuge for the poor and homeless, and during the war a shelter for the townspeople. Steep stairs lead tourists to a depth of 15 meters, tunnels are only slightly illuminated by lanterns, and thin streams of water flow from the gloomy vaults.
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