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Poland

Poland

Continent

Europe

Best States to Visit

  • Greater Poland
  • Kuyavian Pomeranian
  • Lesser Poland
  • Lodz
  • Silesian

Best Cities to Visit

  • Wroclaw
  • Sopot
  • Torun
  • Krakow
  • Zakopane and the Tatras

Size

312,679 KM2

Population

4

GDP

$15,693

Spending Budget

$70 - $140

Famous For

  • Poland is famous for old historic cities, cheap beer, pretty parks and empty coastlines.

Best Time to Visit

  • January
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • September
  • October
  • November

History

Poland has had a long and rich history. In the course of history, the nation has fought for its freedom numerous times. The nation’s geopolitical position between the East and the West, Polish history is set apart with conflicts and uprisings. In past, Poland was the biggest nation in Europe yet there was likewise a phase when it was completely deleted from the world guide for over a hundred years. Poland was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1939 and World War II began. Later the Soviet Union attacked the country, dividing it further. The 1944 Warsaw Uprising turned out to be the largest resistance movement during World War II. After the war, Poland fell under Soviet control and the socialist People’s Republic of Poland was made a Soviet satellite state. The nation’s boundaries were profoundly moved toward the west, trailed by the mass entry of individuals from different countries. Eventually, Poland lost its customary multi-ethnic character and turned into a homogeneous population. Due to the strength and pride of the individuals who struggled, Poland has figured out how to beat the odds as well as have a major contribution to European history and culture. Poland’s present constitution was drafted in 1997. The nation joined the European Union in 2004. After a chaotic history, the nation has, at last, discovered some steadiness and opportunities for development in harmony.

Present Day

From old historic cities to cheap beer to pretty parks to empty coastlines, Poland is culturally rich but little explored. The country is still far away from tourists-rush. The country is left in ruins after WWII and demolished buildings and cities hum elegies on the country’s loss. Vodka is the popular beverage in Poland and is the producer of the finest Vodka in the world.

Future

Poland is working rigorously on increasing its economy. It is being predicted that the Central and Eastern European country's economy would catch up with those of Western Europe within the next two decades. In terms of political advancement, Poland is struggling will work on achieving stability.
Must Visit Places ------------

Szczecin underground tunnels

The concrete tunnels of the city of Szczecin were designated as a bomb shelter during the Cold War. Embellished with artefacts from WWII one can find the tunnel sheltered soldiers during the war and later reinforced during the Cold War to survive a nuclear attack.

Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

The 17th-century monastery showcases the Mannerist architectural style. It is surrounded by pilgrimage routes, chapels and churches.

Exploseum

An abandoned Nazi explosive plant is turned to be an interesting yet sobering museum. The place has got stories of Alfred Nobel, founder of the plant, his life and about modern weapons of war. It’s an interesting and sobering museum.

Wieliczka Salt Mine

Yet another abandoned mine where tourists visit to explore at the cavernous chambers, statues, chapels, chandeliers, and cathedrals, all carved out of salt by the miners.

Lublin

Lublin is known for the Lublin renaissance which flaunts the unique architectural style developed at the end of the 16th century. The place has got a wonderful castle, monastery, and the “Little Krakow” -an old town.

Warsaw Rising Museum

A tribute for fighters and martyrs for Polish independence. The museum is home to reminiscences like weapons, clothing, letters, and films from the uprising of 1944 against Germany during World War II.

World War II Museum in Gdansk

The Museum opens our eyes to the death and destruction that the war unleashed in Poland as well as the rest of Europe during the war. An entire street is recreated giving a real experience of what it would have been like to live through terrible wartime.

Bialowieza

Take part in bird-watching tours lead by local ornithologists and explore rare species of birds in their habitat. Bialowieza is within a forest, the open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture is also an important place to visit.

Zalipie Village

Zalipie a tiny village has got a famous tradition of adorning almost every building with flower paintings and colourful designs. The House of the Women Painters is stunning and take your chance to try your hand at it.

Tatras Mountains

Part of the Carpathian Mountain, this mountain range is located near the border of Poland and Slovakia. Tatra National Park, the protected UNESCO site offers a great destination for hiking.

Warsaw

Warsaw is Poland’s largest city and has been the capital for over 400 years. It is known for being the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. This bustling metropolis boasts an unforgettable history with one-fourth of the landscape covered by parkland. Warsaw is the perfect blend of historic opulence from its churches and palaces and contemporary design to cozy cafes and lively clubs.

Krakow

Krakow is Poland’s cultural center and its most popular tourist destination. Among the city’s architectural treasures is the former Wawel Castle that is a must-see, along with the numerous monuments of Old Town. At its center, visitors will find the largest market square in Europe, including the iconic Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), a Krakow landmark since the 14th century. Old Town is encircled by a charming ring-shaped park called Planty, perfect for a tranquil break from sightseeing.

Bialowieza Forest

Bialowieza Forest is the largest and last remnant of Europe’s primeval forest, and it is home to over 800 European bison. The bio-diverse forest on the border between Poland and Belarus has a variety of trees, including 500-year-old oaks, and it supports bison, deer, wolf, lynx, and golden eagles, among others.

Bialystok

There are literally hundreds of historical buildings in Bialystok, 150 of which are registered relics of architecture. Branicki Palace is among the best of them with its baroque gardens. Visitors will also want to see the House of Equerry, Lubomirski Palace, and the Neo-gothic Holy Mary Cathedral along with several other palaces, buildings, and churches.

Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz is a buzzing city with numerous universities and colleges and a strong international business presence. It’s also known for being the biggest Polish inland navigation center. This cosmopolitan city is a finalist in the World Travel

Gdansk

Gdansk is a beautiful port city on Poland’s Baltic coast, best known as the birthplace of Poland’s Solidarity movement. Visitors will want to see the shipyards where it all began, learn about the city’s maritime history, and take a riverboat excursion, followed by Polish a beer or two dockside. Other attractions include a walking tour of the Royal Route of Gdansk, Long Market and Neptune Fountain, Old Town, and the European Solidarity Center.

Gdynia

Gdynia is a port city located on Poland’s Baltic coast. The Museum of the City of Gdynia tells the story of this modern city – a good starting place. Other attractions include the Gydnia Aquarium with an amazing array of ocean life, the Polish Navy Museum and WWII destroyer Blyskawica warship, and the Polish Maritime Museum aboard the 1909 Dar Pomorza tall ship.

Karpacz

Karpacz is a delightful ski resort nestled in the Karkonosze Mountains of southwestern Poland with a world-renowned ski jump. But this mountain town has the makings of a family dream vacation with dozens of other attractions that are guaranteed to thrill. There are two interactive Lego venues where families can have hours of fun. Fairytale Park is a series of cottages with animated fairytales, plus a children’s playground and summer tubing track.

Katowice

Emerging out of a decades’ long coal-dusted post-industrial slump, Katowice is reinventing itself as a sophisticated centre for small business and trade. Visitors won’t want to miss two interesting areas: Nikiszowiec, a historical workers area, and Giszowiec, a garden town. UFO-shaped Spodek is worth seeing.

Kielce

Travelers who love the outdoors will be smitten with Kielce in the heart of the Holy Cross Mountains. Along with plenty of places to sit outdoors and enjoy the city’s many green areas and several walking routes passing numerous historic monuments, there are also five nature reserves in the city. Market Square is the logical starting place for exploring Kielce. Visitors will find a 12th-century cathedral, a 17th-century bishop’s palace, a Neo-Gothic palace, and a plethora of museums, churches, and towers.

Leba

Travelers who chase the sun will love summers in Leba where lazy beach life rules. Each summer, this little village swells with tourists who come to play in the Polish coast’s clearest waters and lounge on a wide, soft sand beach. Visitors can take advantage of an abundance of fish stalls selling savoury smoked and fried fish. Riding the dunes on horseback, hiking and biking the many developed trails, and windsurfing the waves are other relaxing summertime distractions.

Lodz

Lodz is a cultural mecca of Poles, Jews, Russians, and Germans all living harmoniously and producing an established community of scientists, industrialists, and artists. They have all left indelible marks on the city. A visit to Lodz should begin with a stroll along Piotrkowska Street for an overview of the best architecture, and many of the buildings have become historical monuments. Visiting Ghetto Litzmannstadt is a somber reminder of the city’s grim Shoah history.

Lublin

For centuries, Lublin has been a shining example of tolerance with Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Belarusians, Ukrainians, Lithuanians, and other religions and nationalities living harmoniously. Visitors should begin at the Tower of the Trinity for epic views of picturesque Old Town, Poland’s best-preserved medieval town.

Ojcow National Park

An easy daytrip from Krakow, Ojcow National Park is one of Poland’s smallest national parks. It sits in the dramatic Saspowska and Pradnik river valleys and is characterized by limestone cliffs and rock formations, deep ravines, dark caves, and thick woodlands. The most well-known rock promontories are Krakow Gate, Hercules’ Club, and Deotyma’s Needle.

Poznan

Poznen is a modern city situated along the Warta River in western Poland. It’s best known for its Old Town district, its many universities, and its international trade fairs. The Old Town district is the epicenter of action in Poznan with historical attractions, museums, and loads of restaurants, clubs, and pubs. Architecture fans will like the Renaissance-style buildings of Old Market Square.