Rising high in the centre of Bielsko-Biała, the castle is the oldest and largest building in the historic town of Bielsko. According to legend, this site formerly sheltered a settlement of robbers who would set upon travelling traders. It is said that Casimir, Duke of Opole (d. 1229/30), captured this stronghold, wiped out the bandits, and in its place constructed a hunting lodge. Over...

So far, the Museum has collected and studied about 9000 exhibits of folk culture. Besides Besides a collection of Pomeranian artefacts (including a very interesting collection of furniture) there are comparative items from the cultures of the Kuyavia, Pałuki, Warmia and Masuria regions. There is a noteworthy collection of unique items left by the former Frisian settlers of the Żuławy Lowlands....

In 1251, the Bishop of Warmia received a wooden stronghold in the strategic place called Lecbarg, and later Heilsberg, from the Teutonic Knights. The castle of Lidzbark was built between the rivers Łyna and Symsarna during the years 1350-1401. During the years 1350 – 1795, it was the seat of the Bishops of Warmia and the castle had numerous prominent residents such as Nicolaus Copernicus and...

The castle in Łańcut is one of the most beautiful aristocratic residences in Poland. It is famous for its exquisite residential interiors and an extremely interesting collection of horse-drawn vehicles. The palace complex is surrounded by an old, picturesque English-style park, with numerous pavilions and outbuildings, once closely associated with the daily life of the Łańcut residence.

At the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries Pszczyna grounds were ruled by Cieszyn dukes. In 1517 the duke of Cieszyn, Kazimierz II, sold the lands to a Hungarian magnate, Aleksy Turzo which ended a ruling period of Piast dynasty in Pszczyna district. A Free State Country (Wolne Państwo Stanowe) was formed, including Pszczyna, Mikołów, Bieruń, and since 1536 Mysłowice, with a capital in...

There are many legends about Moszna and in each of them there is a grain of truth. The history of the origin of the building is also complicated as the final form is a result of subsequent centuries-long works. Nowadays the Castle, famous for its 99 towers and 365 rooms, attracts tourist from Poland and abroad with its astonishing charm, fairytale architecture, as well as an extensive park...

The new building of the Warsaw University Library has won numerous prestigious awards and prizes in architectural competitions and polls among residents of the capital. The concept, which combines the functionality of a modern library, respect for the shaping of the Vistula embankment, and fascination with the intermingling of culture and nature, found expression in a building of surprising...

Learn the history of the Mine and experience lots of valuable, exciting and unforgettable experiences!

The Lublin Open Air Village Museum located in the valley of Czechówka River is one of the biggest open air museums in Poland. Owing to its rich architecture, exhibits and also the concern of intangible heritage of the region, it shows the cultural diversity of the province. It gathers items related to the former life in the village, in the manor and in the small town. It also preserves the...

The mission of the Museum is to shed some light on the cultural heritage and history of the beginnings of the Polish State and the later fate of the region, as it was the cradle of our statehood; to present it to the contemporary generations and to preserve it for posterity. Our work is to shape a citizen, who, knowing and respecting his own identity, with the ability to think critically,...