Western Poland (#10): Klodzko Fortress
Klodzko Fortress (Polish: Twierdza w Klodzku, German: Festung Glatz) is a unique fortification complex of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland. The fortress once was one of the biggest strongholds in Prussian Silesia, however, in the whole German Empire, it was regarded as a minor one. Now, together with an extensive network of tunnels, it is one of the biggest attractions of the town of Klodzko, with its underground labyrinth and a repository of for different objects, from old fire engines to local glassware.
First mentions of existence of a stronghold placed on Klodzko's Castle Hill come from the Chronicle of Bohemians, written by Cosmas of Prague. Most probably, it was a complex of wooden buildings, protected with a palisade. Klodzko itself is located along the strategic route between Wroclaw and Prague, and its role as a trading point must have been significant since the early Middle Ages. In 1114, the stronghold was captured and destroyed by Czech troops under prince Sobeslav, who at the same time conquered the whole Klodzko Land. In 1129, Sobeslav rebuilt the town and placed a castellan there. Sometime around 1300, a spacious castle was built on the hill, which became seat of the Klodzko County. Gradually, the castle grew, a church and a chapel were added and in 1557, Lorenz Krischke, architect at the court of Prince Ernest of Bavaria, built the Lower Castle. In the 16th century, there were five wells in the castle with the oldest one from 1393.
In 1622, during the Thirty Years' War, after the long siege, the fortress was captured by the Austrian Army. The city was besieged in June of that year, but resisted the attackers. Finally, the Austrians brought in two large cannons - the Wingless Dragon and the Black Sow to fire upon the walls of Glatz and the city surrendered on October 25. In subsequent years the Austrians modernized the fortress and replaced ancient fortifications with up-to-date bastions.
Hotel Panorama Jedrzejow, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland (PL)
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Hotel Panorama Jedrzejow, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland (PL)
Facilities at the hotel include luggage storage and a playground. A wireless internet connection is available for use. Guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace or have a drink at the bar. The hotels garden is a perfect place to sit and relax. Each room is equipped with cable / satellite channels, a safe and a TV. Sports City Stadium KSZO in Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski is a 5 minute drive from the Hotel Panorama Jedrzejow. Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski town centre is within a 10 minute drive. An airport shuttle operates from the hotel.
Hotel Features
General
Restaurant, Non-Smoking Rooms, Cable / Satellite TV, TV
Activities
Garden, Playground
Services
Banquet Facilities, Photocopier, Facsimile, Luggage Storage
Internet
High-speed Internet is available at this hotel. Wireless internet on site.
Parking
There is an airport shuttle that runs from the hotel.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
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Białystok / Polonia Parte 2
Białystok
PL: Przejazd przez Szczecin (3x)
Polska: Przejazd przez Szczecin.
Poland: Driving through Szczecin.
20 lat na żelaznym szlaku LHS
20 lat temu pojawił się w sieci niezwykły serwis internetowy, którego celem jest popularyzacja linii kolejowej LHS, najdłuższego w Polsce szlaku o szerokim rozstawie szyn. Jest to obecnie jedna z najstarszych witryn internetowych poświęconych kolejnictwu w Polsce. Kontynuując niepisaną tradycję LHS, nie było oficjalnej gali z okazji jubileuszu, czy hucznej imprezy ale był on okazją do spotkania się na szlaku. Kilkoro entuzjastów kolejnictwa, z różnych stron Polski opowiada swoje historie i przygody związane z tym niezwykłym szerokotorowym szlakiem. I o tym jest ten film. Żałuję jedynie, iż mimo tego jak wielu przyjaciół posiadam wśród pracowników PKP LHS, ze względu na ich dobro nie mogłem również ich wypowiedzi nakręcić i zamieścić w filmie. Może kiedyś to się zmieni...
PEŁNY WYWIAD Z TOMEM z Wielkiej Brytanii:
Dla ciekawych, jak dokładnie powstawała LHS.pl polecam poniższe teksty:
Baden - Austria
Ulice i domy w mieście Baden.
Streets and houses in Baden.
الشوارع والبيوت في بادن.
街道和房屋在巴登。
Ulicama i kućama u Baden.
Ulice a domy v Baden.
Gader og huse i Baden.
Kadut ja talot Baden.
Rues Maat et maisons à Baden.
Δρόμοι και σπίτια στο Μπάντεν.
רחובות ובתים באדן.
Baden में और सड़कों गृह बुक करें.
Calles y casas en Baden.
バーデンの通りや家々。
גאסן און הייזער אין באַדען.
Straßen und Häuser in Baden.
Gater og hus i Baden.
خیابان ها و خانه ها در بادن.
Ruas e casas em Baden.
Улицы и дома в Бадене.
Străzi şi case în Baden.
Gator och hus i Baden.
Baden sokaklar ve evler.
Вулиці та будинки в Бадені.
Utcák és házak Baden.
Utcák és házak Baden.
Đường phố và nhà ở tại Baden.
Strade e le case a Baden.
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Hotel Wiktoriański Grójec
The prestigious WIKTORIAŃSKI*** Hotel is situated in Grójec near the crossroads of 7 and 50 national routes. This convenient location gives an easy access to the capital city of Poland and at the same time offers a cosy and quiet atmosphere.
Our original offer for your stay with us combines the traditional Polish hospitality with luxury interiors. In our restaurant you will experience a diversity of culinary sensations accommodating the individual tastes and expecq tations of any guest.
Wiślica wygląda jak połączenia miasta z wsią... oczywiście jest rynek jak przystało na miasto, ale im dalej od niego to płynie przechodzimy na wioskę...
Wiślica – miasto w Polsce, położone w województwie świętokrzyskim, w powiecie buskim, siedziba gminy Wiślica.
Prawa miejskie uzyskała w 1326, utraciła je w 1870 r. Status miasta odzyskała z dniem 1 stycznia 2018 (informacje zaczerpnięte z wikipedia.org)
- Parkowanie:
dużo miejsc do parkowania (do wszystkich atrakcji miasta można dostać się pieszo więc wystarczy pozostawić auto na rynku)
- Toalety:
Obok pawilonu z pozostałościami kościoła św. Mikołaja znajduje się czysta płatna toaleta!!!
Co zwiedzać:
- grodzisko średniowieczne na obrzeżach miasta;
- dzwonnica;
- dom Długosza z 1460 roku;
- psia górka;
- pozostałości romańskiego kościoła św. Mikołaja (Przy północnej ścianie kościoła znaleziono gipsową misę chrzcielną, pochodzącą z końca IX w. co może ona świadczyć o tym, że Wiślica została schrystianizowana znacznie wcześniej niż cała Polska);
- Kolegiatę p.w. Narodzenia Najświętszej Marii Panny;
- Figura Męki Pańskiej na Placu Solnym;
- posadzka orantów w Muzeum Regionalnym w Wiślicy.
WAŻNE
Na zwiedzanie kolegiaty i innych interesujących zabytków Wiślicy można się umówić, dzwoniąc pod nr 508 869 366. Inaczej tak jak ja można pocałować klamkę!!!
Polecam to miejsce!
Muzyka:
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Chyżne to Spytkowice : Sicily to Ukraine by camper van part 83
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On 9 June 2013 I started off in Hungary and drove through Slovakia. In terms of kilometres this was not a particularly long journey and certainly could have been done in a couple of hours. However I was following the minor roads as can be seen in my films, I stopped at various places and I saw a great deal. By the time I crossed the Polish border at Chyżne I was ready to stop for the night. As with all my camper van films, I attempt to show where one can park. I mention Biała where I parked for a couple of hours on both the outward and return journeys when I went to Hungary in May 2012.
I had slept near Chyżne once before, in 1995, but this time I chose a different location.
Chyżne is a very small town but it is one of the most signposted places in Poland as it is on the major E77 north south route. From there I pass Jasiowska Puściżna, Kielca, Suwadowskie and Jabłonka. Jabłonka is the first large village after passing the Slovakian border with a population of 4,000 people.
I pass through Orawka and Podwilk before getting to Spykowice, another village of around 4,000 people, which is strewn out over a large distance. Here there is a large parking area which is perfect for me to spent the night!
Cistercian Abbey, Carta, Romania
The monastery was founded in 1205-1206 by King Andrew II of Hungary, and was disbanded 27 February 1474 by King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary. The Cistercian monastery introduced and helped develop Gothic art in the region.
The first buildings of the monastery were built, according to Cistercian customs, using perishable materials, most probably wood. These can be dated relatively confidently as having been built in the founding period (1205-1206). A few years later, approximately 1210-1215, a stone chapel, the oratorium, was built close to the original wood buildings. The Transylvanian Saxon art historian and archeologist Victor Roth rediscovered the foundations of this chapel of small dimension (around 8-10 m) and massive walls, in the spring of 1927.
The construction of the main stone edifice started a little bit later, most probably between 1220 and 1230. The construction occurred in two stages, separated by the Great Mongol invasion of 1241. In the first stage of construction, the main elements are of Romanesque influence. The general plan was traced and the walls were erected up to a height of about 3-4 m. In 1260 the works were restarted under a new architect trained in the mature Gothic architecture, and with the help of a new masons' workshop. During this period, the old stone oratorium was dismantled and on its foundations was built a part of the north wing of the transept and a part of the choir with the polygonal apse. At around 1300, the church and the east wing of the Cârţa Monastery were already finished and the works on the south side will continue for about two decades.
Cârţa Monastery, currently, is a Lutheran Evangelical church belonging to the local Saxon community.