Tarnow and its treasures

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the city of Tarnów, in Little Poland,  is famous for its history, embodied in its historic buildings  like the ratusz (the town hall) 

among the artefact the tTarnow city executioner sword  

and the Saint Mary cathedral basilica where the Tarnowski tomb monument, one of the most spectacular Renaissance tombs in Poland and perhaps in the whole Europe, may be found. 

But there are more tomb monuments within this cathedral basilica like the Ostrogski family, and many others. And there are many more old churches, museums and galleries  being testimony to the former glories of this city.

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World War I photos -

typical peasant carriage of Little Poland

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Obertyn AD1531

 Salvete Omnes,

on August 22, 1531 Polish Crown hetman Jan Tarnowski, Leliwa coat of arms,  defeated the Moldavian army under despot Petru(Peter) Rares at Obertyn (since 1945 in Soviet Ukraine, then since 1991 in Ukraine). 

Early Polish hussars charged lance in hand along with the more armored men-at-arms, while their flanks were protected by a wagenburg defended by infantry with fireams & crossbows and camp servants with bows and crossbows. 

woodcut from Marcin Bielski

Polish Crown regained Pokutia(Pokucie) region, which would be part of Poland until 1772. Returned to Poland in 1919, lost in 1939.

Hail and fame to the victors and pacem aeternam!

Valete