March 3, 2009
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Visiting Czestochowa | A Pilgrimage in Poland
More Details: Visiting Czestochowa | A Pilgrimage in PolandThe main reason for visiting Czestochowa is to see the spiritual heart of Poland, if you will. The Black Madonna – a key religious item (supposedly painted/carved onto a table by St. Luke, the Evangelist) and an item also tied to Polish history – resides at the Jasna Gora monastery/fortress. I was expecting to be visiting…
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Going under at the Wieliczka Salt Mines near Krakow
More Details: Going under at the Wieliczka Salt Mines near KrakowAmong the many great things to see in Krakow, many are actually OUTSIDE of Krakow. Wadowice and the Wieliczka Salt Mines are both great examples. To get to the Wieliczka Salt Mines, a UNESCO world heritage site, one can take bus 304 from Krakow or a mini-bus (same prices, but less comfortable than the main…