Today the air temperature reached 38 degrees. We are roasting, slipping quickly through the city in search of even a sliver of shade. Not everyone has the luxury of working in air-conditioned spaces, and we are not used to such high temperatures here. The air shimmers with heat when you look closely. Everyone tries to wear as little as possible.…
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THE DAY BEFORE | PRZEDDZIEŃ
June 22nd, the eve of Luxembourg’s National Day. As I make my way across Hamilius in the morning, the city is already alive with movement. People are switching from trams to buses and from buses to trams, spilling through open doors in a steady flow. And yet, somehow, there seem to be fewer of them than usual. A short queue…
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FORT LAMBERT
Of all the fortifications of Luxembourg, Fort Lambert is my favorite place. Not only because of its fascinating history, but above all because of the way the preserved remains are presented and the presence of art, which give this site an almost magical character. I walk past it almost every day on my way to work, and each time I…
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KAZAMATY (KASEMATTEN) W LUKSEMBURGU
You can travel to the other side of the world and return disappointed, because reality does not always live up to the images in travel magazines. Yet you can also venture just a few stops away from home and discover something entirely new and inspiring—something you immediately want to share with others.One place full of hidden gems is Luxembourg. It…
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WINDOW TO THE WORLD | OKNO NA ŚWIAT
Luxembourg Central Station is the most pleasant railway station I have had the opportunity to visit so far. It is small, intimate, and feels safe. You can buy a good coffee and a croissant here, for example at Oberweis, a well-known Luxembourgish bakery and pâtisserie that impressed me many years ago with its selection of beautifully decorated and delicious pastries.I…
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THE GRAND DUCAL PALACE | PAŁAC WIELKICH KSIĄŻĄT
Nestled in the heart of Luxembourg City’s historic Old Town, among its winding streets and beautifully preserved historic buildings, stands the Grand Ducal Palace – the official residence of the head of state and one of the foremost national symbols of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Although it is now primarily associated with the Grand Ducal Family, its history stretches…
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SAGES AT THE CJEU | MĘDRCY W TSUE
Art plays a meaningful role at the Court of Justice of the European Union, reflecting the institution’s cultural and symbolic dimension. Over the years, Member States have contributed artworks: paintings, sculptures, and installations, many of which are displayed throughout the Court’s public areas. These works not only represent the diversity and unity of the EU but also enhance the solemnity…
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THE POETIC ECHO OF VANITAS | POETYCKIE ECHO VANITAS
Michel Medinger’s work is a poignant dialogue between life and death, beauty and decay, humor and irony. It is a whisper to the viewer – an eternal question about the fragility of human existence. *** Twórczość Michela Medingera to przejmujący dialog między życiem a śmiercią, pięknem a rozkładem, humorem a ironią. To szept skierowany do widza – odwieczne pytanie o…
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IGOR MITORAJ’S SCULPTURES
While strolling through the Parco della Neapolis (the Neapolis Archaeological Park) in Sicily, I came across beautiful classical sculptures perfectly integrated into the park’s surroundings. These sculptures caught my eye because they seemed familiar to me. I felt like I had seen them somewhere before – especially the heads wrapped as if in bandages. Upon closer inspection, I realized they…
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THE GARDENS OF CHÂTEAU D’ANSEMBOURG
In the very heart of the Eisch Valley, nestled among Luxembourg’s green hills, stands Château d’Ansembourg — a true architectural gem with a history dating back to the 17th century. W samym sercu Doliny Eisch, pośród zielonych wzgórz Luksemburga, wznosi się Château d’Ansembourg – perła architektury, której historia sięga XVII wieku. The castle was built between 1639 and 1647 as…
