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Zygmuntówka (Sigismund's Chapel)

Sigismund's Chapel (Zygmuntówka) in Kraków is a renowned Renaissance mausoleum built between 1507 and 1533 for King Sigismund I of Poland. Designed by architect Francesco Fiorentino, it’s celebrated for its harmonious proportions and intricate stonework. The chapel is a small, elegant structure with a domed roof supported by columns, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Inside, it features beautiful frescoes and a richly decorated tomb. As a national monument, it exemplifies early Renaissance architecture in Poland and remains a symbol of royal history and heritage.