Krakow is a city where Gothic architecture, Renaissance and modern times are closely intertwined. It has always been famous for its buildings, picturesque landscape, the oldest university in Central Europe. There is something to see here both for lovers of old houses and for those who like to enjoy active sports in ski resorts. This city is considered the second capital of Poland. There are many entertainment venues located in the Kazimierz district, a theater, an opera. Krakow museums are ready to offer an acquaintance with the customs of this country, various new and old technology, the history of aviation. Outside the city, you can see beautiful dilapidated medieval castles that have seen many battles in their lifetime, against the backdrop of mountains and green valleys. Here everyone will find what they like.
Cloth rows
In the 13th century, local weavers produced large quantities of quality cloth. The demand for high-quality products was constantly growing, both from the local nobility and foreigners. King Boleslav V solved the sales problem by building the Cloth Hall. The building is located on the market square. Since the end of construction, Poland has experienced many wars, during which the Cloth Hall was repeatedly burned and partially destroyed. But, every time it was restored.
Many architects worked on its restoration, and each time they completed something new, changed the exterior, expanded. Today, you can see the hall as it was rebuilt by King Casimir the Great in the 14th century. Minor changes to the exterior of the façade were made at the end of the 19th century by the architect Tomasz Prylinsky. The Cloth Hall has two floors. On its facade there are many ornaments in the form of human heads, sculpted, as they say, from real townspeople. The building is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the cloth rows, there is still trade, like many centuries ago, but not cloth, but souvenirs.
Ethnographical museum
The idea to build a complex, where all the exhibits will be devoted to Polish and European history, appeared in 1902. The beginning of construction was preceded by an exhibition of folk art, where exhibits belonging to the researcher and ethnographer Severin Udzeli were exhibited. The institution was opened in 1911. After the Second World War, the exhibits were moved to the building of the former Kazimierz Town Hall. The complex houses more than 8000 exhibits. Many of them used to belong to Severin Udzeli, Tadeusz Eistrakher, writer Stanislav Vitkevich.
As the institution developed, the museum began to replenish with items from non-European countries. There you can see an old iconostasis, a Tibetan collection, archival manuscripts, photographs and drawings of the 19th century, chests with baroque paintings, musical instruments, spindles, spinning wheels. Items are exhibited that introduce visitors to the ancient interior of the premises of the past, workshops, traditional clothes of Poles and other nationalities. In addition to ancient items, there is a library where about 30 thousand valuable books are kept.
Krakow Archdiocese Museum
Opened in 1906. This idea was initiated by Archbishop Cardinal Jan Puzynia. The institution was named after Cardinal Karol Wojtyla. For many years, the collection was in the process of formation. The institution was headed by the historian Tadeusz Krushinsky. After his death in 1959, all the exhibits were transported from Wawel to the former Augustinian monastery at the church of St. Catherine of Alexandria. In 1994, due to the significant expansion of the collections, they were divided into two parts and placed in two different buildings on the street. Canonical.
The first part is in the "Dzekan House", and the second - in the "House of St. Stanislav ". These two houses were opened with the participation of Archbishop František Makharsky of Krakow. Now, within the walls of the institutions, unique exhibits of the 13-19 centuries are stored, including magnificent religious sculptures, church painting, applied art, and also there are temporary exhibitions of sacred art. Within the walls of one of these houses there is a room where Pope John Paul II once lived.
MOSAK
Abbreviation MOSAK - belongs to the Krakow Museum of Contemporary Art. The idea of opening this institution came from the mayor of the city Jacek Maichrowski. In 2005, an application was submitted for its construction, and already in 2009, construction began on the structure. It was decided to organize a museum at Schindler's old factory. At the time of construction, the premises belonged to the mayor, and he transferred it to an institution. It was decided to divide the building into two parts - in the first building there is a historical museum, and in the second - contemporary art. The opening of the institution took place in 2011.
Exhibitions of contemporary masters and artists are regularly held there. Mostly there are exhibited works covering the period of the last 20 years. In addition to temporary exhibitions, permanent exhibitions are also kept there. Each project is accompanied by an educational program. Permanent exhibitions are located on the first floor, while temporary exhibitions are held in a room on the second. There is a library and a restoration workshop in the premises, the services of which, if necessary, can be used by visitors.
Pharmacy under the eagle
The object is located in the place where the ghetto was during the war. There were no other pharmacies in that area besides this one. She worked in 1940-1943, at a time when the Nazis occupied Poland. The establishment belonged to the only resident of Polish origin in that area - Tadeusz Pankiewicz. In addition to its direct purpose, the institution served for clandestine meetings, and was closely associated with the Jewish resistance. Institution is located on the street. Heroes of the Ghetto.
At the moment, there are exhibits in the room that tell about how Jewish families lived in wartime, what role the pharmacy played during the occupation. Many exhibits are associated with the underground activities of Tadeusz Pankevich himself, a pharmacist and pharmacist, who repeatedly risked his life to save Jews. The museum was opened in 2003.
This place is recalled in the film of the famous director Steven Spielberg "Schindler's List". In 2004, the director of the film financially supported the museum, for which he was awarded the honorary title of "Patron of Krakow Culture". Innovative computer technologies are used to make the visitors more aware of the tragedy of the events.
Stained Glass Museum
Poland is a country where ancient traditions, crafts and art are still honored. A prime example is the museum and stained glass workshop. Both institutions are located in the same building. In 1902 a stained glass factory was opened. Today, only a workshop has remained from the factory, where these works of art are still produced. This is the only enterprise of this type, where all the traditions of production have been preserved. The workshop has received over 80 awards during its existence.
During the economic crisis of the 90s, the enterprise was going through a crisis and was on the verge of closure. But, it was bought by the entrepreneur Pyotr Ostrovsky. Thanks to financial support and an innovative approach, the workshop was revived. Both old and new technologies are used in production. You can see examples of stained glass art. Unique collections are presented to the attention of visitors, including the original works of the master Matejko. Also, there are held paid master classes on the creation of stained glass windows of different levels of complexity.
Krakow History Museum
It was founded in 1899, at the archive of the ancient acts of the city. Then, he was transferred to the House under the Cross. The institution was transferred several times to different buildings, and only in 1964.he was placed in the "Cristofora" palace, which is an architectural monument of the 17th century. It was built in the Baroque style. Over time, the institution has expanded and now has 14 branches scattered throughout the city. The main building is located in "Christophers".
It houses the permanent exhibition “The Life and Culture of Krakow”. The exhibits were collected for a long time. It was painstaking work of scientists, archaeologists and scientists. The first exhibition of artifacts took place only in 1952. In the institution you can see maps from the 16th to the 20th century, unique engravings, paintings, guild items, theatrical artifacts, firearms and piercing weapons, antique armor, watch collections, portraits of representatives of famous noble families, paintings of Polish artists, items introducing visitors to the uprisings of the 19th century, the First World War.
Pomorskaya street
The Pomorskaya Street Museum has a very tragic history, though short-lived. The house itself was built in 1932. And already in 1936 the headquarters of the political police of the Gestapo was located there. This historic site is closely connected with Schindler's factory and Pharmacy under the eagle. The basement of the house was converted into torture chambers. The second and third floors were occupied by interrogation rooms. The structure of the Gestapo occupied until 1945.
It was founded in 1981. This historical site is a place of memory. There were mass executions, torture, interrogations. The exposition is divided into three parts. The first part consists of artifacts introducing the history of the Silesian House and the activities of the Association for the Protection of the Western Border Regions. The second exhibition includes items that tell about the life of ordinary townspeople during the occupation. The third part includes archival documents, photographs showing the struggle of the inhabitants of Krakow, first with the occupation, and then with the communist regime. The exhibits show the similarity of the actions of these two modes.
Market dungeons
In 2005, the Polish authorities initiated the reconstruction of the Market Square. But, during the work, the workers found under the ground trading shops, dungeons, an old cemetery, cobblestones. In order not to lose such historical value, it was decided to turn the foundation pit into a museum, covering it with a glass dome. The work took five years to complete. This historical landmark was discovered in 2010. Once in the underground, you can see a restored jewelry workshop, a smithy, old walls of houses, preserved tombstones.
Medieval artifacts and landmarks merge favorably with innovative 3D technology. The effect is created as if the visitors were in the real Middle Ages. For guests of this place, there are old scales on which you can weigh yourself. But, for this, you must first familiarize yourself with the units of measurement that were used many centuries ago. There is also a mechanical theater underground, which introduces the legends of the Middle Ages.
Zvezhinets house
Not far from the hill of St. Bronislava, the Zvezhinets house is located. It was erected at the end of the 19th century by the order of Jan Flochik. It is noteworthy that in 1912 V. Lenin and his family lived there for some time, during emigration, when he was hiding from persecution at home. After the fall of the communist regime, this fact became silent. At the end of World War II, the building was bought by the city authorities to organize a museum. In 1993, the Zvezhinets Artistic Salon was opened there. It consists of two floors and several rooms.
Unlike other historic buildings, the building has a rather limited space. In the premises of the house, educational work is constantly being carried out, introducing in detail the history of Zvezhinets. The works of local artists are exhibited there. The premises host temporary exhibitions dedicated to the area, and there is a small permanent exhibition. It shows what the room looked like 100 years ago. The interior consists of old furniture of the time, household items.
Polish Aviation Museum
Founded in 1964, it is the largest institution of its kind in the country. It is noteworthy that the exhibits provide an opportunity for tourists to get acquainted not only with the history of Polish aviation, but also with other countries. The exhibition is located on the territory of one of the oldest airports in the world, closed back in 1963. This place has a rather rich history. The airfield was built here in 1918. It was used by postal airlines for air traffic between Krakow, Vienna, Odessa and Kiev. When World War II broke out, the airbase was captured by the Germans.
The first valuable exhibits began to appear here in wartime. They were collected by Goebbels, and the airport used to store them. After the victory over fascism, all the planes went to the Polish government. In the 60s, the airport was closed, and a museum was made from it, annually replenishing the collection with new aircraft. Now, more than 200 aircraft are exhibited there - helicopters, airplanes, gliders, engines, which were produced in just one copy.
Military Museum
Located in Nowa Huta district. The first exhibition took place in 1963. The first exhibits were collected thanks to the efforts of the workers of Huta, members of the Polish legions who participated in the Silesian and Wielkopolska uprisings, as well as the Soviet-Polish and World War II. Within the walls of the institution already in 1970, there were more than 3 thousand collection artifacts. The exhibition halls display various military equipment, military uniforms (Soviet, Polish uniforms), clothes of concentration camp prisoners, a collection of orders, insignia, medals, originals of printed materials from the war and post-war times, documents introducing the life of concentration camp prisoners.
There you can see the standards of the Polish legions, rebels, banners of prisoners and other military organizations operating in Poland. The visiting card is the tank installed in front of the entrance to the building. This combat vehicle, many decades ago, participated in the capture of Berlin and the liberation of Prague.
National Museum
One of the most interesting places is the National Museum. It contains many works of art by Polish and foreign masters. The institution was created in 1879. Initially, it was located on the upper floors of the Cloth Rows. Many patrons donated rare collectibles, sculptures, valuable paintings, ethnographic exhibits, rare coins, archaeological finds to the museum. Gradually, the number of artifacts increased, and soon exceeded the mark of 100 thousand units. In the 30s, 20th century, it was decided to move the exhibition halls to a new building.
This need arose due to the fact that the old room was not able to accommodate all the items. They began to build a new building for the museum, but soon the process had to be suspended due to the outbreak of the war. During the hostilities, many artifacts were looted. After the end of the war, the building was completed, and most of the collections were returned. Although, until now, about 1000 items are considered lost irretrievably.
House of Jozef Mehoffer
Jozef Mehoffer is one of the largest figures in the Young Poland movement. He is known as an artist, stained glass painter, creator of a number of graphic works. The house in Krakow was purchased by him in 1930. The premises were used for a meeting of the participants of Young Poland. The organization was engaged in educational activities, the development of modernism, which was considered at that time a progressive and new style. After the artist's death, his son came up with the idea to open a museum that would be completely dedicated to his father's work. In 1979, the Mehoffer family moved to another house, and repair and reconstruction work began in the old building, which ended only in 1992.
The interior of the rooms was restored from photographs.It was completely made as it looked before World War II. The rooms have a large exposition covering an area of 400 square meters. It consists of personal belongings of the master, among which there is a unique collection of Japanese prints, and works of the artist himself - paintings, graphic drawings, lithographs, etching.
Jewish Museum "Galicia"
The idea to open Galicia belongs to photographer Chris Schwartz and professor at the University of Birmingham, Jonathan Webber. The collection of materials took almost 12 years. Painstaking research work has been done. This attraction was opened in 2004. The materials of the exposition tell about Jewish life, traditions, culture, about life before the Holocaust, and about the time of it. Meetings are held with those who managed to survive the difficult war times. The interior design of the space combines wood, metal and glass elements.
The interior is designed in such a way that it is easy to hold meetings there, organize temporary exhibitions. The permanent exhibition is located in five sections. There you can see documentary evidence of the destruction of the Jewish population by the Nazis, photographs from concentration camps, items of Jewish culture collected in the pre-war period. One of the halls is completely dedicated to Auschwitz. The last two rooms are allocated for exhibits introducing the figures of the post-war period, who made a lot of efforts to restore the life and culture of the Jewish people.
Czartoryski Museum
It is the pride of Poland. Its history begins in 1801. It was then that Princess Isabella Czartoryska opened this institution. At the very beginning, works of Polish masters were exhibited there, many exhibits introduced visitors to the life of famous figures of the country. A little later, the son of the princess decided to replenish the exhibition halls with new collections, consisting of works by famous painters from abroad. The main exhibit of the gallery is the work of Leonardo da Vinci "The Lady with the Ermine".
During the November Uprising, the Czartoryski family left the country, moving to Paris. All objects and paintings were removed. And when the Franco-Prussian war began, the son of the princess Jerzy Vladislav left France, and the unique collections were transferred to him in the Krakow arsenal. His son Vladislav managed to revive the institution after returning to Krakow. Then, to the existing exhibits, unique things were added that tell the history of Egypt, China and Ancient Rome. Some paintings were lost during the Second World War, but after its end, many of them were returned.
Wawel castle
The ancient Wawel Castle is located in a picturesque part of the city, on the hill of the same name. Now it is one of the most visited places in the country, and once many monarchs were crowned there. By order of King Casimir III the Great, new buildings were added to the castle in 1609. At that time, the capital of Poland was located in Krakow. The building was decorated with numerous sculptures. This architectural monument has been repeatedly exposed to fires and destruction, but it has always been restored. The best architects of those times were involved in the restoration work.
Constantly, new elements and decorations were added to its architecture. It combines several styles at once - Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. After the transfer of the capital to Warsaw, the castle gradually fell into desolation, and even later was occupied by the Prussian army. Before World War II, it was the seat of the Polish government. Since 1979, the castle has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The building houses the Altar of the Fatherland, royal tombs. The castle complex includes the rotunda of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Sigmund chapel, the Jagiellonian chapel.
Archaeological Museum
In the first half of the 19th century, the country was going through hard times. It was divided into several parts. To preserve the culture of the country, its heritage began to arise numerous organizations, scientific communities. First, in 1848, the Department of Art and Archeology was created, and two years later - the Archaeological Museum. After its creation, a room in the Jagiellonian Library was set aside for an exhibition hall. The exposition was moved to a separate room in 1967.
The exhibition halls display collections of antiquities found during archaeological excavations - Roman coins, figurines and other bronze items. The collection "Gods of Ancient Egypt" is of great interest. It includes the finds of the archaeologist Tadeusz Smolensky, who carried out excavations in Giza in 1907-1908, four sarcophagi, figurines, rulers from the Ptolemaic dynasty. In addition to antiquities, the exhibition presents items related to the Polish soldiers of the Carpathian Rifle Brigade. Ceramic items found during excavations on Polish soil are presented separately.
House under the cross
The house got its name from the cross, which is attached to its facade. The first records of this building appear in 1474, in the chronicles of Jan Dlugosz. Since then, the house has been rebuilt many times and now looks like a modern building. In the 18th century, a shelter for those in need was built within its walls. In the twentieth century, the city authorities planned to demolish the house, but eventually they placed several living quarters and small shops there. Part of the building is given over to the office of the Association of Polish Artists.
In 1933, the premises were given over to the theater, and six years later, a museum was organized there. Initially, temporary exhibitions were held in the House under the Cross. The permanent exhibition was only exhibited in 1969. Exhibits for the exhibition were provided by the Krakow National Museum. A lot of artifacts were collected by the famous Polish theatrical figure - Ludwik Solski. Some of the items were donated by individuals, theater workers. Now, the House under the Cross is called the Theater Museum. Stanislav Vyspyansky.
Museum of the History of Photography
Despite the fact that the institution was founded in 1972, its opening took place only 14 years later. All this time, the process of collecting exhibits and materials lasted. The main mission of the attraction is to preserve the cultural heritage displayed in photographs and the memory of outstanding photographers. More than 2,000 different exhibits are presented in the exhibition halls - art photographs, portraits, landscapes, architectural images, works of the late 19th century, 40s of the 20th century.
For those interested in the history of this art form, there is a separate collection of cameras produced in Poland. Among them there are unique samples made in a single version. There is a technique here that was created 125 years ago. In the exhibition halls there is a lot of information related to photographic equipment, various instructions, photography technologies. Separately, Soviet-style equipment is exhibited, which is no less interesting than foreign-made devices.
Jan Matejko's house
The house of Jan Matejko deserves special attention among the city's attractions. The mansion itself was erected in the 16th century, on the street. Florian. In addition to the architectural features, the house attracts attention because in the 19th century, the famous monumental painter Jan Matejko lived here. After the death of the master, journalist Marian Sokolovsky began to promote the idea of creating a museum. This initiative was supported by public figure Yevstakhiy Sangushko. They created the Jan Matejko community. A few years later, they managed to buy the mansion and collect a small collection of the artist's canvases.
In 1896 the institution was opened. The first exposition consisted of publications, a collection of books, photographs introducing the life and work of Matejko. The second included the interior of the bedroom and living room, recreated as the rooms looked during the artist's lifetime.After the first exhibition, reconstruction works began in the mansion. After the Second World War, the collection was replenished with many personal belongings of the master - paintings, and working tools.
Palace of Bishop Erasmus Tsiolek
The palace of Bishop Erasmus Tsiolek is a majestic, medieval building. On the site of the palace, in the 16th century, there were two bourgeois houses. By order of the bishop, these structures were connected together. Inside, the rooms were richly decorated with stucco and other decorative elements. There was a large courtyard around the palace. The next owners of the building were Nikolay Volsky, and then - Cardinal I. Radziwill. At the time when this region of the country was ceded to Austria-Hungary, the palace fell into disrepair. Many elements of the interior decoration have been stolen or destroyed.
The restoration of the palace began only in the 1990s, and the renovation work was completed in 2007. The palace has three floors. Above the entrance to the premises there is a coat of arms with the letter "S" and the image of an eagle. This suggests that the landmark was built during the reign of Sigismund the Old. Inside the building, two exhibitions are displayed - Orthodox painting and the art of Poland from the 12th to the 18th century. The most valuable exhibit on display there is a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary (15th century).
Museum of Urban Engineering
It attracts the attention of both adults and the youngest visitors. There is a collection of photographs showing all types of transport used at different times in different countries - from the very first vehicles to more modern models. Physical experiments are conducted in the second room. Every visitor can join a scientific experiment. There is a camera Obscura, and you can also see with your own eyes how the law of conservation of energy, the angular momentum, is proved.
In one of the exhibition halls, models of robots, unusual types of equipment are demonstrated. In addition to scientific experiments, photographs and new technologies, models of a wide variety of cars are collected in a specially equipped hangar - from the Zhiguli to the buses of the 30s. The trams of the 19th century are of great interest. Another hangar houses antique printing equipment. He is shown a film-instruction on how to use this or that device.
Pinball museum
One of the most interesting places in the city is the museum of pinball or slot machines (second name). In the 60-70s of the twentieth century. pinball slot machines were very popular. They were installed in hotels, bars, restaurants and other entertainment establishments. Over time, technology improved, computers with a wide variety of games appeared, and mechanical automata were forgotten.
Here are collected models of mechanical slot machines. Despite its simplicity, each machine is a complex mechanism, with many lamps, wires, installed inside a stylish case. The institution has a collection of thirty automatic machines, which to this day work properly. Every visitor can spend time playing pinball. In addition to slot machines, there is a large selection of board games and arcades. In between games, you can buy refreshments there. The institution provides an opportunity not only to learn the history of these cars, but also to touch the retro entertainment.
Manggha
Among the tourist attractions in the city there are many other interesting places dedicated to the culture of other countries. Manggha is a prime example of this. The building where the Museum of Japanese Culture is located is recognized as one of the most beautiful. The history of this amazing place dates back to 1920, when Krakow critic and writer Felix Jasenski handed over his collection of Japanese art to the local authorities. It contained more than 6,500 items. The only condition for the transfer was that all things should be displayed together and stored in one place.
He himself was appointed an honorary director of the exhibits. When the honorary director died, things were gathering dust in the boxes for a long time, before the occupation of the city by the Germans. During wartime, the German occupation authorities organized an exhibition in the Cloth Rows. These unique items caught the eye of young Andrzej Wajda, in the future - a famous director of theater and cinema. What he saw amazed him so much that he gave all the money from the received film award for the organization of the museum. Now in Manggha, items for the tea ceremony are exhibited, exhibits collected by Yasensky, courses on the creation of ikebans are held.
Schindler's factory
Schindler's factory belonged to a German entrepreneur, and it got its name in honor of him. The enterprise initially produced metal utensils. But, fame came to this place for a different reason. They started talking about the factory after the release of the film "Schindler's List". During the occupation of Poland, Oskar Schindler began to recruit Jews for jobs. He recruited workers from Auschwitz, the Plaszow concentration camp, thereby saving their lives.
When the front approached the city, the occupation authorities began to close factories, leaving only those that let in military ammunition and weapons to work. To keep the workers safe, Schindler moved the factory to Brunnlitz and set up production for the Wehrmacht. Jewish workers (1,100 people) worked there until 1945. Today, a museum has been opened on the territory of the factory. There are exhibited photographs depicting the life of Jews during the German occupation, newspaper clippings. In one of the halls, on the walls in several languages, there are memories of Poles and Jews who managed to survive those difficult times.
Collegium Mayus
The Jagiellonian University is the oldest educational institution in Poland. Collegium Mayus is part of the university's architectural complex. It is believed that the very first building of the collegium was built. Unfortunately, the exact date of the construction of this part of the landmark has not been preserved. There is evidence that at the end of the 14th century, it was used as a residential building, and in 1400 the premises were acquired by King Vladislav Jagailo. Almost then, the history of the creation of the university begins. A little later, other houses were purchased, which were combined into one architectural ensemble.
After a fire and restoration work in 1492, the rooms of the Collegium Mayus were given over to the library. Currently, this landmark serves as a museum. The building has three floors. Its façade is decorated with Gothic eker and late Gothic patterns. On the walls you can still see an old clock depicting King Vladislav and Queen Jadwiga. The house is surrounded by a well-kept courtyard.
Old synagogue
The first Jews began to settle in Poland in the 14th century. There was a whole district in Krakow - Kazimierz, which was inhabited by the Jewish community. The old synagogue was built in the 15th century, and it is considered the oldest Jewish shrine in the city. One of its walls was adjacent to the city wall. Initially, the building consisted of several halls with columns, and had a gable roof. After a fire in 1570, the synagogue was rebuilt. It was built by the Florentine architect Matteo Guzzi. After the restructuring, a vestibule and a prayer house for women appeared in it, and the facade itself was made in the Renaissance style.
Today the Old Synagogue is a museum. There are exhibited items that tell about the life and life of Jews in Poland. The exhibits cover a period of 500 years. The halls house three permanent exhibitions. The first one is completely devoted to the history of the synagogue itself, the second - to the holidays, traditions and rituals of the Jewish community, and the last exposition tells about the tragic fate of this people during the Holocaust.
Chapskikh Palace
The Chapsky Palace is located on l. Pilsudski.It belongs to the protected by law architectural monuments. Once the palace was built by order of Krasinsky, and after his death, the building was bought by the scientist and politician Emerick Gutten-Chapsky. The new owner of the palace was famous for compiling the first catalog of coins of Polish and Lithuanian minting. He was known as a passionate collector and numismatist. After moving to the palace, he organized the construction of a special pavilion to house his collection there. Construction work was carried out under the supervision of the architect Tadeusz Syrensky.
But, the arrangement of the pavilion cost not only coins. A huge collection of books was placed there. They needed six railway cars. All these precious specimens were donated to the Chapsky city. Today, within the walls of the palace you can see a unique collection of coins, orders and medals, books published in the 15-17 centuries, glass and porcelain items, autographs of prominent figures. These exhibitions are kept on the ground floor. The second floor houses a second collection of books, ancient weapons, and small exhibits.
House of the Hippolytes
Although the house itself was built long before the Hippolyte family moved into it, it got its name because of the transformations that took place when the new owners moved in there. The merchant family has lived in this house for over a hundred years. During this time, they remodeled some of the rooms, decorating them with graceful Renaissance frescoes, stucco, carved doors, stone portals.
The House of Hippolytes, from the 18th century, passed into the possession of the Zalessky merchants, and then began to change owners altogether. But, every time restoration work was carried out in it, all the features of the original decoration were preserved. Now, the house has been turned into a museum. The restorers managed to completely recreate the luxurious interior of those times, together with frescoes and ceiling paintings. The rooms are furnished with antique furniture, cutlery and crockery. An open book is left on the table. It seems that the owners of the house are about to return. The attraction shows in all its glory the life and culture of society in the old days.
