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Rembrandt’s epic ‘Polish Rider’ returns to Warsaw after 200 years

The Polish Rider is one of only two equestrian portraits to have been painted by the Dutch master and its fleeting return has been seen as a major coup by art fans in Poland. Marcin Obara/PAP

On public view until the beginning of August, The Polish Rider is one of only two equestrian portraits to have been painted by the Dutch master and its fleeting return has been seen as a major coup by art fans in Poland.

Forgotten composer who played for Polish king and co-founded Edinburgh Festival rediscovered after distant relative finds online ad for his rare piano

Josie Dixon had little idea that her great-great-great-great grandfather Felix Yaniewicz was one of the 19th century’s most notable composers until a chance conversation about a Stradivarius violin led her on a path of discovery.

On 100th anniversary of Treaty of Riga peace deal, new exhibition highlights its ‘bitter-sweet’ outcome

VIDEO: To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Riga, which sealed Poland’s victory over the Soviet Union in 1920, the Royal Castle in Warsaw is hosting two exhibitions that show the contrasting sides of the bitter-sweet peace deal between the two states.

Home fit for a prince: apartments of Prince Józef Poniatowski open to the public

The apartments, furnished with period furniture and the prince’s own possessions, give an insight into the life of one of the greats of Polish history.

Flying high: eagle lectern soars into Gdańsk church

Comprising a mix of original and replacement parts, the lectern has returned to the church for the first time in decades.

On the 40th anniversary of Warsaw’s Old Town being added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, TFN takes a look at the ‘youngest’ Old Town and its many wonders

Decimated during WWII, with its churches, palaces, and market-place, spanning history from the 13th to the 20th century, Warsaw’s Old Town is a splendid and meticulous restoration - a true phoenix from the flames, says’s TFN’s Joanna Jasińska.

Famed 'White Eagle' chain to enter back into service

The chain of the Order of the White Eagle is set to be used by Poland's head of state for the first time since the 1930s.

Jewel of the Commonwealth set to make official comeback after being locked away for over 80 years

Last worn in 1939, the Chain of the Order of the White Eagle is Poland’s oldest and most important gong, awarded for outstanding civil and military service for Poland, in both peace time and war.

Building up to the spirit in the sky: the story of Wilanów’s vast Temple of Divine Providence

TFN explores the history and the stunning architecture of one of the country’s biggest and most expensive new churches.

Saviour, scapegoat, reformer? However he is viewed, few deny Poland’s last king was a passionate patron of the arts

On the 221st anniversary of King Stanisław Poniatowski’s death, TFN’s Stuart Dowell explores his attempt to drag Poland into the Age of Enlightenment through his promotion of the arts, the most tangible evidence being Royal Łazienki in Warsaw.

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Stunning photos of Gdańsk reveal fascinating glimpse into long-forgotten world

Titled ‘Images of Gdańsk on Glass Plate Negatives from the Collections of Stadtmuseum Danzig’, the hefty bi-lingual tome presents nearly 200 images taken from the National Museum of Gdańsk’s collection of almost 2,700 glass plates.

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Four tonnes of Nazi gold found in buried 18th century palace canister, say WWII treasure hunters

Measuring between 1.3 to 1.5 metres long and 50cm in depth, the cylindrical metal canister was found in the conservatory of an 18th century palace used by Hitler’s SS as a brothel.

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