I thought one day would be enough time to explore „things to do in Zamość” and the city’s most interesting places. But how naive I was when I came here for a long weekend. I assumed there weren’t many historical sites or attractions here. Yet you can easily spend two full days in […]
Read MorePlaces to see in Wiślica. From a medieval gem to a multimedia museum
Wiślica isn’t a town that typically appears on the standard itinerary for tourists visiting Poland. But few Poles are aware of the fantastic treasure housed in the local museum. However, this isn’t the only attraction or reason to visit Wiślica. Here are the most interesting places to see. Wiślica appeared […]
Read MoreThe Merry Cemetery in Romania. A place where death brings a smile
Can death be cheerful? Absolutely! That’s the impression you get when you visit the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, Maramures, Romania. Believe me, this cemetery is unique on a global scale and beautifully demystifies death. Because here, death is not a menacing grim reaper with a sharp scythe. It is more […]
Read MorePainted Village Zalipie. The most beautiful places in a fairy-tale village
Zalipie is sometimes referred to in Poland as the Painted Village. It would not be an unusual tourist attraction were it not for the persistence of one person – Felicja Curyłowa. It is thanks to her that the local custom of painting cottages has become known throughout Poland, and the […]
Read MorePlaces to visit in Lublin and why Lublin is worth visiting.
I have a fondness for Lublin, but not because I grew up here or went to school here. It’s just that when I was a child, I lived about 100 km from Lublin, although it was in a different province. However, I didn’t visit Lublin at that time and I […]
Read MoreBlagaj Dervish monastery. Half-day trip to the Buna River cave origin
Blagaj… the white walls of the dervish monastery reflect in the surface of the water. Right next to it, the Buna River flows straight out of the cave. For now, there are no hordes of tourists here… yet. It’s too early. The influx will come in a while. In the […]
Read MoreHunedoara Castle. Medieval Romanian yet fairytale-like fortifications
The castle in Hunedoara made me travel through the whole of Romania just to see these medieval walls with my own eyes. The castle is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. The epitome of beauty! There is something magical about the Corvin Castle in Hunedoara. The first […]
Read MorePoland UNESCO sites. Spectacular places you must visit
It is difficult to find someone who has not heard of the UNESCO list. That is why being included on it is an honor, a privilege, but also a responsibility. Only the most valuable or simply unique places are included on it. So what is on the World Heritage List […]
Read MoreBiertan fortified church. Visit one of Romania’s most iconic fortresses
If you are looking for the most famous and characteristic fortified church in Romania, the fortified church in Biertan will meet your expectations. It is probably the most famous church of this type. However, the church in Biertan is perfectly preserved and today it does not serve as a place […]
Read MoreThe fortified church of Viscri. A picturesque peasant castle
Viscri Castle is beautiful, although it is actually a fortified church, not a castle! And I’m not sure if castles can be described as beautiful, because their primary function is defensive. But the one in Viscri seems beautiful to me. Maybe because it is now full of wooden elements, red […]
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