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5 Reasons To Visit Poznan
Poznan, the capital of Wielkopolska Voivodship (Greater Poland), is home to more than 500,000 people. It is an excellent base for exploring Greater Poland, and you will be surprised by the number of attractive places to visit within the city and its surrounding areas. Wondering why people who visit Poznan for a short holiday fall in love with this lovely city? The city has a rich history, a charming old town square, friendly and hospitable locals, loads of parks and green public spaces, caters to all types of travelers and of course, it’s budget-friendly. Unfortunately, the majority of foreign travelers and holidaymakers flock in droves to the most popular tourist…
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10 Top Tourist Attractions In Gdansk
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.…
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Pieniny Mountains In Poland
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…
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10 Top Things To Do In Radom
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…
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Branicki Palace Bialystok
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…
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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,…