Poland

Blow Up Hall 5050 Hotel :: Poznan, Poland

November 26, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

In the heart of Poznan, Poland’s fifth largest city and one of its oldest, sits a unique concept-driven art hotel with some of the most distinctive rooms you will find in Europe, Blow Up Hall 5050. Owned by Grażyna Kulczyk, one of Poland’s richest women and avid collector and patron of the arts, the 5 star hotel features 22 luxurious distinctively designed rooms as well as a bar and restaurant. By combining luxury, high tech electronics and exceptional interior design guest can not only experience art but also participate in its creation. Part of Grażyna Kulczyk’s Project 5050, in which 50% of any venture is constituted by art, Blow Up Hall is a combination of art and pleasure.

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Warsaw Zoo :: Warsaw, Poland

November 23, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

The Warsaw Zoological Garden, more commonly referred to as the Warsaw Zoo, first opened its doors in 1928. Situated on ninety-nine acres in Warsaw, Poland, the zoo is located on Ratuszowa Street and is an accredited member of the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria as well as the World Association of Zoos. While the Warsaw Zoo is a popular attraction in Warsaw today, it has a unique and poignant history that few outside of Poland may know.

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Malbork Castle :: Poland

November 23, 2022 by Chris Blecha Leave a Comment

Sitting on the bed of the Wisla River in Poland is a classic example of medieval fortresses and the worlds largest brick gothic castle, Malbork Castle. Originally founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Order, a German Roman Catholic religious order, the castle was expanded upon several times to host the growing number of knights which led it to become the largest fortified gothic building in Europe. With the outermost castle walls enclosing 52 acres, it is four times larger than the enclosed space of Windsor Castle. The castle, as well as the town, were originally named Marienburg which translates to “St. Mary’s Castle” until 1945 when the castle and town became part of Poland and were renamed Malbork. In 1997, UNESCO listed the castle and its museum as World Heritage Sites under the name “Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork”.

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