Poland Travel
Capital - Warsaw
Major cities - Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk
Top attractions - Jasna Gora Monastery (Czestochowa), Masurian Lakes, Malbork, Tatra Mountains, Gdansk Old Town
A trip to Warsaw is a remarkable journey. Despite its past image of a cold and dead city, modern Warsaw has undergone huge transformation. The city offers the tourists some restored and reconstructed after WWII historical monuments, well maintained parks and gardens. Old Town of Warsaw (Stare Miasto), listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, contains a lot of sights. The pearl of Old Town is the Royal Castle, which has been designated as the official house of the monarchs of Poland. Another must-visit is the Market Square, which connects the Royal Castle and the New Town in the north. One of the most significant places of this area is the Town Hall. Do not miss Lazienki Park, which is situated in the Downtown of Warsaw. The park also shares its boundary with Ujazdow Castle in the north.
Krakow is known as the cultural capital of Poland. It is an ideal destinations for travellers, interested in history and culture, as it has one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Europe. The imposing sights of the center are Wawel Hill (a home to Wawel Castle), Market Square (Rynek Glóny) with the Cloth Hall (the epicenter of trade since the 13th century). The Kazimierz district is famous for Old Synagogue, one of the oldest surviving example of Jewish religious architecture in the country. Do not forget to visit the Royal Salt Mine. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at Wieliczka, six miles to the southeast of the city.
A trip to Gdansk is sure to offer you a glimpse into Poland's past, while Sopot is the best place for those, who are looking for sport activities, beaches, discos, and nightclubs. Opole, Katowice, Torun, Lublin and Zielona Gora are other popular destinations in Poland, offering the tourists endless list of sights and attractions.