ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS

All Souls echoes an ancient Slavic tradition that was once practised at this time of year -'Dziady' (Forefathers). It was a communion with departed souls, later enshrined by national bard Adam Mickiewicz in his Romantic play of the same name. Graveyards across the country will flicker with thousands of candles and travellers driving through the countryside will be confronted by seas of light. Here in Zakopane, the most beautiful place to head for is the folkloric Cmentarz na Peksowym Brzyzku (Cemetery by Peksa's Brook). Find it by the old wooden church of St. Clements at ul. Koscieliska.

when - 1st & 2nd November
where - Across Poland
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EXHIBITION: INFINITY, BEYOND DREAMS - THE SOURCE OF MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

This small but charming exhibition is being hosted in the wondrous Villa Koliba, seat of the Museum of the Zakopane Style. Twenty-two photographs on loan from the Museo Nazionale della Montagna in Turin take us back to the very dawn of mountain photography. You'll be able to savour pictures by pioneers of the genre, such as the legendary Bisson brothers, famed here in Poland for being the only snappers of national icon Fryderyk Chopin.

when - Until 29th November
where - Museum of the Zakopane Style, ul. Koscieliska 18
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EXHIBITION: POLYFORMS & THE DESERT - ZOFIA ARTYMOWSKA

The wacky Hasior Gallery is always worth wandering around, but this November you can also find a temporary show to complement the curious works by the great man himself. Art lovers can catch a retrospective of Zofia Artymowska's striking studies of space.

when - Until 29th November
where - Wladyslaw Hasior Gallery, ul. Jagiellonska 18b
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PARTIES AT AMPSTRONG

Clubbers in search of some late night larks should head on over to Ampstrong, which draws a host of home-grown and international DJs. Everything from house to techno to electro.

when - Throughout November
where - Ampstrong Club, ul. Jagiellonska 18
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INDEPENDENCE DAY

Poland may be amongst the oldest countries in Europe. But in the late 18th Century it was wiped off the map for 150 years. Independence returned in 1918 in the wake of the First World War. The hero of the day was Marshal Pilsudski, whose stature here is akin to Churchill's in England. Technically November 11th is a national holiday, but most cafes and restaurants will remain open in Zakopane.

when - 11th November
where - Across Poland
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MUSICAL ALL SOULS (MUZYKANCKIE ZADUSKI)

Tune in for a special round of folk concerts, chiming in with the All Souls holiday. The event kicks of at 6.30pm.

when - 14th November
where - ul. Kosciuszki 2
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