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suzski Feb 26th, 2014 08:14 AM

Iconography
 
I will be travelling in Poland and am would like to purchase some iconography to bring back. I guess the first question is - where could I find vintage iconography and secondly - are there any restrictions on bringing it back to the States?

BigRuss Feb 26th, 2014 11:19 AM

Um, what kind? Religious, political, historic, aota? And subsets thereof: Christian (Protestant [good luck] or Catholic) or Jewish, what era(s)?

Seriously vague question.

Parmenter Feb 27th, 2014 04:56 PM

If you mean Orthodox icons they are mostly to be found in eastern Poland toward the Ukraine border. There is I believe one Polish Orthodox Church in Krakow that is open limited hours but who can likely provide some guidance. They do have a gift shop.
Unlike the Russian Federation Poland has few such export restrictions.

Parmenter Feb 27th, 2014 04:56 PM

If you mean Orthodox icons they are mostly to be found in eastern Poland toward the Ukraine border. There is I believe one Polish Orthodox Church in Krakow that is open limited hours but who can likely provide some guidance. They do have a gift shop.
Unlike the Russian Federation Poland has few such export restrictions.

suzski Feb 28th, 2014 05:23 AM

Sorry I was so cryptic with my original post...yes, I'm looking for religious icons. Parmenter, do you recall which church it is?

Parmenter Mar 3rd, 2014 03:15 AM

Sorry, No I don't recall the name but it is close to the Old Town area, a few doors down from the Hotel Pollera which was the German military HQ and later the Soviet Army HQ during WW 2. I think it is the only Orthodox Church is Krakow.
Try writing to the of the Polish Orthodox Church website. You will likely find Russian Orthodox Icons from local outlets. There is also a TI office just inside the walls. Have fun


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