Lime was a holy tree in the old days. It was be lieved that it protects against lightning and evil powers. It was planted in te central place in the settlements. War deliberations, court trials,...
This medieval fortress 1 , perched on a rocky hillside, was for centuries the residence of the House of Schaff gotsch, the owners of a local demesne. Undefeated by enemies, it was destroyed by...
Many famous and infl uential European families used to have residences at the foot of the Karkonosze. At the time of its splendor, the Palace in Bukowiec had a reputation as one of the greatest...
