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My Polish Adventures: Cities, Culture & Quirks

This page is your introduction to Poland, a country full of surprises! I’ve ventured through lively cities, uncovered fascinating history, and uncovered unique attractions that you simply must experience.

Think Poland is just castles and churches? Think again! We’ll meet a celebrity cat who’s become a top tourist attraction. We’ll discover the best burger in Poznań and learn where Chopin’s heart is buried.

But don’t worry, we’ll also cover the must-see sights. We’ll wander through the colorful streets of Gdańsk, explore the historic Wawel Castle in Kraków, and marvel at the modern architecture of the Szczecin Philharmonic.

I’ll share some personal stories and insights into Polish culture along the way. So come along and discover the unexpected side of Poland, a charming and fascinating country.

Museum of Armaments Poznan

Museum of Armaments Poznan

Park Cytadela is a huge park that stands where Fort Winiary used to be. This was the main fort from …

Wroclaw Dwarfs: Can you catch them all?

Wroclaw Dwarfs: Can you catch them all?

Dwarfs overrun Wroclaw. Walking around the city, you will find a dwarf near most major landmarks, an…

Officially known as Konzentrationslager Posen, Fort VII was a Nazi concentration camp in Poznan during the Second World War. Nobody knows for sure, but there are different estimates that tell that, between 4.500 and 20.000 people died at Konzentrationslager Posen and we spent an afternoon there exploring the place.

Fort VII: visiting the Konzentrationslager Posen in Poznan

Fort VII, officially known as Konzentrationslager Posen, was a Nazi concentration camp in Poznan dur…

Exploring Poznan: Park Cytadela

Exploring Poznan: Park Cytadela

Once we decided to spend a few days in Poznan, I started researching what I wanted to do there. The …

Stary Browar: the Most Beautiful Shopping Center in Europe

Stary Browar: the Most Beautiful Shopping Center in Europe

Stary Browar, in English Old Brewery, is an art, business, and shopping center in Poznan. The place …

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