Archive for 'Places to visit'
Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw – Pałac Kultury i Nauki w Warszawie Posted by Kasia on Apr 20, 2011
Don’t let the name fool you – this is not the cultural hub of Warsaw. That said, however long you’re in the city for this is a must-see to experience Soviet Warsaw. For all the aggressive westernization that has overcome Warsaw, the four decades of communism have yet to be completely erased from the face…
The trumpeter of Kraków Posted by Kasia on Apr 19, 2011
In Krakow, which was the ancient capital of Poland, there is a Church in the Market Square. It is a tall, graceful building built of brick, in the Gothic style, with a richly adorned interior. It has two towers, one of which is a little higher than the other and more ornate. From the taller tower a fanfare…
Golden Duck – Złota Kaczka Posted by Kasia on Apr 14, 2011
A long time ago in Warsaw there lived a young man – Jacob. He was always the first one there when something unusual was going on. Friends often invited him to taverns so that he could entertain them with tales of his daring deeds. One thing you should know however, although Jacob was greatly liked…
Who doesn’t like chocolate? Posted by Kasia on Mar 27, 2011
I guess there are some people who don’t like it, my mother included…Still, to this day I can’t get it! One of the biggest and most popular chocolate companies in Poland is Wedel. Wedel is Poland’s oldest chocolate brand and one of the oldest Polish brands still existing on the market. For over 150 years…
Polish countryside Posted by Kasia on Mar 22, 2011
You know few great Polish cities that everyone talks about. Tourists always want to visit Warszawa, Kraków and other popular places. Not too many people talk about countryside, so I wanted to give you a little picture of it today, because it is beautiful. The theme of Polish country (polska wieś) was present many times…
Going to Hel! Posted by Kasia on Mar 7, 2011
Another great place to visit! Don’t be fooled by the name of the city. Nothing could be farther from Hell (piekło) than Hel itself. The Hel Peninsula, a narrow strip of land in northern Poland, is just 34 kilometers long, and at some points less than 200 meters wide. It can trace its origins back…
Dolina Pięciu Stawów w Tatrach Posted by Kasia on Mar 2, 2011
This is probably the most beautiful place I have seen in Poland. If you are in Zakopane and have some extra time, you should definitely take at least one of the hikes listed below. And don’t forget the camera, because views are amazing! Now let me give you some details about this place. Five Ponds…