The truth is, no Poland itinerary is complete without visiting Warsaw. Given the number of things to see and do here, visiting the capital city of Poland promises to be fun and exciting. Whether you’re a classical music freak, visual art enthusiast, lover of science, or history buff, Warsaw has it all.  Among the tourist attractions in Warsaw, Old Town, with its lovely castles, religious sites, and royal home, is not to be missed. Before leaving for Warsaw, check out this comprehensive guide to the top spots in the city to make the best of your trip to the city.  1. Old Town  Proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO,…

The castle in Moszna is one of the greatest attractions of the Opole region and one of the most impressive castles in Poland. The Moszna castle has 365 rooms, 99 spires and owes its fame to the fairy tale appearance. Moszna is a small village in the Upper Silesia, 22 miles away from the Opole, and 75 miles from the city of Wroclaw. The name of the object in Moszna creates some controversy. Although we hear Moszna Castle much more often than Moszna Palace, according to the current definitions, we should call it a palace. The castle has a dominant defense function, Moszna Castle served mainly for residential purposes. History&Architecture; The building combines…

Earn a lot of wonderful experience, enjoyment, and an opportunity to explore your dreams when visiting this historical city – Warsaw, the capital of Poland.  The old town, Warsaw, is exceptionally gorgeous for its different types of natural resources and historical monuments. Let’s explore the 5 fabulous reasons to visit Warsaw! 1. A Great Place to Learn History At the beginning of the 20th century, Warsaw was thriving; back then, it was even called ‘the Paris of the North’ by the Soviets. However, the history of the Polish capital soon took a much darker turn. In 1939 – Nazi Germany attacked Poland and bombed Warsaw deeply. Back then, over half…

The Wilanów Palace, a symbol of Warsaw and one of the most visited tourist landmarks in Warsaw. Beautiful, majestic delights with magnificent architecture and atmosphere from hundreds of years ago. If you want to feel like in a fairy tale, be sure to visit this magical place. Currently, the palace in Wilanów serves as a tourist attraction, museum, and monument. Impressive palace interiors with original decor and furnishing will take you on a fantastic journey that you will undoubtedly remember for a long time. History The palace was built in 1681-1696 for king Jan III Sobieski and Maria Kazimiera. The author of the project was Augustyn Locci. Interestingly, the name of the…

Home to less than 200,000 people, Gliwice is a small city in southern Poland. The town is about 100 km from Krakow and 350 km from Warsaw. It may surprise you to know that Gliwice is home to the tallest wooden structure in Europe. Another interesting fact is that the creator of the popular Nivea brand products, Oskar Troplowitz, is a native of Gliwice. Though Gliwice is a lesser-known tourist destination in Poland, there are lots of cool things to see and do here. From the Palm House brimming with colorful plants to the gorgeous Old Town with breathtaking sights and attractions, Gliwice will leave you stuck in awe. What’s…

Stretched more or less from Kraśnik to Lviv Roztocze is a land of gentle hills, green forests, and meadows, among which are also architectural treasures – historic temples of various rites. The Roztocze National Park covers only a small, but very picturesque part of this beautiful land. History The park was established in 1974 and protects the most valuable natural areas of the middle part of the Roztocze range. The beautiful forests occupy 90% of its current size. The heart of the park is Zwierzyniec – the former estate of the Zamoyski family. Jan Zamoyski established a private zoo called Zwierzyniec (game reserve) where breeding and hunting of forest animals, took place.…

Chances are you probably haven’t heard of Lublin, so to get you started on the right not, a little background on the city may be useful. Located in eastern Poland, this historic city was a prosperous trade center.  Despite being a lesser-known destination, Lublin is blessed with rich culture and traditions, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of Russia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. This is the place to find some of the fascinating architecture that Poland has to offer. There is an endless amount of things to do in Lublin.  1. Lublin Old Town Much like any city in Europe, the beautiful Old Town will captivate you. The many…