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Light Move Festival 2025: Łódź Illuminated by Dreams

Every autumn, the industrial heart of Łódź, Poland, transforms into a breathtaking canvas of light and imagination. The Light Move Festival — one of Central Europe’s most spectacular urban light art events — returns in 2025, turning the city into a glowing, open-air gallery. Streets, historic facades, and public parks become the stage for projected animations and bold neon hues, creating an atmosphere that feels both futuristic and deeply magical.

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Church of Peace in Jawor — A UNESCO Treasure on the Cycling Map of Lower Silesia

Exterior of the Church of Peace in Jawor, UNESCO wooden church in Lower Silesia, Poland
The half-timbered exterior of the Church of Peace in Jawor gives little hint of the Baroque splendor hidden inside

Cycling through Lower Silesia is like pedaling through the pages of a living history book. Around every bend, you’ll find a medieval castle, a cobblestone old town, or a sweeping mountain vista.

Yet few sights compare to the Church of Peace in Jawor. From the outside, it resembles a large, modest half-timbered barn. But step inside — and you’re greeted with a Baroque explosion of color, carvings, and paintings. The contrast is so striking it leaves even seasoned travelers speechless.

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