Archive for the ‘Poland’ Category
Wroclaw, Poland, Organizes the World Games 2017
Olympic Games at non-Olympic sports for the first time in history will be held in Poland. Wroclaw defeated, among others Cape Town and Budapest in the competition to host this event in 2017. World Games is an event which takes place one year after the Summer Olympics, having the task of promoting non-Olympic disciplines and [...]
February 1, 2012
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Tour the Jewish Heritage Route in Krakow, Poland
We shall see the oldest Jewish sacred religious building in Poland which still stands along this route, the grave of a famous Rabbi which the Nazis did not dare tear down, a synagogue with stained-glass windows (a true rarity!), and the family home of the queen of cosmetics, Helena Rubinstein who hailed from Kazimierz. From [...]
August 2, 2011
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The Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw, Poland, Inspires Social Dialogue on Science
The Copernicus Science Centre conducts modern science communication through interactive exhibitions addressed to different groups of recipients (adults, adolescents and children), shows and workshops on scientific themes, debates and discussions as well as activities from the borderland of science and art. The mission of the Centre is to inspire curiosity, assist the independent discovering of [...]
June 29, 2011
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The Magical City of Wroclaw, Poland – Named the European Capital of Culture 2016!
During a press conference in Warsaw it was announced that Wroclaw has been accepted as the European City of Culture 2016. Wroclaw will become one of Europe’s cultural centers till the end of that year. During this time a great number of festivals, concerts, conferences and other art and culture happenings will be held in [...]
June 28, 2011
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Parks & Gardens in Warsaw, Poland, House History and Scenic Delights
Warsaw is a green city. Almost Вј of its area is comprised of fields, parks, green squares and lush gardens, making Warsaw a European metropolis that truly offers its visitors a breath of fresh air. Some of the city’s parks are historical, and many house former royal residences and saxonic gardens: in these respects, ЕЃazienki [...]
June 2, 2011
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The Seven Wonders of Poland
Poland is a land of beautiful mountains and stunning valleys, outstanding lakes and fascinating dunes. It is also a country of unique cultural heritage. In September 2007 the seven wonders of Poland were announced based on a public online survey organized by the major Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita. Tourism-Review.com invites you to admire the beauty of [...]
May 10, 2011
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Spotlight on Poland’s Karkonosze National Park
The Karkonosze National Park is located in south-western Poland, on the Czech border. The Park area covers northern slopes of the Karkonosze, which are the highest and largest range of the Sudetes, starting from the Okraj Pass (1046 m) in the east up to Mumlawski Wierch (1219 m) in the west.
April 11, 2011
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15th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival to Take Place in Warsaw, Poland
The 15th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival will take place in Warsaw from 9th till 22nd April 2011. Elzbieta Penderecki, the initiator and general director of the Festival, has planned for this jubilee edition 20 symphonic and chamber concerts, in which the audience will hear the stars of world concert halls.
April 11, 2011
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Misteria Paschalia Festival is a Classic Event in Poland
The Misteria Paschalia Festival is one of the most important classical music events in Poland. It takes place annually in Krakow since 2004 around Easter time. During 8 days of festival, you can hear world famous artists who perform here classical music concerts focused on religious character of Easter.
March 23, 2011
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An Overview of Hotels & Prices in Poland
The financial situation of many hotels in Poland improved last year. Some of the hoteliers even started investing again. However, the price of a room in a Polish hotel is generally lower than in the rest of the European countries.В According to the news published in Rzeczpospolita, more than half of the hotels in Poland improved [...]
March 22, 2011
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