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Category: Polish Culture & Traditions

Zalipie, the painted village

On 19 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Zalipie is located in northern Małopolska, about 68 km (42 miles) east of the regional capital Kraków. The village has a long …

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The Koliba villa in Zakopane

On 16 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Zakopane became a famous Polish resort at the end of 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century, when …

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Old Kleparz Market in Krakow

On 10 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

The Old Market in Kleparz, is just a few steps from Kraków’s Old Town. It is a magical place and …

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The Manor House Estate in Łopuszna

On 2 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Łopuszna is a village in Podhale, that lies near the Dunajec river, just a few kilometers from Nowy Targ. It …

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St. Paraskewa orthodox church in Kwiatoń

On 1 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Kwiatoń is a village close to the border with Slovakia. It has been inhabited by the Lemko minority, so that …

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Wooden treasures of southern Poland – introduction

On 1 July 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Wooden architecture is something that we believe is unique in this part of Europe. And it always makes a big …

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Żurek. Traditional Polish sour soup

On 26 June 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Żurek (pronounced as “zhoorrek”) is soup , with a typical polish taste. It is made from fermented rye flour, similar …

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St. Dominic’s Fair in Gdańsk

On 18 June 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

This is one of the biggest trade and open-air events in Europe. The tradition came from Medieval times, when the …

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The “Independence beans”

On 17 June 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

Have you ever seen this amazing bean variety? Independence  Beans have a long and fascinating history in Poland.  They are …

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The beekeeping museum in Stróże

On 14 June 2013 By Agnieszka Pawlus In Polish Culture & Traditions

One of the most famous apiary in Poland is in Stróże. This beekeeping company is called Sądecki Bartnik, and their …

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