Poland
Poland - One of the largest countries in Europe, with broad access to the Baltic Sea, situated in the middle of the European continent on the crossroads between West and East.
A journey across Poland is an opportunity not only to visit historical points of interest, but also to taste local cuisine, as many Polish dishes may by be genuine novelties even for connoisseurs. It is also an opportunity to take advantage of Poland’s strong ties to the European tradition of contemporary culture and art.
Come and visit a land of Frederic Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Lech Walesa and Holy Father John Paul II.
Warsaw
Warsaw capital of Poland is Zamek Krolewski - Warsawan extraordinary city. Its history and climate impress the visitors, while its uniqueness interests them. In Warsaw, influences of Western and Eastern Europe culture cross. Here historic buildings, palaces, churches and architectural complexes, destroyed during the War, have been painstakingly reconstructed. UNESCO appreciated Warsaw Monuments and its relics, and honoured the City by putting the Historic Centre of Warsaw on the World Heritage List.
Krakow
 Krakow is the pearl of Polish cities, beautifully situated on both sides of the Vistula River. From the 9th to the 17th century, it was Poland's capital and the seat of the Monarchy. It is a magical city, full of countless museums, theatres, and charming cafes. The history is embodied in the numerous buildings representing every style of architecture. There are also approximately 2,5 million pieces of art collected in the museums, churches, and archives. Thanks to these unique pieces of cultural heritage, Krakow was entered as one of the sites on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Wieliczka
Wieliczka is small town, just 10 km away from Wieliczka Salt Mine, Krakow is most famous for its Kopalnia Soli (Salt Mine) - the only construction of its kind which still functions to the present day. In 1978, it was entered into the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The over 700-year-old mine is an underground world of salt halls, chambers and chapels, some even 327m below the ground. The magnificent kaplica bl. Kingi (Chapel of the Blessed Kinga) - made entirely of salt, should be visited. It is beautifully decorated, with unique chandeliers made from salt crystals and other salt sculptures.
A stay underground is extremely beneficial to those with respiratory problems and allergies.
Auschwitz
 This is a town located about 50 km west of Krakow became a symbol of terror, genocide, and the Holocaust. It was here, on the outskirts of Oswiecim and Brzezinka (3 km away) - that the Nazis created the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Between 1940-1944 well over 1 million people, from many different nationalities were murdered. Since 1942, the camp has become the site of the largest mass murders in history, carried out according to Hitler's plan to exterminate the Jewish population. In 1979, it was entered into the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
Zakopane
Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland, Zakopane - Tatryis a city located in the south of Poland, around a 2-hour drive from Krakow. This lovely city, immersed in the natural surroundings, is at the foot of the Tatra Mountains - the miniature Alps. Zakopane has an unforgettable atmosphere and beautiful views all year round. People come to Zakopane to experience the highlander folklore, their dialect, art, traditions, traditional costumes and music as well as the picturesque wooden architecture, which beautifully presents itself in the foreground of the towering Mount Giewont.
Krupowki is one of the five most famous streets in Poland. This vibrant promenade is filled with shops, pubs, restaurants, and other institutions. Mount Gubalowka is not a very high peak and can be reached either by funicular or on foot. Your prize for getting to the top is a breathtaking view of the Tatra Mountains.
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