| Country |
Details |
Photo |
Description |
Year
Taken |
| Poland |
Region : Oder River
|
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The Oder River marks the border with Germany.
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2022 |
| Poland |
Region : Oder River
|
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The Oder River between Germany and Poland.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
|
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Warsaw is the capital of Poland.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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The Palace of Culture (seen here in 1982) is the tallest building in the city.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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The building in 2022 sits among other tall buildings.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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The structure is 237m high.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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The building is used for exhibitions and as offices.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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The palace from the foot of the building.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
 |
The top of the building.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
 |
Warsaw at night.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
Site / Event : Palace of Culture
|
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Modern buildings near the palace.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Nowy Swiat is part of the royal route that leads to the old town.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Nowy Swiat in 1982.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Row of shops in 2005.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
 |
The street in 2022.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
 |
Elegant buildings.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
 |
The centre is very elegant.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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The street is popular with locals and visitors.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : Nicholas Copernicus Monument
|
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The statue of the famous Polish astronomer, Nicholas Copernicus.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : Nicholas Copernicus Monument
|
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Detail of the monument.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : Nicholas Copernicus Monument
|
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The statue overlooks the heliocentric system.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : Nicholas Copernicus Monument
|
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The Earth and the Moon.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : Nicholas Copernicus Monument
|
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The planet Saturn.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Statue of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski (died 1981) who defended human rights during the Soviet period.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Radziwill Palace is the residence of the president.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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The Carmelite Church dates from 1783.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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The poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798 - 1855).
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Street scene.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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View of Nowy Swiat from near the Old City.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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View of Nowy Swiat from Castle Square.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Association of Catholic Academic Youth.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : St Anne's Church
|
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St Anne's Church with its free standing belfry.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : St Anne's Church
|
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View towards the River Vistula from the belfry.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : St Anne's Church
|
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View of Nowy Swiat from the belfry.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
Site / Event : St Anne's Church
|
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View of the city walls and the old city.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Nowy Swiat
|
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Nowy Swiat nearing the old city.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Royal Castle is the centre of old Warsaw.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The castle stands next to a large cobbled square.
|
1982 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Royal Castle is a Polish national museum.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The castle dates from the 14th century.
|
2005 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Castle Square and the castle.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The interior courtyard.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : 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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The interior is very elegant.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Oval Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Oval Room contains tapestries and paintings.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Detail of a tapestry.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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16th century tapestry.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Council Chamber.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Throne for the king attending council meetings.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Candle holder.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Great Assembly Hall.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Great Assembly Hall is a ballroom.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The painted ceiling of the Great Assembly Hall.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Great Assembly Hall has pillars and arches.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Gilded clock.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Decorated door.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Knight's Hall has portraits and busts of Polish history and heroes.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Bust of John Hevelius, a Polish astronomer.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Painting of Nicholas Copernicus, a Polish astronomer.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Throne Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Throne Room ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The wooden floor with different coloured woods in the Throne Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Conference Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The floor of the Conference Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Floor with flower patterns.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Spectacular decorated floor in the Conference Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The King's Study.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Portraits in the King's Study.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Cabinet.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The King's Dressing Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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A globe in the King's Dressing Room from 1688.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Grandfather clock.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Globe with stars and constellations (1691).
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The King's bed chamber.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Tea set, table and chairs in the King's Bed Chamber.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The King's bed.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Clock from Paris.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Old Audience Chamber.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Vase reflected in mirror.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Decorated floor from the Old Audience Chamber.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Decorated floor.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Painted ceiling.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Marble fire place.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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The Canaletto Room.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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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 |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Gilded furnishings.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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"Election of King Stanislaw" (1778).
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
 |
King Stanislaw.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Krasinski Palace.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Hallway with paintings.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Staircase.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Bust of a courtier.
|
2022 |
| Poland |
City / Town : Warsaw
District : Old City
Site / Event : Royal Castle
|
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Bust of a female from Rome, 1650.
|
2022 |
were added from 1 February 2025.