Piasek, known as Garbary until the 19th century, is west of the Old Quarter of Krakow. Frequent invasion and a lack of fortifications to prevent them hindered its development in the past. A number of settlements with independent jurisdictions existed between Garbary and Wawel. They...
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September 22, 2018 Henk108
Krakow, Poland
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During the Second World War, the so-called House on the Hill, owned by Helmut James von Moltke, was the venue for meetings of the Kreisau Circle, a German resistance movement opposing the policy of Adolf Hitler. On 12 November 1989, a Reconciliation Mass took place...
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December 21, 2017 Henk108
Krzyzowa, Lower Silesia, Poland
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Bytom is most often associated with steel mills and coal mines. Only a few know that this place is also famous for its beautiful architecture and victories of local sportsmen. The city’s developing infrastructure allows tourists for an active rest and nature reserves give them...
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November 2, 2017 Henk108
Bytom, Poland, Silesia
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Being a relatively large town, an important administrative and a cultural center, Bielsko-Biala (Bielsko-Biała) is exceptionally attractive as a base for your next vacation. The nearby mountains, some of them lying within the town’s suburban area, the many green areas and the well-developed skiing infrastructure all make...
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October 20, 2017 Henk108
Bielsko-Biala, Poland, Silesia
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Rzeszow (Rzeszów), the capital of the Subcarpathian Voivodeship, combines a small-town charm with its role as the economic and cultural center of south-eastern Poland. Life is good in Rzeszow of the Aviation Valley, the largest industrial technological cluster in Poland that concentrates more than 130...
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October 18, 2017 Henk108
Poland, Rzeszow, Subcarpathia
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Some decades ago Walbrzych (Wałbrzych) wasn't a particularly popular destination for the casual visitor - and for a good reason. Ironically, while the city’s name translates directly as 'Forest Mountain', it was once hailed as one of the most polluted urban centers in Poland, violating...
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October 17, 2017 Henk108
Lower Silesia, Poland, Walbrzych
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Wloclawek (Włocławek, pronounced vwah-swav-ek) is a city in central Poland. It's best known for its many interesting historical monuments, museums, nature parks and clubs. The city’s famous landmarks include: Copernicus Square, the famous Diocesan Museum with artworks by Guercino, Caravaggio and Dürer, the Gothic Cathedral...
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October 15, 2017 Henk108
Kuyavia-Pomerania, Poland, Wloclawek
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Aside from the large Fiat car plant and the beer brewery brewing the famous “Tyskie” brand, Tychy is known for its many parks, which is somewhat surprising for a Silesian city. However, while one can't but help notice the ugly, big Soviet era blocks of flats,...
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October 13, 2017 Henk108
Poland, Silesia, Tychy
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