Work in group. Arrange the jumble paragraph below into a sequential text.

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(1)
Like most castles in Eastern Europe, the sight of Wawel Castle was identified by early
people as a location that could offer strategic defensive benefits.

(2)
Other points of interests at Wawel Castle include the so-called Dragon’s Den, a
medieval tower and the royal garden.

(3)
The crown treasury and armory exhibition contains several interesting objects from
the time of Polish kings, including original rooms, a coronation sword, jewelry, and of course
weapons used throughout the ages for defensive, ceremonial and tournament purposes.

(4)
With the river on the one side and the rise of the hill providing views into the distance,
inhabitants of Wawel Hill could see intruders before they arrived and protect themselves with
the river at their back.

(5)
Visitors firs ascend Wawel Hill via a ramp and enter the grounds through a gate. The
grounds themselves are interesting to explore – you’ll be able to take in the view over the
Vistula River, examine architecture, identify the outlines of structures no longer extant, and
picture how Wawel Castle must have looked hundreds of years ago.

(6)
Wawel Cathedral is a must-see Wawel Castle sight. This cathedral was the sight of
royal coronations and also acts as a burial site for Polish kings. Richly decorated chapels, few
dedicated to past rules, contain examples of elaborate art pieces and relics.

(7)
If you visit Europe, don’t forget to visit Wawel Castle in Krakow, Poland. Wawel Castle
is one of Krakow’s must-see sights and an important Polish landmark. As Polish castle
complexes go, Wawel is large and significant. This enclosed fortification, which includes
palaces and a cathedral, overlooks the Vistula River on a raised rock outcropping.

(8)
If you like archeology, descend into Wawel basement to view items unearthed by
excavations of Wawel Hill. The exhibitions reveals various objects from everyday life at the
castle and architectural fragments from deteriorated structures.
(9)
A few of Wawel’s state rooms and private royal chambers are open to public and
include several original interior designs, Renaissance paintings and rich furnishings. Several
rooms, such as the Planet Room, are named for their decorations; others are named for their
intended purposes. Private rooms include guest bedrooms and rooms for unknown purpose,
the Hen’s Foot rooms, offering panoramic views of Krakow.

(10)
Wawel Castle is crowded with tourists during the summer season, but is pleasant to
explore on the off season. A limited number of visitors may enter the castle during the day
due to the delicate nature of the architecture and artifacts there, so it’s important to visit the
castle early in the day during the high season before tickets run out.

(11)
Also like other fortresses in Poland and throughout Europe, the Wawel Castle that
stands today is made up of buildings from different eras, and original structures have been
replaces by more permanent, decorative structures. Archeological evidence points to Wawel
Hill having been used as a settlement since the 7th century A.D., and it proceeded to be a
headquarters for Poland’s rulers and nobility from that time until major European events
necessitated a change in its role. These rulers added to the Wawel Castle complex to suit
changing styles and their own tastes, and when Poland was in a position to conduct
restoration on Wawel Castle, damaged or dilapidated structures began to be returned to their
former glory.