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Lublin - the oriental city

Lublin - the oriental city

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Lublin used to be a multicultural melting pot. Important trade routes connecting Asia with Europe ran so many religions and cultures could mix here. Let's visit the most interesting places related to the cultures and communities of the East!

From the beginning of its history, Lublin was a city open to the East. Trade routes connecting Asia with Europe ran through Lublin, as evidenced by the hoard of dirhams - Arabic coins found in Czechow district. Jews began to settle down here in the 14th century. One of the most important events in the history of the city was the conclusion of the Union of Lublin in 1569. The city was enriched by new inhabitants from the East. A few centuries later, these patterns were drawn on to create the European Union. Today, the city returns to the tradition of multiculturalism and reopens to the East. All the often exotic communities living in Lublin have left a permanent mark on the city's culture. During the walk the most interesting, but also rarely visited places related to the cultures and communities of the East will be shown.

The route:

  • the Lithuanian Square connected to the Lublin Union as a monent of the widest opening to the East
  • former Orthodox church of Greek society (present church of St. Josafat)
  • Rybny sqare and Pawęczkowski's palace - unfinished trinitarian church
  • Lublin rchcathedral with half-oriental internal furnishing
  • Basilica of St. Stanislau and dominicans monastery
  • former Jewish district
  • National Museum in Lublin - former castle and The Holy Trinity Chapel with its Byzantine-Ruthenian frescoes
  • Orthodox church of Transfiguration of Jesus and a story of Lublin's Uniates
  • Ruska street, Czwartek hill, and church of St. Nicolau on the commercial route

Practical information:

  • Individual and group walks adjusted to tourists' expectations
  • Duration from 1 to 3 hours (depends on needs and expectations of the group)
  • The route and programme may change up to availability of monuments and attractions
  • Price of the walk in English - plus 50 percent of the basic price
  • Negotiation of the price possible in case of smaller groups or individual walks
  • I issue an invoice

Topic

Language:
Polish, English, Polish, English
Topic:
Specialised tour, Specialised tour
Days:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, Niedziela, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Duration:
 , up to 3 hours
Route length:
2 km
Number of participants:
up to 45
Price:

60 min. – 130 zł

90 min. – 195 zł

120 min. – 260 zł

150 min. – 320 zł

180 min. – 380 zł

For kids
For adults
For the elderly
For people with special needs
For pets

Reserve the walk by phone or e-mail using a contact data below

Dominik Maiński

Dominik Maiński

I was born in Warsaw, but I have been living in Lublin for over twenty years. Many people ask me why I changed the capital to a smaller city. Lublin has an unusual atmosphere. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Poland. This place inspires and delights me all the time. I can also pursue my professional career here.

I am a graduate of history and art history of the Catholic University of Lublin, and I defended my Ph.D. thesis in history at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. I have had trainings and done lectures, e.g. at the University of Reykjavík in Iceland, Nordland University in Bodø in Norway, Bosphorus University in Istanbul in Turkey and the University of the Azores in Ponta Delgada in Portugal. I was a lecturer at the Open University of KUL and the University of the Third Age in Lublin. My scientific interests include: the art of Lublin, artistic craftsmanship, numismatics and medallic art, copyright in art and Scandinavian art, which resulted in participation in many scientific conferences and a scholarship of the Mayor of the City of Lublin.

I was an actor of Leszek Mądzik's Artistic Stage at KUL, which gave me the opportunity to participate in numerous theatre festivals for example in Lebanon and Syria. I also worked at the Art Gallery of the Art Stage, organizing and arranging exhibitions.

Traveling is my passion, so I am often on the road, which results in travel meetings and photography exhibitions. So far, I have visited over 60 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. My furthest trip was to Easter Island. I am the originator and organizer of East est - the Festival of Eastern Travels in Lublin, during which the greatest travelers, writers and artists working around the broadly understood Orient meet.

I can guide you inLublin and the so-called "tourism triangle" (Kazimierz Dolny, Puławy, Nałęczów and the surrounding area) as a PTTK guide. I am also a licensed guide to the National Museum in Lublin, the State Museum at Majdanek and the Open Air Museum in Lublin. I cordially invite you to explore our beautiful city and region with me!

Phone:
501 606 155
E-mail:
dominik.mainski@gmail.com
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