Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
The Pomnik Powstania Warszawskiego or Warsaw Uprising Monument is a memorial in Warszawa, Poland, located close to the Stare miasto, opposite to the Pałac Krasińskich. Poland was occupied by Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1945. In 1943 there was an uprising of Jews within the Warszawa ghetto – which is not to be confused with the uprising of the Polish army in 1944 which is commemorated by this memorial. Continue reading “Pomnik Powstania Warszawskiego”
The Stare Miasto of Warszawa, Poland is the historic center of the capital of Poland. It was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt until 1955 in original style. Since 1980 it is a UNESCO world heritage site. And it is a wonderful place to be, especially in Christmas time when the area is decorated and enlightened. Continue reading “Stare miasto”
When we arrived in Wrocław, Poland, it was already getting dark. We didn’t have much time to explore the city and therefore went directly to the Rynek, the main place where also the wonderful town hall (Ratusz) is located. Continue reading “Christmas market”
When you leave the main railway station of Wrocław, Poland towards the city center you can find a crossing (Piłsudskiego / Świdnicka) where statues walk into the ground and appear on the other side of the road again. It is the underground passage memorial, reminding on the anti-communist movement in 1981. Continue reading “Going underground”
In 2011 the soccer club Mainz 05 needed a new stadium and it was built in Mainz-Bretzenheim, outside of the city center of Mainz, Germany. It is located on a field with nothing surrounding it. If you get there by car you’re requested to park at the fair grounds – which you might be searching for a while.
Continue reading “Feuerwurst in No Man’s Land”
After visiting Japan and enjoying the totally different situation in a country that was locked-up for hundreds of years I was looking for another very interesting location. Guided by the fascination for the Cuban revolution and the remains of the Cold War I decided to fly to La Habana, Cuba. Continue reading “Hasta la victoria siempre”
The Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro is a fortification in La Habana, Cuba and located on a rock called El Morro on the opposite side of the bay facing La Habana vieja. It was built from 1589 to 1630 by the Spanish to protect the city from pirates. Continue reading “Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro”
The Plaza de la Revolución is maybe the most iconic place in La Habana, Cuba. It is dominated by a giant needle commemorating José Julián Martí y Pérez, the writer, national hero and symbol of the independence fight of the country. It is 109 meters high and you can use an elevator to get to the top. Continue reading “Plaza de la Revolución”
The historic center of La Habana, Cuba is called La Habana vieja and is one of the touristic highlights. The city has been founded in 1519 and was afterwards destroyed by a French pirate. Therefore the city received some fortifications still visible today. Since 1982 the center of La Habana is a UNESCO world heritage site. Continue reading “La Habana vieja”
If you want to see how cigars are produced in Cuba, you can visit the Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás – directly next to the Capitolio in La Habana. It is located in a well-preserved building from the year 1845. Up to 400 workers produce famous cigars like Cohiba or Montecristo here and the factory is open 12 hours each day. Continue reading “Real Fábrica de Tabacos Partagás”