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In the Zadar church of St. Simeon there is an artifact related to the history of our country. It is the sarcophagus with the remains of the prophet Simeon, who was the first to recognize Jesus as the promised Messiah during the Presentation of the Child in the Temple. According to legend, the relics of the prophet in the 6th century were transferred from Jerusalem to Constantinople, from where they were taken by the Venetians during the 4th Crusade. Due to the storm, the ship with the relics entered Zadar and the remains have already remained there. In the mid-fourteenth century, the city came under the rule of Ludwik Andegaweński, who sat on our throne after the death of Casimir the Great. His wife Elżbieta Bośniaczka was the mother of three daughters, Katarzyna (who died in childhood), Maria (later Queen of Hungary) and Jadwiga (Queen of Poland and wife of Władysław Jagiełło). Elizabeth, during a visit to the church, stole the saint's finger, who was famous for his effective intercession to beget sons, and that was what the Queen wanted most. When she fell ill shortly after this event, she considered it a punishment, gave her finger back and additionally funded a damaged sarcophagus. It did not help much, because she did not give birth to a son anyway, and during the power struggle in Hungary after Ludwik's death, she was strangled. (posztukiwania.pl)

Sarkofag św. Symeona, Elżbieta Bośniaczka z córkami (www.poszukiwania.pl)


IT IS WORTH KNOWING

Władysław II Jagiellończyk (born in 1456 in Krakow, died in 1516 in Buda) was the son of the Polish king Casimir IV Jagiellon and Elżbieta Rakuszanka, the Polish prince, from 1471 the Czech king, and from 1490 the king of Hungary and Croatia. At that time, the Kingdom of Hungary also included the Croatian lands between Rijeka and the city of Omis (excluding these Dalmatian cities and islands). However, the Polish monarch did not enjoy recognition in the eyes of his subordinates. Known for his indolence and weak character, Władysław II easily succumbed to pressure from magnates and the rival of the middle nobility. For this reason, the Hungarians earned the nickname Dobzse from the abuse of this word (translated from Latin "rex bene" literally means "king of well"). Incompetent policy towards the Habsburgs and childless death of his son Ludwik in the battle with the Turks at Mohacz in 1526, she deprived the Jagiellonian dynasty of the Czech and Hungarian thrones.

Obraz wotywny Władysława II Jagiellończyka i jego dzieci Anny i Ludwika


Croatia - Zadar, Sibenik

August 2019

Pakostane, panorama miasta

Holidays in Croatia were the first ones Julek spent without his dad. Marta went with her sisters, brothers-in-law and niece, Milenka. The Dalmatian coast attracted them, like many of our countrymen, thirsty for sun, sea baths and strong rakija.

Traveling to Croatia in two cars turned out to be a great idea. It allowed for great flexibility in movement, gave a sense of security and allowed to take more tourist gadgets. The purpose of the trip was the picturesque town of Pakostane, located in the Zadar County. The perfect location between four national parks, numerous natural attractions, rich cultural heritage and an extensive tourist and gastronomic base made the stay a real fun.

    DUE  TO  CHANGES  IN  OUR  LIVES,  PHOTOS   DEPICTING  MARTHA  WERE  REMOVED  AT  HER  REQUEST !   

Julek is resting


Pakoštane in all its glory Rocky coast Iguana basking in the sun My piece of the sea Why is it so empty here? Operation Stingray Full control This is what I call relaxation A moment to catch my breath Now I am going to swim Dress rehearsal In deep water Under the watchful eye of Uncle Andrzej I like it here Carefree fun Carefree fun Short operating instructions Cousin Milenka Time to go back Vicinity of Pakoštane Well-deserved meal I love Pakoštane Marina All good things must come to an end

The weather was good. Throughout his stay, Julek was in his element. Endless fun on the beach with my cousin Milenka, basking in the sun, swimming with a stingray and improving swimming skills under the care of uncle Andrzej. In between these pleasures, he devoured kilograms of delicious ice cream and gobbled up pizzas the size of a car wheel. In a word, live, not die.


Zadar


City walls The Land Gate from 1543 Lion of Saint Mark and a relief of Saint Chrysogonus on horseback People's Square, 16th-century city guard building Zoranić Square, Roman column serving as a pillory Where to now Church of Saint Simeon Adoration of the Christ Child Medieval Bablja Kula tower Five Wells Square, cistern well Cathedral of Saint Anastasia Cathedral bell tower Cathedral facade, Romanesque and Gothic rose windows Side portal featuring the mystical lamb Tympanum above the main entrance Cathedral of Saint Anastasia from Široka Street Handicraft stall Green Market, remnants of the Roman Forum in the background Roman forum Remnants of a marble column Roman forum, architectural detail Church of Saint Donatus from the 9th century Austere interior of the church, one of the three apses on the right Stone stairs Soffit of the dome Matroneum or women's gallery Renaissance facade of Saint Mary's Church Bell tower of the Church of Saint Elijah Church of Our Lady of Health And that would be all

A trip to Zadar was the most attractive point of my stay in Croatia. The rich and turbulent history meant that the city can boast of numerous monuments. Sightseeing in the almost four-degree heat was not the most enjoyable one, but it was worth the effort. The facade of the romanesque cathedral of St. Anastasia is simply phenomenal and is one of the most beautiful in all of Dalmatia.


Sibenik


marina Picturesque alley Church of the Holy Spirit Decorative portal of a merchant house Saint Julian Street Church of Saint Barbara from the mid-15th century Nostalgia Cathedral of Saint James Gothic portal with rich sculptural decoration Renaissance putti on the facade of the apse Cathedral of Saint James, The Lion Gate Statue of Saint Peter 16th-century city loggia serving as the town hall Well, that's the end of the sightseeing

Taught from the experience of the previous trip, they went to visit Šibenik in the late evening. The idea was only partially successful. Although the heat did not bother you during the walk, you could only see the monuments from the outside, as most of them were closed. Fortunately, this inconvenience was fully compensated by the romantic atmosphere provided by artificial lighting, and the Cathedral of St. Jakub became more mysterious in it.








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