HOW TO DESCRIBE ARCHITECTURE? The Wawel Castle is probably the most important site in Krakow. It is thought to be a symbol of power, because for centuries it was the residence of kings of Poland. However, in this days it is a turistic attraction. The Castle is 7040 metres squared. It is located on the hill, near to the Wisła River. Generally, the architecture is gothic, but the building contains a lot of different styles within. The Wawel Castle was built at Kazimierz III the Great's behest. That place survived many difficult periods in Polish history. From that forward the Castle was renovated many times. According to the legend, the dragon lived in the hole under the Castle . Nowadays, the dragon monument stands in that place.