September 8, 2017
by Lids
Comments Off on 6/9/17, Torun
Torun is one of the oldest cities in Poland, having been established in 1233 by the Teutonic Knights. Over centuries, it was home for people of diverse backgrounds and religions. Throughout different periods of time, the city was part of … Continue reading
September 6, 2017
by Lids
Comments Off on 5/9/17, Saski (Saxon) Gardens
Got a cold people…just this visit today….. The Saxon Garden is a 15.5 hectare public garden in central Warsaw facing Pilsudski Sq. More about Józef Piłsudski later..(#) It is the oldest public park in the city. Founded in the late 17thC, … Continue reading
September 5, 2017
by Lids
Comments Off on 4/9/17, Jewish Cemetery, Copernicus Science Centre, the BUW and the Museum of Life under Communism
Four very different offerings from today’s wanderings: Firstly, the Jewish cemetery, Okopowa St, one of the largest in the world. Established in 1806, it contains over 1/4 million marked graves and mass graves of victims of the Warsaw ghetto. Many … Continue reading
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