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Wilanów Palace 01/06/2025
Wilanów Palace, also known as the Wilanów Royal Palace, is one of the most valuable Baroque residences in Poland. It was built at the end of the 17th century as the summer residence of King John III Sobieski. The palace survived the partitions of Poland and both world wars without major damage, making it a unique testament to the former glory of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Construction of the palace began in 1677. The architectural design was created by Augustyn Winc

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Kliczków Castle 01/05/2025
Kliczków Castle is an extraordinary residence with a centuries-old history, picturesquely situated among the Lower Silesian Forests on the banks of the Kwisa River. Its origins date back to 1297, when it was erected at the initiative of Bolek I the Strict, Duke of Świdnica-Jawor, as a fortified border watchtower. It was intended to serve a defensive function, protecting the duchy from threats coming from Lusatia. The early Gothic structure, built...

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Klis Fortress 01/04/2025
Klis Fortress is an impressive fortress located in Croatia, near Split, on Klis Hill. This castle has a long history, dating back to...

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Kamerlengo Fortress 01/03/2025
Kamerlengo Fortress is an impressive medieval fortress located in the Croatian city of Trogir, on the Adriatic Sea. It was built by the Venetians in the 15th...

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Cathedral of St. Lawrence 01/02/2025
Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir is one of the most important monuments of religious architecture in Croatia. Built on foundations...

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Feb 1
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Sobień Castle 01/01/2025
Sobień, formerly known as Soban (in 1372) and castro Sobyen (in 1460), is a medieval castle located at the mouth of the Adyszów stream...

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Jan 1, 2025
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Monastery in Zagórz 01/12/2024
The ruins of the monumental 18th-century late Baroque church and monastery of the Discalced Carmelites in Zagórze are a unique stronghold...

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Dec 1, 2024
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Krzyżtopór Castle 01/11/2024
Krzyżtopór is an impressive ruin of a 17th-century defensive palace located in Ujazd in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. Built in the...

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Nov 1, 2024
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Nehaj Fortress 01/10/2024
The Nehaj Fortress is one of the most characteristic defensive structures in Croatia, built on a hill in the town of Senj in 1558...

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Oct 1, 2024
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Kazimierzowski Castle 01/09/2024
The Kazimierzowski Castle in Przemyśl, located on Castle Hill at an altitude of 270 m above sea level, is a Renaissance building with...

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Sep 1, 2024
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Castle in Ostróda 01/08/2024
At the beginning of the 14th century, north of the current location of the castle, there was the first prosecutor's stronghold...

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Aug 1, 2024
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Kamieniec Castle 01/07/2024
Kamieniec Castle is the ruins of a Gothic building from the 14th century, expanded in the Renaissance style in the 16th century...

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Jul 1, 2024
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Castle in Łańcut 01/06/2024
Łańcut Castle is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in Poland, famous for its magnificent interiors and collection...

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Jun 1, 2024
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Castle in Krasiczyn 01/05/2024
The castle in Krasiczyn is a historic castle, which is an excellent example of the Renaissance-Mannerist style. The construction of the...

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May 1, 2024
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Lubomirski Palace 01/04/2024
The Lubomirski Palace in Przemyśl, Podkarpackie Province is a palace and farm complex located in the Bakończyce district. It was built in...

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Apr 1, 2024
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