The squares of Lublin - where the city's energy emanates the most

The squares of Lublin - where the city's energy emanates the most

The walk aims at showing the participants the most important places where life in old Lublin went on in a cumulative way. Currently, besides being a place of the residents’ meetings, these are the areas used for some cultural events. The history of selected squares will be told.

The aim of the walk is to show the participants the most important places where life in the former Lublin was cumulative. People from various social groups used to meet in the squares, trade took place here, people took part in demonstrations or holy masses, and experienced the joys and dramas of life. Currently, these are spaces for organizing some cultural events. The history of selected squares and buildings that determined their shape will be told.

The route:

  • Zamkowy square - living space of the Jewish community (non-existent Szeroka Street, synagogues, house of the Seer of Lublin),
  • Po Farze square (the non-existent church of Michael the Archangel, the vicars' house - owned by Janusz Palikot, and the tenement house where the fire bursted out, which in 1575 destroyed almost all of Gothic Lublin),
  • Rybny square, where in the Middle Ages, fish from the nearby Czechówka river was sold and where the executioner's seat and a brothel were located,
  • the Market Square - former commercial square with Renaissance tenement houses and the Crown Tribunal are,
  • the Archcathedral square, where just in 19th century the Jesuits' buildings were,
  • Łokietka square (former Korce) and Krakowska Gate,
  • Wolności square,
  • Litewski square - former Military Square, where Russian partitioning troops paraded; during the occupation, Adolf Hitler-Platz, the site of the fountain visual show now.

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:
English, Polish, English, Polish
Topic:
Specialised tour, Specialised tour
Days:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Saturday, Tuesday, Niedziela, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Duration:
up to 3 hours,  , up to 2 hours
Route length:
2,5 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