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Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (commonly known as the University of Poznan) is one of the oldest universities in Poland. Currently, there are about 37 thousand people studying there, which results in Poznań being perceived as a “young” city vibrant with student life. University of Poznan The origins of Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan date […]
The first mention of the existing bridge over the river Cybina leading to Cathedral Island in Poznan comes from the early Middle Ages. Over the centuries, the bridge was destroyed and rebuilt many times until 2007, when it gained its current form. A bridge of Iron The Bishop Jordan Bridge in Poznan was named after […]
This one of the most prominent monuments in Poznan has a rich history dating back almost to the 13th century. There are also interesting legends connected with the Poznan City Hall – about the Poznan goats and the Raven King. Do you know them already? Renaissance architecture – Poznań City Hall The construction of the […]
The Grand Theatre in Poznan has been repeatedly awarded for its achievements and the quality of its performances. When we visited Poznan for the weekend we, unfortunately, did not manage to see any play, but we could admire the view of the theater itself from the nearby park. The front of the Grand Theatre The […]
This newly renovated Royal Castle in Poznan has quite a long and rich history. Works on its construction started already in the 13th century. Today it houses the Museum of Applied Arts. The origins of the Royal Castle in Poznan The construction of the Royal Castle in Poznan began at the end of the 13th […]
As a child, I was always fascinated by city models or miniatures. And just when I entered the inner courtyard of the Wawel Castle in Krakow, I saw a model of the very same thing. Not only that but the miniature is positioned in a way that you can capture reality and its copy in […]
You won’t have many opportunities to see a saltwater lake more than a hundred meters underground. In the Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow, you have that possibility, but only for short time. No, they don’t close the salt mine; you can still visit it in future. It’s just that the guided tour doesn’t give you […]
St. Mary’s Basilica on the Main Market Square in Kraków is one of the town’s famous landmarks. I already showed you the Altarpiece inside of the church; now you can see the exterior. Extraordinary are the two unequal towers; the higher one is 81m high, and the other one is 12m smaller. According to an ancient legend, […]
There are days when you wake up in the morning and even though it is still pitch black outside, you already have a feeling that the photos are going to be great today. This was such a day when I found myself more or less running through Krakow to be at Castle Wawel on time. […]
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of Poland‘s most iconic attractions, a stunning underground complex that stretches for miles beneath the earth. At the heart of the mine lies the magnificent St. Kinga’s Chapel, an awe-inspiring room that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Situated 101m below ground level, the chapel is a vast […]
The Altarpiece of Veit Stoss is a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture and one of the most important works of art in Poland. Created in the 15th century by the Bavarian sculptor Veit Stoss, the altarpiece is the largest of its kind in the world. Its intricate carvings and delicate details have captivated visitors for centuries. […]
Nico Trinkhaus
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