The Baptism of Poland – reasons and consequences
By Dominika Michałowska, KONTAKT, Poland. The baptism of Poland was a long-term process that Mieszko I began in 966, which allowed him to join…
Maypole Dancing
Maypole Dancing was one of the most popular traditions celebrating May Day, or the first day of May in Britain, believed to be around…
Jazz on Lake Strzeszy´nskie waterfront – Enter Enea Festival, Pozna´n
By Klaudia Wilińska, KONTAKT, Poland. Enter Enea Festival is a two-day meeting on the open air which is held on Lake Strzeszyńskie waterfront, near…
Rogalin Palace and Park complex with a thousand-year-old oaks called Lech, Czech,and Rus
By Wiktoria Witczak, KONTAKT, Poland. Rogalin is a village located 20 km from Poznań and 13 km from Kórnik. It is renowned for its…
Visit Gniezno and chase the rabbits!
By Aleksandra Andrzejczak, KONTAKT, Poland Gniezno – The First Capital City of Poland is where it all began. “Gniezno is a city where a thousand…
Arkady Fieldler Museum in Puszczykowo
By Wiktoria Witczak, KONTAKT, Poland Puszczykowo, in Greater Poland, is a small town located about 15 km from Poznań. There is a lot more…
Art, nature and history in the Biodiversity Park of Catanzaro
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team Nature is one of the fundamental features of Calabria and has always played a central role in its…
St Columba’s Day
Columcille, or Columba was born in Ireland in early December 521, into the royal clan in Donegal. His name means “dove of the church.”…
Galician Literature Day 2022: Florencio Delgado Gurriarán
As we have said in previous publications, May 17th is the day we celebrate Galician Literature Day. This celebration began on May 17th, 1963, coinciding…
A tale on a wall – the famous mural in Śródka, Poznań
There’s no better time to wander around Poznań in Greater Poland than the beginning of spring. Warm rays of sunshine encourage tourists and residents alike to enjoy their time outside by taking a walk. In that case, a stroll down the Śródka district is highly recommendable.