Category Archives: 2011 Poland Trip

Skala Podilska

Posted on 9 October 2011 by lkonieczny

Skala Podilska (in Polish, Skala Podolska or Skala Nad Zbrucze–Skala [cliff] on the River Zbrucz) is a town that for many years in history was on the line between tradionally Polish territory and Ukrainian territory. The river Zbruch (Zbrucz in … Continue reading →

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Lwów Churches

Posted on 8 October 2011 by lkonieczny

When we toured Ukraine, we stayed in Lwów two nights, so we had ample opportunity to see some of the highlights of that city. I’ve written about some of them previously, but one of the (many) highlights was when Alicja … Continue reading →

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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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Lublin

Posted on 5 October 2011 by lkonieczny

The city of Lublin is an ancient city, and plays an important role in Polish history for several reasons. It is located in an area of Poland that was often contested by wars long ago and it was of some … Continue reading →

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Kryvche Grotto

Posted on 2 October 2011 by lkonieczny

One of the most interesting and unique natural things I saw on my trip was the Kryvche Grotto, a cave. It is near the town of Kryvche in Ukraine (near Khotyn). The town of Kryvche is known mainly because of … 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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Upside Down House

Posted on 23 September 2011 by lkonieczny

OK, so this post’s title is really a misnomer, but I really was in an upside down house in Poland, and it really is something to see. But this post and the pictures that accompany it are about a lot … Continue reading →

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Muzeum Hymnu Narodowego

Posted on 20 September 2011 by lkonieczny

On Thursday, August 18th we visited the Museum of the National Anthem of Poland in the tiny town of Będomin, Poland, a bit southwest of the Trojmiasto area (the three cities, Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot). I have previously written about … Continue reading →

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