On the Wawel Hill above the Vistula there is the Royal Castle and Cathedral Saints Stanislav and Wenceslas. The first fortifications appeared in the 11th century. The castle and the church were rebuilt several times during the 15-18 centuries. The castle houses an exposition dedicated to the life of Polish kings.
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Royal Palace and Castle Square (Warsaw / Warszawa) ☆☆☆☆☆
The palace was built in 1598-1618. Completely destroyed during the Second World War, recreated in 1971-1988. The palace houses an art museum.
The square is located between the palace and the Old Town. In the middle of the square is the column of King Sigismund (1644).
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Old Town Market Square (Warsaw / Warszawa) ☆☆☆☆☆
Appeared in the 13th century, modern planning and building took shape in the 17th century. It is a rectangle measuring 90 x 73 meters. In 1855, a monument to the siren was erected in the center of the square. During the Second World War, it was almost completely destroyed, rebuilt in the early 1950s.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine (Wieliczka) ☆☆☆☆☆
Rock salt deposit, developed from the 13th to the 20th century. The mine is located on 7 underground levels at a depth of 57 to 198 m, and the passages are more than 200 km long. Included in the list of objects World heritage UNESCO.
The mine has been shown to privileged persons since the 15th century. The public museum began to form in the 18th century. V
Nowadays, its expositions reflect the development of methods and technologies for salt extraction over the course of 7 centuries. In addition, in mine shafts, chambers and chapels, there are many salt sculptures made not only by professionals, but also by the mine workers themselves in different times.
Guided tours (including in Russian 1-2 times a day).
This year I visited for the first time Poland- I spent five days in the country, but that was not enough for me. When planning the trip, I consulted with local residents... When asked what see in Poland, they called me main cities country: Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Poznan, Wroclaw... And, according to friends living in Poland, all these settlements have a very different character.
What to see in Poland
Choice directions depends on your expectations - the one true the answer no. I wanted to feel the old spirit Polish cities, so Krakow was the priority. A couple of tips optionally:
- need old atmosphere? Visit Wroclaw or Krakow;
- modern the rhythm can be caught in Warsaw, Katowice or Krakow;
- per coziness- to Rzeszow or Przemysl.
Must visit Krakow... I liked him old atmosphere th. Old city(historical center) with one of the largest European market space, Wawel Castle, Barbican- all of this is worth appreciating. You can look at the city from the height of the Town Hall, but be careful - the steps here are very steep! And the clatter of horses on the paving stones adds atmosphere - here you can ride in a carriage. And for "dessert" - "Pit Michalik", one of the oldest and most famous local restaurants.
Travel to Krakow worth uniting with a visit to the surroundings... You can go to Zakopane to be enchanted by the mountain scenery. Nearby Auschwitz- if you are not too impressionable, and you are interested in history, it is worth visiting. From Krakow, there is a train and, of course, buses. Another place - Wieliczka... This is an unusual salt mine, a whole underground city.
Wroclaw I liked it, because I really like to walk by the water. There are countless bridges, you can ride a boat and walk around the islands. The center is also interesting - the houses are like gingerbread. Tourists come here to count " gnomes" - this is the symbol of the city, their figures are found at every step. I found, for example, a gnome journalist and a gnome programmer. And in Wroclaw there is Japanese garden, a huge zoo with a tunnel in the aquarium and multimedia fountain.
What else will Poland surprise you?
If you appreciate cosiness, take a look at Rzeszow... The city is small but charming. There is also an old square with a well, churches and a town hall. I looked at the local with interest lock(however, you can't get inside - there is now a court). A similar atmosphere can be captured in Przemysl.
I also recommend to visit Gdansk... it northern city , therefore, the character is appropriate here - there is almost no heat. Well, if you are looking for what to see in Poland in a modern style - you are in Warsaw... The city was rebuilt after the war, so there are almost no ancient sights here. But there are many exciting events - you can visit one of them.
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Did you know that half of all Polish land is devoted to agriculture? 30% of the country's territory is covered with dense forests, and also in Poland about 10 thousand lakes with the purest water... Having learned about this, my husband and I are like great amateurs wildlife decided that we urgently need to go on a trip to Poland.
See the natural resources of Poland
It is difficult to convey in words all the beauty of Polish nature, you must see it with your own eyes. I will share information about the most extraordinary places we have visited, perhaps it will help you create your own unique route.
Seeing in Tatras(this, by the way, highest mountain range Carpathians) Mountain Lake , I couldn’t believe my eyes: I thought that such an unreal beauty could only be in photoshopped pictures. But the lake is the most real, it bears the name Sea eye and is located in the Valley of the Fish Stream.
Once in the territory national park Slowinski, I just forgot that I am in Poland. It's all about mobile sand dunes that surround on all sides, leaving only a narrow path for the passage to the coast Baltic Sea .
Travel through Elblong Canal impressed me to the core: before I had never seen ships glided over land... The fact is that the channel is located vIlavsky Lake District, and in order to overcome the land watershed, they came up with such an interesting way. Outwardly, it resembles a funicular only with boats.
If the Iława Lake District became known thanks to an unusual channel, then Masurian Lake District famous for its beauty. It is surprising that in this region, not only nature in its original form, but and a huge number of ancient buildings.
Another notable lake - Solina which is actually huge reservoir and was formed as a result of the construction of the dam. But that doesn't make it look less picturesque! By the way, best of all the lake is visible above, from the height of the Bieszczady Mountains.
And finally, our childhood dream came true: a journey through mysterious Polish castles. Landscape park Eagle's nests is a trail that stretches for 160 km from Czestochowa to Krakow combining ancient royal and knightly castles... It must be said that only ruins have remained of most of them.
Ancient Polish cities
Of course, while traveling in Poland, from time to time we stopped by the cities: otherwise we would have completely run wild in the pristine Polish nature. What can I say about them. All of them are quiet, cozy and beautiful without unnecessary hustle and bustle. But I will name three towns that are engraved in my heart:
- Torun- an absolute favorite! Absolutely not because of the gingerbread, which are insanely delicious there, but because it is one of oldest cities Poland... The doorknob seems to be about to tell you a secret. What can I say if the city is entirely included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Bydgoszcz- Polish city on the water: these cities are always charming. It does not have any outstanding sights: it is just pleasant to walk along it, feeling like a hero of some fairy tale.
- Malbork castle town- one more fabulous city in Poland. Agree, not every day you get the opportunity to be inside a huge 13th century castle(by the way, the castle itself bears the name Marienburg).
You know, while traveling in Poland, I was once again convinced how little we know about the world around us, and how much you can discover new things during one trip.
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Wroclaw - what is worth seeing in Poland in the first place
Many, going to Poland, plan to visit Warsaw, or Gdansk, or go on a tour of the country's natural attractions. All this really deserves attention, I admit it. But I advise first of all to go to Wroclaw, and then go to other Polish cities and sights. Why? I can bring whole 8 reasons to visit Wroclaw.
Ancient castles - the heritage of Poland
If you do go to Wroclaw, you shouldn't also miss the opportunity to visit numerous old castles, which are located near this city. The easiest way to get to them is by car, but you can also by public transport... Lower Silesia (the region that surrounds Wroclaw) is famous for the largest number of well-preserved castles. Especially worth seeing:
- Castle Xionge(Prince) in Walbrzych;
- castle on the cliff(castle hotel open for excursions) in Trebešovice;
- castle in Klichkov(castle hotel open for excursions);
- castle in Grodzhec;
- Chokha castle in Lusatia.
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The morning following the anniversary is not always good. And not because someone has a Buchenwald alarm in their heads. But because when you mark it at home, in the morning your nest resembles the Battle of Kulikovo, where it is not clear what is where and where from. And you are standing all this jubilee, sober, spiteful, pretentious, looking for someone to yell at - but there is no one. Everyone is in the know, that's why they washed away before the critical moment. Approximately like this began the morning following my Holes, but I could not even imagine that the continuation would be simply fantastic. The husband burst into the house, grabbed me in an armful and announced - we have a rest - week in Poland.
You can see mines in Poland
At first, the faithful took me to Kovarskie adits... A kind of bastard, if I knew that they were uranium - a fig with two, he would have dragged me there. These were the tunnels of the heyday of the socialist bloc, and andIt was this ore that served as fuel for the first atomic bomb in the USSR. Once upon a time there was even a wellness (!) Complex for the treatment of the respiratory tract. Today, the adits are flooded, and during the excursion, the onlookers dive into the adits to watch the model of the atomic bomb... But what they see there still - yes, it was worth the risk - wonderful world uranium glass... Oh yes, this exhibit was amazing. here we saw the largest collection of "Tsarskoe glass" in Poland... It was even somehow uncomfortable when the guide began to illuminate the glass with a UV flashlight. The exhibits began to glow with a bright acid green light. Terrifyingly beautiful.
In Poland, you can "walk" through the mines
When we surfaced and drove away from this place, I sighed happily - but in vain. The second adventure was arranged for me by a kokhany, too extreme and also underground - a two-kilometer A boat trip in the old Black Trout silver mine... To be fair, it is really very beautiful and interesting there.
Our guide-guide was skilled at talking - he told us different tales, we just clapped our ears and spread our eyes in different directions, periodically covering our heads from diving bats or looking out for “black” trout in the dark water.
But this was not the last surprise from a loved one:
- we walked around the Polish "Sahara" in Bledow;
- visited the Wieliczki Salt Works;
- were in the Museum of Oil and Gas. Ignacy;
- synchronized watches in the museum of watches. Pshipkovskikh.
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What to visit in Poland
I became the first Polish city I visited. Before rushing to the historic center of this city, I advise you to visit it suburb... One of the Catholic pilgrimage centers - Lagiewniki. Sanctuary of Divine Mercy attracts pilgrims here from all over the world. Here are relics of Saint Sister Faustina Kowalska... The tour will take no more than an hour. And then you can go to. What is worth visiting here:
- Jagelonian University;
- Krakow Barbican;
- Dominican Church;
- Church of the Holy Apostles and Paul.
- St. Andrew's Church;
- St. Mary's Church.
All these attractions can be found in historic center cities. And if you go a little further to the Vistula River, you can go to Wawel Castle... This castle complex is a must-see.
Weekend in Warsaw
Leave and follow me to Warsaw. The capital of Poland surprised me with its calmness and unexpected silence on Sunday morning. First of all, I recommend visiting Market Square and the Royal Castle. On the way, you can drop by Palace of Culture and Science and climb observation deck... A few steps from the palace there is an amazing Saxon Garden... And if you still have strength, you can go to Warsaw Library. It is located 10 minutes walk from the city center. There is a unique garden on its roof - a great place for a picnic.
The next day in Warsaw can be devoted to Lazenkovsky park. This park covers 76 hectares. There is a monument to Frederic Chopin, near which free piano concerts often take place. In the park you can visit:
View the sights of Poland
I recommend starting your acquaintance with Poland not from Warsaw, the official capital, but from Krakow, the unofficial, cultural and educational capital of Poland. I would compare Polish with Ukrainian Lviv and Russian Petersburg. There is something subtly similar in the spirit, in the atmosphere in the very breath of these cities.
What interesting places are there in Krakow:
- Main market- the square where the Town Hall Tower, the Cathedral of the Assumption and the Church of St. Wojciech are located;
- market "Cloth rows"- a treasure trove of souvenirs for tourists;
- St. Mary's Church;
- Royal Castle and Wawel Castle;
- Schindler's factory, the one about which the film "Schindler's List" was made;
- Jewish quarter Kazimierz;
- salt mines;
- the Czartoryski Museum;
- the mound of Kosciuszko;
- park "Krakowskie Plants".
Walking Krakow
Besides all the interesting historical sites, in Krakow I personally, even being alone, felt how the spirit of the city accompanies me, guides my feet in my aimless walks and leads me to my most incredible secret places. It was he who led and showed me the unusual. And everything began the same every time - with the sound of a trumpet playing every hour from the tower of the Church of St. Mary.
Where the spirit of the city took me:
- restaurant "Balaton", made in the spirit of the times of the “Austro-Hungarian Empire, and where the food is deliciously delicious;
- Krakow University- it looks like an ordinary student town, but Polish students are quieter and calmer. Our guys can be immediately recognized by the noise;
- Tvardovsky rocks- the view of the city from there is simply incredible, and these rocks are located within the boundaries of Krakow;
- "Night of museums"- accidentally came to this event and was glad. A couple of nights a year, about fifty Krakow museums make night excursions, i.e. after 24-00. The lighting is semi-gloomy - the feeling is semi-creepy. But very impressive.
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1. In terms of area, Poland ranks 69th in the world and 9th in Europe.
2. The word "Poland" comes from the name of the tribe polanie, which means "people living in the open field."
3. About 35% of the 60 million Poles live abroad. Large Polish-speaking communities live in the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Brazil and Argentina.
4. Poland boasts 17 Nobel Prize winners (more than Japan, China, India or Australia), including four Peace Prizes and five in Literature. Poland-born Maria Curie (Maria Sklodowska) was the first and only Nobel laureate in two different sciences and the first female professor at the Sorbonne.
5. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to suggest that the Earth is not the center of the universe.
6. Poland is ethnically homogeneous; only small national minorities live on the territory of the country: Ukrainians, Belarusians, Slovaks, Lithuanians and Germans.
7. Among the Slavic languages, Polish is the second in the number of speakers, after Russian.
8. Poland is the world's largest exporter of amber. Since ancient times, the country has been famous for its amber, which has been transported along the Amber Route from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic coast for over 1000 years. Gdansk, a city in northern Poland, is wonderful place for amber shopping.
9. Before World War II, Poland was the European center of Jewry, with 3.3 million Jews living in the country. 450 thousand Poles saved Jews from death during the Holocaust. The State of Israel awarded 6135 Poles the title of Righteous among the Nations, this is the largest number among all nationalities.
10. Nazi-occupied Poland was the only territory where officially any kind of assistance to Jews was punishable by death. Up to 50 thousand Poles were executed by the Nazis for saving Jews.
11. Polish "pirogy" (analogue of Ukrainian dumplings. - Ed.) Is the most famous Polish dish outside Poland.
12. In Poland, beer is often served with raspberry or blackcurrant juice (piwo z sokiem), which should be drunk through a straw. In cold weather, it is customary to drink hot beer with cloves and cinnamon, sweetened with honey (piwo grzane).
13. Poland is included in the "vodka belt of Europe." The history of vodka production in the country is more than 500 years old. The first Polish vodka appeared in the 11th century. It was called gorzalks and was used as a medicine.
14. Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) was the only Pope-Pole. His tenure as papal throne was the second longest in history. He is credited with helping to hasten the end of communism in Poland and throughout Central and Eastern Europe. His ancestral home in Wadowice, near Krakow, is now a place of pilgrimage.
15. Catholicism is so popular in Poland that a television channel dedicated to the Pope is broadcasting in the country.
16. Poles more often than representatives of other nationalities won the title of "World's Strongest Man". Pole Mariusz Pudzianowski is a five-time winner of this competition.
17. Poland is home to one of the best-preserved Neolithic flint mines (3500-1200 BC) in the world. It is one of the most valuable archaeological sites in Europe.
18. One of the oldest salt mines in the world - the Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka) - was built in the 13th century. It consists of corridors and galleries on seven underground levels at a depth of 57 m to 198 m with a total length of more than 200 km. It is also called the "Underground Salt Cathedral" due to the three chapels and the whole cathedral, which were carved by miners in the salt mountain. Since 1978, the salt mine has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
19. Poles are well educated: 90% of young people have at least secondary education. 50% of Poles have an academic degree.
20. The Piwnica Świdnicka restaurant in Wroclaw is the oldest in Europe. It has been in operation since 1275.
21. In Poland, it is still customary to kiss a woman's hand when meeting.
22. One of the most popular songs in Poland is Żeby Polska była Polską, which was written in 1976 and became the anthem of the protesters against the communist regime. Speaking in 1982, Ronald Reagan titled his speech Let Poland Be Poland, and Queen Elizabeth II quoted the song at the Polish Parliament.
23. There is a street in Warsaw named after Winnie the Pooh - Kubusia Puchatka Street. The street has a length of 149 m.
24. Many Poles consider their name day to be more important than their birthday.
25. One of the Christmas traditions in Poland is watching the movie "Home Alone".
Poland is of great interest to tourists, because this country has a large number of architectural and historical monuments, beautiful nature with lakes and ancient forests, the Baltic Sea, numerous balneological and ski resorts... That is why tens of millions of tourists come to Poland every year ...
Geography of Poland
Poland is located in Eastern Europe. In the west, Poland borders on Germany, in the south - with the Czech Republic and Slovakia, in the east - with Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania, and in the north - with Russia (Kaliningrad region). In the north, Poland is washed by the Baltic Sea. total area of this country is 312 679 sq. km
Poland is dominated by a low-lying landscape. Uplands and plateaus are located in the south of the country.
In the southeastern part of Poland there is the Sudeten Mountains, in which the highest peak is Mount Sniezka (1,602 m). South of Poland is occupied by Carpathian mountains and the Tatras, which are divided into the High and Western Tatras. The most high peak in Poland - Rysy in the Tatras, its height reaches almost 2,500 meters. In the east of the country there are the Pieniny and Bieszczady mountains.
The main Polish rivers are the Vistula, Odra, Vatra and Bug, which flow across the plain from south to north.
An important element of the Polish landscape are lakes, of which there are more than 9,300 in this country. Most of the lakes in Poland are located in the Masurian Lake District. The area is also home to the most beautiful majestic ancient forests, which are full of rare animals and unique plants.
Capital
The capital of Poland since 1791 is Warsaw, which is now home to more than 1.82 million people. Historians believe that human settlements on the territory of modern Warsaw appeared at the beginning of the 10th century.
Official language
The official language in Poland is Polish, which belongs to the West Slavic languages of the Indo-European language family. Now the Polish language has 4 dialects (Wielkopolska, Lesser Poland, Mazovian, and Silesian).
Religion
About 90% of the inhabitants of Poland are Catholics belonging to the Roman Catholic Church. Poles have always been considered the most zealous (i.e. devoted) Catholics. In addition, many Orthodox Christians and Protestants live in Poland.
State structure of Poland
Poland is a parliamentary republic. According to the 1997 Constitution, the executive power belongs to the head of state - the President, and the legislative power belongs to the bicameral parliament, the National Assembly, consisting of the Senate (100 people) and the Seimas (460 people).
The main Polish political parties are the liberal-conservative Civic Platform, the conservative Law and Justice, the social-liberal Palikot Movement, the social democratic Union of Democratic Left Forces and the centrist Polish Peasant Party.
Climate and weather
The climate in Poland is mostly temperate. The average annual temperature in Poland is + 8C and varies depending on the region and distance from the Baltic Sea. The average temperature in summer is + 18C, and in winter in January it is -4C.
Sea in Poland
In the north, Poland is washed by the Baltic Sea. Length coastline is 788 kilometers. The largest Polish port is Gdansk. Several islands are part of Poland. The largest of them are Volin and Usnam.
Rivers and lakes
Four big rivers- Vistula (1,047 km), Odra (854 km), Warta (808 km) and Western Bug (772 km).
Poland also has over 9,300 lakes. Most of the Polish lakes are located in the Masurian Lake District. This lake region includes such lakes as Sniardvy, Mamry and Niegocin.
In Polish rivers and lakes, there are trout, salmon, pike, pike perch, whitefish, tench, bleak, carp, roach, bream, crucian carp, catfish, etc. In the Baltic Sea, Poles catch herring, sprats, salmon, cod and flounder.
History of Poland
Greater Poland was founded in 966 BC. the first Polish king Mieszko I from the Piast dynasty. Then the tribes of southern Poland form Lesser Poland. In the middle of the 11th century, the Polish king Casimir I the Restorer managed to unite Great and Lesser Poland.
In 1386 Poland entered into a union with Lithuania (Polish-Lithuanian Union). Thus, the Polish-Lithuanian state was formed, which for several centuries became the strongest in Eastern Europe.
In the 15th century, Poland waged wars with the Teutonic Order, Muscovy and the Ottoman Empire. The famous Battle of Grunwald in 1410 ended with the defeat of the troops of the Teutonic Order.
In 1569, according to the Union of Lublin, the Rzeczpospolita was formed - union state Poland and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Throughout the 17th century, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth waged wars with its neighbors - Turks, Ukrainians and Russians. Suffice it to recall the campaigns of the Cossacks and Poles against Moscow and the uprising of Bohdan Khmelnitsky.
In the end, Poland suffered a series of defeats, and in 1772 the first division of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth took place between Russia, Prussia and Austria. The second partition of Poland took place in 1792, and the third in 1795.
After that, the Polish state did not exist for more than 100 years, although the Poles made several attempts to restore it (the uprisings of 1830-31 and 1861).
Only in October 1918 was it restored independent state Poland. Marshal Jozef Piłsudski became the head of Poland, and the famous pianist Ignatius Paderewski was elected Prime Minister.
In 1926, as a result of a coup d'état, power in Poland was seized by Jozef Pilsudski, who ruled the country until his death in 1935.
In 1934 Poland and Germany signed a non-aggression pact. However, despite this, on September 1, 1939, a war broke out between these states, which led to World War II.
After the end of World War II, the Polish Republic was proclaimed, and in 1952 - the Polish People's Republic.
In December 1989, under the influence of the economic factor (Poland took too many loans, which it could not repay) and due to interference in the internal affairs of the Polish People's Republic of some Western states, the Polish Republic was formed, and the Communist Party was outlawed after a while.
In 1999 Poland became a member of the NATO military bloc, and in 2004 it was admitted to the European Union.
The culture
The unique character of Polish culture comes from the fact that Poland is located at the crossroads of East and West. The rich culture of Poland is manifested primarily in the local architecture. Many Polish palaces, fortresses and churches are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The most famous Polish painters are Jacek Malczewski (1854-1929), Stanislav Wyspianski (1869-1907), Josef Mehoffe (1869-1946), and Josef Chelmonski (1849-1914).
The most famous Polish writers and poets are Adam Mickiewicz, Henryk Sienkiewicz, Boleslaw Prus, Stanislaw Lem, and Andrzej Sapkowski.
As for the traditions, they differ in Poland depending on the region. A lot of ancient traditions are still preserved in the mountainous regions of the country.
Some of the Polish traditions originate from Catholicism, and some have their roots in paganism. The most important religious holidays in Poland are Christmas and Easter.
Poles, like other peoples, have their own legends and myths. The oldest and most popular of them are “The Legend of Boleslav and His Knights” (it turns out that Poland had its own King Arthur), “The Dragon of Krakow”, “Polish Eagle” and “Janusik” (Polish Robin Hood).
Polish cuisine
Polish cuisine has evolved under the influence of several cuisines. First of all, Hungarians, Ukrainians, Lithuanians, Tatars, Armenians, Italians, and French have influenced the Polish cuisine.
In northern Poland, the favorite dish is fish. In addition, traditional Polish dishes include duck, sauerkraut soup and cheese. Traditional Polish dishes - sauerkraut and meat bigos, kotlet schabowy pork cutlet, dumplings, and cabbage rolls.
Poland landmarks
In Poland, they have always treated their history with great care. Therefore, there are a lot of various sights here, and it is difficult to single out the best ones. In our opinion, the ten most interesting Polish sights include the following:
Cities and resorts
The largest cities in Poland are Warsaw (over 1.82 million people), Lodz (790 thousand people), Krakow (780 thousand people), Wroclaw (640 thousand people), Poznan (620 thousand people). ), Gdansk (630 thousand people), and Szczecin (420 thousand people).
Ski resorts in Poland, of course, are less popular than, for example, Austria, Italy and Switzerland, but they are more affordable. Moreover, Polish ski resorts are notable for their beauty. Therefore, every year hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists come to Poland to ski in local ski resorts.
The most popular Polish ski resorts are Swieradow Zdroj, Zakopane, Kotelnica, Uston, Szczyrk, and Szklarska Poreba.
Poland is also famous for its health resorts with mineral water and healing mud. The most popular of them are Polchin-Zdroj, Bysko-3dryj, Kolobrzeg, winoujscie, Uston, Szczawno-Zdroj, and Krynica.
There are several excellent locations along the Baltic coast of Poland. beach resorts- Sopot, Gdansk, Gdynia, Kolobrzeg, Svinoujscie, and Krynica Morska. In August, the average water temperature of the Baltic Sea off the coast of Poland is + 20C.
Opening hours of institutions
Bank opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 09:00 to 16:00
Sat: 09:00 to 13:00
Most grocery stores in Poland are open Monday through Friday from 07:00 to 19:00. On Saturday, some Polish shops are open until lunchtime. Supermarkets are open daily.
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There is a lot to see and admire in Poland. That there is only one architectural appearance of the country, in which different directions of cultures of the East and West, majestic Gothic churches and classical palaces intersected. There are many attractions not only in big cities- they are also present and even in very small ones settlements... So, let's start our story about the main attractions of Poland.
Warsaw
The capital of Poland, which is rightfully economic, cultural, scientific, transport and tourist center country. The historical sights of the city are concentrated on the left bank, while the new district of Prague is located on the right. In the old part of the city (Stare Miasto) is located beautiful park capital - Lazienki Park. On its territory there is a palace of the same name, two greenhouses and an amphitheater. Also in the old town, visit the Palace Square, in the center of which is the column of Sigismund III, erected in 1634-1644 at the initiative of his son, Vladislav VI. Fans of hiking in museums will have a lot to turn around - there are 43 museums in Warsaw, the main of which is National Museum, the treasury of which contains many exhibits related to various periods of the life of Poland.
An ancient city that miraculously survived from total destruction during the Second World War.
The main attractions of this beautiful city are the residence of kings - Wawel, royal road, St. Mary's Church and market.
Also in the city there are many interesting museums, visiting which you will spend your time with benefit.
The Wieliczka Salt Mines are located 10 kilometers from the city, where salt was mined from 1280 to 1992. The depth of some workings reaches 320 meters, and the number of chambers exceeds 2000.
The city is the center of the region in which Poland was created more than a thousand years ago. While visiting this city, pay attention to attractions such as the Old Town with the Market, the Town Hall and old houses and Tumskiy Island with churches built in the 13th - 15th centuries. For lovers active rest the park "Malta" will be interesting with sports complex and a water sports center.
The city, which is in second place after Warsaw in terms of the number of inhabitants. From interesting placesÓd worth paying attention to such as the Museum of History, the Museum of Art, the Rector's Office of the ód Polytechnic, the White Factory of Ludwik Geiler, the Petersi House and the largest Jewish cemetery in Europe with an area of more than 40 square kilometers.
One of the oldest Polish cities. The first information about him dates back to the X century. Among the sights of the city, it is worth stopping at such as the Lublin Castle (XIII-XIX centuries), the Holy Trinity Chapel (1418), the Lublin Catholic University, the Town Hall, Trinity Tower, the Museum of Religious Art, as well as visit the Krakow Gate and the market square.
Not far from Lublin there is one very sad and scary place- the Majdanek concentration camp, which claimed the lives of 360,000 people during the Second World War.
In the city of Czestochowa, there is an icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary or the Black Madonna, in connection with which the city has become one of the centers of pilgrimage for Christians around the world. It is located in the Pauline monastery on Jasna Góra.
The city of Gdynia will offer you interesting museums- City Museum, Oceanographic Museum and Maritime Museum.
In the old days it was one of the residences of the crusaders and the birthplace of the great Polish scientist - Nicolaus Copernicus. The main historical sites are located around the market. These include the Town Hall, the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, the Church of St. Jacob and the Church of St. John, the monument to Nicolaus Copernicus and his house-museum. Also interesting to visit are such places as the fort of the Second World War, the Astronomical Observatory, the Museum of Art Of the Far East other.
For lovers of outdoor recreation, we recommend visiting Masurian Lake District, on the territory of which there are more than 1000 lakes. In this region of pristine nature, large landscape parks and reserves are organized. Also, do not forget that there are about a thousand different caves on the territory of Poland, the most beautiful of which are Rayskaya near Kilche and Medvezhya near Klodzko.
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