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The story of Polish royal regalia is a tale of lost treasure. The most valuable items of this kind were stolen toward the end of the 18th century and later destroyed, giving rise to myths about their supposed whereabouts.
- Handicrafts Made in Poland
How do you transform lamb fleece into golden thread, and the...
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Kraków, Poland’s ancient capital, functions in Poles’ minds...
- Polish Culture in Berlin
With over 100,000 Poles living in Berlin, the influence of...
- Polish Monarchy
Poland used to choose its monarchs through elections, a...
- 7 Magical Artefacts From Poland
In historical times, Poles attributed magical powers to...
- 10 Unmissable Paintings in The Collection of The National Museum in Kraków
The National Museum in Kraków is the oldest state museum in...
- Handicrafts Made in Poland
7 cze 2023 · The trophies after the great Polish victory in 1920 (1) primarily consisted cultural goods and national symbols stolen from the territory of the Commonwealth by tsarist Russia in the period from the first partition (1772) to 1915.
22 maj 2024 · We are proud that the EEA and Norway Grants helped to open the Krasinski Palace and make the most valuable collections of Polish culture available. We thank the National Library for this wonderful project and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage for their cooperation in its implementation.
In 1795, after the third partition of Poland, the Treasury was nearly entirely looted by the Prussians entering Kraków, and the Polish coronation insignia were destroyed. Among the few preserved items, besides the sword of King Sigismund the Old (Zygmunt Stary), the Notched Sword (Szczerbiec) is the most precious: one of the most important ...
1 paź 2024 · Current information on Armenians in Poland. History, culture and genealogy of Polish Armenians. Archives and exhibits related to the Armenians of the Borderlands (Kresy).
Late baroque presbytery in the form of a manor house, rebuilt at the end of the 19th century, with a baroque mansard roof. The Polish manor house not only has charm, but is also rich in custom, ritual and adherence to tradition.
26 lis 2023 · Find out 10 Amazing Polish Traditions and Cultural Gems 1. Christmas Eve Feast is a heartwarming Polish tradition 2. Wianki is a midsummer night's dream tradition in Warsaw 3. Gothic cathedrals and chapels are Polish cultural gems to behold.
