Polish fisherman finds medieval sword in Warsaw river

Angler unexpectedly fishes out a mysterious medieval sword

An angler fishing in the Vistula River in Warsaw has made an unexpected discovery, a medieval sword dating back hundreds of years.

Polish fisherman finds medieval sword in Warsaw river

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do what we do without your support. A fisherman has discovered a well-preserved medieval sword in the Vistula, Poland’s longest river. The item has now been handed over to the authorities, who wil…