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Castles and Palaces in Poland

Castles and Palaces in Poland. Prezentacja Szkoły Podstawowej nr 17 w Katowicach. There are about 400 castles and palaces in Poland. We have chosen for you just 7 the most important places for us . Cracow- Royal Castle at Wawel Hill.

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Castles and Palaces in Poland

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  1. Castles and Palacesin Poland Prezentacja Szkoły Podstawowej nr 17 w Katowicach

  2. Thereareabout 400 castles and palacesin Poland. We havechosen for youjust 7 the most importantplaces for us.

  3. Cracow- Royal Castle at Wawel Hill • It was a residence of kings of the Piast, Jagiellonian and Waza dynasty. • WhileZygmuntStary 1st reigned, Wawel became the Renaissance castle. • At the Wawel Hill there is a gothic Cathedral where Polish kings were crowned and buried • Visitwebsite

  4. Royal Castlein Warsaw • It is in Warsaw at Royal Square. • It is used to be a residence of the Dukes of Mazowsze, since the XVI century the residence of king and Parliament. • It was rebuilt and reconstructed after the Second World War. This castle has become a classic of Polish history and culture. It takes museum and fine functions.

  5. Malbork Huge bricked castle contains High, Medium and Low buildings Castle was built by Teutonic Knights - a residence of commander of Teutonic Knights and then the capital of Teutonic Knights’ country. It’s on the list of theWorldHeritageUnesco Visitwebsite

  6. Książ (near Walbrzych south of Poland) • The Castle was built in XIIIth century by Prince of Swidnica and laterrebuilt. • The biggest castle in Silesia and third in size in Poland Wirtualtour

  7. Będzin • Gothic Castle built on the mountain at the bank of CzarnaPrzemsza. • Built in 14th century during the reign of Kazimierz the Great, converted in 1834 and partly rebuilt between 1952-56. • Today there is a seat of Museum of Zagłębie.

  8. Łazienki park in Warsaw • In the second half of 17th century Tylman from Gameren built for marshal St. Lubomirski small pavilion, inside there was among others a bathroom with baths. Here comes the name of pavilion and then park and palace complex (Łazienka isPolishword for bathroom). • In the second half of 18th century it was a summer residence of king Stanislas August. Many palace buildings were built on his initiative. • In the centre there is “Palace On The Island”, in the complex there are: an astronomical observatory, a theatre, Old Orangery, a Hunting Lodge, Old Guardhouse, New Guardhouse, Belvedere, New Orangery, Diana’s Temple and Egyptian Temple. • Place readily visited by tourists and Warsaw people. • Wirtualtrip

  9. Wilanów • King John Sobieski’s III suburban residence. • From the half of 18th century it became a property of wealth aristocratic families. • Valuable baroque park and palace complex. • Since 1945 it is state-owned and it is the Interiors Museum. • Wirtualtrip

  10. TheEnd …Now QUIZ!

  11. How many castles and palacesaretherein Poland? About 7 About 400 About 100 About 700 about 400 And theansweris:

  12. What’sthename of the city withWawel Hill? Warsaw Katowice Cracow Prague Cracow And theansweris:

  13. What’sthename of castle a residence of commander of Teutonic Knights? Malbork Castle Teuton Książ Malbork And theansweris:

  14. Which of thesecastlesorpalacesarelocatedin Warsaw? Zamek Królewski And theansweris Łazienki Pałac Branickich Wilanów

  15. Whatcanyouseeinthepicture? Wawel inCracow Łazienki in Warsaw Malbork Książ Wawel And theansweris:

  16. WheredidKings of Poland live sincethe XVII century? Warsaw Cracow And theansweris

  17. King of Poland Jan III Sobieski livedin: Zamek Czocha And theansweris Kórnik Wilanów Krasiczyn

  18. Whichcastlefromthe XIV centuryappearsinourpresentation? Będzin And theansweris And theansweris Kozłówka Rogalin Oporów

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