Giant Virgin Mary towers over Polish town
August 20, 2026
At 55 meters high, a new monument dwarfs everything else in its host village
At 55 meters high, a new monument dwarfs everything else in its host village
Poland is setting aside large forest areas both as preserves and for recreation
Marilyn Jones finds another small museum that shows the big ones have no monopoly on good stories
A wandering elk who has amassed 26,000 online followers, has been expelled from Austria to Czechia
No trip to Krakow is compete with a visit to the fascinating nearby salt mine, known for its fine carvings (sponsored content)
Beyond the famous cities like Krakow and Warsaw, Poland is a place rich in natural beauty (sponsored content)
A huge dragon sculpture has taken to consuming too much gas for the city’s budget
DrFumblefinger admires the elegant horse-drawn carriages in Krakow’s Market Square.
Located in Krakow’s Market Square, near St. Mary’s Basilica and Santa Barbara church, is an interesting old fountain topped with a statue called “Monument of an Abecedarian.”
DrFumblefinger shares vibrant images of the flower vendors in Krakow’s market square