Once upon a time, in 966... Poland was born.
Capital : Warsaw
Populatiin 38 million
Currency PLN ( 1 euro = 4PLN)
Climate:moderate, continental.
Four seanons; spring, summer, autumn ( fall) , winter.
Despite the fact that majority of Poland is lowland, the Polish landscape is varied.
Sport : football ( soccer) is the most popular sport with a rich history of international competion.
Silesia landmarks:
Jasna Góra (latin: Clarus Mons) – sanctuary and Pauline Monastery in Częstochowa, located on Jasna Góra.
The complex is one of the most important sites of the worship of Our Lady and has for centuries been the heart of pilgrimage in Poland. It is home to the Icon of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, as well as a collection of many other pieces of art, mostly sacral, presented as thanksgiving offerings by believers.
Black Madonna the most important painting for roman- Catholic here...
Is it possible to make your interesting photos a bit larger?
ReplyDeleteAndrew, if you click on the photo, it does enlarge it.
DeleteThat looks like an amazing cathedral Gosia.
ReplyDeleteThe ceiling in the last photo is so beautiful, especially the lighting.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have a blog now. I want to learn more about life in Poland. Maybe I will visit someday.