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Romantic Polish city Kraków Posted by on Dec 15, 2012

It is no scecret that Kraków is a romantic gothic city. It is a city that dates back actually about 50,000 years if you include pre-Slavic history. However, the golden age was in the Middle Ages. The time of castles and knights and damsels. Therefore, if you have any romantic ideas, it is an excellent place…

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Polish provinces Posted by on Oct 14, 2012

Today’s Poland consists of 16 provinces (voivodships – województwa), according to the last changes implemented in 1999. The present division largely reflects the historical regions of the country. An earlier Poland was divided into 49 voivodships based on the bigger cities. Lower administrative levels are the “powiat” (county) and the “gmina” (community). Województwo dolnośląskie Województwo…

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Something for Volkswagen lovers! Posted by on Oct 11, 2012

When it comes to classic cars, the Volkswagen Beetle is one of the best-loved. Galeria Pępowo is a museum dedicated to this iconic set of wheels, and true fans can even spend the night there… Suchecki Family, founders of the museum, found a property in Pępowo Poland, which was small and not particularly attractive, so…

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Łódź – blooming city Posted by on Sep 1, 2012

Have you been to Łódź in Poland? The once-hardy industrial heartland of Poland has quickly grown out of its rust-filled roots to become one of the most rapidly evolving areas of the country. Rocking to the rhythm of high-speed development, the city is alive with a vast choice of cultural landmarks and activities, creative spirit…

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Visiting Szczecin Posted by on Aug 23, 2012

Located just 130km from Berlin and with a population of 425,000, Western Pomerania’s capital remains a buzzing and bustling urban center in the region. Its geographical location is a major strength for Szczecin now, but in the past, it caused the city a great deal of trouble. Its proximity to the German border made it…

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History is everywhere in Poland! Posted by on Jul 22, 2012

The United States is a very young country. Compared to any country in Europe, USA has very little history. But even with the history it does have, there are very few places where you can see it with your own eyes. Everywhere you look, there are new homes, modern office buildings and skyscrapers. If a building…

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Łazienki Park & Palace Posted by on Jul 15, 2012

What a great place to visit, while you are in Warsaw! The Royal Łazienki Museum consists of a palace and garden complex, which stretches within the area of nearby 80 hectares. The origins of Łazienki date back to the of the 17th century. In 1764 Ujazdów became the property of Stanisław August Poniatowski – the last…

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