Beauty of Poland

When you visit popular travel destinations like Warsaw, you have certain expectations. But when it comes to lesser-known destinations, you never know what to expect. Destinations like Gdansk never fail to surprise its visitors.  Located in northern Poland, Gdansk is a bustling city thanks to its connection to the ocean waters. Although much of the town was destroyed by war, Gdansk is fast rising as one of the most significant destinations in the Baltic cities.  In the city, you’ll see a massive medieval harbor crane and lots of ambers, which you’ll find on the shores of Gdansk beaches. Catch gorgeous views of the city climbing to the top of St.…

Outstanding Pieniny, especially the central part, is one of the most attractive tourist regions in Poland. In terms of the number of tourists, they occupy second place in Poland after the Tatra Mountains. The Pieniny Mountains are located near the border of Poland and Slovakia. The mountains also offer a Pieniny National Park where the tourists can sit down and enjoy the surrounding beauty. The capital of Pieniny is Szczawnica – a beautiful spa resort, while the symbol of the mountains is a dwarf pine growing on the scenic peak of Sokolica. Tourist Attractions For lovers of the Pieniny, but also for those who are just planning trips here, we…

Radom is an industrial city located 100 km south of Warsaw. Now being part of the Masovian Voivodeship, the city is home to some of the top institutions and government buildings in the region.  Back in the early days, the town was highly placed, as royalties like King Wladyslaw II Jagiello, usually stop by to relax and refresh while traveling from Krakow to Vilnius.  Radom is an underrated vacation destination in Poland and has gained popularity for its affordable prices for food and drink. One of the events held in the city that catches the attention of many beyond the borders of Poland is the Radom Air Show, which takes…

The Branicki Palace and park complex in Bialystok is one of the most beautiful monuments in Poland and the baroque gardens around the Palace are one of the most beautiful in Europe. You can’t miss this place on the tourist map of Podlasie. This place is a reminder of the Branicki family and is called the Branicki residence or the “Versailles of Podlasie.” History The history of the Branicki Palace is fascinating. Initially, in the 16th century, the Palace was a defensive castle built by the Wiesiołowski family – the owners of Białystok at that time.  Time of the greatest flowering of the Palace and gardens took place during the reign…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…