Category Archives: historic sites

Lwów

Posted on 7 October 2011 by lkonieczny

What to say about Lwów–there is so much! I have other blog posts and other folders of pictures devoted to the Lychakiv Cemetery and to some of the churches we visited. But the city itself is quite interesting, and this … Continue reading →

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Halicz Zamek

Posted on 6 October 2011 by lkonieczny

We were driving through Ukraine when we came upon an interesting sight…. High atop a hill we saw what appeared to be an old castle. We had to investigate. After asking directions a few times, we finally found ourselves in … Continue reading →

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Zamość

Posted on 27 September 2011 by lkonieczny

What to say about Zamość? It is a wonderful and historic city. It was founded in 1580 by Jan Zamoyski, chancellor and hetman (military leader). It was on a trade route linking the Black Sea with northern and western Europe.  … Continue reading →

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Kozłówka Palace

Posted on 25 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Kozłówka Palace is officially known as the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka (Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłówce–you can read about it in English from this link). It is a large rococo and neoclassical palace located in Kozłówka, not far from Lublin.  … Continue reading →

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Frombork

Posted on 19 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Frombork is an old town in Poland that dates back to the 13th century, but it’s main claim to fame is twofold. First, it is a town where Nicholas Copernicus resided–from Frombork he did some of his astronomical observations. Secondly, … Continue reading →

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Khotyn Fortress

Posted on 18 September 2011 by lkonieczny

The Khotyn Fortress was designated as one of the Seven Wonders of Ukraine in 2007, and I was fortunate to visit it in 2011. It is indeed quite spectacular. Located near the city of Khotyn, Chocim in Polish, through the … Continue reading →

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Lychakiv Cemetery

Posted on 11 September 2011 by lkonieczny

One of the places we visited when we were in L’viv (Lwów) was the historic Lychakiv Cemetery (Cmentarz Łyczakowski we Lwowie). The cemetery dates back to the late 16th century and was at one time the main cemetery for the city’s major figures, … Continue reading →

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Day 20 – Ciechocinek, Toruń and more

Posted on 3 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Having had a fair share of vodka last night (and dancing and eating), you’d have thought I would sleep in today, but I did not. It was a beautiful morning out with the sun shining in the window. I got … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – to Chełmo and Ciechocinek

Posted on 3 September 2011 by lkonieczny

Today started rather leisurely. It is a nice and sunny morning out, bright sun, but somewhat chilly, about 15 centigrade or about 60 degrees. The high today is forecast for about 70 and a chance of rain. As the morning … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – Do Warszawy

Posted on 30 August 2011 by lkonieczny

Well, about now, day 16 is nearly over. I am currently in the Hotel Ibis restaurant near the New/Old city in Warszawa. It’s been a long day of travel, and a long day of walking, but another good day, another … Continue reading →

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