UNESCO cultural heritage list

Wrocław has a lot to offer, but the tale behind its Iglica spire is an odd one, as Webber’s World finds out

Wrocław’s historic WuWa district is home to the area’s biggest pull – the UNESCO-listed Centennial Hall and its accompanying spire (the ‘Iglica’). PAP

This weekend signals one of Wrocław’s stranger anniversaries - the construction in 1948 of a 106-metre tall spire which was promoted as a victory of Polish technology and a symbol of Polish Wrocław. But then it was hit by lightning…

Campaign launched to add Polonaise dance to UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The campaign was initiated by Polish dancer and choreographer Romana Agnel, founder of the Cracovia Danza Court Ballet in Kraków, the only professional court and historical dance ensemble in Poland.

Polish apiculture on UNESCO heritage list

Polish apiculture has been included on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Representative List, the Polish culture ministry announced on Thursday. This is the second Polish entry on the list after Krakow's nativity scene tradition.

‘Tis the season to be jolly… Crowds turn out for annual Xmas nativity scenes comp

Organized by the Historical Museum of Kraków, the event at the weekend gathered 131 handmade colourful cribs prepared by children, families and professional artists.

Kraków nativity scenes entered onto UNESCO cultural heritage list

Traditional Krakovian 'szopkas' or nativity scenes have been included on the prestigious UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list.

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