Christmas Market in Wroclaw !!!
„The Christmas Market in Wrocław is one of the most beautiful of its kind. During this special time the heart of Wrocław starts beating faster… Wrocław’s Market Square becomes the background for a fairy tale scenery… Among Christmas trees smelling of a forest, the aroma of mulled wine and chocolate gingerbread, a multitude of attractions and surprises await the inhabitants of Wrocław and tourists. The magic of Christmas will charm everybody!” (more on: http://www.jarmarkbozonarodzeniowy.com/jarmark )
Night of Museums in the Royal Łazienki
Admission free visits to the renovated Old Orangery and the Palace on the Isle, the „Flowers in a Glass Vase” painting exhibition (by Abraham Mignon), and a jazz concert by Grzech Piotrowski – these are the main attractions of the Night of Museums in the Royal Łazienki, which will be held on 14 May. Our visitors will also receive commemorative coins.
At this year’s Night of Museums, during several evening hours, until 2:00 a.m., it will be possible to see the Royal Łazienki in an interesting, nocturnal perspective.
The visits to the Old Orangery will start at 7:00 p.m. In addition to the Royal Sculpture Gallery and the Royal Theatre, visitors will see the „Treasures of the Warsaw Mint 1766-1868„ exhibition, organised for the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Mint of Poland.
In front of the entrance to the Old Orangery, an 19th century knuckle-joint press will be displayed; it will press coins, which have been specially designed for this occasion and which will be given to our guests as souvenirs.
In the Palace on the Isle – between 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. – we invite visitors to the stately rooms of this classicist building, and to visit the exhibition of the famous painting from the Mauritshuis Museum in the Hague – „Flowers in a Glass Vase”, by Abraham Mignon.
In front of the Palace on the Isle, a minter will stand; it will press commemorative badges for the visitors to the Royal Łazienki for the occasion of the Night of Museums.
Without a doubt, the attraction of the evening will be the jazz concert by Grzech Piotrowski – a remarkable musician and composer. At 9:30 p.m., he will perform the „One World” project on a specially built scene on the water in front of the Palace on the Isle. The exceptional music will be accompanied by illuminations.
The Museum’s sponsor – PZU – will prepare a multimedia zone for visitors near the Officer Cadets School, where commemorative pictures from the visit to the Royal Łazienki will be printed.
http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl/en/aktualnosci/noc-muzeow-koncert-jazzowy-iluminacje-pamiatkowe-numizmaty?langset=true
57th season of Chopin Concerts
The visitors will be invited to the 57th season of Chopin Concerts, which will last in the Royal Łazienki until the end of September 2016. The event will feature 40 outstanding pianists including musicians from Japan, Russia and Ukraine.
The 2016 Chopin Concerts will be inaugurated by Fryderyk Chopin’s music performed by a remarkable Polish pianist, Karol Radziwonowicz.
The recital, which will take place by the Monument to Chopin on 15 May at 12:00 noon, will feature the following compositions: Polonaise in A-major Op. 40 No. 1; Nocturnes Op. 9 (in B-flat minor No. 1, E-flat major No. 2, H-major No. 3); Waltzes Op. 64 (in D-flat major No. 1, C-sharp minor No. 2) and the Ballad in G-minor Op. 23.
Karol Radziwinowicz is an outstanding musician. He is the only pianist in the world who recorded all piano compositions by Ignacy Jan Paderewski and all piano compositions by Fryderyk Chopin with the orchestra in the chamber version.
On the same day, at 4:00 p.m., during the second concert in front of the Monument to Chopin, visitors will have a chance to see a performance by Łukasz Krupiński, a semi-finalist of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition (2015), who started playing the piano at the age of five. The programme includes: Polonaise in C-sharp minor Op. 26 No. 1; Barkarola in F-sharp major Op. 60, Étude in E-major Op. 10 No. 11, “Fantazja” Polonaise in A-flat major Op. 61, Waltz in E-flat major Op. 18; and Ballade in F-minor Op. 52.
The concerts, which are organized by the Royal Łazienki in cooperation with Stołeczna Estrada and the Fryderyk Chopin Society, are extremely popular, both among tourists and residents of Warsaw. 80 thousand listeners take part in them every year.
The recitals by the Monument to Chopin were organised for the first time in 1959.
57. SEASON OF CHOPIN CONCERTS
15 May
12.00 – Karol Radziwonowicz, 16:00 – Łukasz Krupiński
22 May
12.00 – Michał Drewnowski, 16:00 – Magdalena Lisak
29 May
12.00 – Anna Maria Stańczyk, 16:00 – Michał Dziewior
http://www.lazienki-krolewskie.pl/pl/aktualnosci/koncerty-chopinowskie-2016-w-lazienkach-krolewskich
WYD, Krakow 2016
The World Youth Day (WYD) is an event organized by the Catholic Church which gathers young people from around the world with the Pope.
The WYD is held annually in each diocese of the world on Palm Sunday, with a main ceremony at the Vatican. However, every two or three years, a major international meeting in a host city is made. This ceremony is presided over by the Pope. This last meeting, of several days (usually a week), is commonly associated with the name of World Youth Day.
This initiative originated in the idea of Pope Paul VI, whom in the Holy Year of 1975 met in Rome several thousand young people representing many countries, after his participation in the „First International March of Christian reconciliation” that crossed the path of San Francisco, between Assisi and Rome. In 1984 during the papacy of John Paul II it was carried out a new global call, to encourage youth participation in the Church, coming to gather more than five million people during the 1995 edition, held in Manila, Philippines.
In 1997, World Day gave a change becoming a youth festival lasting three days before the closing ceremony. Thereafter, it has been organized successively in Paris, Rome, Toronto, Cologne, Sydney and Madrid. The edition of 2013 it was held in the city of Rio de Janeiro, presided by Pope Francisco. There it was announced that the next edition of the conference will be held in Krakow, this year, from 25 to 31 of July.
http://www.krakow2016.com/en/
Wroclaw is on the fifth place, where you should go in 2016 !
Near to Reykjavik, Seul and Mexico, Wroclaw find place in a ranking of Top 10 Cities worth to visit in 2016 published by Rough Guides. This city every year attract many tourists. There are lots of places to see . Everybody will find something to do.
This year city also won title of European Capital of Culture, which is the best advertisement for our country. Wroclaw gains prestige and thanks to historical and cultural heritage, many festivals and concerts should be a city, where you will plan your next visit.
During your visit don’t forget to find drafts, they are everywhere!
We wish to all our Customers, Associates and Friends a joyful, peaceful Christmas, full of warmth and hope!
All prosperity, success, patience and perseverance to accomplish yours plans and marvelous cooperation in next year !!!
Summer has begun so we want to invite you to the beautiful Poland!
Summertime always brings images of sun, beach, sea, lake, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and swimming, and all those nice things we long for during winter season. As the holiday is just around the corner let’s rush to find the place to be.
The most famous places for wind- and kite surfers are Gdańsk, Chałupy, Kuźnice, Jurata, Łeba and Miedwie, all along the Baltic coast.
But if you’re not a sympathizer of the sea, you can check out such destinations as Great Masurian Lakes and many beautiful rivers all across the Poland.
http://www.poland.travel/en/news-from-poland/summer-invitation-to-poland/
Krakow Water Tram starts new season in 2015!
Krakow Water Tram is one of the results of the project “ Tourist inland boating trail on the River Vistula in Krakow”, financed by the Municipality of Krakow and from EU funds under the Malopolska Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013.
KTW – as one of the tourist attractions of our city – stands out among the other carriers on the river Vistula because it offers fixed timetable, marked stops and cheap ticket prices.
Just like last year, 3 lines of KWT are going to be launched – “1” will run from Tuesday to Sunday (Dąbie barrage – Marina KKW 1929), “2” – on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (Kazimierz-Tyniec Monastery), and “3” – on Sundays (Kazimierz-Most Wandy). During this season there will be created one more stop – at Wawel.
Did you know that Krakow is on the list of 56 cheapest European cities?
Placed fourth (before the capital – Warsaw), Krakow is known as Europe’s best travel bargain. This city is really magical and worth visiting, there are many great and cheap hostels, bars, and restaurants. You should definitely place it as one of the points on your travel list!
http://www.priceoftravel.com/1979/european-backpacker-index/
What do you know about Polish cuisine?
HUFFPOST LIFESTYLE writes about: „Five reasons to fall in love with Polish food”.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ren-behan/polish-food_b_6225232.html?utm_hp_ref=tw
This film in just over half an hour will show you how stunning is our food !!!
Where to find the best hotels in the world? Check top 25 destinations rated by Agoda.com customers
Agoda Company Pte Ltd is a leading, online accommodation reservations company, which specializes in securing the lowest discount accommodation prices.
We are proud to announce that you will find on this list two Polish cities. Gdańsk in TOP 10 !!! and Kraków. Both of them with a score of 8 points out of 10 or higher !!!
www.press.agoda.com/news/2014/11/6/agodacom-study-reveals-where-to-find-the-best-hotels-in-the.html
Are you interested in Krakow? Check out the top 10 free things to do there! (by Like a local guide)
Krakow is the heart of Polish culture but it’s attractions go far beyond the Planty park that circles the Old Town. Experience some of the less visited neighborhoods of Krakow and you will be pleasantly surprised that each has something unique to offer. Whether you come here to relax, to party, or to soak up the history and the culture, you won’t be disappointed.
http://www.likealocalguide.com/blog/top-10-best-free-things-to-do-in-krakow/
Christmas is coming!!! Have you considered Krakow?
Museum of the History of Polish Jews presents the thousand-year history of Polish Jews. The Museum is located in place which was once the heart of the Jews of Warsaw – an area the Nazis turned into the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. To learn more about this unique initiative you can join the virtual journey through the Museum: