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The Teutonic order & the King Jagiello |
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The 15th century mightiness of the Teutonic Order and Polish military
power, that contributed to the Order's collapse... not to mention works
of Copernicus are in the heart of Polish pride and heritage...
One date which is known by the vast majority of Poles is 14 July 1410.
Visit fields near Grunwald village around the date - and you'll
wittness reconstruction of the battle between knights of the Teutonic
Order and the united army lead by the King Jagiełło ...
If you are interested in the Teutonic Order History the "must visit" place is the Malbork Castle.
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Following the collapse of the uprising Adolf Hitler ordered Warsaw to
be raised to the ground. The city was completely ruined and its
inhabitants forced to leave their homes...
The museum opened briefly for just three days on the occasion of the 60th anniversary.
Now it is fully operational with opening hours:
08.00 am - 08.00 pm Thursday
08.00 am - 6.00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10.00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Closed on Tuesdays
Visit the museum today!
If you wish to learn more - read Rising '44 by Professor Norman Davies - the first thorough English-language account of the Warsaw Uprising.
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Prudential Building -1944
The plate at the entrance to the museum.
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