king+krak

King Krak was a ruler from the seventh century. He settled his people and built his city near a river on Wawel Hill. There is a legend that says there was a menacing dragon that lived beneath the city. The dragon was terrorizing the people and King Krak personally slayed the dragon and saved the town. Other legends say that King Krak's sons are the ones who slayed the dragon. There is really no evidence to prove that either of the events really occurred.

King Krak is also credited with defeating the Roman Empire. Krak had a daughter and she also was a victorious ruler. It is said that she defeated the Germans who tried to invade the land. King Krak and his daughter both have burial mounds near Podgorze. Both mounds have been searched, but no human remains have been found.

Today, there is still a cave under the castle which can be visited in warmer months. At the exit of the cave, there is a dragon statue that spits fire every five minutes. There is also a plaque near the exit that tells the tale of the dragon being defeated by King Krak.