Did you know that there are 18 Nobel Prize winners with Polish roots? It is also notable that Marie Skłodowska-Curie was the first person ever to be awarded two Nobel Prizes.
1. Olga Tokarczuk, Literature, 2018
2. Leonid Hurwicz, born in then Russian Republic (now Russia), Economics, 2007
3. Wisława Szymborska, Literature, 1996
4. Joseph Rotblat, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Peace, 1995
5. Shimon Peres, as an Israeli citizen, Peace, 1994
6. Georges Charpak, born in Dąbrowica Poland (now in Ukraine), Physics, 1992
7. Lech Wałęsa, born in Popowo, Reichsgau Danzig-West Prussia, Germany (today in Poland), Peace, 1983
8. Roald Hoffmann, born in Złoczów Poland (now in Ukraine), Chemistry, 1981
9. Czesław Miłosz, born in Russian Empire, now Lithuania, Literature, 1980
10. Isaac Bashevis Singer, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Literature, 1978
11. Menachem Begin, as an Israeli citizen, he also had Polish citizenship, Peace, 1978
12. Andrew Schally, born in Wilno, Poland (now Vilnius, Lithuania), Physiology or Medicine, 1977
13. Tadeusz Reichstein, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Physiology or Medicine, 1950
14. Isidor Isaac Rabi, born in Rymanów, Austria-Hungary (now in Poland), Physics, 1944
15. Władysław Reymont, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Literature, 1924
16. Marie Skłodowska-Curie, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Chemistry, 1911
17. Albert A. Michelson, born in Strelno, North German Confederation (now in Poland), Physics, 1907
18. Henryk Sienkiewicz, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Literature, 1905
19. Marie Skłodowska-Curie, born in Congress Poland (Russian Empire), Physics, 1903Do you know that there are more than 20 museums in Lublin? Even more interesting is that you can visit some of them completely free of charge! If you are curious about how the pharmacy in the Lublin region looked over a century ago, visit the Pharmacy Museum at ul. Grodzka 5a, from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm.
There is one thing that cannot be missing from Polish table on Christmas Eve. It is Christmas wafer. According to the Polish tradition, Christmas Eve starts with the breaking of the Christmas wafer which is made of wheat flour and water. It is a symbol of reconciliation and forgiveness.
Many popular people come from Lublin:
1. Beata Kozidrak – singer
2. Jacek Bąk – singer
3. Zbigniew Hołdys – guitarist, composer
4. Ani Mru Mru
5. Maciej Zień – designer
6. Anita Sokołowska – actress
7. Bohdan Łazuka – actor, singer
8. Urszula – singer
9. Budka Suflera – musicians
10. bracia Cugowscy – musicians
Are you interested in movies? Do you know an interesting story told by, for example, your grandpa and you think that more people should know about it?
If so, NOW you have an unique opportunity! The “Grodzka Gate ‐ NN Theatre” Centre under the project “Opowieści z Bramy” warmly invites you to the workshops on short documentary movie making. This is a great opportunity to gain experience if you are going to connect your life with a movie. Among others, you will gain knowledge in the field of filming, editing and scriptwriting.
Here you can find more information about the workshops.
Jagielloński Fair
When? 17-19 August 2018
Where? Lublin, Old Town and Castle Square
Festival presents traditional Slavic culture (i.e. folk item, music, singing, dancing, art and crafts practices).
Art and crafts practices are presented by artisans from Eastern European countries. The event takes place at the Old Town, where the spirits of the Middle Ages still live.
The best folk bands play great folk music giving unforgettable atmosphere of common fun. More information: here
Migration Library
Do you know that you can come to our Migration Library every Thursday at 4-7 pm and organize a meeting with your friends? We offer a cosy place, good tea or coffee and welcoming atmosphere.
Just contact us (loginlublin@panstwoprawa.org)
Miasto movie
Would you like to watch a movie for free? There is such a possibility in Warsztaty Kultury (calture workshop) in the event called ,,Miasto Movie’’. Every Wednesday you can go to Grodzka st. 5a (Lublin’s old town) and watch a movie. The schedule of movies and details of the event you can find here.
Libraries in Lublin part 1
Do you want read the books without buying them? Are you working on your thesis and need to use some articles? There are a few libraries in Lublin. Mostly, you can use these libraries for free. However, you may be asked for some additional fees sometimes…
to be continued…
Libraries in Lublin part 2
Wondering where to find a library in Lublin?
– Voivodeship Library of Lublin (Narutowicza st.4)
– some university libraries – if you are not a student, you can use books only in the library. You cannot take the books away in most of these libraries. Every university library has it’s own rules.
– Migration Library – in our foundation (Chopina st. 14/70). It is absolutely for free!
Art Gallery
Have you ever been to any Lublin gallery? There are a few worth visiting:
– Galeria Biała (White Gallery in the Culture Centre) there are many events, art collections and some special lessons. You can check what’s new over there
– Galeria Labirynt (Labyrinth Gallery) is the most famous gallery in Lublin. You check what you can see following this link
– Galeria przy Bramie is the gallery in the Old Town. If you are interested in paintings you should have a look what is there
– Galeria Domus Area is another gallery with paintings
– Galeria Sztuki Wirydarz is the gallery in the Old Town with many beautiful paintings
The Philharmonic & The Music Theather
Are you an artistic soul that loves culture… You can visit a music theater or to a philharmonic:
– The Philharmonic of Lublin on M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 5 street – if you like classical music you can check the schedule on this website
– The Music Theather on M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 5 street – if you prefer variety of artistic styles like music, dance and theater you should definitely check what is new in Lublin
Theathers in Lublin:
-The Old Theather on the Jezuicka 18 street is the place where you can watch a concert or a movie or take part in the special eventsorganised in the theater. You can follow this website
–The Osterwa’s Theather on Narutowicza 17 street. It is the traditional theater where you can watch a typical theater play.
-The Andersen’s Theather on Dominikańska 1 street is a typical theater for children and young people. All of the details are on this website
Community centres
Prepared especially for youth where you can watch a play or a movie. You can sign up for special artistic lessons, go on an artistic gallery or a concert or take part in some events. There are many places like that in Lublin, however we will present a few that are most popular. These places are something between a cinema, a theater and meeting points:
– Warsztaty Kultury on Grodzka 5a street
– Chatka żaka on Radziszewskiego 16 street
– Kino Grażyna (Grażyna Cinema) on Konrada Wallenroda 4A street
Radio
Do you like listening to radio? From Lublin there are many radio stations:
| RADIO ZET 107,0 FM
RMF FM 89,3 FM VOX FM 106,1 FM RMF CLASSIC 107,6 FM JEDYNKA PROGRAM 1 POLSKIEGO RADIA 90,8 FM DWÓJKA PROGRAM 2 POLSKIEGO RADIA 91,8 FM TRÓJKA PROGRAM 3 POLSKIEGO RADIA 104,2 FM CZWÓRKA PROGRAM 4 POLSKIEGO RADIA 99,0 FM |
RADIO FREEE 89,9 FM
TOK FM 93,8 FM RADIO LUBLIN 102,2 FM AKADEMICKIE RADIO CENTRUM 98,2 FM ESKA LUBLIN 103,6 FM ZŁOTE PRZEBOJE 95,6 FM RADIO eR 87,9 FM RADIO MARYJA 97,0 FM |
Festivals in Lublin
–Multicultural Lublin – the festivity of Lublin cultures which is connection of meetings, movies, music and workshops. Usually at the end of May.
–Sportival – the sport festival organized in May.
–The Night of Culture – organized in June, this year the night of 4/5th of June 2016 where the city turns out to be the place of culture with many cultural events, concerts, shows.
– Museum Night takes place in many Polish city and in Lublin as well. During that night you have a great opportunity to visit Lublin museums for free.
– Carnaval Sztukmistrzow – is one of the eye-catching events of Lublin. The first Carnaval was organized in 2008 under the name “Festival Sztukmistrzów”. It is simply the time for fun with various street shows, circus-theatre, spectacles and workshops which were opened for everyone.
– Jarmark Jagielloński w Lublinie is one of the most famous festivals in Lublin. It is unique connection between folk culture and music with a local craft fair. All information about this fair you may find here.
– Ukraina w centrum Lublina – is the annual event, which takes place in Lublin. It is the mix of modern Ukrainian culture: concerts, exhibitions, movies and the like.
– Europejski Festiwal Smaku – is a combination of concerts, contents, shows, exhibitions and tasting different type of food.
– Lublin is very rich for theatrical events. All information about them you will find here.
Lublin – city of the film
Did you know that Lublin is the city of film? Thanks to the unique and charming Old Town, because of which a lot of Polish and foreign movie and TV series director’s decided to make movies right here. Have you watched some productions like ”The Reader” nominated to Oscar’s prize? This movie was filmed on the area of Majdanek. “Aryan Couple” movie – where its role played building of Crown Tribunal and Lublin Castle. Brand New productions are: “Volta” and TV series “Morowe Panny”. Other productions: “Wołyń”- scenes were taking in The Open Air Village Museum in Lublin, „Carte Blanche”, “Panie Dulskie”, “Ogniem i Mieczem”, “Kronika wypadków miłosnych”, “Kamienie na szaniec” and many others.
European Festival of Taste
Did you know that Since 2009 European Festival of Taste takes place every September in Lublin? It’s a very unique meeting with music, art, interesting workshops and of course with amazing taste. This taste is presented by producers from the Lublin area and all of the Europe. During the Festival, you can taste unique cheese, liqueurs, meats, fish and dishes, you can also do some shopping and by e.g. natural spices.
Lublin Radio
Did you know that City of Inspiration has also his own Radio? History of the Radio goes back to the forties of the XX century! Except really interesting broadcasts and reports or fresh information from the region, Radio is also a source of information about different interesting concerts. Thanks to the Radio you can grab free tickets from them to those events. Radio is situated on Obrońców Pokoju St. 2. If you want to listen to the radio you should set the radio on the radio frequency 102.2 or you can do it online via Internet too.
The Reader
Elements of the famous film The Reader was recorded in Lublin at the former Nazi concentration camp at Majdanek.
Lublin is a place of cinematography because of its architecture and character, and of course, because of its history.
1 out of 10
Did you know that the eldest Polish Television programme is “1 out of 10”? It has been shown since 1994 and you can watch it every day – from Monday till Friday at around 6.45 p.m. It is recorded in Lublin.
Cemeteries in Lublin
In Lublin are located historical cemeteries that are also important for local society and its history. Here we present part 1 of the guide – worth visiting to better learn the history of the region:
Roman – Catholic Cemetery at Lipowa Street – founded in the end of 18th century. Many historical and artistically outstanding monuments of Lublin citizens can be found here. What is also important, an educational path was created some time ago which helps to understand the symbolism of the tombstones.
Military Cemetery at Lipowa Street (Biała Street) – is a part of the huge cemetery at Lipowa but the main entrance is located at Biała Street. Characteristic element of area is the stone helmet which was built as a collective tombstone of soldiers.
Evangelic Cemetery in Lublin – located next to Catholic cemetery at Lipowa Street. Beautiful historic monuments have been renovated in recent years.
Orthodox Cemetery at Lipowa Street – is also a great example of tombstone art and our city history.
Museum of Lublin in the Castle
Here you will find permanent and temporary exhibitions, antique equipment and weapons. More information here.
State Museum at Majdanek
Do you know that…
The State Museum at Majdanek was the first martyrdom museum commemorating victims of the World War II in Europe. It was set up in November 1944 on the place of the former Nazi concentration camp.
Museum of Martyrdom “Under the Clock”
Did you know that…
The name of the Museum of Martyrdom “Under the Clock” is derived from the clock located above the main entrance of the building of the former Land Office on the Uniwersytecka Street 1 in Lublin, where during the years 1939-1944 the headquarters of the Gestapo and police investigators were based. Political prisoners were interrogated and tortured there. The museum was created from the initiative of those who managed to survive.
History Museum of the City of Lublin in the Kraków Gate
This place collects items dedicated to the history of Lublin and its inhabitants. Here you can see archaeological objects showing several centuries of the history of the city. In the museum’s collection you will see inter alia the famous Lublin executioner’s sword. Sightseeing is possible from Tuesday to Sunday.
Lublin Open Air Village Museum
Did you know that…
Lublin Village Museum is one of the largest open air museums in Poland. It has the form of a small village. The collected items are related to the former rural life, manors and towns. Different workshops, reconstructions of historical dances and other cultural events are held there. You will find useful information concerning sightseeing here.
Grodzka Gate NN Theatre
There you will find thousands of pictures of the prewar Polish-Jewish Lublin. You can listen to the storiesof the city’s residents how the city used to look like. You will also see a model of the pre-war Lublin and exhibition on the extermination of the Jews of Lublin.
Vincent Pol Manor
It is a biographical museum of the poet and geographer Vincent Pol, located in a classical mansion built in the late 18th century in a small farm near Lublin called Firlejowszczyzna. You will see a collection of postcards or the Earth globes from the 19th and 20th century there. For more practical information click here.
Józef Czechowicz Literary Museum
Located on Złota St. 3 , the literary museum was established on the initiative of the local literature circles (), the aim of which was to commemorate Józef Czechowicz, one of the most original and individual avant-garde poets, who came from Lublin. You will see there photographs depicting Lublin of the 30s of the 20th century taken by Czechowicz. You will find more details related to sightseeing here.
UMCS Museum
The museum gathers collections related to the history of the university. It also has a rich collection of contemporary art works, mostly sketches or graphics. The museum is based in the building of the Main UMCS Library on the Radziszewskiego St. 11. You will find more information about opening hours here.
University Museum of History of KUL
In the museum set on the .Racławickie 14 Avenue you can find exhibits related to the history of the University and collections commemorating Pope John Paul II who was once a professor at KUL. An interesting fact is that the halls of today’s museum used to be a Dominican refectory. You can visit the museum from Monday to Friday from 9a.m. to 3:30p.m.
Pharmacy Museum
An inconspicuous pharmaceutical museum on the Grodzka St. 5 will delight you with a decor which is already unprecedented in modern pharmacies. A rich collection of weights, old bulky furniture, pharmaceutical glass, old recipes and medicine labels are definitely worth seeing. The museum is opened everyday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The House of Words
It is a place created around the meaning of the word in culture and social life. Here you will see an exhibition of old printing machines. The House of Words organizes various festivals and other interesting events. You can visit it from Monday to Friday from 9a.m. to 5p.m Check more on Facebook.
Basements of the Perła Brewery
Did you know that…
the exhibition of Lublin brewing it is open to the public, and it is situated on the basements of the Perła Brewery. If you want to see how beer is brewed and out of which ingredients, you cannot miss it! Sightseeing is possible on Saturdays from 12a.m. to 4p.m.
Cathedral Museum
While visiting the museum, you must see:
Treasury –a room with a double vault where objects of worship have been collected for centuries.
Crypts – located in the basement of the Cathedral. From the very beginning they were intended for burials of monks and people connected to the Church.
Acoustic Sacristy – a place with extraordinary acoustic properties. Here you can communicate in a whisper while standing diagonally in the corners of the sacristy. Experience it yourself! You can also visit the Museum online
Basilica of the Dominican Friars
In the treasury of the Basilica of the Dominican Friars that is located on the Złota St.9 you will see an interesting exhibition of antique books, vestments and goldsmith works. You can find out more about the sightseeing on the website of the Basilica.
Trinitarian Tower
Did you know that…
The Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art is based inside the tower. On the way to the observation deck you will see household items, religious paintings, icons, sculptures, textiles, sarcophagi, musical instruments, candlesticks, coffin portraits and other historical objects. You can visit the museum from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is possible to enter for free on the first Sunday of each month.
Choir at KUL
With almost a hundred years of history, the Choir at KUL gives a chance to musically talented people to spread their wings.
Every year, it gives dozens of concerts at the University and in many other cities home and abroad. You can find more information about it on the website.
Folk Song and Dance Ensemble “Jawor”
It is an academic team bringing together lovers of dance and folk music, students and graduates of the University of Life Sciences in Lublin and other universities. Participants of “Jawor” took part in more than 100 foreign trips and visited all the continents in the course of their activities!
Academic Center for Culture UMCS
Thanks to the patronage over bands as well as artistic and cultural projects, ACK inspires students in art. It is often identified with “Chatka Żaka” and Maria Curie-Skłodowska University.
Cemeteries in Lublin part II:
Here you can learn about some more cemeteries in Lublin – worth visiting also as historic monuments:
– Cemetery at Unicka Street in Lublinie – founded before WWII, about history of the necropoly you can read here
– Cemetery at Kalina (one of the city’s districts) is located next to Saint Agnese
– Cemetery at Majdanek is the biggest and most modern cemetery, in neighborhood is located Majdanek Museum – memorial of the victims of German Nazi Concentration Camp
– Jewish Cemetery, so called kirkut is known as one of the most precious Jewish cemetery monuments in Europe. Also here you can find the tomb of Seer of Lublin – Jakoow Icchak Hurwicz (Horowitz). More interesting info can be found here
Cinemas In Lublin
There are several good cinemas in Lublin that you can visit and enjoy your free time:
Cinema City ul. Lipowa 13, 20-020 Lublin
Cinema City Felicity CH Atrium Felicity, aleja Wincentego Witosa 32,
Multikino Galeria Olimp, Aleja Spółdzielczości Pracy 36
Kino Bajka ul. Idziego Radziszewskiego 8
Kino Grażyna ul. Konrada Wallenroda 4A
Kino Centrum Kultury responds to the needs of customers, who are looking for a different offer than that are presented in multiplexes. Check their offer here.
There is one more cinema in Chatka Żaka UMCS exists since 1965 and prefers primarily original films with artistic quality.
Lublin heynal
One of the highlights of the city is “Lublin heynal”. It is unique music, that sounds daily from the balcony of the New Town Hall.
This tune has more than 400 years. Its author is unknown, but the names of the trumpeters who performed it obviously became legends and history. Daily at 12:00 o’clock you may hear the heynal. Those ancient sounds tell to the city that life goes on.