09.09.2025
While driving back home I found myself in the Italian Alps again. This time I went to the Monte Rosa Massif where, capitalizing on a short window of good weather, I managed to reach the summit of Vincent Pyramid (4215 m). The views of the neighboring four-thousanders and surrounding glaciers were spectacular.
Andrzej
14.08.2025
This year our club, the Sudetes Mountaineering Club in Jelenia Góra, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Last weekend, the club took part in a festival in Sobieszów, dedicated to the achievements of Polish mountaineers around the world. Two days of film presentations, slide-shows, discussion panels, interviews with famous climbers, and more. Our club had a huge tent with photo exhibitions, displays of old and new equipment, club memorabilia, and even a small climbing wall, very popular with visitors. It was a very successful, interesting, and fun event.
Andrzej
08.08.2025
Warsaw has recently unveiled its new Museum of Modern Art, a striking addition to the city's cultural landscape. Located near the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, the museum officially opened its doors on October 25, 2024.
Designed by New York-based architect Thomas Phifer, the building is characterized by its minimalist, snow-white concrete facade, offering a stark yet elegant contrast to its surroundings. After two decades of operating as a nomadic institution, the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw now has a permanent home, a significant milestone for the city's art scene.
Andrzej
05.08.2025
The Palace of Culture and Science is an iconic and imposing landmark dominating the Warsaw skyline. Gifted by the Soviet Union to Poland in the 1950s, this towering skyscraper is a quintessential example of Stalinist architecture. While its origins are steeped in political history and it remains a controversial symbol for some, it now houses a diverse array of institutions. Visitors can find museums, a cinema, theaters, a swimming pool, offices, and even a university within its vast complex. Its observation deck on the 30th floor offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city, making it a popular tourist attraction and a must-visit for anyone wanting to grasp Warsaw's unique blend of past and present.
Andrzej
03.08.2025
Wilanów Palace, a magnificent Baroque royal residence located in Warsaw, Poland. Completed in 1696 for King John III Sobieski, it's a testament to the country's rich history and artistic heritage. Often called the "Polish Versailles," the palace showcases exquisite facades, opulent interiors filled with period furniture and art, and stunning formal gardens. It remarkably survived both World Wars. Today it operates as a museum of Polish royalty.
Andrzej
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