The Wawel Royal Castle in Kraków, Poland is a monument that has stood since the 11th century. It was built by King Casimir III the Great to serve as quarters for clergy, clerks, and craftsmen during a time when trade grew more efficient and Polish rulers took up residence at the hill where the castle was constructed.

1. MONUMENTS IN POLAND Zespól Szkol nr 2 Czerwionza - Leszczyny Poland

2. 4. Wawel Royal Castle

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4. 1.WHAT’S ITS NAME? THE GOTHIC WAWEL CASTLE.

6. 3.WHEN WAS IT BUILT? IT WAS BUILT IN THE 11th CENTURY.

7. 4.WHO BUILT IT? CASIMIR III THE GREAT.

8. 5.WHY WAS IT BUILT? TO SERVE AS QUARTERS FOR THE NUMEROUS CLERGY, ROYAL CLERKS AND CRAFTSMEN.

9. 6.WHAT WAS HAPPENING ON THE COUNTRY? THE TRADE BECAME MORE EFFICIENT, THE RULERS OF POLAND TOOK UP THEIR RESIDENCE AT THE HIIL AS WELL.