The Wieliczka salt mine has hosted concerts, exhibitions and film crews as well as giving tourists a glimpse of a remarkable feat of medieval ingenuity.
Poland's little-known UNESCO sites —
The Wieliczka salt mine has hosted concerts, exhibitions and film crews as well as giving tourists a glimpse of a remarkable feat of medieval ingenuity.
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A frieze of 'The Last Supper' carved into the side of a subterranean cave at the Wieliczka salt mine.
Poland's little-known UNESCO sites —
A frieze of 'The Last Supper' carved into the side of a subterranean cave at the Wieliczka salt mine.
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The Castle of the Teutonic Order is a 13th century fortified monastery and a fine example of medieval brick architecture.
Gothic grandeur —
The Castle of the Teutonic Order is a 13th century fortified monastery and a fine example of medieval brick architecture.
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Sitting astride the Neisse River on the border between Poland and Germany, the park was created by Prince Hermann vo Puckler-Muskaur from 1815 to 1844.
Muskauer Park —
Sitting astride the Neisse River on the border between Poland and Germany, the park was created by Prince Hermann vo Puckler-Muskaur from 1815 to 1844.
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When built the churches were financed by noble families and rulers and acted as status symbols. Some date back to the 15th century.
The wooden churches of southern Malopolska —
When built the churches were financed by noble families and rulers and acted as status symbols. Some date back to the 15th century.
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This spectacular church, together with another in Jawor, was the largest timber framed religious building in Europe when built in the mid-17th century.
Church of Peace in Swidnica —
This spectacular church, together with another in Jawor, was the largest timber framed religious building in Europe when built in the mid-17th century.
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More than 85% of Warsaw's historic center was destroyed by Nazi troops during the Warsaw uprising in August 1944. The meticulous restoration took from the end of the war in 1945 to 1966.
Poland's little-known UNESCO sites —
More than 85% of Warsaw's historic center was destroyed by Nazi troops during the Warsaw uprising in August 1944. The meticulous restoration took from the end of the war in 1945 to 1966.
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The 13th century market town has Europe's largest market square.
Krakow's historic center —
The 13th century market town has Europe's largest market square.
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