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Piast Castle in Leginca

The main attraction and symbol of Legnica, the castle that belonged to the Piasts, the oldest princely and later royal dynasty of Poland (Zamek Piastowski). Historical studies indicate that the first fortification in the area of the confluence of the Cherna Voda and Kachava rivers appeared in the eighth century...read more

Winter Refectory of Malbork Castle

The daily refectories are located on the second tier of the southwest part of the palace, and are separated from the Great Hall by the palace chapel. You can get there both inside the building by going from the Great Hall through the door in the south-western wall, and from the palace courtyard through an inconspicuous door to the left of the bay window of the Palace Chapel...read more

Installations in Staromiejski park. Light Move Festival in Łódź

From Freedom Square (Plac Wolności) I went to the Staromiejski Park, which locals often call Park Śledzi (herring), as there used to be a fish market at this place. Light installations are also deployed here, looking like absolutely enchanting islands in absolute darkness...read more

Plac Wolności (Freedom Square), Wrocław

In 1750, King Frederick II the Great of Prussia purchased a mansion from Baron Spätgen, which he converted into the residence of the Prussian kings. Between the palace park and the city wall, a large square was built for parades and military drill, at that time it was known as the Exercise Square (Exerzierplatz) or the Castle Square (Schloßplatz)...read more

Grand Refectory (Wielki Refektarz), Malbork Castle

This is the largest hall in Malbork, it occupies the western wing of the Middle Castle (Zamek Średni) and is directly adjacent to the Palace of the Grand Masters (Pałac Wielkich Mistrzów). Meetings of the General Chapter, important negotiations and luxurious feasts for distinguished guests and European knights took place here...read more

Hydroelectric Station on Pasleka River, Braniewo

The history of this hydraulic structure begins in the 14th century and clearly shows all the stages of the economic development of the region. In 1341, the Warmian Bishop Herman of Prague initiated the construction of a dam and a large mill (Wielki Młyn Miejski)...read more

Fish Pass Cannel on the Pasłęka River, Braniewo

The Pasłęka River is home to the largest beaver reserve and spawning grounds for valuable fish species, which is why the river was included in the list of the Natura 2000 environmental program...read more

Church of St. John the Baptist, Legnica

The baroque сhurch of St. John the Baptist (Kościół św. Jana Szrzciciela) is one of the main decorations and symbols of Legnica, with its two tall towers dominating the city's silhouette and visible from anywhere in the city...read more

Night Lodz. Manufaktura Shopping and Entertainment Complex

To the west of the Old Town Park is a shopping and entertainment complex created on the territory of the former textile factory of Israel Poznański...read more