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The first Gothic structures in Poland were built in the 13th century in Silesia.The most important churches from this time are the cathedral in Wrocław and the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross and St Bartholomew in the same city, as well as the St Hedwig's Chapel in the Cistercian nuns abbey in Trzebnica and the castle chapel in Racibórz.
The park is set along the banks of the Neisse River and is shared by Poland and Germany. It was created by Prince Hermann von Puckler-Muskau from 1815 to 1844, using local plants and natural settings. The park design influenced the development of the landscape architecture profession.
The Zakopane style dominated architecture in the Podhale and other Goral Lands for many years. [3] Although the cutoff date for buildings designed in the Zakopane Style of Architecture is usually held to be 1914, many new pensions, villas and highlander homes are built according to the architectural model devised by Witkiewicz to the present day.
Gothic architecture is represented in the majestic churches but also at the burgher houses and fortifications.The most significant buildings are St. John's Cathedral (14th century), the temple is a typical example of the so-called Masovian gothic style, St. Mary's Church (1411), a town house of Burbach family (14th century), [1] Gunpowder Tower (after 1379) and the Royal Castle Curia Maior ...
Mannerist architecture and sculpture in Poland dominated between 1550 and 1650, when it was finally replaced with baroque. [1] The style includes various mannerist traditions, [ 1 ] which are closely related with ethnic and religious diversity of the country, as well as with its economic and political situation at that time.
Following is a list of notable Polish architects and architects from Poland ordered by architectural period. ... This article lacks ISBNs for the books listed.
Moorish Revival architecture in Poland (12 P) N. Neoclassical architecture in Poland (3 C, 11 P) R. Renaissance architecture in Poland (3 C, 17 P)
It is considered as a fine example of bourgeois Gothic architecture. Originally, it was a single story building and was expanded over the years. The current form dates from the late 15th century with ornaments on the Eastern and Southern facades. The entrance is from the western side and it leads into the Burghers’ Hall.