5Zamość, Poland

Zamość, in southeastern Poland, is one of the best-preserved examples of a Renaissance town in Europe.

Founded in the late 16th century by the wealthy nobleman Jan Zamoyski, it was designed by Italian architect Bernardo Morando to be a model city. Zamość features symmetrical streets, grand squares, and elegant townhouses, with an architectural style influenced by both Renaissance Italy and traditional Polish designs. Its well-preserved urban layout and beautiful buildings earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1992.

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