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By (user no longer on site) OP
37 weeks ago
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Well I'm off home this morning. Throughly enjoyed my week here. Went to:
Salt mines. Absolutely stunning.
Auswitch death camp. Very sad and sombre place. Not a bird in the sky, but a must see.
Oskar Schindlar factory. Well worth the visit, but go for a guided tour, as their knowledge is priceless.
Castle, and Dragon tour. Very interesting, even saw the dragon breath fire.
Took a tour round the city on an electric buggy (make sure you agree fare with driver before setting off)
Walked around the old Jewish Square, very interesting.
Joseph 12. A place that featured in the film Shindlars list. Most enlightening.
Heroes Square. This is where the selection process took place. Left = transportation, right = workforce etc.
Eagle pharmacy. Ordinary Poles, owner and staff helped and hid Jews from the Nazi's.
Underground museum. This is situated under the main square, and contains stuff from as far back as the 12th century. Very interesting.
Countless Church's. All over the place. Most beautiful.
Beer and food. The wide range of food was exceptional, and reasonably priced, even in the City centre, but obviously a bit cheaper the farther away you got from the centre. Beer prices ranged from in my experience 20-25zl = £4-£5 in the Irish Bars, and a few Restaurants. Found 1 bar where it was 10zl = £2, for 400ml Just under a pint) but the bar I used the most was a cella bar called Free (on the corner of the main square), where I was paying 12zl = £2.50ish for a pint.
Even managed 2 meets for fun while here aswel.
Will certainly be back very soon.
Also found 2 Irish bars. I know they are all over the world, but being Irish, I had to pop in. |
