The most beautiful places in Poland

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The most beautiful PLACES

IN POLAND


NORTHERN POLAND


THE BAL TIC SEA

At the Baltic coast you can enjoy long sandy beaches. The air is filled with iodine, which makes it very beneficial for the health. You can try locally caught fish in many fine restaurants. Location: North Poland.


St. Mar y’s Basi lica

It is the largest brick built temple in the world. It was built from 1343 to 1360 and already in 1379 more parts were started. The last brick was put down on the 28 of July 1502 at 4:00 p.m. by Master of the Teutonic Knights, Henry Hetzel. Location: Gdansk, the capital of the province of Pomerania.


FROMBORK CATHEDRAL

It was built around 1330 as a hall temple with 4 side watchtowers in the corners and a Gothic portal. It is the burial place of Nicolas Copernicus. Location: Frombork Warmia Â


Mal bor k Cas tle

Malbork Castle is the largest Gothic fortress in Europe. This castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When visiting this wonderful monument it is worth seeing the kitchen and exhibitions in the dormitory and refectory. Location: Malbork Żuławy Wiślane


Cra ne in Gd ans k One of the oldest harbour cranes, built in 1337, it is the symbol of Gdansk. Inside you can watch shows about the Port of Gdansk. Location: Gdansk – West (Pomorze)


MA SUR IA

This is a natural region in northeastern Poland famous for its 2,000 lakes. In the Masurian Lake District tourists can go skiing, sailing and windsurfing. You can also visit cathedrals, the Water Tower in GiĹźycko, the Old Town in ElblÄ…g, a Planetarium in Olsztyn, a mini Zoo and the Marina Golf Club. Location: WarmianMasurian Voivodeship


Central Poland


Tow nho use s in Kazi mie rz This is a pearl of the Polish Renaissance, as can be seen by the long front wall parapet. Around there are great townhouses. Location: Kazimierz Dolny - Małopolska


Gni ezn o Cat hed ral

The ancient Polish capital in which the first king of Poland, Bolesław the Brave, was crowned. There is also the famous Gniezno door, which is presented in the Romanesque style. Location: Gniezno -Wielkopolska.


Roy al Par k

This is a complex of palace and gardens from the eighteenth century. There you can see: monuments to Frederic Chopin and Henryk Sienkiewicz, the MyĹ›lewicki Palace, White House and the historic artificial lake reservoir. It is a favorite place for walks as well as cultural and entertainment events. Location: Warsaw. Â


Pal This is the tallest in Poland. Most acebuilding Warsaw citizens didn’t it to be on the list of want of the Polish because it CulMonuments, was built as a present by Jozef Stalin for Poland in ture 1946. You can get the best view of Warsaw by andclimbing to the 30th floor, which is 114 high. In the Sciemeters Palace you can find the Hall, Palace of nceCongress Youth with a swimming

pool and gyms, Museum of Technology and some cinemas and theaters. Localization: Warsaw, Mazowiecki County, right in the center of the Polish capital.


Roy al Cast le

This was built in the sixteenth century and since that time, it has been expanded. It was the seat of the royal family, the first ruler who lived there was King Zygmunt III Vasa. Location: Warsaw.


Wil an贸 w Pala ce

The Palace in Wilan贸w, together with its courtyard and beautiful park with decorated fountains and sculptures, is a characteristic example of a baroque baronial mansion. The palace was the summer residence of King Jan III Sobieski. Location: Warsaw.


Poz nan City Hall

This is a beautiful Renaissance town hall. Built in 1300 on a square plan, it was a one-story building. In the fifteenth century the tower was added. The town hall in Poznan is associated with a funny story: Goats were afraid of death at the hands of the cook, and they hid in the top of the tower of the town hall. No longer feeling safe they began to beat their horns against each other. Location: Poznan Wielkopolska


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On the peninsula of the Biskupin Lake a teacher discovered the preserved remains of a Lusatian settlement that lived in the VIII century BC. Soon a part of the settlement was reconstructed. In the middle of September in Biskupin a famous archaeological festival takes place, with many attractions. Location: Biskupin Wielkopolska


Southern Poland


Jasn a Gor a

The monastic church is the Basilica of the Holy Cross and Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Most of the ornaments are made of precious stones and gold, some of them are true works of art that have historical and religious significance. Location: Czestochowa Polish Jura


Wie licz ka Salt Min e

 The historic salt mines of Wieliczka were added to the UNESCO list in 1978. The deepest level is 327 m below the surface. During the trip it is worth looking in the grottos and chapels. The greatest of these is the Chapel of St. Kinga. Location: Wieliczka Malopolska


St. Mar y’s Chu rch Â

St. Mary's Basilica in Crakow is the most famous church in Poland. Undoubtedly the most famous part is the main altar by Veit Stoss. From the top of the tower a bugle call sounds every hour. Location: Crakow Malopolska


Clo th Hal l Â

The 108m long Cloth Hall building is one of the most characteristic buildings in Krakow's Main Market Square. On the first floor visitors can see a gallery of famous 19th century paintings. Location: Crakow Małopolska


Wa wel Cast  le The Wawel Castle was

built on a limestone hill on the left bank of the Vistula. After a fire in 1499 Zygmunt I the Old rebuilt the Wawel Castle in the Renaissance style and added the Zygmunt Chapel. After the transfer of the Polish capital the Wawel continued to be used for coronations. Location: Crakow Malopolska


Za mo sc To wn Zamosc was founded as private town of Halachancellor and hetman Zamoyski. The Town l Jan Hall is an excellent andexample of the Renaissance style. In Squ1922 the town was added to the UNESCO are list. Location: Zamosc Zamojszczyna


łanc ut Pala ce

This was completed at the start of the 17th century. It was the home of the Stadnicki family (in the 17th century), then the Lubomirscy (18th and 19th centuries), then Potoccy (20th century). Each owner added to the building and changed the style. Visitors can see beautiful rooms with a rich collection of art, guns, a wonderful library, an ornamental garden and a museum of carts. Location: Podkarpackie County, 17 km from Rzeszow


TAT RA MO UNT AIN S

The Tatra Mountains are a mountain range that form a natural border between Slovakia and Poland. The Tatras are protected by law in their territory, with membership in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO. You can: go biking, hiking and try the local cheese called oscypek.


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