Entries by Zijian Liu

Exploring Southern Poland by Bike

Poland boasts a wealth of natural beauty and rich cultural history. Although there are countless ways to experience nature and enjoy the charm of Polish culture at the same time, a bicycle tour is among the most exciting ways to explore the hidden treasures and the most beautiful places in Poland that can’t be reached […]

Renaissance Castle in Baranów Sandomierski

Just east of Kraków there is a beautiful small town of Baranów Sandomierski which can be a nice weekend getaway. The town is well known for the picturesque Baranów Sandomierski castle, which is one of the most valuable and at the same time one of the most well-preserved renaissance objects in Poland. Located on the […]

Best destinations for Spring in Poland

Poland is a beautiful country with lofty mountains, thousands of lakes, lush forests, and sunny beaches. It’s stunning all year round, but there is something about Spring that makes it unusually beautiful. With the Easter holiday approaching, we want to introduce you to some nice ideas for a spring tour around this colorful country. ?Tatra […]

Mazurek – traditional Polish Easter cake

With Easter coming up, many Polish families started preparing their homes for Easter with spring cleaning, shopping, and preparing foods associated with this holiday. One of the most tempting traditions is that of baking traditional Easter cake, called Mazurek, which is served only during Easter and you won’t find it another time of the year. […]

Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Kraków

Dating back to the 13th century, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi was one of the first tall brick-and-sandstone buildings in the city of Kraków and among the oldest temples still standing. Despite many calamities that the church has suffered, most of its gothic elements had been preserved, and the church was subsequently rebuilt […]

A grandiose Castle in Pszczyna

Pszczyna Castle, also known in English as Pless Castle, which probably dates back to the 11th century, is one of the most grandiose and extravagant residences in Poland. Located in the town of Pszczyna, just 37km south of Katowice. Surrounded by the wonderful English-style landscape park, this picturesque castle was originally built in a gothic […]

The biggest mountain fortress in Europe

With a long and rich history, Poland is home to centuries-old architecture, numerous museums, and many cultural attractions. In addition to spectacular castles and palaces, many massive fortresses also attract tourists to Poland. That includes the largest mountain fortress in Europe, the Srebrna Góra Fortress. The fortress in Srebrna Góra was built in 1764–1777 by […]