Wawel Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of St. Wenceslas and St. Stanislaus or Krakow Cathedral, is the national shrine of Poland in the city of Krakow. With a thousand-year history, it used to be the traditional place for the coronation of Polish monarchs and is the seat of the archdiocese of Krakow. Built between 1320 and 1364, this three-nave Gothic church with transept, apse and ambulatory, was later enlarged with 18 Renaissance-style side funeral chapels, the one of Sigismund I being an outstanding masterpiece of Polish Renaissance art.

Located on Wawel Hill, which also houses the royal castle, the cathedral has for centuries been the epicenter of ecclesiastical and monarchical power in Poland. Throughout its history, it has undergone various modifications and additions by Polish kings and bishops, reflecting the styles and tastes of different eras.

Today, the cathedral is one of the most important historical monuments in Poland and is inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List, along with the historic center of Krakow. The Sigismund Chapel is particularly remarkable, being considered one of the most outstanding examples of Renaissance architecture outside Italy. In addition, the cathedral houses the tombs of numerous monarchs and important figures in Polish history, from kings to presidents. The royal tomb of Casimir III of Poland in the Chapel of the Holy Cross, completed in 1492, is a late work of the famous Polish sculptor Veit Stoss.