Some time ago, when we were writing language scenarios for all the languages of the European Union, I found out that there was a Caravaggio painting in Malta. The author of the Maltese scenario wrote a short dialogue set in St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. One of the characters was showing a colleague around the cathedral and pointing out the…
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MARSAXLOKK
Even while we were still on the plane, looking through a guidebook to Malta, we decided that it would be nice to visit Marsaxlokk. It is an old, traditional fishing village on Malta’s south-eastern coast, best known for its picturesque harbour, colourful fishing boats and Sunday market. Fish and local produce can be bought here at almost every turn. ***…
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MALTA – PIERWSZE WRAŻENIA
We’re flying to Malta from Luxembourg. N. is in a good mood. He says he likes going on holiday and exploring new places. He’s looking forward to the flight and shows me all the things we could see in Malta. He says he wants to see as much as possible because he always ends up regretting not seeing something, and…
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KAZAMATY (KASEMATTEN) W LUKSEMBURGU
You can travel to the other side of the world and return disappointed, because reality does not always live up to the images in travel magazines. Yet you can also venture just a few stops away from home and discover something entirely new and inspiring—something you immediately want to share with others.One place full of hidden gems is Luxembourg. It…
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THE GRAND DUCAL PALACE | PAŁAC WIELKICH KSIĄŻĄT
Nestled in the heart of Luxembourg City’s historic Old Town, among its winding streets and beautifully preserved historic buildings, stands the Grand Ducal Palace – the official residence of the head of state and one of the foremost national symbols of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Although it is now primarily associated with the Grand Ducal Family, its history stretches…
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THE GARDENS OF CHÂTEAU D’ANSEMBOURG
In the very heart of the Eisch Valley, nestled among Luxembourg’s green hills, stands Château d’Ansembourg — a true architectural gem with a history dating back to the 17th century. W samym sercu Doliny Eisch, pośród zielonych wzgórz Luksemburga, wznosi się Château d’Ansembourg – perła architektury, której historia sięga XVII wieku. The castle was built between 1639 and 1647 as…
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AIGUES-MORTES – MARTWE WODY
There are two types of travelers: those who are always drawn to new places and want to visit as many as possible, and those who keep returning to the same familiar spots. I belong to the latter category. *** Są dwa typy podróżników: ci, których zawsze ciągnie w nowe miejsca i chcą zobaczyć jak najwięcej, oraz ci, którzy ciągle wracają…
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GAME OF THRONES EXPERIENCE
I’m not such a big fan of “Game of Thrones”, but I watched all seasons of this series. Like many similar productions, it began promising, and then its quality gradually deteriorated, and the last season turned out to be a great disappointment. However, I was glad to see Dubrovnik, the film capital of the Seven Kingdoms. *** Nie jestem aż…
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RUINS OF THE LAROCHETTE CASTLE
Ruins of castles are really magical places. The walls embedded in the rock, rugged and ravaged by time, seem to hide thousands of untold stories. Just imagining the stages of building such a medieval castle makes a shiver run down your spine. How many people had to sacrifice their lives to build a defensive castle on such a high rock? Looking down…
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CHÂTEAU D’IF
blacker than the sea, blacker than the sky, rose phantom-like the vast stone structure, whose projecting crags seemed like arms extended to seize their prey Alexandre Dumas “The Count of Monte Cristo” A trip to the Château d’If is an attraction for really patient tourists, but the impressions from the trip are unforgettable. To avoid the horrors of driving the car…
