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Written: 01:47pm 09/04/2008
Heavens I should write a shopping guide for Birmingham. However since I am strapped for time at the moment here are just a few quick guidelines.
I know Bull Ring is fantastic and all that but I would avoid spending prolonged periods of time in there. For some reason (and I think it has...
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Written: 01:43pm 09/04/2008
Basilica of Virgin Mary is located on the Grand square in Krakow (the locals call it Kosciol Mariacki).
For some reason it is considered one of the most famous churches in Poland. Although the church dates back to 13th century, it got the shape it has today in 14th century. What I have...
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Written: 01:41pm 09/04/2008
As I have already stated Kanonicza street is one of the prettiest most picturesque streets in Krakow (and there are plenty to choose from).
It is settled just below the Wawel Hill offering pretty views and it is also the last part of what used to the Royal Road for the Polish Kings.
For...
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Written: 01:37pm 09/04/2008
The castle itself is very opulently furnished, well that is only to be expected if you consider that emperors and popes stayed here.
The most impressive by far is the Festive hall (check out the picture on the oval ceiling that shows the battle between the Christian and Turkish soldiers)....
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Written: 06:44pm 08/31/2008
- Edited: 01:23pm 09/04/2008
If you head down the Vistula river away from the Wawel Castle you will come across the Skalka (Skaleczna 15)
Skalka is considered to be the second most important sanctuary in Poland (after Jasna Gora). It was and still is important as this was where the Krakow’s bishop Stanislav was put to...
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Written: 06:17pm 08/31/2008
Bella Italia is located at 102 New Street.
After we have been in Birmingham for a few weeks and after the rain just did not want to stop and after I had enough spicy food and canned food for a while, a friend and I decided to pop into city center for a bit of pick me up. What started as just...
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Written: 06:15pm 08/31/2008
Broad Street is the party center in Birmingham.
And although I preferred Brindley place because it was a bit less hectic, there are plenty of pubs, clubs and sports bars to pick from on Broad street if you are determined to have your fun.
One thing that none prepares you for is the crowds...
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Written: 06:13pm 08/31/2008
Reflex The 80s Bar is located on 36 – 37 Broad Street.
Oh heavens one of the most fun nights of my life was spent here it has to be said.
We found it by chance, after seeing the movie we decided to head to Broad street and see if there is anything going on. We started with a salsa club,...
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Written: 06:11pm 08/31/2008
Woodstock café is located on 584 Bristol Road, Selly Oak.
Woodstock was our regular spot, although it can get a bit crowded especially during lunch hours. The food you can get here are all sandwiches but they are delicious and tasty. Really delicious and tasty. It is a serious business to...
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Written: 06:06pm 08/31/2008
Since students hall of residence Jarratt’s Hall is located a street away from the Selly Oak Road and there are plenty of restaurants so you can pick and choose. And pick and choose we did.
We ate the Goose pub (the hamburgers are huge and their leek and potato soup is delicious) and there...
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Written: 06:02pm 08/31/2008
Truth be told we have only frequented 2 cinemas in Birmingham. For quite a while we went to Odeon (on 139 New Street) however their selection was really not the best. And the theater halls were beyond dingy and the seats beyond uncomfortable.
But since we had a student card, we thought we...
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Written: 06:00pm 08/31/2008
Birmingham Botanical Gardens are located at Westbourne Road, Edgbaston.
I have to admit this was not my find, it was suggested by a friend when studying just got a bit too much and the weather was lovely outside. I guess it is amazing what you can find when you go on foot.
Anyhow,...
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Written: 05:52pm 08/31/2008
Brindley Place is located just off the Broad street. And while Broad street is the party mile, Brindley Place offers a bit of sophistication it has to be said. Maybe it is because we were chatted up by men over 30 and no spotty youths.
A pretty tree lined street and looking over the canal...
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Written: 05:48pm 08/31/2008
It has to be said I have a very love/hate relationship with Birmingham. I lived there while I did my postgraduate course and it was dislike on first sight. Maybe because it did not stop raining for the first 3 weeks I got there.
However after a while, I settled in and I was fine. It must...
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Written: 05:47pm 08/31/2008
Zagreb’s Technical Museum is located at Savska cesta 18 (a few minutes walk from the Mimara museum).
I would urge anyone who is traveling with children to see the Technical museum as it is a rare treat and not really plagued with tourists (more with local schools on day trip). There is...
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Written: 05:44pm 08/31/2008
If anyone is visiting Zagreb in December you might want to check out the exhibition of Rembrandt’s graphics that will be set in Museum for Arts and Crafts.
The exhibition will open on December 9th 2008 and close on February 15th 2009.
What makes this exhibition extraordinary that it...
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Written: 05:20pm 08/31/2008
Krakow Botanical Gardens are located at Koperinkova 27.
I would have been blissfully ignorant of the Botanical Gardens but if you are lucky enough to have a Pole as a guide you cannot miss anything.
And this is a rare treat as Botanical gardens do not really draw a lot of tourists but...
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Written: 05:18pm 08/31/2008
Ethnographic Museum is located at Plac Volnica, in what used to be the town hall for the Kazimierz district in 18th century.
It has an extensive collection of Polish folk art and culture. For some it might not be deemed interesting, however as the Polish village customs are quickly becoming...
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Written: 05:13pm 08/31/2008
Palace of Bishop Erasmus Ciolek is located at the famous Kanonicza street 17.
If you have some spare time on your hands and if you can pop by on Sundays when the entrance is free of charge then you might want to see this exhibition.
It is divided into 2 parts – one part is dedicated to...
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Written: 05:10pm 08/31/2008
Wyspianski museum is located at Szczepanska 11.
Wyspianski museum is dedicated to one of Poland’s most famous artists Stanislaw Wyspianski and Feliks Jasienski.
Wyspianski was one of the founders of movement called Moda Polska, which translates to Young Poland. It was very influential...
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