Poland Pros

29/09/2024

In Poland, Turkish-style coffee, known as “zalewajka” or “plujka,” was popular for many years. Its preparation involved pouring boiling water over ground coffee without using a filter. While modern brewing methods are now preferred, this way of serving coffee is still practised in some homes and cafes ☕

Yet, in Poland, coffee isn’t just a drink; it’s also an excuse for social gatherings 👥 The tradition of meeting in cafes dates back to the interwar period, when café culture flourished in cities like Warsaw and Kraków. Later, during communist times, coffee was a luxury item and often hard to come by, so it was replaced by chicory coffee, which remains popular in many Polish homes, especially among older generations 🧑‍🦳 and children 👶

Today, cafes still play an important role as places for socialising, work, and relaxation.

27/09/2024

Today marks one of our favourite holidays - World Tourism Day! 🌍🌎🌏 This celebration was established in 1979 by the United Nations' World Tourism Organisation. The purpose is to raise public awareness about the importance and role of tourism in the modern world, both culturally, politically, and economically 🎒✈️

We’re delighted to showcase this diversity and present the many faces of Poland! 🤍❤️ You want to go on a trip with us? Just contact us on [email protected], we'll organise everything 💪

23/09/2024

Autumn is a magical time in Poland—golden leaves, warm hues, and cosy cafes 😍

September is the perfect moment for walks in parks and forests, as well as for organising conferences in one of Poland’s charming, autumnal locations. If you need support in this area, we will be happy to help - just send an email to [email protected]

22/09/2024

Kłodzko Fortress is an impressive 17th-century structure that still amazes with its size and history. It is one of the best-preserved fortifications of this type in Poland.

The fortress dazzles with its unique shape and offers several different sightseeing routes. There are also special events like night tours and off-the-beaten-path walks, where even more secrets and curiosities await.

Highly recommended, especially with a guide!

20/09/2024

Poles love sauerkraut 😍 Today it’s available in stores, but in the past, fermenting cabbage was a big event and a symbol of community—back then, the whole family would gather to prepare supplies for winter 🌬️

Large barrels, sometimes taller than an adult person, were prepared and carefully sterilised. On linen sheets, cabbage heads were laid, cleaned, and finely chopped. The shredded cabbage was placed into barrels, where it was stomped down… with feet. Sprinkled with salt and other ingredients, it was pressed until juice was released.

Once the barrel was filled, it was sealed and placed in a warm area. After a week, the barrel was moved to a cold room, and the cabbage was stomped again. Finally, the cabbage was covered with a cloth and wooden lid, and weighed down by a stone.

Prepared this way, it would stay in the barrel until the next summer, nourishing the family through winter, saving them from hunger during lean seasons 🥶

19/09/2024

Did you know that the oldest restaurant in Poland, Piwnica Świdnicka, has been operating continuously since the 14th century? 😮
Located in Wrocław, it offers a unique atmosphere and traditional Polish cuisine. It's the perfect place for lunch or dinner in a charming setting 🍽️

11/09/2024

We love kebabs, fries, and burgers, but it is the zapiekanka that is the true iconic dish in Poland! 😍

Zapiekanka is a popular Polish street food dish that has gained nationwide recognition. It consists of a long baguette 🥖 topped with mushrooms, cheese 🧀, and various other ingredients, drizzled with ketchup.

The dish originates from the communist era, when many products were scarce, and chefs had to get creative. The most famous zapiekankas are in Kraków's Nowy Square, where they have enjoyed unwavering popularity.

Have you already tried a zapiekanka?

10/09/2024

In September, Zielona Góra becomes the capital of Polish wine thanks to the annual Winobranie Wine Fest 🍇

Winobranie it’s one of the oldest and largest wine festivals in Poland, attracting thousands of wine lovers and fun-seekers. During the wine festival week, which this time will last until September 15, Bacchus – the god of wine and the symbol of Zielona Góra – receives the keys to the city and thus takes over its rule. Under his leadership, Zielona Góra becomes a stage full of attractions such as concerts, outdoor festivities, sports competitions, and cultural events.

It’s a perfect reason to visit Lubuskie

07/09/2024

Zamek Królewski w Warszawie, destroyed during World War II and rebuilt in the 1970s, symbolises Polish spirit and determination 💪

Although today it looks awe-inspiring, during the September Campaign, it was practically razed to the ground due to artillery and aerial bombardments. After the fall of the Warsaw Uprising, the remains of the building were blown up by the Germans, only to be spectacularly rebuilt later 🧱

Today, the Royal Castle blends history with modernity at the highest level and offers magnificent interiors and the possibility of hosting exclusive business events 🇵🇱

14/08/2024

Recently, Poles have been winning awards not only in sports! The Wrocław Monument to the Unbroken Soldiers in Wrocław won the international competition for the best work of art in public space CODAawards 2024!

It received two main awards:
🥇 in the category "Public Spaces" (award given by an international jury)
🥇 the award of the audience from all over the world ("People's Choice").

Congratulations to Tomasz Urbanowicz and Dr. Konrad Urbanowicz from the ARCHIGLASS art studio, who gave the whole thing a unique form.
More info on https://www.codaworx.com/projects/anti-soviet-partisans-memorial/

photo credits Biuro Prasowe Urzędu Miejskiego Wrocławia

13/08/2024

This year's Olympic Games in Paris, Poland ends with 10 medals. It is worth noting that 8 of them were won by women 👱‍♀️💪

There was no shortage of great emotions and historical results, such as the incredible result of Aleksandra Mirosław , who broke her own world record twice before winning the gold medal. The volleyball players also wrote their names in gold, standing on the Olympic podium after a 48-year break, winning silver, as did Julia Szeremeta , who broke our bad boxing streak lasting 44 years.

We would like to thank everyone who represented the white and red colors at the Paris Olympics. And now... we are waiting for Los Angeles 😉

🇵🇱 Polish medals won in 👇

🥇 Aleksandra Mirosław, gold medal in timed climbing.

🥈 Julia Szeremeta, silver medal in featherweight boxing.

🥈 Volleyball players, silver medal.

🥈 Daria Pikulik, silver medal in track cycling (omnium).

🥈 Klaudia Zwolińska, silver medal in K1 kayak slalom.

🥉 Natalia Kaczmarek, bronze medal in 400 meters.
🥉 Alicja Klasik, Martyna Swatowska-Wenglarczyk, Renata Knapik-Miazga and Aleksandra Jarecka, bronze medal in team epee.
🥉 Dominik Czaja, Mateusz Biskup, Mirosław Ziętarski and Fabian Barański, bronze medal in rowing quadruple sculls.
🥉 Aleksandra Kałucka, bronze medal in timed climbing.
🥉 Iga Świątek, bronze medal in tennis.

09/08/2024

In Poland we have many monumental attractions. But we also have many funny ones 😉

Recently, a dog that has become an internet star has been causing a sensation on Piotrkowska Street - the most recognizable street in Łódź. Let me know if you have had the opportunity to meet him 🐶

05/08/2024

What a great news from ESA - European Space Agency! 🤩

Slawosz Uznanski, Polish engineer, scientist and project astronaut of the ESA, will fly to the International Space Station on the fourth Axiom Space mission (Ax-4). 🇵🇱🚀

He will be the second Pole, after Mirosław Hermaszewski, to fly into space 💪 In addition to him, the team will also include Peggy Whitson (USA) - mission commander, Shubhanshu Shukla (India) - mission pilot and Tibor Kapu (Hungary) - mission specialist.

We keep our fingers crossed as hard as to the moon and back! 🌝

More info about the mission you can find on: https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Slawosz_Uznanski_from_Poland_will_fly_to_International_Space_Station_on_fourth_Axiom_Space_mission

Slawosz Uznanski from Poland will fly to the International Space Station on the fourth Axiom Space mission (Ax-4). 🇵🇱🚀

This will be the second commercial human spaceflight mission with an ESA project astronaut. 👨‍🚀

Slawosz is currently at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston to begin training ahead of his mission. 🌎

🔗https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Slawosz_Uznanski_from_Poland_will_fly_to_International_Space_Station_on_fourth_Axiom_Space_mission

POLSA Polska Agencja Kosmiczna Polish Space Agency

28/07/2024

Poland invites you for holidays: 𝗞𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘇 𝗗𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘆

Kazimierz Dolny, a picturesque town located on the Vistula River, is one of the most beautiful places in Poland, delighting with its charm and history. It's the perfect place for a romantic weekend or a quiet holiday, away from the hustle and bustle of the city 🤍❤️

Kazimierz Dolny is famous for its Renaissance architecture, artistic atmosphere and beautiful landscapes. It is a city that attracts artists, tourists and history lovers. 😍 Walking through the narrow streets, you can admire historic tenement houses, charming cafes ☕ and art galleries. 🖼️

What to see there? Look at the pictures!

28/07/2024

We've got first olimpic medal! 🥳

Congratulations for Klaudia Zwolińska for silver in Women's K-1 Slalom Canoeing! 🥈👏👏👏

24/07/2024

Traveling around Poland is becoming more and more delicious! 🍽️

In the latest edition of the MICHELIN Guide, three new restaurants received the iconic stars:
🎉 ARCO by Paco Pérez in Gdańsk,
🎉 Restaurant Giewont in Kościelisko and
🎉 Rozbrat 20 in Warsaw

The ELIKSIR in Gdańsk received a new product - the Green Michelin Star, which rewards commitment to sustainable practices 🌱

Other restaurants appreciated with Michelin stars include Nuta Restaurant in Warsaw, Restauracja MUGA in Poznań and Bottiglieria 1881 in Krakow, which is the only one that can boast of double recognition by experts.

3 New One MICHELIN Star Restaurants Announced for The MICHELIN Guide Poland 2024.