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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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When I first went to Suceava, it was basically a coincidence and a place somewhere along the way. At that time, my destination was Turkey, and Suceava was the last stop on a smuggling bus from Przemyśl (Poland). I didn’t have time to visit the city then, which is why […]
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I came across Alba Iulia by chance during a trip to Romania. Few people know about the attractions of Alba Iulia, a city that is just trying to break into the first league of tourist destinations. And it has a great chance of doing so! I had two goals for […]
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At first glance, the Turda Salt Mine appears unremarkable. But once you venture inside, you will be amazed by the view. After all, how could you not be amazed by a chamber high enough to house a Ferris wheel and an underground salt lake 8 metres deep? Salina Turda, as […]
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