Architectural, Cultural sights in Poland
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Weigh House
The Weigh House is a postwar replica of the 16th-century building designed by Quadro, which was dismantled in the 19th century. South of it are two discordant postwar structures on the site of the old arsenal and cloth hall.
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House of Nicolaus Copernicus
Unfortunately it’s an institution suffering from an identity crisis, unsure of whether its exhibits should focus on old furniture, astronomy or Copernicus’ life story. As there’s only sporadic English captioning, amid scholarly doubt over whether the great man was really born in this house, the museum is less interesting than it should be. More engaging, if overpriced, is its short audiovisual presentation regarding Copernicus’ times in Toruń, with a model of the town during that period. There are soundtracks in several languages, English included.
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Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead Museum
The best-known painter in Zalipie was Felicja Curyłowa (1904–74), and since her death her The three-room farmhouse has been opened to the public as the Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead Museum. If you find it locked, ask for the keys from the house (Zalipie 196) across the road. Every flat surface is painted with colourful flowers, and on display are painted dishes, icons and costumes.
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House of the Esken Family
The Gothic House of the Esken Family, set behind the cathedral, was converted into a granary in the 19th century. It’s worth persevering past the dry city history displays on the 1st floor, to encounter the 2nd floor collection of medieval weaponry and archaeological exhibits from the Iron and Bronze Ages, including a human skeleton buried in the distant pre-Poland past.
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Golden House
The nearby 1618 Golden House, designed by Johan Voigt, has the richest façade in the city. In the friezes between storeys are 12 elaborately carved scenes interspersed with busts of famous historical figures, including two Polish kings. The four statues waving to you from the balustrade at the top are Cleopatra, Oedipus, Achilles and Antigone.
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House Under the Star
The House Under the Star, the most richly decorated house on the main square, showcases a small but elegant collection from Asia, including Japanese swords, Indian statues and Chinese pottery from the Tang dynasty. The building’s ornate Baroque fittings include striking polychrome ceilings and a statue of Minerva.
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Plenipotentiary's Villa
On your way to the Education and Museum Centre, you may see a striking wooden building that looks something like a Swiss chalet. This Plenipotentiary's Villa was built in the late 19th century as a rendition of the 17th-century gates that once led to the Zamoyski's menagerie. It now houses Roztocze National Park Management.
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Uphagens’ House
Stop at the Uphagens’ House to see the restored historic interior, a collection of sumptuously decorated rooms with period furniture from the 18th century. As you pass beyond the kitchen, take a minute to browse the family tree and history of the Uphagen family, outlined in English.
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House Under the Angels
The House Under the Angels is also known as the English House (Dom Angielski) after the nationality of the merchants who owned it in the 17th century. At that time it was the largest burgher's house in Gdańsk. Today it's a student dorm, which says a lot about changing standards!
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Hansel and Gretel
Set in the northwestern corner of the Rynek are two charming houses called Hansel and Gretel, linked by a Baroque archway from 1728, which once led to the church cemetery. (The inscription in Latin reads ‘Death is the gateway to life.’)
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Grand Hotel
The landmark 1927 Grand Hotel, adjoins the long waterfront spa park that first popularised the town. The park backs directly onto the beach, arguably the finest in the Tri-City area and Sopot's raison d'être in the all-too-short summer season.
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White House
The White House, which was erected in 1774 as a temporary residence for the king until the palace was finished. It’s incredibly small for a royal home and has managed to retain most of its original 18th-century interior.
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Fish Sellers' Houses
The Fish Sellers' Houses, on the south east side of the Stary Rynek, is an endearing row of small arcaded buildings. They were built in the 16th century on the site of fish stalls and later reconstructed after major WWII damage.
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Hipolit House
This branch of the city history museum allows a glimpse of everyday burgher life from the 17th to early 19th centuries. The town house has recreated a typical home with historic interiors from these periods.
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Fishing Houses
A dozen 19th-century, half-timbered Fishing Houses on the main street, ul Wiejska, managed to survive Hel's various battles.
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Uphagens’ House
Stop at the Uphagens’ House to see the restored historic interior, a collection of sumptuously decorated rooms with period furniture from the 18th century. As you pass beyond the kitchen, take a minute to browse the family tree and history of the Uphagen family, outlined in English.
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Hansel and Gretel
Set in the northwestern corner of the Rynek are two charming houses called Hansel and Gretel, linked by a Baroque archway from 1728, which once led to the church cemetery. (The inscription in Latin reads ‘Death is the gateway to life.’)
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