There is something truly magical about castles. For years I have been drawn to them, I love the way they look, the way they transport me back into the past, even the way they smell, giving its chambers a unique, raw atmosphere with old furniture and the light sneaking through the little windows. No wonderContinue reading “GOLUB-DOBRZYŃ CASTLE AND THE PUNISHMENT OF THE KNIGHT”
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GRUDZIĄDZ- THE CITY ON THE VISTULA RIVER AND MY BIRTHPLACE
For many people, Grudziądz is just another city in northern Poland but for me it’s not just a city, it is a place where I was born (a few years ago 😉 and which I often visit when I come to Poland from my daily adventures in England. The main square is lined up withContinue reading “GRUDZIĄDZ- THE CITY ON THE VISTULA RIVER AND MY BIRTHPLACE”
TORUŃ – GINGERBREAD AND ASTRONOMY
Toruń is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Poland. Picturesquely located on both sides of the Vistula River at an intersection of ancient trade routes, it has been promoting its vibrant cultural heritage to the world for nearly 800 years. I love walking along the beautiful streets surrounded by majestic Gothic buildings atContinue reading “TORUŃ – GINGERBREAD AND ASTRONOMY”