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Artus Court in Gdansk ( Dwor Artusa )
If you’ve always dreamed of taking a step back in time to a bygone era, it’s needless waiting for a time machine. Many people get to know about Poland and its rich history by reading history books. However, experiencing it, firsthand develops a better understanding of ancient history. Artus Court is an impressive mansion in Gdansk dedicated to providing you with a leap into the past. Walk into Artus Court, locally known as Dwor Artusa, and experience firsthand what life was like in days gone by. The mansion is a symbol of Gdansk’s power in the 16th and 17th centuries. For years, it served as the meeting place for merchants…
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Krzemionki – The Ancient Mine of the Polish Region
There is no other place on earth like Krzemionki – it is one of a kind. Krzemionki is renowned for being the best-preserved and largest monuments of ancient mining anywhere in the world. At this same location, over 5 millennia ago, people started the excavation of flint from limestone, an equivalent of a precious jewel-like gold in this modern age, used in producing smoothed axes. As you walk down the trails of the reserve, you’ll be stunned to see mines, despite the passage of time, remained in its original form. They have survived the troubled years untouched. It is a place to see nature in its purest form. The on-site…
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Peace Church in Swidnica
Peace Church in Swidnica, Europe’s largest timber-framed Protestant church, made it to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Built in the mid-17th century, this magnificent wooden church was completed within 10 months. Covering over 1000 square meters, the massive church can accommodate 7500 people. One of the major highlights of the church’s Baroque interior is its stunning 18th-century timber-made altar. The good thing about this attraction is that it stands today in its original form, surviving many troubled years. The religious building’s authenticity is evident in its forms and designs, locations, and construction materials as well as the preservations of the original functions. The fact that…
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The Royal Castle in Warsaw
If you are a seasoned European traveler, odds are you’ve visited many architectural sights, monuments, and historic landmarks that not only take you back to the time of old but also feature state of the art interior and unique architecture. The Royal Castle in Warsaw is no different. A tour of the castle helps you appreciate the rich Polish history it preserves. The Royal Castle is one of the most popular buildings in Warsaw’s Old Town. Renowned for being the former residence of the royal family in Poland, the castle was completed destroyed during the Second World War. The structure you see today was rebuilt in the ’70s and ‘80s.…