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Holy Cross Church
The Holy Cross Church in the Benedictine Monastery of Holy Cross was rebuilt several times over the years. The present-day church and its mainly neoclassical interior date to the late 18th century. In addition to the church, you can also take a peek at the crypts, where you’ll see
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Military Museum
Just outside the ring road encircling the Old Town, this collection of militaria is housed within the squat brick Arsenal (Arsenał). With two towers and an enormous courtyard, the building is the most significant remnant of the city’s 15th-century fortifications. This is also the h
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Benedictine Abbey of SS Peter & Paul
Some 12km southwest of the centre in the suburb of Tyniec, the Benedictine Abbey of SS Peter & Paul dramatically rises on a cliff above the Vistula. Enter the complex through a pair of defensive gates, resembling the entrance to a castle, and find yourself in a large courtyard.
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St Gertrude’s Chapel
A few hundred metres north of the Rynek stands a truly quirky piece of medieval architecture. This 12-sided chapel topped with a high, shingled central spire was once the cemetery chapel but became a church in 1997. The outside is reminiscent of a Carpathian timber church but insid
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Pauline Church of SS Michael & Stanislaus
This mid-18th-century Baroque church is associated with Bishop Stanisław (Stanislaus) Szczepanowski, patron saint of Poland. In 1079, the bishop was beheaded by King Bolesław Śmiały (Boleslaus the Bold): the tree trunk where the deed was done is next to the altar. The crypt shelter
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Piłsudski Mound
This mound-based memorial was erected in honour of Marshal Józef Piłsudski after his death in 1935; it was formed from soil taken from WWI Polish battle sites. The views of the city are excellent. Bus 134, which terminates at the zoo, is the nearest public transport. You can also r
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House with a Tower
This branch of the Biecz Regional Museum occupies whats called the House with a Tower, a 16th-century structure with, yes, an impressive tower. Take a peek inside to the complete contents of an ancient pharmacy, including a laboratory, as well as musical instruments, traditional ho
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Frog Museum
Hop on over to the Góry Stołowe National Park headquarters and check out Poland’s only frog museum, which holds thousands of everyday objects with an amphibian theme. The national park was the first in Poland to build tunnels under roads to allow frogs to return to their ponds to s
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Church of St Benedict
Tucked into a wooded hillside above Podgórze, this mysterious little church is one of the oldest in Kraków. Historians are not certain of its origin, though archaeologists estimate that it was built in the 12th century. Although the interior has been restored, the church is open on
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Krakus Mound
Nobody knows the exact origins of the 16m mound that towers over Podgórze. According to legend, it was the burial site of the citys founder, Prince Krak. Excavations in the 1930s could not confirm this story, but they did discover artefacts dating to the 8th century. The mysterious
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Bohoniki Mosque
This historic mosque was built by Muslim Tatars who settled here at the end of the 17th century, and is one of only two surviving in Poland (the other is at Kruszyniany). Its a simple timber construction, small but atmospheric.Its about 1km north of the mosque at the edge of a tree
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Experymentarium
Seemingly designed for kids and high-school science nerds, this modern, interactive science museum, in fact, is a blast at any age. The exhibits are built around staid subjects such as chemistry and astronomy, but the displays encourage visitors to touch and play, and learn in the
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Cricoteka
This modern museum is dedicated to the life and work of avant-garde Polish dramaturge Tadeusz Kantor and his experimental theatre company, Cricot 2. Most of the exhibition is given over to the stage props and mannequins used in performances, the significance of which may be lost on
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Tightrope Walker Statue
While ambling your way along Ulica Bohaterów Monte Cassino towards the sea, take a right into ul Bema to see one of the most unusual statues in Poland. An African fisherman carrying a net is suspended above the street on a tightrope, the piece of public art seeming to defy gravity.
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Field Cathedral of the Polish Army
As the name implies, this has been a traditional place of worship for soldiers. There’s no homage to the glory of war here; inside the main doors, which feature bas-reliefs of major battles fought by Polish forces, is a gruesome crucifix, with heads protruding from solid metal bloc
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Eskens House
The recently renovated Gothic House of the Esken Family, set behind the cathedral, was converted into a granary in the 19th century. It contains city history displays on the 1st floor, and a collection of medieval weaponry and archaeological exhibits from the Iron and Bronze Ages o
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Aula Leopoldinum
Found on the 1st floor of the main edifice of the University of Wrocław . Embellished with elaborate stuccowork, sculptures, paintings and a trompe loeil ceiling fresco, its the citys best Baroque interior. The more modest Oratorium Marianum, on the ground floor, is included in the
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Museum of the Holy Cross Ancient Metallurgy
Although it may not look like it, the area around the Świętokrzyski National Park is home to the largest ancient metallurgical centre discovered in Europe to date. This museum was established on the site of primitive 2nd-century smelting furnaces (dymarki) discovered in 1955. The e
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Knights Armoury
This small exhibition of medieval armour, weaponry and torture instruments is actually a lot more fun than it seems at first glance. Unlike many similar types of museums, youre not only allowed to touch and photograph the objects, you can try them on if you want. The exhibitions di
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Zamoyski Palace
This former palace (closed to the public) was the main residence of Jan Zamoyski, and dates from 1586. It was built in accordance with Bernardo Morando’s design concept for the town, but it lost much of its character when it was converted into a military hospital in the 1830s. Thes
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