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Olsztyn

Olsztyn – Olsztyn Castle

Olsztyn,  Olsztyn Castle September 21, 2018 admin

The castle was the first structure to be built in the city, an important part of the defensive network that

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Olsztyn – St. James’s Monument

Olsztyn,  St. James's Monument September 21, 2018 admin

St. James is the patron saint of the city and this sculpture was originally designed to fit in a niche

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Olsztyn – Upper Gate

Olsztyn,  Upper Gate September 21, 2018 admin

The city’s Upper Gate, which is the only gateway which remains from the old city wall network which Olsztyn once

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Olsztyn – Nicolaus Copernicus Bench

Nicolaus Copernicus Bench,  Olsztyn September 21, 2018 admin

At the entrance to the city’s castle is this bench in honour of Nicolaus Copernicus, the mathematician, astronomer and diplomat. Between

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Olsztyn – Garrison Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland

Garrison Church of Our Lady Queen of Poland,  Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

This imposing building is located on a small hill and is formally known as the garrison church. Work started on

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Olsztyn – 1918-2018

Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

This temporary art installation marks one hundred years since Poland regained its independence. In the case of Olsztyn, under the

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Olsztyn – Bobby Burger

Bobby Burger,  Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

Bobby Burgers is now a large chain in Poland with nearly one hundred outlets, but I remember visiting them in

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Olsztyn – Signage

Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

I haven’t worked out why they picked the places that they did for this sign, perhaps they’re twin towns or

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Olsztyn – House Cafe

House Cafe,  Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

House Cafe is a modern style coffee shop which is located on the main market square, and is particularly well

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Olsztyn – City Model

Olsztyn September 20, 2018 admin

In the city’s market square there is a 3D plan of how Olsztyn used to look, and it was created

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This site is the ‘fascinating’ (OK, it’s not that fascinating I admit) story of my travels around the world over the last few years. I’m conscious that there is so much more to visit, and I’ll do my best to carry on travelling as much as I can. I wouldn’t take anything too seriously, because I’ve rarely managed to…..

For previous adventures, here’s 2013-2018 and also 2019.

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