Celestat, Museum palace in Kraków, Poland.
Description
Celestat is a palace in Park Strzelecki that houses exhibition spaces dedicated to the history of the Kraków Shooting Brotherhood. The building contains an extensive collection of documents, artwork, and honors spanning several centuries.
History
The palace was built in 1983 as a gathering place for the Kraków Shooting Brotherhood, whose roots trace back to the 13th century. The brotherhood played an important role in defending the city walls throughout its long history.
Culture
The museum displays portraits of shooting kings, brotherhood insignia, medals, trophies, targets, paintings, documents, photographs, and books from the organization's collection. These objects reflect a community bound together by generations of shooting traditions and local pride.
Practical
The museum is located in central Kraków and is easiest to reach on foot. Visitor groups should arrange their visit in advance to ensure a smooth and organized experience.
Did you know?
The brotherhood conducts an annual competition where members shoot at wooden roosters to select their King. This custom merges medieval shooting traditions with modern contest traditions in an unusual way.
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