Discover the secrets of the perfect city by following in the footsteps of its visionary founder. Get to know the power of the fortress, the splendor of the palace, and the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Renaissance pearl.
Discover the secrets of the perfect city by following in the footsteps of its visionary founder. Get to know the power of the fortress, the splendor of the palace, and the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Renaissance pearl.
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We start with the mighty fortifications, which are key to understanding the idea of Zamość. This is the best-preserved of the bastions of the fortress. A tale of innovative, old-Italian art of fortification building, the role of walls in defending the city during the Swedish Deluge, and how today tourism thrives here.
The first and most important residence in the city, the home of its founder. Although rebuilt in the neoclassical style, it still stands as a symbol of the power of the Zamoyski family. The story of Jan Zamoyski - a statesman, hetman, and visionary who created this city from scratch.
The pearl of Renaissance sacred architecture and a votive offering of thanks from the chancellor for his numerous successes. A tale about its creator, Bernardo Morando, about the ideal proportions reminiscent of the dimensions of ancient basilicas, and about the crypts where the Zamoyski family rests.
One of the most beautiful squares in Europe, an ideal square with a side length of 100 meters. Its heart is the monumental Town Hall with fan-shaped stairs. The story of the symbolism of the Town Hall, which is not centrally located to show the superiority of spiritual power (the Cathedral), and of the bustling merchant life that once thrived here.
The most colorful and ornate townhouses are located at the Great Market Square. They belonged to wealthy Armenian merchants, whom Zamoyski invited to his city. A tale of multiculturalism in Zamość, the role of Armenians in trade with the East, and the rich symbolism of the bas-reliefs on the facades.
The third higher education institution in the Republic, the apple of the chancellor's eye. "The Republic will be as its youth are brought up" - this maxim guided its establishment. A story about a humanistic curriculum and famous alumni.
We finish the walk by visiting two smaller auxiliary markets. The story of the city's brilliant urban plan, where each of the markets served a specific commercial function, and their names derive from the goods sold there (salt) or their proximity to the fortress's water systems.
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