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The old church of the Barceloneta quarter
The period of construction of the church is characterized for Catalonia by the flourishing of navigation and maritime trade. That is why the church building was erected with funds from the voluntary donations of merchants and shipbuilders, and it was named after the patroness of sailors - St.
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For lovers of leisurely walks and beautiful views
The Ciutadella or Ciutadella Park is a great place to rest and relax. What to pay attention to? - Castle of three dragons. Architect Luis Domè nech i Montaner. The building resembles a fairy-tale castle with Moorish architectural motifs.
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Urban architecture lovers
The entrance to the main exhibition area was built in the neo-Moorish style that was fashionable at that time. On the frieze of the Arch, sculptural compositions "Barcelona welcomes the peoples" are carved on both sides, and the top is decorated with the coat of arms of Spain.
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Urban architecture lovers
On Pla? a de les Glories is a modern creation of the French architect Joan Nouvel. The unusual shape of the structure of the author was inspired by a geyser stream that beats into the air.
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For lovers of historical places
The Wawel complex has survived many owners for several centuries of existence: Polish kings, Austrian soldiers lived here, Lithuanians visited, Germans were accommodated during the Second World War.
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For lovers of historical places and views of the city
The cathedral was originally built in the Gothic style, but due to constant additions and rebuilding, it turned out to be such a harmonious mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.
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Renaissance monument
After the death of his first wife, King Sigismund decided to build a mausoleum for the entire royal dynasty. He commissioned the creation of the chapel to the Florentine architect Bartolomeo Berecchi.
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Spiritual Life Center of Krakow
St. Mary's Church is the undisputed dominant of the Market Square and the concentration of the spiritual life of the city. Practical points. For believers, the entrance to the temple is free, for tourists - 10 zlotys (price of 2015).
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Urban architecture lovers
Please note that the Jagiellonian University is located in several buildings. The most famous: - Collegium Novum, ul. Golebia 24. If you walk along the Planty ring, then you will come out just to this building.
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For lovers of authentic souvenirs
Today, the Cloth Halls continue to fulfill their main purpose - on the ground floor there are shopping arcades and small shops where you can find goods for every taste. Mostly here are products made of amber, leather and fur, as well as a variety of souvenirs.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
Bronislaw Chromy undertook to embody the ancient Krakow legend in stone. So the sculpture of the Dragon appeared at the walls of Wawel, on the embankment. Moreover, the people of Krakow turned the monument into self-sufficiency mode : ) If you want to see the fire-breathing Dragon, you need to send ...
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Monument of fidelity named Jock
The monument-sculptor Bronislawa Chromego is dedicated to a dog named Jock, who waited for a whole year on the Grunwald Ring for his suddenly deceased owner. Public service workers tried to attach him to a shelter for homeless animals, but Jock was not given to them.
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Pleasant and measured walk around the Old Town
Planty is a park ring that surrounds the old city and arose on the site of the city walls. The walls themselves were demolished in the 19th century by order of the Austrian authorities, who feared Polish uprisings.
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One of the largest medieval squares in Europe
All roads in Krakow lead to the Market Square (Rynek Glowny). It arose according to the plan of 1257, according to which a square square was to become the center of the city.
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For lovers of non-trivial sculpture
A bronze figure called "Eros Bendato", by the famous Polish artist Igor Mitoraj, is located in the very center of Krakow, on the Market Square. This is a gift to the city from the author.
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Organ music lovers
This is the first church in Poland, which was built in the Baroque style (17th century). Next to the temple there are figures of 12 apostles. Locals joke that the church turned out to be so small that even the apostles had to be placed not in the church, but on the street.
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City view lovers
The history of the Church of St. Nicholas has been around for about eight hundred years. The building was badly damaged during the Second World War, but was virtually restored from scratch.
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Urban legend lovers
A bronze monument to the Pied Piper was erected in memory of the main urban legend that glorified little Hameln. So, it was the distant 1284, the city was actively attacked by rats.
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Urban architecture lovers
The house of heads of church institutions (Stiftsherrenhaus) was built in the 16th century for one of the members of the municipality. Why the house was called that is unknown, since the owner of the house was not a clergyman at all, but a rich merchant.
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Urban architecture lovers
The Dempterhaus was built at the beginning of the 17th century in the Weser Renaissance style for the mayor of the city and named after him. In the niche of the house there is a figure of the ancient goddess Ceres (she was considered the patroness of the harvest and fertility).
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Urban architecture lovers
The Leisthaus was built in the Weser Renaissance style in the 16th century for the family of a wealthy local merchant. In the niche of the dormer window there is a figure of Lucretia (a Roman woman who became famous for her beauty and virtue).
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For lovers of legends and urban architecture
The Hochzeitshaus or Wedding House was built in the 17th century in the style of the Weser Renaissance for special occasions. At first it was used as a banquet hall, then the court sat here, then a wine cellar and a pharmacy were located.
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Fans and just lovers of parks and tulips
The history of the park began in the 19th century, but the first Keukenhof flower show was held in 1949 and has been repeated every year since March to May. Moreover, every year designers come up with a new theme for the exposition; in 2015, the work of Vincent van Gogh became such a theme.
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Cheese paradise in the center of Amsterdam
Hard or soft? Goat, sheep or cow? Fresh or mature? Edam, Gouda or Maasdam? What cheese do you like the most? In De Kaaskamer you will definitely find cheese to your taste!
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Bicycles in Amsterdam
How many bikes did you see in one place? Ten? Hundred? Do you want to see several thousand at the same time? Not far from the railway station, at Stationsplein 49, there is the largest bicycle parking in the city.
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10 years ago