The legends of Greater Poland – the founding of Rawicz
By Julia Soloviova, KONTAKT, Poland From the earliest times, legends have accompanied men. They were created to explain phenomena or events that could not…
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Summo Posnaniensi
The present-day Gothic Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Summo Posnaniensi was erected after 1431 at the latest. Originally, the oldest church within…
The legend of the Chwaliszewo Cross
In 1736 the largest flood in the history of the city destroyed everything on its way. People had to flee, leaving behind all their…
The Parish Church FARA POZNAŃSKA
History of the Jesuits church started in 16th century when they came to Poland and were given the small St. Stanislaus’ Church. Meanwhile, the…
ETHNO PORT FESTIVAL IN POZNAN
By Anna Pieczykolan, KONTAKT, Poland. The history of Ethno Port began in 2008. At the beginning, a meeting of artists playing ethnic music with…
A feedback from two participants of the LTT in UK (May 2022)
In May I had the opportunity to participate in a LTT in Southampton regarding British music and cultural heritage. We spent 3 very productive…
Poetry Murals in Pozna´n – the modern city art
By Natalia Chwiałkowska, KONTAKT, Poland. Poznań is one of the cities where poetry murals have become popular – they make the area prettier and…
The fourth-largest arboretum in Europe located in Kórnik, in Greater Poland
By Ola Barcka, KONTAKT, Poland. The largest and oldest arboretum in Poland and the fourth-largest arboretum in Europe is Kórniki…
“The Sleeping Mermaids” and the art of sculpture by Baldissarro – Calabria, Italy
By Francesca Politi – JUMP Team “Il segno che caratterizza l’uomo di Sant’Agata è l’arte. Penso un gene che emerge (e senza interruzioni) dal…
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…