Mateusz Wąsik
Yearbook of Conrad Studies, Vol. IX, 2014, s. 89 - 94
https://doi.org/10.4467/20843941YC.14.006.3078Mateusz Wąsik
Czasopismo Techniczne, Architektura Zeszyt 6 A (11) 2014, 2014, s. 321 - 332
https://doi.org/10.4467/2353737XCT.14.182.3270The aim of the essay is to evidence research on the contemporary status and practical functions of monastic gardens in the Old City of Kraków (District no. 1). The authors focused on four major gardens in the area – in the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Carmelites), the Pauline Fathers Monastery (Skałka), the Church of St. Bernardino of Siena (the Bernardines – a branch of the Franciscan Order) and the Conversion of St. Paul Church (Congregation of the Mission). All of these have a rich historical background. The analysis was provided according to such important criteria as urban surroundings, historical and contemporary status of gardens, their connection with the original plan, the upkeep of plants and trees, the possibility of visiting etc. The emphasis was put on historical background, modern tendencies and practical use of the art of gardends.
Mateusz Wąsik
Czasopismo Techniczne, Architektura Zeszyt 5-A (5) 2015, 2015, s. 93 - 106
The aim of this essay analyses the historical and the modern status of the monastic garden of St. Adalbert Monastery in Staniątki (southern Poland) as well as provide a description of the most important threats of the area. The origins of the garden can be traced back to XIII and is a very interesting example of a utilitarian and decorative garden. It has a very long cultural, sacral and educational tradition and its significance is well known. Nowadays it is exposed to the increasing risk of destroying its historical value, wrong choice of plants, lack of gardeners. All this threats partly arise from the lack of funds for revalorization of the garden.