Things to do in Frombork
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Old Bishops' Palace
In the southeastern corner of the courtyard of the Cathedral Hill complex is the Old Bishops' Palace. This is now Nicolaus Copernicus Museum's main exhibition space. On the ground floor are objects discovered during postwar archaeological excavations, while the other levels are largely devoted to the life and work of Copernicus, along with temporary displays and a collection of old telescopes.
The most interesting section is on the first floor, where modern artists' interpretations of the great man, in sculpture and oils, are presented, before you pass into the room containing books and other artefacts from his time.
Though Copernicus is essentially remembered for his…
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Copernicus Tower
At the northwestern corner of the Cathedral Hill complex is the 14th-century Copernicus Tower. It's believed that the astronomer took some of his observations from here, and the top floor is set up to re-create his study; if he'd looked down, he could also have seen his own house, which was just across the road. At the time of research the tower was indefinitely closed to visitors; check with the ticket office to see if it's open when you arrive.
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Cathedral
The cathedral, in the middle of the courtyard of the Cathedral Hill complex, is a huge brick Gothic construction embellished with a decorated western façade and a slim octagonal tower at each corner. Built from 1329 to 1388, it was the largest church ever built by the Warmian bishops, and became a model for most of the subsequent churches they founded throughout the region.
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Nicolaus Copernicus Museum
The Cathedral Hill complex (Wzgórze Katedralne) is today the Nicolaus Copernicus Museum. It covers several sights within the fortified complex, each visited on a separate ticket. The entrance is from the southern side through the massive Main Gate (Brama Główna), where you’ll find the ticket office.
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Belfry & Planetarium
Another feature of the Cathedral Hill complex is the is the former cathedral belfry, at the southwestern corner of the defensive walls. Go to the top of the tower for views of the cathedral, town, and the Vistula Lagoon and Vistula Spit. It has a planetarium at its base presenting half-hour shows in Polish.
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Water Tower
The Water Tower, across the main road from the cathedral, was built in 1571 as part of one of the first water-supply systems in Europe and was used for two centuries to provide Cathedral Hill with water through oak pipes. The admission fee lets you climb to the top of the tower.
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Hospital of the Holy Ghost
The 15th-century Hospital of the Holy Ghost, formerly St Anne’s Chapel, contains exhibitions of religious art and medical history. It’s a short walk east of the cathedral.
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Restauracja Akcent
An alternative to the hotel eateries listed above, this is a decent place with a sightline to the castle and a menu that goes beyond the basics.
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Belfry & Planetarium
Another feature of the Cathedral Hill complex is the is the former cathedral belfry, at the southwestern corner of the defensive walls. Go to the top of the tower for views of the cathedral, town, and the Vistula Lagoon and Vistula Spit. It has a planetarium at its base presenting half-hour shows in Polish.
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