• Wawel Royal Castle Krakow
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    Wawel Royal Castle Krakow

    The spectacular renaissance castle perched on top of Wawel Hill is unarguably Poland’s most significant collection of buildings. To the Polish people, Wawel Royal Castle is the pride of Poland. The Castle served as a residence to the royal families in Poland. Poles and foreigners alike visit the Castle to marvel at its architectural treasures. And for history enthusiasts, Poland’s ancient seat of royalty has an assortment of treasures within its walls that will definitely wow you. Within the fortified walls is a Castle and a Cathedral. However, the Castle draws the largest crowd as it contains most of the exhibitions. Other popular places to explore include the breathtaking State…

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    The Chapel of Skulls in Kudowa-Zdroj, Poland

    There are unique places in Kłodzko land that you just have to see. The Skull Chapel in Czermna (Kudowa-Zdrój) makes a huge impression, a bit scary but at the same time fascinating. This is one big cemetery enclosed in four walls. The entire interior of the chapel was lined with human remains – real skulls and bones. The Skull Chapel in Kudowa-Zdrój is the only monument of its kind in Poland. Curious to find out more about one of the most unusual places in Poland?  Read more… History The principal author of the creation of the chapel was the local priest Václav Tomášek. One day, in 1776, he noticed human remains protruding…

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    10 Top Things To Do In Bialystok

    Have you ever traveled to a new destination and got stunned by its overwhelming beauty? This same feeling awaits when you go to Bialystok. Obviously, Bialystok is not as popular as other top cities in Poland such as Krakow or Warsaw, but don’t let that fool you. This city is small and unknown yet boasts stunningly attractive tourist attractions that are not to be missed. Located at the far eastern boundary of the European Union, Bialystok is the capital of the Podlasie province. Upon visiting the city, you’ll be amazed at the sheer number of things to do in Bialystok. After your first trip, you’ll probably want to revisit the…

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    The Tuchola Forest

    The Tuchola Forest is the second largest forest complex in Poland after Bialowieza forest, land with unique natural values, home for rare species of plants and animals. It includes a national park, six landscape parks, and numerous nature reserves. It is an area rich in wild pine forests, picturesque wetlands, beautiful meadows, and clean lakes. The Tuchola Forest is an ethnographic region that is part of the historic Gdańsk Pomerania, which in the Middle Ages had the status of a separate principality, and then a district of the Kingdom of Poland. National Park Bory Tucholskie Few know that Bory Tucholskie is currently the largest cluster of pine forests in Poland. Earlier,…

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    Magnificent Ruin of Krzyztopor Castle Poland

    Krzyżtopór Castle is considered one of the most impressive buildings of this type in Europe. The name of the castle in Ujazd is a cluster of two words: a cross (Krzyz) and an axe (Topor).  Krzyżtopór Castle is, in fact, a palace with strong defensive features, surrounded by mighty bastion-type fortifications – the so-called “palazzo in Fortezza.” Few people know that the residence of Krzysztof Ossoliński was the largest palace complex in Europe until the famous French Versailles was built.  This comparison should give an idea of ​​the size and costs incurred to erect this object. The magnate fortified palace delights with architecture, stirs the imagination with an unusual form,…

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    The Lazienki Park in Warsaw

    Lazienki Park and Palace is the place where more than half of the population in Warsaw get together on weekends for a picnic, leisure stroll in the midst of gardens, or take in the stunning view of the architectural gem that abounds here. Lazienki, which means baths, coined its name from the most popular attraction in the park, the Palace on the Island. The Palace, which dates back to the 17th century, was built by Stanislaw Herakliusz Lubomirski as a private bathhouse. In 1792, the last king of Poland, Stanislaw August Poniatowski, bought the bathhouse and converted it to a private residence, hence the name Palace on the Island.  Today,…

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    Czocha Castle Poland

    In Poland, there are lots of exciting sights to see, but a visit to a castle is always something you’d cherish for a lifetime. Czocha Castle is definitely a place that will make you remember Poland for what it truly stands for – history.  The walls within the castle hold a whole lot of secrets about the Second World War. The history of the castle is absolutely fascinating. In addition to that, the castle played an intriguing role during the Cold War.  These days, visitors can spend the night at the castle. Spacious, beautifully decorated rooms featuring all kinds of regalia and armory make your stay worthwhile.  There are a…

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    Wolf’s Lair Hitler’s Bunker in Ketrzyn, Poland

    Regardless of whether you are passionate about history or you are simply looking for an exciting place to visit, being in Masuria, you cannot miss the ruins of Adolf Hitler’s Former War Headquarters codenamed “Wolf’s Lair” (Wolfsschanze). History Hitler’s headquarters stretched over 250 hectares and was very well camouflaged. The location of this place was surrounded by forests and Great Masurian Lakes providing protection against hostile intelligence. The complex of bunkers and military installations was built for the start of Operation Barbarossa—the invasion of the Soviet Union—in 1941.  The central German command center during World War II was the headquarters of fuehrer Adolf Hitler. Until 1941 base of operations did…

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    Nowa Huta Krakow

    The Berlin Wall may have been hit hard and probably destroyed. However, a large portion of the famous legacies of communism can still be found in Krakow today, particularly in the city’s industrial section, Nowa Huta.  Do something extraordinary while vacationing in Krakow and discover the centrally-planned Socialist district of Nowa Huta. Get a glimpse of the exciting history of this district and admire stunning architecture that’s hard to find anywhere.  Located on the Vistula River, Nowa Huta was a city on its own until it became part of Krakow in 1951. The district boasts some of the world’s finest steelworks and lovely architectural buildings constructed in the Soviet’s Renaissance…

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    10 Top Things To Do in Olsztyn

    Olsztyn is the beatiful city located 176km from Warsaw. It is famous for being the capital of the Polish Lake District.  The town contains a renowned cultural and academic center, a university, cinemas, theatres, cafes, and many more wonderful attractions besides. In this post, you will get the complete list of the top 10 things to do in Olsztyn. Read on for more! 1. Discover the city’s main attraction, Olsztyn Castle This well-maintained castle is the main attraction when visiting the beautiful town of Olsztyn. It was built during the years of 1346 – 1353. Olsztyn castle is located within the historic center and contains a fantastic courtyard, magnificent city…