Polish history and culture.
Please Note : Archive Content. Experience Elegance and Musical Excellence at Hotel Fryderyk in Kotlina Kłodzka The Festival has ended, but the atmosphere at at Hotel Fryderyk in Duszniki, Kotlina Kłodzka, remains, from the renowned International Chopin Piano Festival which took place between the 2nd August to 11th August 2024. The hotel not only provides […]
Street art encompasses styles such as stencils, graffiti, paste-ups, large-scale murals as well as art installations. Tourists interested in seeing street art in Poland should explore specific neighborhoods in larger cities such as Warsaw, Kraków, Gdansk, Łódź and Białystok. Featured image shows a mural of a Green Woodpecker in Krakow. In Warsaw, the districts of
It’s not a given for everyone that they’ll feel a festive mood during the holidays. The rush to buy presents means it can be a stressful period, while the dark and dingy weather doesn’t exactly lend itself towards a good mood. For those who’ve had a worse than usual year or can’t be with their
Can’t Make the Trip? Find Polish Food in the UK Whether you’re a Polish national or you just have a love of all things associated with the culture, it’s not always possible to head on out to Poland just to sample some of the most delicious food. If you’re living in the UK, it can
No matter what your opinion about the existence of ghosts might be, there are many castles and haunted places in Poland that are guaranteed to give you a creepy feeling! In fact, these castles put a few Polish locations amongst some of the most haunted places in the world! The number of such haunted palaces
Superstitions, Rituals and Customs in Poland Poland, like many of its central and eastern European neighbours, has its own set of unique and unusual superstitions and customs. Despite not being a deeply superstitious nation, Poles do have more than their fair share of quirky beliefs and historical customs that have developed as a result of the
Neighbouring Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, and Belarus, the country of Poland is a key stop on any trek through eastern Europe. Medieval cities like Krakow and Gdansk mesh with more urban spots like Warsaw while the rivers, lakes, hills, and mountains of the areas outside of the cities provide all the beauty and
Visit The Eagles Nests Of Poland If you want to experience a true taste of Poland’s medieval history, then pay a visit to the Eagles’ Nests. Situated on the beautiful, undulating Kraków-Czestochowa Upland, this is a chain of 25 medieval castles built to protect Poland’s western frontier during the 14th century. Many of them are
Traditionally high in calories with lots of meat, flour, potatoes and cabbage, nowadays tourists can expect a wide variety of international and modern foods to be available.
Historic Malbork The history of Malbork Castle is strictly connected with the history of Teutonic Knights Order, which took significant part in settlement on Żuławy Wiślane and Elbląg Plateau area building their castle. The name of the town – Malbork – derives from german name Marienburg, which means Mary’s castle. In 1309, after Teutonic Knights
Polish citizens tend to respect traditions and serve twelve dishes for Christmas Eve supper which is called Wigilia. Number of dishes represent twelve months in the year. People fast before christmas and that is why at the dinner you will not find meat, just fish – traditional carp, and also herring or pike. You will