MAZURKAS TRAVEL PRESENTS

The city of Wrocław is renowned for international music festivals, the biggest of which is "Wratislavia Cantans". Wroclaw is also the venue of such music events, as: Jazz on the Odra River Festival, Days of the Music of Old Masters, Singing Actors' Festival, Jazz All Souls' Day, Wroclaw Meetings of One-Actor Theatres and Small Theatrical Forms as well as International Theatre Festival Dialog-Wroclaw. Opera shows held in Wroclaw's Centennial Hall, which are famous throughout Europe, delight with monumental character. Recently Wroclaw opened on of the most splendid music halls and cultural center, the sound and architecture masterpiece – the National Forum of Music.

April 11, 2019 - Thursday WROCLAW (Welcome Dinner) WROCLAW – THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF EUROPE 2016 Arrival in Wroclaw - once described as “the holy blossom of Europe, a beautiful gem among cities” has always been a bone of contention, changing hands many times throughout its long history. Take an orientation walk through the heart of Wroclaw, the Market Square with the beautiful buildings and the Town Hall, that is recognized as gem of Gothic-Renaissance urban architecture. Enjoy your welcome dinner at one of the restaurants located in the lovely Wroclaw Old Town. You will also have a chance to try dishes of the Silesian cuisine, characteristic for this region of .

7.00 p.m. – WROCLAW OPERA HOUSE Program to include: DON GIOVANNI by WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

April 12, 2019 - Friday WROCLAW (Breakfast & Lunch) SPLENDOUR OF CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE & MUSIC Wroclaw became a modern industrial and cultural center that stimulates development of Lower . Situated on the Odra River is boast of many picturesque islands and bridges. attractions, such as: the Gothic Town Hall, the Aula Leopoldina at the Wroclaw University or the Centennial hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wroclaw offers a wide variety of places to see and free time to enjoy in the Wroclaw Opera House, the Philharmonic Hall or during the Wroclaw Music Festival. Odra River also gives additional beauty with 200 bridges connecting different parts of the city. Wroclaw's fascinating history reflects also the past of the entire and it does its best to benefit from this historical multiculturalism of the city like, for example, having the District of Tolerance, a small area shared by the houses of worship of four different religious denominations: an Orthodox church, a Roman Catholic Church, a Lutheran church and a synagogue. Finally, last but not least, it give the opportunity to meet with local people including 150 dwarfs that live in the city that you can try to look for while your visit to Wroclaw.

After lunch see the UNESCO site Centennial Hall (Hala Ludowa) a landmark in the history of reinforced concrete architecture, was erected in 1911-1913 by Max Berg. The Centennial Hall, a multi-purpose recreational building, is a centrally-planned structure situated on the Exhibition Grounds. The Centennial Hall is a pioneering work of modern engineering and architecture. See “The Wrocław Fountain at Pergola” that offers a multimedia spectacle affecting several senses. Water jets 40 meters up creating a screen of seven hundred square meters, on which colored animations are displayed, accompanied by music and natural sounds of splash and patter. The Wrocław multimedia fountain is one of only several similar objects in the world. In the one hectare basin are installed almost 300 nozzles of different types: geysers, foggy, pointed, palm and also three fire nozzles. There are as well lasers and music. Almost 800 small and big sources of light are placed in the basin.

7.00 p.m. – WROCLAW OPERA HOUSE Program to include: FAUST by CHARLES GOUNOD

April 13, 2019 - Saturday WROCLAW (Breakfast & Lunch) SOUND & TECHNOLOGY Visit the outstanding interiors of the newly opened National Forum of Music - the institution of culture, co-governed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. The National Forum of Music operates the state-of-the-art multifunctional concert venue of the same name located in the historic centre of Wrocław. The NFM building was designed by Kuryłowicz & Associates Architecture Studio, selected through an international competition. The architect was inspired by the musical instrument - the shape of the string instrument. The foyer, covered with black and white Corian, brings to mind the piano keyboard. Enjoy a guided tour of the interiors, such as: foyer with rich art collection, outstanding concert halls, technicians’ rooms which are not opened to the music public. You will also get to know the secrets of the innovative acoustic technics used while designing the building.

After lunch at Forum Restaurant take a picturesque boat trip on Odra River with stop at the Ostrow Tumski, a Cathedral Island, where first settlement was established in the 9th century with the imposing Gothic Cathedral and numerous of smaller churches and bishop’s residences.

6.00 p.m. – NATIONAL FORUM OF MUSIC Program to include: The Cosmic Lives of Trees B. BARTÓK DIVERTIMENTO SZ.113, BB.118 A. PANUFNIK ARBOR COSMICAF. MENDELSSOHN BARTHOLDY DOUBLE CONCERTO IN D MINOR FOR VIOLIN, PIANO AND STRING ORCHESTRA MWV O4 Performed by: Jakub Jakowicz – violin & direction Paweł Wakarecy – piano NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra

April 14, 2019 – Sunday WROCLAW – KATOWICE (Breakfast & Lunch) CULTURE ZONE A morning drive to Katowice, the main city of the and of the Upper Silesian Agglomeration, the biggest in Poland and the most important economic, academic and cultural center in southern Poland. Katowice are also one of the most surprising cities with so much to offer for both the cultural and architectural reasons. Visit the with one of the splendid exhibitions of paintings by such great Polish artists, as: Jan Matejko, Stanislaw Wyspianski or Jacek Malczewski. The additional attractions of the viewing platform located on the top of the mineshaft. Silesian Museum is part of so-called Culture Zone, spreading in the center of Katowice and being a perfect example of the revitalization of the urban grounds.

Lunch at the Moodro restaurant that blends tradition with modernity, and its unique interior and panoramic views of Katowice will leave you breathless.

Continue to Nikiszowiec and Giszowiec, two workers’ both built at the beginning of the 20th century, for workers of the nearby mines. It is an outstanding example of architectural revitalization. Nikiszowiec is all made of the red brick and full of tenant houses while Giszowiec was created as a garden city with small, different houses, each designed for two families.

Late afternoon drive to the seat of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. It is among the largest and most modern music venues in Poland and the world. It is situated in the post-industrial area of Katowice formerly belonging to KWK Katowice coal mine. The building was designed by Polish architect Tomasz Konior and his team, while the acoustics of the concert hall were designed by world-renowned Japanese acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota who works for Nagata Acoustics Company.

6.00 p.m. – THE POLISH NATIONAL RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEAT THE MASTERS CHAMBER CONCERTS Program to include: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Sonate F-major for violin and grand piano KV 376 Gabriel Fauré – I Sonate A-major for violin and grand piano op. 13 Claude Debussy – Sonate g-minor for violin and grand piano Karol Szymanowski – Sonata d-minor for violin and grand piano op. 9 Performed by: Bomsori Kim - violin Rafał BlechacZ – piano

April 15, 2019 – Monday KATOWICE - KRAKÓW (Breakfast & Lunch) MONKS RECIPES Visit the Historical Museum of Katowice – located in the beautiful town house. It shows how the different social classes used to live and how everyday life developed at the turnout of 19th and 20th century. Departure for Krakow. En route stop for lunch in the outstanding Tyniec Abbey where you can listen to an organ concert, visit the abbey and enjoy your lunch prepared based on old traditional recipes by Benedictine Monks.

Upon arrival in Krakow take a walk through the Krakow’s Old Town with its restored Main Square of magnificent houses and palaces. There, you will stop at St. Mary’s Basilica to see the magnificent wooden altar by Wit Stwosz. In the middle of the square is Cloth Hall built before 1349, but renovated in the 16th century with many shopping stalls inside. Evening to enjoy the city on your own.

April 16, 2019 – Tuesday KRAKÓW (Breakfast & Dinner) THROUGH THE STAINED-GLASS WINDOW In the morning visit Wawel Castle, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the earliest and greatest of Renaissance palaces north of the Alps. Works of art include an excellent tapestry collection. Stop at the Wawel Cathedral, a place where most of Polish kings were crowned and are buried.

Drive to the National Museum to see the world famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci “Lady with the Ermine”. And just a few stops from the museum we invite you to the Gallery of Stained Glass Works This place has a long tradition and worked with many famous artists. During your visit you will see the process of making the stained glass pieces and even make one yourself and take back home as a souvenir.

Late afternoon private visit to the Museum-House of Jozef Mehoffer - pupil of Jan Matejko and coeval of Stanislaw Wyspianski, was one of the most outstanding artists of Mloda Polska. He painted portraits, landscapes, religious and historical, monumental compositions. His stained-glasses and polichroms are one of the most magnificent achievement of Polish decoration art. His house was a meeting place of artistic elite and also one of the most wealthy private museums in Poland. Now, you can see his house that is a museum devoted to this great artist. Objects presented in the museum are partly a deposit from the Mehoffer family and partly are owned by the National Museum. Exposition is located in 6 rooms on the first floor and 10 rooms on the second floor. You can see there beautiful paintings, stained-glasses and graphics, as well as furniture from the epoch. The museum has also a nice garden.

A Chopin piano concert to be held in the museums, that was also a part of the Mehoffer's house tradition, and a small reception served in the garden.

Dinner in Szara Ges restaurant – the Essence Of . The restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful tenement houses in the Krakow’s Old Town Market Square. Inside décor was designed to reflect the charm of the building and create a unique place connected with traditional Polish cuisine presented in a modern and creative style.

April 17, 2019 – Wednesday KRAKÓW (Breakfast & Dinner) CULTURAL CROSSROADS Drive to Wieliczka Salt Mine, one of the UNESCO Sites and underground world of salt created by many generations of Polish miners. The total length of its corridors is 300 km long. It features a touring route that includes historic statues and mythical figures. To get down to the 64-metre (210 feet) level of the mine, you will descend a wooden stairway of 378 steps to Level 1. Your guided tour takes you from 210 to 440 feet (64 to 135 meters) underground, passing through galleries and chambers on three levels. You'll tour the richly ornamented Chapel of the Blessed Kinga, carved entirely from salt and visit an underground salt-mining exhibition on Level 3. The guided walk consists of more than 20 monumental chambers joined by 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) of pathways. An elevator takes you back up to the surface. The Wieliczka mine is often referred to as "the Underground Salt Cathedral of Poland".

A part of Krakow identity is the history and crossing of the cultural road. Therefore we will take you for an afternoon tour of former Jewish district – Kazimierz. While reaching Kazimierz district you enter the maze of narrow streets of the former Jewish district of Kazimierz, to take a plunge into the culture of a different world. The dramatic history of the Jewish community, exterminated by the Nazis, was presented by Steven Spielberg who made the movie ”Schindler’s List” in the actual setting.

Farewell Dinner at Klezmer Hois Restaurant Located in the heart of "Kazimierz", the Jewish Quarter in Cracow. In the former Mykva building, it is 70 meters from the Remuh Synagogue. With its special atmosphere, artistic climate and finest cuisine it is unique in Poland, and is reminiscent of the pre-World War II tradition of Jewish Kazimierz. In fine restaurant you can instantly recognize the taste of original Jewish cuisine. The restaurant is owned by Leopold Kozlowski, a former musical director of the Jewish Theater in Warsaw. In the Schindler's List he played the role of an Investor. One can find out about his life and achievements from the biographical movie The Last Klezmer. During dinner listen to a klezmer music concert.

April 18, 2019 – Thursday KRAKÓW (Breakfast) Departure transfer to the airport for you flight back home.