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Frederick Chopin’s Museum Posted by Kasia on Dec 30, 2010
If you are visiting Warsaw I want to encourage you to see one place located about 45 minutes away from there, especially if are a fan of Frederick Chopin’s music. The village of Żelazowa Wola is located 54 km from Warsaw, about 2 km from Sochaczew. It is here that Frederyk Chopin was born…
Skiing in Poland Posted by Kasia on Dec 29, 2010
Winter is here and that’s why I wanted to share some information with you about one of my favorite winter sports. I know that a lot of you have done some skiing all over the Europe, Canada and USA. But I have to say “Cudze chwalicie, swego nie znacie”. I guess the best translation would…
Szopki Krakowskie – Cracow Christmas Cribs Posted by Kasia on Dec 23, 2010
The most refined forms, the most opulent and beautiful ornamentation – these are the distinctive features of Szopki Krakowskie. They have been made by Cracow masters of carpentry and stone – masonry since the mid 19th century. The design of all these cribs as a rule refers to such historic Gothic and Baroque structures in…
When is the best time to visit Poland? Posted by Kasia on Dec 22, 2010
The date you visit Poland determines the reason you travel. Here are some things to consider and decide upon to make your decision easier. If your destination is by the seaside and you want to spend some leisurely time the best time to come will be July and August when the air and water temperatures…
Salt Mine in Wieliczka Posted by Kasia on Nov 17, 2010
There are so many interesting places to visit in Poland. Once in a while I will give you an idea about a new place. If you are in Kraków area you should definitely reserve some time to see famous Salt Mine (kopalnia soli). The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located in the town of Wieliczka in southern…