Zakopane, called the winter capital of Poland, is a lovely town situated at the foothills of the majestic Tatra mountains. But Zakopane is a place to visit in every season, not only in the winter. It offers incredible views and unforgettable experiences all year round. I am pretty sentimental about the place as I used … Read more
“LUMAGICA – Spooky LumiNights” is a light festival with fantastic light art and music. As you stroll through the area, you will pass by the illuminated spooky pumpkins, spiders, and skeletons. You will see enormous shimmering and gleaming sculptures, light corridors, and light shows that illuminate your path. In the heart of the light festival, … Read more
The Kletno Uranium mine is located on the northern slope of Żmijowiec in the Śnieżnik Massif in Lower Silesia in Poland. For many years, this place was inaccessible to tourists, with the Underground Tourist Route becoming available only in 2002. I fell in love with the mine; it evoked memories of my dream of being … Read more
Włodarz, an underground complex built in the Włodarz mountain massif (Wolfberg in German, Wolf’s Mountain in English), was the last Riese complexes we visited during our tour. Project Riese (Giant) continues to be one of the most mysterious construction projects of II WW conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Currently, four … Read more
Tivoli gardens Tivoli is many things, but first of all, it is an amusement park. It is quite old, as it has been founded in 1843. The gardens in the name come from the fact that the whole area is a really nice place for a stroll and relaxation. As Tivoli is located in the … Read more
Książ Castle (Fürstenstein in German), located in Lower Silesia, is the third-largest castle in Poland and one of the biggest in Europe, with over 400 rooms (about 600 if you include service rooms). The castle stands proudly atop a steep cliff overlooking the nearby verdant valleys, covered with trees and flowing creeks. The beautiful gardens … Read more
Grodno Castle (Kynsburg, Königsberg) stands on the summit of Mount Choina overlooking the Bystrzyca River. In the early years of its existence, it belonged to the Silesian dukes of the Piast dynasty and was one of the largest castles in the entire region. The stronghold was built for defensive purposes strategically on the mountain to guard the … Read more
Church of Peace in Świdnica, erected in 1657, is one of the most impressive temples I have seen in Poland. The uniqueness of this church is emphasized by the fact that it is made only from perishable materials such as straw, clay, sand, and wood. This Evangelical-Augsburg church is the largest wooden baroque temple in … Read more
Project Riese (Giant) is one of the most mysterious construction projects of II WW. It was conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Even now, so many years after the II WW, no one is sure what the exact purpose was; was it quarters for the Supreme Command of the Third … Read more
Project Riese (Giant) is one of the most mysterious construction projects of II WW. It was conducted in the region of the Owl Mountains by Nazi Germany. Even now, so many years after the II WW, no one is sure what the exact purpose was; was it quarters for the Supreme Command of the Third … Read more