{"id":4510,"date":"2024-12-05T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T10:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/?p=4510"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T09:40:55","slug":"wawel-castle-visit-our-november-thursday-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ib-polska.pl\/youth\/events\/thursday-meeting\/wawel-castle-visit-our-november-thursday-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Wawel Castle Visit – our November Thursday meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Friday the 22nd, we had an incredible visit to Wawel Castle in Krakow with our fellow volunteers from IB Polska. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were welcomed by a beautiful snowy day on top of Wawel Hill, where we all met to start our adventure. The castle is one of the most important historical landmarks in Poland and offers a fascinating glimpse into the country\u2019s evolution over the centuries. Just standing in the main courtyard, we could admire a mix of art styles, from the elegance of the Renaissance to the striking Gothic architecture of the cathedral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our visit began with the Wawel Recovered<\/em> exhibition, which gave us insights into the castle\u2019s recent history, spanning from the 18th to the 20th century. Here, we also discovered the impact of significant Polish architects, such as Stanis\u0142aw Wyspia\u0144ski and Adolf Szyszko-Bohusz, who envisioned new designs for the castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    After this, we moved on to our next stop: the Dziedziniec Arkadowy<\/em>, a breathtaking courtyard inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture, which hosts the castle\u2019s main exhibitions. Stepping inside, we began an incredible journey through history and art, uncovering so much about Polish culture along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Let\u2019s hear what some of our volunteers loved the most about the visit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Berat, from Turkey, shared: \u201cI really enjoyed checking out the saloon with all the Chinas. The collection was huge, and there were so many unique and fancy pieces from different countries. Each one had its own vibe, with intricate designs and amazing craftsmanship. It was super interesting to see how different cultures put their own spin on the style.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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        Lionel, from Germany, said: \u201cMy favorite thing in Wawel Castle was the Ottoman carpet. It wasn\u2019t just beautiful\u2014it felt like it carried centuries of stories. The patterns and colors, even faded, seemed alive, like a link between past and present. It just fit, like it was meant to be there, reminding you how art connects worlds.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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        Anna, from Spain, added: \u201cI didn\u2019t expect Wawel Castle to be so huge or to have so many different expositions. It felt like every room had something completely new to explore, from fascinating artifacts to stunning artwork.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        Finally, Etta said: \u201cI really liked the Crown Room because it was so stunning. The crowns and jewels were super detailed, and the whole room had this amazing, royal vibe. It was cool to imagine the history behind it all.\u201d<\/em> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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          Article Giacomo,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          European Solidarity Corps volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Thursday meeting by European Solidarity Corps volunteer from 10\/12\/2024.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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