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Revitalisation of the 14th-Century Archcathedral Basilica in Frombork (Poland) – an Example of the Adaptation of a Medieval Structure for Museum and Exhibition Purposes Cover

Revitalisation of the 14th-Century Archcathedral Basilica in Frombork (Poland) – an Example of the Adaptation of a Medieval Structure for Museum and Exhibition Purposes

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/acee-2025-0047 | Journal eISSN: 2720-6947 | Journal ISSN: 1899-0142
Language: English
Page range: 61 - 73
Submitted on: Jul 27, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 11, 2025
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Published on: Dec 31, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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