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Poland’s Post Industrial Panache:
Art, Culture, Lifestyle & More

Art & CulturePoland IYP EditorMarch 9, 20200

Poland’s industrial heritage at the service of art, culture, gastronomy, music & tourism. Check out 9 amazing repurposed post-industrial spaces in PL.

FoodPoland IYP EditorFebruary 11, 20200

SPOT Nikiszowiec: A Person, A Place & A Plate

Magda Nowaczewska, head chef at Śląska Prohibicja; Nikiszowiec, a historic district in Katowice, and traditional Silesian food.

PlacesPoland IYP EditorFebruary 4, 20200

The Witcher and Poland: Real Places That Inspired The Witcher Franchise

Are you a fan of The Witcher, the popular video game and now Netflix series starring Henry Cavell? Well, did you…

HistoryPoland IYP EditorDecember 2, 20190

Auschwitz: A Powerful Photo Essay

A powerful and sombre photo essay on the Auschwitz Museum and Memorial.

PlacesPoland IYP EditorJuly 1, 20190

4 Beach Bars & 1 Boat Bar in Wrocław to Enjoy in Summer

The best way to enjoy the warm months in #Wroclaw are the beach bars down by the Oder river. Chill and…

PlacesPoland IYP EditorJune 7, 20190

Top 5 Beaches in Warsaw To Enjoy the Summer

Summer days in Warsaw are perfect to chill at one of its beaches. Check out where to go. Who needs the…

PlacesPoland IYP EditorApril 15, 20190

8 Things You Should Know About Auschwitz Before Visiting The Concentration Camp

Before you plan your visit to Auschwitz make sure to read this. Useful tips, practical info and a side of this…

KatowicePoland IYP EditorOctober 1, 20180

Shop in Katowice: Buy Lo-coal

If you're looking for an original gift or souvenir from Katowice, here are some shops where you can find truly unique…

LodzPoland IYP EditorSeptember 14, 20180

What “Woodge” You Do With One Day in Łódź?

One of the coolest cities in Europe which you've probably never heard of, Łódź (pronounced 'woodge') is a post-industrial city with…

KrakowPoland IYP EditorAugust 9, 20181

What to see and do around Schindler’s Factory

With the Schindler's Factory Museum as the main attraction in the district of Podgórze, it is easy to miss a lot…

Gdansk / Tri-CityPoland IYP EditorJuly 20, 20180

The City on a Wall: The Lion of Gdańsk

Murals are a city's silent screams to passersby urging them to stop, look and reflect; to slow down and enjoy. Here…

Art & CulturePoland IYP EditorMarch 1, 20180

Follow the Music: All Things Chopin in Warsaw

Fryderyk Chopin is Poland's greatest composer and Warsaw's favourite son. Here's a list of places in Warsaw linked to the legacy…

HistoryPoland IYP EditorFebruary 26, 20180

Photo Essay: Military Mausoleum or Junkyard

A photo essay by local photographer, Mat Fahrenholz, featuring the military artifacts in the courtyard outside the Polish Army Museum. If…

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