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Province State |
Region |
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Description |
Year Taken |
Poland |
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Oder River |
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The Oder River marks the border with Germany. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Oder River |
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The Oder River between Germany and Poland. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Warsaw is the capital of Poland. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The Palace of Culture (seen here in 1982) is the tallest building in the city. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The building in 2022 sits among other tall buildings. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The Palace of Culture was a gift to the Polish people from the Soviet Union (completed in 1955). |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The structure is 237m high. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The building is used for exhibitions and as offices. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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Many people say the view from the top is the best in the city because it is the only place where it is not visible. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The palace from the foot of the building. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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The top of the building. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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Warsaw at night. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
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Palace of Culture |
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Modern buildings near the palace. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Nowy Swiat is part of the royal route that leads to the old town. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Nowy Swiat in 1982. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Row of shops in 2005. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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The street in 2022. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Elegant buildings. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel55795.jpg) |
The centre is very elegant. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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The street is popular with locals and visitors. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
Nicholas Copernicus Monument |
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The statue of the famous Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
Nicholas Copernicus Monument |
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Detail of the monument. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
Nicholas Copernicus Monument |
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The statue overlooks the heliocentric system. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
Nicholas Copernicus Monument |
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The Earth and the Moon. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
Nicholas Copernicus Monument |
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The planet Saturn. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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The Holy Cross Church was the site of fierce fighting during the Warsaw Uprising in World War 2. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Statue of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski (died 1981) who defended human rights during the Soviet period. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Radziwill Palace is the residence of the president. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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The Carmelite Church dates from 1783. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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The poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798 - 1855). |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Street scene. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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View of Nowy Swiat from near the Old City. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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View of Nowy Swiat from Castle Square. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Association of Catholic Academic Youth. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
St Anne's Church |
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St Anne's Church with its free standing belfry. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
St Anne's Church |
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View towards the River Vistula from the belfry. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
St Anne's Church |
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View of Nowy Swiat from the belfry. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
St Anne's Church |
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View of the city walls and the old city. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Nowy Swiat |
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Nowy Swiat nearing the old city. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
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The old city of Warsaw was completely destroyed during World War 2 and was reconstructed from plans and photos. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Royal Castle is the centre of old Warsaw. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Royal Castle (seen here in 1982 shortly after it was rebuilt) is at the entrance of the old city. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The castle stands next to a large cobbled square. |
1982 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Royal Castle is a Polish national museum. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The castle dates from the 14th century. |
2005 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Castle Square and the castle. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Castle (seen here in 2022) has been the home of Polish kings since the capital was moved from Krakow. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The interior courtyard. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The castle became a palace for Polish kings when the capital was moved to Warsaw from Krakow. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The interior is very elegant. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Oval Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Oval Room contains tapestries and paintings. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Detail of a tapestry. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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16th century tapestry. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Council Chamber. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Throne for the king attending council meetings. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Candle holder. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Great Assembly Hall. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Great Assembly Hall is a ballroom. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The painted ceiling of the Great Assembly Hall. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Great Assembly Hall has pillars and arches. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Gilded clock. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Decorated door. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Knight's Hall has portraits and busts of Polish history and heroes. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Bust of John Hevelius, a Polish astronomer. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Painting of Nicholas Copernicus, a Polish astronomer. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Throne Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Throne Room ceiling. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The wooden floor with different coloured woods in the Throne Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Conference Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The floor of the Conference Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Floor with flower patterns. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Spectacular decorated floor in the Conference Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The King's Study. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Portraits in the King's Study. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Cabinet. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The King's Dressing Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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A globe in the King's Dressing Room from 1688. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Grandfather clock. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Globe with stars and constellations (1691). |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The King's bed chamber. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Tea set, table and chairs in the King's Bed Chamber. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The King's bed. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Clock from Paris. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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The Old Audience Chamber. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Vase reflected in mirror. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Decorated floor from the Old Audience Chamber. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Decorated floor. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Painted ceiling. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Marble fire place. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81827.jpg) |
The Canaletto Room. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81828.jpg) |
The paintings from this room were stolen by Napoleon, Russia and Nazi Germany but survived and were returned to the castle in 1984. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81829.jpg) |
Gilded furnishings. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81830.jpg) |
"Election of King Stanislaw" (1778). |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81831.jpg) |
King Stanislaw. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81832.jpg) |
Krasinski Palace. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel81833.jpg) |
Hallway with paintings. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Staircase. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Bust of a courtier. |
2022 |
Poland |
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Warsaw |
Old City |
Royal Castle |
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Bust of a female from Rome, 1650. |
2022 |