The districts of Kazimierz and Podgórze in Kraków host some of the most beautiful and distinct murals in Poland. Size is not their only impressive feature, they often have a more in-depth meaning ...

If we ventured into the warehouses of public museums, we would come across dozens of artistic textiles gathered during the communist era. Textile experiments were carried out by constructivist ...

The Ukrainian seer Wernyhora, who is credited with prophesizing the partitions and rebirth of Poland, appears in numerous Polish literary works and paintings. Culture.pl takes a look at the origins, ...

Some are round and some are zeppelin-shaped, some are white and some are grey, some are filled and some not, finally – most are savoury, but some are sweet. All around Poland, you can find an amazing ...

Majestic churches, fairytale market squares, amazing food and welcoming locals – after visiting the capital of Lower Silesia once, you’ll already be planning your return. People come to Wrocław to ...

A third of Poles live in residential blocks of flats. Even though prefabricated multi-family buildings are a staple of the Polish landscape, they are surrounded by myths and legends. But what’s the ...

If you ask Polish Jews living in Warsaw, Kraków or Wrocław about the revival of their communities, they’ll tell you that’s old news. But for those who aren't members or who are visiting Poland from ...

Influence. Adam Mickiewicz - collage #10. An anonymous woodcut from the collection of Muzeum Literatury in Warsaw was used. Author: Matej Kaniewski for Culture.pl Written in 1833, Alexander Pushkin’s ...

The appearance of today's kitchens was greatly influenced by architects from the beginning of the 20th century. Their projects resulted not only from practical needs but also from great socio-cultural ...

Discover the rich history of Polish jazz with the launch of the Adam Mickiewicz Institute's brand new podcast ‘Rebel Spirits: The Story of Polish Jazz’! Each episode will showcase the greatest ...

Empress of a beauty empire which she herself created. She gave women wrinkle-free faces and relaxed bodies. Were she alive today, she would be the queen of Instagram: she loved being photographed and ...

The timeless Patek Philippe watches, the iconic Wrangler jeans, the cool Randolph sunglasses, the star-endorsed Max Factor cosmetics and the chic Helena Rubinstein beauty products are extremely famous ...