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Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań | Poland

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 […]

Bishop Jordan Bridge in Poznań | Poland

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 […]

The Town Hall in Poznan | Poland

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 […]

Grand Theater – Poznan | Poland

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 […]

The Royal Castle | Poznań, Poland

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 […]

Imperial Castle in Poznan | Poland
The Imperial Castle in Poznan was built for the German Emperor and King of Prussia William II. Since 1710 the castle has served various functions – it housed government offices of Germany, and after World War II it became a place of cultural events of newly rebuilt Poland.
Poznan Cathedral – Golden Chapel | Poznan, Poland
The Golden Chapel is part of the Cathedral of Poznan on Ostrów Tumski. It is the resting place of the first Polish rulers. The first glance at this photo explains the name well.
Poznan Cathedral | Poznan, Poland
The beginnings of the Polish State relate to the history of Poznan, especially to Ostrów Tumski – an island on the Warta River which is part of modern Poznan. The photo shows the interior of this first Polish cathedral.
Poznan Goats | Poznan, Poland
Two goats are a symbol of Poznan and are known throughout Poland. The original statuettes of the goats are part of the clock on the Poznan City Hall tower. Every day when the clock is ticking at twelve o’clock, the goats collide with their horns while crowds of tourists applaud underneath. Wondering why?
Poznan Fara | Poznan, Poland
The full name of this Poznan Church is Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Mary Magdalene and Saint Stanislaus. Poznan Fara, or just named “Fara” is one of the greatest examples of baroque style in Poland.
Old Market Square | Poznan, Poland
Poznan Square is known for its colourful old tenement houses, which occupy the central part of the square and surround it. In the past they were the headquarters of rich merchants who sold their goods in the lower parts of their houses. Each tenement house was painted in a different colour to mark the property of a given merchant.
Palace of Culture and Science | Warsaw, Poland
There are many jokes and controversies about Pałac Kultury i Sztuki (Palace of Culture and Science) in Warsaw. However, it’s difficult to deny that over the last decades it became an icon of the capital of Poland.
Warsaw Skyline at Sunset | Warsaw, Poland
Some photos are spontaneous captures of the moment. Others, however, can require quite a bit of planning.⁠ This photo of the Warsaw skyline with the Palace of Culture and Science as its centerpiece falls into the latter.
Hala Gąsienicowa cabin – summer in the Tatra Mountains | Poland
The day was sunny and it was a pleasure to climb up, even though there were many people who were going with us. Our tour started at 1000m of altitude and ended at 2000m to Kasprowy Wierch. In two third of the way, we reached Hala Gasienicowa – a meadow in between mountains. As soon as I saw the composition of the wooden cabin with high mountain scenery I knew it was worth to carry ten kilos of camera backpack
Sounds of Wroclaw | Poland
Wrocław has one of the biggest market squares in Europe and its city hall is the biggest one in Poland. Late at night the city wraps itself in silence and is only disturbed now and again by the hushed voices of people returning home from a night out. I wanted to capture the intriguing atmosphere of this place, but also show as much as possible of this very beautiful market square painted in the crisp autumn light at night.
Tumski-Bridge | Wroclaw, Poland
When you visit the Old City of Wroclaw you will discover many historical buildings and cultural treasures as well as a buzzing nightlife. One of my favourite pieces of architecture is the Tumski-Bridge. Every time we are in Wroclaw we take a walk to the so-called „Cathedral Island“, for which this beautiful bridge has to be crossed.
Church of Peace – Pulpit | Świdnica, Poland
Built in one year completely from wood, the Church of Peace is a result of the fight between Catholicism and evangelists in the 17th century. Its interior is unbelievable beautiful, everything is made from wood and yet it is so colorful and huge. When you’re inside you don’t know where to look first, it has capacity for 5.500 people.
Wawel Cathedral | Poland

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 […]

Saltwater Lake | Wieliczka, Poland

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 | Kraków, Poland

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, […]

Pier in Sopot | Poland
The pier (Molo) in Sopot is with more than 500m the longest wooden pier in Europe. If you’re not a resident of the small town you always have to pay a little fee to enter, but anyways it was always very crowded there.
Wawel | Kraków, Poland

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. […]

St. Kinga’s Chapel | Wieliczka, Poland

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 […]

Altarpiece of Veit Stoss | Kraków, Poland

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. […]

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