Historic Centre of Krakow Word Search
This Historic Centre of Krakow word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: WAWEL, CASTLE, CATHEDRAL, BASILICA, SUKIENNICE, RYNEK, PLANTY, VISTULA, BARBICAN, GOTHIC, BAROQUE, RENAISSANCE.
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Historic Centre of Krakow word list, defined
- CASTLE /kæstəl/ · noun
- A large building, typically of the 12th to 15th centuries, built to be a fortress, especially one that was the residence of a king or noble. Related: fortress, stronghold, palace, mansion.
- CATHEDRAL /kæθˈdriːdəl/ · noun
- A large and impressive building for Christian worship, typically having a central nave and transepts, and often a tower or spire. A large and impressive building for any other purpose. Related: church, temple, mosque, synagogue.
- BASILICA /ˈbæsɪlɪkə/ · noun
- A large, impressive church, especially one of great age and historical importance, often the seat of a bishop. A building with a large central space, often used for exhibitions or concerts. Related: cathedral, church, temple, sanctuary.
- BARBICAN /ˈbɑːrbɪkən/ · noun
- A barbican is a structure projecting outward from the main walls of a fortification, providing a defended entrance. It can also refer to a projecting structure or tower over a gate. Related: gatehouse, tower, fortification, rampart.
- GOTHIC /ˈɡɒtɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the Gothic style, especially in architecture, art, or literature. In the UK, also describing a style of music that originated in the late 1970s, characterized by its dark and introspective sound. Related: Gothic, Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance.
- BAROQUE /bəˈroʊk/ · adjective
- Excessively ornate or elaborate in style, especially in architecture and the arts. Characterized by highly ornamented and complex designs. Related: ornate, elaborate, opulent, luxuriant.
- RENAISSANCE /rɪˈnɛsəns/ · noun
- A cultural and intellectual movement in Europe in the 14th to 17th centuries, characterized by a revival of classical Greek and Roman culture and a flowering of artistic and scientific achievement. A revival of interest in a particular area of study or activity. Related: revival, renaissance man, rebirth, resurgence.
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