GNIEZNO, the unique city of the Piast Trail, where the first Polish Kings were crowned
By Marcelina Seemann, KONTAKT, Poland. Gniezno was one of the two first historical capitals of Poland in the 10th century and early 11th century.…
“Noc świętojańska”, “Noc Kupały”, “sobótka” – the Slavic celebration of on the shortest night of the year, namely, the Midsummer Day
by Karolina Wójcik, KONTAKT, Poland. Slavic culture is extremely complex and vibrant. It is marked by a myriad of holidays which are celebrated nowadays.…
The statue with the stone arm in Satriano (CZ)
By LORENZO PAPASODERO “A place is known only when you go there several times, you talk to the locals to collect local testimonies”. Satriano…
The journey to the Middle Ages – 6 thematic tours of the Piast Trail
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. One of the most important elements of the Piast culture and tradition is the Piast Trail, which leads through…
The legend of the werewolves of Satriano
By Francesco Tirinato – JUMP Team Calabria abounds in myths and legends, and today we focus on a belief that has fascinated other cultures…
The two head-butting billy goats – the icon of Poznań
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland During a midday walk through the colorful market square of Poznań, among colorfully painted old buildings, you will watch…
“Corajisima”: an ancient popular tradition”
By Lorenzo Papasodero – JUMP TEAM What does it mean to live in Calabria? Many will answer: enjoy an excellent climate, excellent food, excellent…
An ancient place of worship guarded by a Giant: the stone of Sant’Antonino
By Francesco Tirinato -JUMP TEAM, Italy While legend has it that the first inhabitants of Calabria were the sons of the ingenious Daedalus, builder…
Language within a language – Poznań Vernacular and Great Polish dialect.
By Aleksandra Majchrowska, KONTAKT, Poland. One of the extremely interesting features that distinguishes the Greater Poland region from the rest of the country is a…
Killing the envy in Badolato – Calabria, Italy
By Sonia Simpatico – JUMP TEAM “Crepa l’invidia” means “Should die your envy” and by walking around in Badolato, you will find this writing…