Wawel Dragon (statue)

Wawel Dragon
ArtistBronisław Chromy
Year1969 (1969)
TypeBronze statue
Dimensions600 cm (240 in)
LocationKraków
Coordinates50°03′10″N 19°56′07″E / 50.05278°N 19.93528°E / 50.05278; 19.93528

Wawel Dragon Statue (Polish: Pomnik Smoka Wawelskiego) is a monument at the foot of the Wawel Hill in Kraków, Poland, in front of the Wawel Dragon's den, dedicated to the mythical Wawel Dragon. Installed in 1972, the statue is capable of letting out fire from its mouth on demand. Usually it does so every 15 minutes.

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