Royal Wawel Cathedral in Kraków

The Royal Wawel Cathedral stands majestically under dynamic skies of streaked clouds against the backdrop of the Vistula River at its feet. This historic Gothic church is adorned with Renaissance elements such as the green dome that crowns it—a symbol of Polish royalty for centuries. Tourists wander across the verdant lawns sprinkled with flowers before this architectural masterpiece, which has hosted coronations since the Middle Ages.