Archive for 'Places to visit'
Joseph Mallord William Turner’s artwork in Kraków Posted by Kasia on Dec 2, 2011
Today something for those of you who are interested in Impressionism and Symbolism in the art’s world. The artworks by Joseph Mallord William Turner will be on display between October 15th , 2011 and January 8th , 2012 at the Main Building of the National Museum in Kraków. For the first time in Poland, the National…
1 million visitors to Wieliczka Salt Mine Posted by Kasia on Nov 26, 2011
One millionth visitor to the Wieliczka Salt Mine this year is expected this week. As in the previous year, the lucky buyer of one millionth ticket will be welcomed by fanfares and the legendary “Treasurer”. The lucky tourist will also receive a voucher for PLN 2,000 (about $600US) to spend on additional attractions in the…
Katarzyna Kozyra’s exhibition in Kraków Posted by Kasia on Nov 15, 2011
Today some great news for the art lovers! Nearly twenty years after Katarzyna Kozyra, one of the most interesting and well-known Polish artists of the past two decades, made her debut, the National Museum in Kraków is presenting a monographic exhibition of her works. It includes, amongst others, her “Bathhouse” and “Men’s Bathhouse”, “Blood Ties”…
Bistro de Paris in Warsaw Posted by Kasia on Nov 14, 2011
Hello everyone! Today I wanted to suggest a great French restaurant in Warsaw! My friend Ula recommended it to me few years ago. The first visit there was with my husband and mother in law and we loved it! We went back couple times (I’m sure we would be back more often if we would…
Visiting Trzęsacz Posted by Kasia on Nov 7, 2011
Trzęsacz is visited by crowds of people every year. A lot of them are summer holidaymakers enjoying the sea and the sandy beaches, while others come here to see the remains of the Gothic church of St. Nicolas, erected in the 15th century and the ruins of which are the postcard symbol of Trzęsacz. This…
Auschwitz investigation reopened Posted by Kasia on Oct 29, 2011
Polish authorities have reopened an investigation into World War II crimes committed at Auschwitz (Oświęcim) and its satellite camps that was closed in the 1980s because of the country’s isolation behind the Iron Curtain. One aim of the new probe (badanie, śledztwo) is to track down any living Nazi perpetrators, according to an announcement Thursday by the Institute…
Dunajec rafting Posted by Kasia on Oct 17, 2011
Do you feel like looking at some stunning views and possibly some equally amazing stories thrown in? Well, hop on a plane or train to the south of Poland, where you can go rafting and explore the fantastic Dunajec River Gorge. The Dunajec River runs through a very picturesque gorge (Przełom Dunajca), whose peaks rise…