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Muzeum Emigracji w Gdynii

Piotr — Mon, 05 May 2025 09:41:46 +0000

Losy Polaków na obczyźnie + ciekawie i interaktywnie + lokalizacja w porcie

Muzeum Emigracji to miejsce warte odwiedzenia na mapie Gdyni. Będąc osobiście przez kilka lat poza krajem byłem ciekawy losów Polonii rozsianej po całym świecie i wszystkich kontynentach i nie zawiodłem się. Informacje są tutaj przekazane w “kompaktowy” sposób-zwięzły i bez przytłoczenia zbyt dużą ilością dat i faktów historycznych.

Można i oglądać i słuchać archiwalnych nagrań, które pozwalają posłuchać przesiedleńców i ich przemyśleń nt. nowego miejsca zamieszkania. Ciekawe są także odręcznie pisane listy z emigracji do rodzin. Umożliwia to wczucie się w ich sytuacje, co przeżywali i jakie były ich główne bolączki. Jak się okazuje wiele z tych przemyśleń jest tożsamych dla ludzi z emigrujących już współcześnie.

A na koniec smaczki takie jak…Fiat 126 p w kapitalnym stanie niczym z linii fabryki. Oj robi się sentymentalnie; kto z nas nie posiadał tego małego “wariata”

Muzeum jest nowoczesne a wystawy ułożone chronologicznie. Sama lokalizacja muzeum w porcie dodaje uroku samemu miejscu.

Uważam na podstawie własnych doświadczeń, że nawet nie będąc fanem muzeów jest tutaj ciekawie i są to jakby sprawy bliższe i bardziej codzienne; w końcu kto z nas nie zna lub po prostu sam nie był z tego czy innego powodu poza granicami kraju.

Polecam ! Nie będziecie się tutaj nudzić!

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The Celtica vineyard in Sobótka

Piotr — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:44:33 +0000

The Celtica vineyard is located in the buffer zone of the Ślężański Landscape Park, at the foot of the magical Ślęża Mountain in Sobótka which is located halfway between Wrocław and Wałbrzych.

It is the place of origin of the Celtic tribes, who brought to the area the ability to make wine as early as the 5th century BC. The first written mentions of winemaking in this place come from papal bulls from the 12th century. The plantation was established on the eastern slopes of Mount Ślęża with a south-eastern exposure.

The surroundings of Wrocław is one of the best locations for vineyards. Sabat wine, which is the brand of this vineyard, is produced in Sobótka in the historic building of the Old Municipal Gasworks from 1902, which is unique on a Polish scale. In addition to as many as 12 grape wines, the vineyard also offers a rare blackcurrant wine and multi-fruit Ratafia.

There is peace and quiet here, life goes much slower than in a big city. Away from the hustle and bustle and everyday problems, wine is made, which is one of the treasures of the region in the Celtica vineyard.

During the wine degustation owners talk about the place where they make their wines, the historic gasworks, Mount Ślęża, Sobótka.

They also organize events, tastings and talk about wine-making, the Celtic past, monuments, places of power, witches, volcanoes.

It seems that their wine loves stories!

Apart from that they are also one of the largest distributor of used barrels in Poland with an annual sales volume of nearly 2000 pieces.

If you’d like to stay overnight there are 5 rooms available with bathrooms in the nicely renovated building of the old gasworks:

-4 double rooms from 13 to 16 m2,

-1 room in the attic, with a roof window, approx. 25 m2, 4 beds, connected to an additional small room with a sofa, armchairs and a TV

All rooms are equipped with a bathroom with a shower, a wardrobe and a table with chairs. There is also a kitchen available for guests (fridge, oven, cooker, microwave, dishwasher, tableware, cutlery, etc.)

Breakfast included in the price of accomodation-few options to choose from including traditional and vegetarian.

All in all interesting place to visit and see/hear what wine is all about from people who possess over 10 years of experience in it.

Direct contact & bookings: Winnica Celtica Dolny Śląsk (winosabat.pl)

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Muzeum Sentymentów in Kowary

Piotr — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:30:59 +0000

The owner succeeded in the incredible art of creating a “time machine” that connects generations: those who were born in 1981 or before, as well as those who are now 50, 70 years and 90 years old. All of them share memories related to the objects that can be seen in the Museum.

An incredible treat for those who want to see something different, unique, which will be remembered for a long time.

The museum consist of thousands of objects from that era; an era in which people had less but were happier… at least some. On site you can buy classics such as the legendary chewing gum Turbo , T-shirts with classics of Polish motorization, i.e. Fiat 125 P, Żuk and also fly away to the land of Diora, Commodore and many others.

100% recommendation, a place worth visiting !!

Times, tickets, directions and information: Muzeum Sentymentów – Wehikuł do czasów PRL – już otwarty! (muzeumsentymentow.pl)

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The Pearl of the West

Piotr — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 10:14:20 +0000

Perla Zachodu (The Pearl of the West) was completed on 8 April 1950, in the place of the former Turmsteinbaud inn built in 1927. It is situated 320 meters above the sea level, perched on a steep, precipitous bank.

The surrounding area is rich in tourist attractions, including the historic Knight’s Tower in Siedlecin, built around 1313. In 2008 Perla Zachodu was the winner of the Lower Silesia Pearl in the Crown competition.

Deutsch: Die Turmsteinbaude (Perła Zachodu) in Siedlęcin / Boberröhrsdorf (Polen)
Author: Giorno2
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Author: rem49
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Weaver’s Houses in Chełmsko Śląskie

Piotr — Sun, 14 Oct 2018 09:39:52 +0000

After the damages were caused during the Thirty Years’ War including the fire of the half of the town, its thorough rebuilding is being done. There are the Baroque tenements built in the market square. In 1770 the Cystercians from Krzeszów build the estate of the wooden houses for the Czech weavers. Moreover, the estate is given the name of “the Twelve Apostles”. The aforementioned houses were built 200 meters east from the market square beside the old road to Mieroszow (at present it is called Sądecka). The houses form a monumental complex of the best preserved wooden buildings in Lower Silesia. Their walls, which are the example of the log type construction, were joined with the scarf joints (the dovetail pattern). Until the present day, there have been 11 households preserved, which are set in the ribben development with the characteristic arcades. Furthermore, the houses form a traffic route, which was used once as the place where the ready cloths were sold. All of the houses have gable roofs covered with shingle and are set with their tops facing the road. Within the tops and above the arcades, there were doors to the attic placed, which was used as the storage area. The attic was accessible from the hall due to the steep stairs’ placement, next to which, there was also the entrance to the small basement. Moreover, there is the entrance to the two-bay interior from the arcade and a small hall, which separates another small room from the kitchen. The other part of the building of the 34.5 m3 surface was used not only as the living area for the whole family but also as the workshop with one or two looms. Behind the houses, the terrain descends steeply into the stream, in which the cloths were soaked and bleached. On the other hand, the second sunny bank of the stream was used to dry the cloths.At present, the 300 years old houses are occupied. Furthermore, in the first house from the market square direction, there was the weaving room organized with all appropriate flax processing devices.

Weaver’s Houses in Chełmsko Śląskie
Photographer: stAn
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Chełmsko Śląskie, zespół domów, tzw. Dwunastu Apostołów, 1707
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Western City

Piotr — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:20:37 +0000

“Absolutely great fun for kids. Great place to spend time with family. Lots of cool attractions for children but also for parents. Time passes in a heartbeat so interesting prepared amusements and staging. Nice cowboy show, quite realistic :), lots of gunmen shooting and horse riding”

“Lots of fun for everyone. Gives just the right taste of the Wild West as we know from the movies. Gadgets, décor, scenery, horse rides, short shows and unforgettable souvenir photos!”

Ścięgny-performance in Western City
Author: Piotr Matyga
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Queen Śnieżka, 1603 m.a.s.l

Piotr — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:11:39 +0000

Mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the Karkonosze Mountains-1603 metres above sea level.

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Lutheran parish Wang

Piotr — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 10:01:11 +0000

Wang Church was built at the turn of 12th century in Vang which accounts for its present name. Vang was a settlement at Lake Vang in southern Norway. About a thousand similar wooden (stave) churches were built there then, yet till the present day only thirty one such churches survived in Norway, and this one in Karpacz Górny. Our Twin Parish in Hahnenklee, Germany, has also a wooden church built in 1908 according to the Norwegian designs.

More information: http://www.wang.com.pl/en.php?D=51

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Miniature Park in Kowary

Piotr — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:37:39 +0000

Amazing place showing the beautiful buildings of Lower Silesia-miniatures of churches, castles, palaces and others in this place (Książ Castle, Śnieżka and more)-gives brillant ideas what to visit. Miniatures of the most interesting and most precious monuments imitated in the scale 1:25. Models of palaces, monasteries, churches and Old Towns of urban area of Lower Silesia are presented in their natural surroundings, among flowers and greenery.

Fantastic, educating project for EVERYONE: child, youngster, adult, retiree, family, couples. The attention to detail is unbelievable, passion and drive made this place come to live.

Thank you Mr Marian Piasecki for the idea and its perfect implementation!

More information: http://www.park-miniatur.com/en/

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Crystal Factory in Piechowice

Piotr — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:15:55 +0000

Julia Glassware is one of a few crystal glass manufacturers in Poland. They manufacture hand painted and polished products and distribute them on markets all over Poland and all over the world.

Among collections are products with décor that date back to the XIX century as well as products of very modern décor based on contemporary style.

Products are exhibited on national (Amberiff, Vitrel, Ooh Marketing Festival, Sakralna, Sacroexpo) and international (Ambiente, Frankfurt) fairs.

Historic factory is located in the heart of Karkonosze, in Piechowice, near Szklarska Poręba, and is open to visitors. Tourists can admire the beautiful manual production process of glass works of art and participate in workshops during which they can uncover the secrets of the art of glass.

More information: http://hutajulia.com/en/

Piechowice, Sklep Biały
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