The main sights of Poland: list, photo and description. What to see in Poland? What are the attractions in Poland

Poland is an amazing country with a rich history and unique natural beauty. The Polish government is very careful about its cultural heritage, and therefore all historical monuments here are timely restored and are under state protection.

The sights of Poland are so diverse that sometimes it becomes incomprehensible how all this splendor could fit in such a small territory. We present you 15 of the best Polish sights with photos and descriptions that you must see when visiting this distinctive country.

National Park "Morskoe Oko" is located in a picturesque mountainous area near the lake of the same name. The territory of the reserve is well-groomed and landscaped. There are cafes, toilets, paved paths and other infrastructure facilities that make the rest more comfortable and convenient for tourists.

Despite the livability, the Poles managed to preserve the pristine nature here. Mountain streams, picturesque meadows, pristine coastline and a variety of fauna create the impression of a journey through lands untouched by man. Fishermen love to relax here, in secluded, fish-rich bays, families with small children and cheerful youth groups. If you go deep into the reserve, you can find interesting places that you will not find anywhere else.

The Bieszczady Mountains are recognized as a national treasure and the most picturesque sight in Poland. The national reserve is part of the Carpathian Mountains and is represented by unique natural resources untouched by the human hand. You can relax in the reserve at any time of the year. In winter, ski slopes are arranged here, and in summer, walking trails.

Arriving on an excursion to Bieszczady, you will surely meet strange people who seem to have emerged from ancient times. This is a kind of community. Its members voluntarily went to live in the mountains and gave up all the benefits of civilization. Zakopers, as they call themselves, are very good-natured and sociable. They live by handicrafts and hunting. Natural attractions will be of interest to tourists who prefer active rest.

Is a unique city. Only he was able to avoid total destruction during the Second World War. Thanks to this, here you can see real medieval buildings that have survived to this day in their original form. The guides advise to start the excursion from the Old Town.

Krakow is over 10 centuries old and has been the capital of the country for most of its history. Here you can visit the Wawel Hill, the Market Square, the Basilica of the Virgin Mary, Kazimierz, numerous museums, monuments and parks. According to official figures, there are 125 ancient churches in Krakow, 60 of which are located in the old part.

The Krakow water park is recognized as the most interesting in the whole of Eastern Europe. There are 8 roller coasters installed here, the total length of which is more than 720 m. If you like to tickle your nerves and test your strength of mind, go to the Black Pipe. The height of this slide is more than 18 m, and its length is more than 200 m.

All conditions have been created here for families with families. Children are entertained by animators, there are swimming pools for children and adults. If you want to relax, you can get a hydromassage session, visit the sauna or take a dip in the geyser. For lovers of active recreation, there are fitness clubs, gyms and even beauty salons.

Krakow along with is considered significant historic city... The most interesting places in the country are located here. Among the most striking and impressive is the Wawel Castle, which stretches on the banks of the Vistula River. This residence was built in the 11th century and served as the home of the monarchs until the 16th century.

The historical complex includes not only the central house, but also the cathedral, where the royals were crowned. Today, the palace houses a museum of tapestry art. Here is a unique collection of exhibits, which has no analogues in the world. The tour includes a visit to the castle, cathedral, mysterious cave and museum complex.

When traveling in Poland, be sure to check out. Here, not far from the center, is the Temple of the Fatima Mother of God. The temple was built in gratitude to the Mother of God of Fatima in 1992 after the happy salvation of Pope John II in 1981.

This church was named Fatima in honor of the appearance of the face of the Mother of God to three girls in the small village of Fatima in Portugal. Then the Mother of God told the girls about three incidents that will invariably affect the history of mankind. Two of these prophecies have already happened. The temple is famous for its rich decoration, beautiful stained glass windows and a magnificent unique altar.

7. Majestic Warsaw

Warsaw is a unique city, there is something to see for everyone. He is the personification of the Poles' love for their homeland and their heritage. During the Second World War, most of the unique buildings were simply erased from the face of the Earth, but the proud people of this small country painstakingly restored all the historical sights of Poland in the smallest detail.

Majestic Warsaw - this is what Poles call this city, as tourists also call it. It is not individual objects that are of historical value, but whole neighborhoods, walks along which will give a lot of impressions and different emotions. Start your journey from the old part, and you can see all the most interesting and memorable in the capital.

Poland is a country with a rich history. Lovers of antiquity have something to see. To inspect the architectural monuments, it is enough to visit the historical centers of the ancient cities of the country. For example, Gdansk, Krakow or Torun, which have preserved historical buildings with a thousand-year history.

Many excursion routes include castles - Marienburg, Wawel and Wilanow Palace. Museums will tell about the sad pages of Poland's history: Auschwitz-Birkenau, European Solidarity Center, Museum of the Second World War. Separately, it is worth mentioning religious buildings. These are large architectural complexes - Kalwaria-Zebrzydowska. And some architectural masterpieces - Yasnaya Gora Monastery or Vang Church.

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1. Castle Marienburg

In 1274 the castle was founded by the Teutonic knights. It was rebuilt and expanded several times in the XIV century. From the 15th to the 18th century it was the seat of Polish kings. The invasion of the Swedes, and then the Second World War, left only ruins from the castle. By now, the reconstruction initiated by the Polish authorities has been fully completed. Tourists can admire the castle as a magnificent example of Gothic brick art.

2. Warsaw Old Town

Historical district founded in the XII century. It is a popular tourist destination. After the Second World War, most of the buildings of the Old City were rebuilt from photographs and preserved drawings, for which they were included in the UNESCO list. The old preserved buildings are the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Warsaw Barbican. The center of the old town is the Market Square. Now it houses many cafes, shops and souvenir shops.

3. Wieliczka Salt Mine

The development of the rock salt deposit in Wieliczka took seven centuries. During this time, 7 levels of underground corridors with a total length of 200 km appeared in it. The depth of the deposit is almost 200 meters. UNESCO has taken this unique industrial site under its protection. Excursion routes include a visit to the Chamber of Casemir the Great, the underground chapel of St. Anthony and Danilovich mine shaft of the 17th century.

4. Wawel (Krakow)

An architectural complex located on a hill in. Includes the Cathedral of St. Stanislav and Vaclav and the Royal Castle. For Poland, these structures are the same symbol as the Kremlin is for Russia. A massive castle in the Gothic style, a cathedral with high 20-meter towers, several small chapels and churches - they create a unique architectural ensemble that is visited by hundreds of tourists every day.

5. Kazimierz (Krakow)

Monument to the history of Poland, is included in the area of ​​the Old Town of Krakow. Historically, it is the place of residence of Jews. The famous film "Schindler's List" about the Holocaust was filmed here. There are 7 synagogues in the Jewish quarter, which managed to survive during the Second World War, now they have been restored. Travelers note the coziness and special atmosphere in Kazimierz, different from the Old Town.

6. Market Square and Cloth Hall (Krakow)

The central trading place of Krakow is the Market Square, founded in 1257. Palaces, churches and old buildings are located on a 200-meter-long square. In the center of the square there is the Cloth Hall - an architectural monument. Wooden benches are located under the arches in the neo-Gothic style, the walls are decorated with decorative stucco. Next to the Cloth Hall is the Church of St. Wojciech, who is almost 1000 years old.

7. St. Mary's Church (Krakow)

The construction of the cathedral was completed in 1397. The three-nave basilica was built in the Gothic style. One tower of the church is crowned with a pointed spire, the other - with a helmet. The most tall tower is 82 meters. The interior inside the church is decorated with stained glass windows, as well as works of sculpture and painting. The main decoration is the altar, 13 meters high. It is carved from linden and combines Renaissance and Gothic elements.

8. Historical center of Gdansk

One of the oldest cities in Poland - it was founded in the X century. The city is an architectural complex of buildings built in the XIII-XVIII centuries. In many museums - archaeological, painting, marine. A large number of historical monuments are concentrated in the Old Town. At the entrance to the historic center, there is the Golden Gate, behind which are located the most beautiful buildings in the city.

9. Church of St. Mary (Gdansk)

The construction of the church with a height of 105 meters lasted from the middle of the 14th century to the beginning of the 16th century. The bell tower is equipped with observation deck with views of the historic city center. Inside there are magnificent works of art from the Middle Ages - a stone Pieta, an astronomical clock, an altar, erected at the beginning of the 16th century. Local residents consider it a miracle that the church was practically not damaged in a fire in 1945.

10. Old town Zamosc

In the 16th century, Zamosc was built by Italian craftsmen as a fortress city, but in the 19th century, instead of the fortress walls, picturesque gardens were arranged. The historic city center with Renaissance buildings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautiful buildings are skillfully integrated into a single architectural urban ensemble. Among the architectural monuments, the building of the City Hall, the Zamoyski Palace, and the Cathedral are distinguished.

11. Old Torun

The oldest part of the city of Torun is included in the UNESCO cultural heritage list. The construction of the city began in the 13th century. The city walls have been partially preserved to this day, separating the historical part of the city from later buildings. The castle of the Teutonic Order, the Church of St. Mary and the House of Copernicus are considered masterpieces of brick Gothic. The center of the old district is the Old Market with the Torun Town Hall.

12. Town Hall and Market Square of Wroclaw

The Market Square, founded in the 12th century, is the main attraction. In different eras, it was built up with buildings of different architectural styles. In the center of the square there is a whole block of mansions with elements of Gothic and Art Nouveau in design. The most interesting object is the city hall. It took almost 300 years to build, from the 13th to the 16th century. Now the town hall is a museum object.

13. Wroclaw gnomes

Unusual bronze figurines of gnomes are the symbol of Wroclaw. It all started with the installation of a monument in the form of a gnome by the city authorities in 2001, and since 2006, many private organizations began to install their gnomes. Currently, there are about 400 figurines in different parts of the city. Each gnome has its own character and story. The quest to find all the dwarves of Wroclaw is popular among the guests of the city.

14. Hall of the Centenary and Wroclaw Fountain

The grandiose building, built in 1913, is used for concerts and sporting events. One of the world's first reinforced concrete structures, and at the same time it is a magnificent example of early modernism. Included in the list of objects protected by UNESCO. A multimedia musical fountain is installed next to the hall. Its illumination consists of 800 lighting points. In winter, a skating rink works at the site of the fountain.

15. Palace of Culture and Science (Warsaw)

Tallest building in the country. The height of the 42-storey skyscraper is 240 meters. The construction was carried out with the money of the Soviet Union by Soviet builders. The Moscow "Stalinist skyscrapers" were taken as a model. As a result, the palace building combines the styles of Stalin's neo-empire and Polish historicism. The premises of the building are occupied by museums and exhibitions, as well as offices of private organizations, shops, a swimming pool, theaters, conference rooms.

16. Manufaktura (Lodz)

Large shopping and entertainment center in the city of Lodz. It was built in a modernized building of a large 19th century manufactory. The area of ​​the mall is 26 hectares. It houses more than 300 stores of major global and national brands. The complex also includes a hotel, a skate park, a bowling club, a rollerdrome, a climbing wall and a cinema with 15 halls. Notable is the fountain 300 meters long, installed near the mall.

17. Wilanow Palace

The palace was built at the beginning of the 17th century for King Jan Sobieski as a country residence. An architectural monument in the Polish Baroque style. It combines the principles of European art and the traditions of Polish building architecture. The facade is decorated with sculptures and intricate décor. In 1805, a museum was opened in the palace, which exists to the present day. The chic and picturesque Wilanow Park is laid out around the palace.

18. Museum of the Warsaw Uprising

The museum occupies 4 floors of the former tram depot building. Its exhibits are dedicated to the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. In total, 750 exhibits and about 1000 photographs are displayed at the museum's exhibitions. Near the museum, on the 156-meter-long Memorial Wall, the names of 10,000 dead insurgents are engraved. The movie "City of Ruins" is shown in the cinema hall, which shows the horror of the destruction and devastation of Warsaw during the uprising.

19. Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau (Auschwitz)

There were three large Nazi concentration camps in Auschwitz. During the Second World War, more than a million people died in them, mostly Jews by origin. In 1947, the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum was opened here, dedicated to the terrible events of the war. More than a million people visit it every year. On the territory of the museum in 1967, a monument was opened in honor of the victims of Nazism.

20. Oskar Schindler's Factory (Krakow)

The activities of this factory are shown in the film "Schindler's List". The founder of the factory ransomed prisoners from concentration camps to work in production, so he helped thousands of people avoid death. The exposition "Krakow during the Occupation 1939-1948" attracts a large number of visitors. It was opened in 2010 and tells about the history of the factory, the fate of the Jews of Krakow and the life of the population during the occupation.

21. European Solidarity Center (Gdansk)

Multimedia Museum and Library Complex in Gdansk. Opened in 2014 and is dedicated to the creation and operation of the Solidarity opposition movement. The building is made in the form of a ship, its area is 25,000 m². 6 halls of the museum tell about the emergence of the popular movement, the history of Poland, the change of the political regime and the fall of communism. Visitors can use the audio guide, including in Russian.

22. Museum of the Second World War (Gdansk)

Located on a peninsula in the city of Gdansk. The museum was opened in 2017. The building is an example of Polish modern architecture. The main exposition is located in the underground part. Its funds amount to 50,000 exhibits. The concept of the museum is interesting - to show the horrors of war not only from the point of view of politics, but through the eyes of an ordinary person. The installations of the museum are shocking and make a strong impression.

23. Wooden churches in the south of Lesser Poland

In the south of the country, there is a complex of valuable architectural wooden churches. They are created in different styles - Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic. The earliest objects were built in the XIV century. One of the first buildings is considered to be a church in Khachuv in 1388. Part of the complex is under the protection of UNESCO. A special tourist route has been developed to visit the southern Lesser Poland churches; it is popular among travelers.

24. Churches of the world

Large religious wooden buildings of the 17th century, included in the UNESCO list. Of the three built churches, two have survived to date. They are located in the towns of Swidnica and Javor. The church in Swidnica can accommodate 6,000 parishioners. Its ceilings are decorated with paintings of scenes from the Bible. The church in Yavor is 1,090 m² and can accommodate 7,500 parishioners. The architectural solutions of the facades of the churches are extremely original.

25. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska

A religious architectural and park complex in the center of Poland on the slopes of the mountains. During the construction of the park, the natural features of the area were taken into account. The structures of the park symbolize the procession of the cross and the passion of Christ. They have a complex architecture. The building of the chapel of the Cathedral of Our Lady is made in the form of a heart, the house of Pontius Pilate is in the form of a Greek cross, and the house of Kaifa is in the form of a simple ellipse.

26. Church of Vang in Karpacz

Located at the foot of the Snezka Mountain in a beautiful dense forest. The church was built in the style of traditional Scandinavian architecture. The building was built in Norway in the XII century, and in the XIX century it was moved to Karpacz by order of the King of Prussia Wilhelm IV. The church was built from Norwegian pine without the use of nails, but at the same time it is an incredibly solid building. The facades of the outer walls are decorated with ornaments.

27. Monastery Yasnaya Gora (Czestochowa)

Catholic monastery in the city of Czestochowa. Belongs to the monks of the Pauline Order. They erected a monastery on a 293 meter high hill in the 14th century. The height of the bell tower of the monastery in the Baroque style is 106 meters. At the corners of the quadrangular monastery there are powerful arrow-shaped bastions. The main attraction is the Czestochowa Icon of the Mother of God, which is considered miraculous among believers.

28. Ksenzh Castle

It is located near the city of Walbrzych and is the third largest in Poland. The castle is part of the Piast Castles tourist route. Founded in the XIII century. It got its modern look under the possession of the Hochberg dynasty. In wartime, the Nazis removed all valuables from the castle. But even now there is something to see there. In a beautiful garden - an exhibition of flowers and shrubs, in the halls of the castle - an exhibition of porcelain and ceramics.

29. Zakopane

There are several ski resorts here. The city is called the "winter capital of the country" because of the thousands of tourists who visit Zakopane at this time of year. It is located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. Clean air, beautiful views of snow-capped peaks, dense coniferous forest and well-developed infrastructure make it ideal for relaxation. Such entertainments as - tens of kilometers of ski slopes, skating rinks, thermal pools are presented.

30. Masurian Lakes

A group of lakes with a total area of ​​310 km². Consists of 2000 reservoirs of different sizes of glacial origin. Picturesque forest reserves are located on the shores of the lakes. This place is popular with travelers not only for its natural beauty. The infrastructure for tourists is well developed here. It is possible to order a boat trip, a tour of historical sites or just take a walk along the paths on the banks.

31. Tatra National Park

Large park in southern Poland. It is located in the landscapes of the Tart Mountains belonging to the Carpathians. Occupies an area of ​​22,000 hectares. 70% of the park's area is occupied by forests, the rest of the territory is covered by rocks with 750 caves, lakes and a waterfall. The forest in the park is predominantly coniferous. The most high mountain The lynx is popular with climbers. I like the park and hikers. Trails of varying difficulty have been laid for them with a total length of 270 km.

32. Belovezhskaya Pushcha

Large relict lowland forest. Included in the UNESCO heritage list. Located on the territory of two neighboring states - Poland and Belarus. The ancient forest is home to many animals, but the most valuable is the bison. Tourism is developed in the reserve on the Polish side. The main tourist center is the village of Bialowieza; it is here that tourists gather before excursion routes.

33. Wroclaw Zoo

The 33 hectare zoo was founded in 1865. At the same time, buildings were built in it of architectural value - the House of Monkeys or the House of Butterflies. The zoo is home to over 10,000 animals. An open-air cage with an area of ​​1.2 hectares has been built for brown bears. The pride of the zoo is Afrikarium - a large oceanarium with different ecosystems of the continent. Interesting sections are the Terrarium and the Madagascar Zone.

34. Lazienki Park (Warsaw)

An old palace and park complex with cultural and historical monuments. Founded in the 17th century by order of Hetman Lubomirsky. It houses the Palace on the Water - a secluded pavilion with a Chinese-style bath. Another attraction of the park is the Roman Theater. This is an amphitheater built by the water, decorated with statues of ancient poets. Undoubtedly, it is worth seeing the Old and New Greenhouses, the Myshlevitsky Palace, the White House.

35. Beach and pier of Sopot

The seaside resort of Sopot is famous for its sandy beach... Long, wide and safe. The necessary infrastructure has been equipped - changing cabins, sports grounds, cafes and bars. The length of the beach line is 4 km. There is also a historical landmark - a 55-meter-long wooden pier. Concerts are often held on its above-ground part, the "sea" part is ideal for walks.

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Auschwitz-Birkenau

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Auschwitz is the most famous concentration camp of the Second World War, located in the south of Poland, 60 km west of Krakow. The exact number of victims of this death camp is still unknown, it has been reliably established that there were at least a million prisoners who did not wait for freedom.

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Wroclaw cathedral

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The Cathedral in Wroclaw was consecrated in honor of John the Baptist. This is a very beautiful and majestic Gothic building with neo-Gothic elements, which stands in the area of ​​the town of Ostrov Tumskiy (Cathedral Island). The current church is the fourth one that was built on this site.

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Krakow Market Square

The Krakow Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It was built as early as 1257, and the buildings surrounding it from the 14th-15th centuries. buildings, acquired their present appearance in the 17-19 centuries, although they have preserved the Renaissance and Baroque periods: attic, portals, galleries of courtyards. The main attractions of the square, in addition to the market itself, are the Town Hall Tower, the Church of St. Wojciech, the monument to Adam Mickiewicz, the Zbaraski Palace and, of course, St. Mary's Church.

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Warsaw

The capital of Poland is one of the most visited cities in the country thanks to the famous Warsaw Old Town (other names - Stare Miasto, Starowka) of the 13th century, which is on the list of UNESCO monuments. Thoroughly restored after the Second World War, old houses, a moat, a watchtower Barbican - all this creates a unique look of old Poland.

The Zamkovy Palace (Palace Square) is crowned with Sigismund's Column and the Royal Castle with a clock tower and gentry gates. Šventojanska Street is famous for its main church - St. John's Cathedral and the nearby Jesuit Church of the Virgin Mary. Šventojanska merges into the spacious Market Square, where you can admire the stucco facades of the houses "Under the muzhinkem" ("under the black man"), "Under St. Anna", "Under the basilisk" ("under the basilisk"). The other end of this street runs into the Castle Square. Here begins the Royal Route, which includes the streets of Krakowskie Przedmiescie, Nowy wiat and Aleje Ujazdowskie, dotted with wonderful examples of medieval architecture.

Just 3 km south of the Old Town - and you find yourself in the palace and park complex Royal Lazienki. In the center of it there is an artificial lake, and on it there is a loose island connected to the shores by bridges. A palace was built on the island in the 17th century, where the last king of Poland, Stanislav Poniatowski, lived. The interiors of the palace were decorated with paintings by Rubens and Rembrandt, which were completely destroyed during the Second World War. Now the palace has been restored, and you can come here with a guided tour or a concert (lazienki-krolewskie.pl the site of the palace in Polish).

Walking along the numerous paths to the western border of the park, you will see another recognizable landmark of Warsaw - the monument to the composer Frederic Chopin. The history of the monument is dramatic: at first the Poles could not get permission to create a memorial, then in 1940 during the Second World War the invaders cut it into many parts and melted it down, and also destroyed almost all copies and sketches, and only in 1958 the monument was reopened. Near the long-suffering landmark, there is a pond with benches around it, where visitors to classical music concerts can be accommodated.

Czestochowa

Among the picturesque mountains right in the center of the Krakow-Czestochowa Plateau is the religious center of Poland - Czestochowa. The local monastery on Yasnaya Gora houses the country's main shrine - the Czestochowa Icon of the Mother of God, which, according to legend, was painted by the Apostle Luke in the house of the Holy Family. They say that the icon of the Black Madonna, the patroness of Poland, has miraculous properties, so this place is a center of pilgrimage for Catholics and Orthodox Christians. No less curious are the Knights' Hall, the Arsenal, many try to visit the Museum of the 600th anniversary of the monastery.

Krakow

"Cradle of the old Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth", now the former capital of Poland, has not lost its charm over the years, adding to its historical treasures. Krakow, or rather its Old Town, which is tightly embraced by the Planty parks, is the location of hundreds of the most valuable monuments, and the Krakow Old Town is on the list of twelve most valuable monuments of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO. The main square of the city is the Market, where the former shopping arcade of Sukiennice has been preserved, the upper floors of which are occupied by the art gallery of the National Museum of Krakow.

The fortress hill on the banks of the Vistula Wawel is far visible thanks to the gabled towers: the Villainous, Sandomierz and Senatorskaya, and the pompous Royal Castle keeps the coronation sword Shcherbets and a unique collection of medieval tapestries. There is also the Cathedral of Saints Stanislav and Wenceslas and the Chapel of Zygmunt (Sigismund) with the famous 11-ton bell "Zygmunt". Its ringing fills the hearts of people with anxiety, because the turning points of the country's life make it sound.

Outskirts of Krakow

Wieliczka, or rather, the ancient salt mine, also included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located 10 km from Krakow. The place of pilgrimage is Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, which is 40 km from Krakow. On Holy Week, mysteries are held here, in which thousands of pilgrims participate.

Poznan

Having seen not better times the state of Poznan concentrated its historical wealth on Tumski Island. Here is the oldest Gothic temple in Poland and the Golden Chapel with the tombstones of Mieszko I and Boleslav the Brave, who were the first to ascend to the Polish throne. The Old Market with the Historical Museum in the Town Hall building is a great place to walk. The symbols of the city are the Church of St. Wojciech and the Monastery of Discalced Carmelites.

Kornik

Kornik is located 20 km from Poznan. It is worth visiting a museum with a collection of antique furniture, paintings and history objects, as well as an arboretum.

Choosing a good tour to Poland, every traveler, to one degree or another, is guided by the most beautiful cities. Of course, if possible, he wants to visit all popular centers in one trip and see their sights to the maximum.

In order for you to select such a tour as easy as possible, let's look at the most interesting centers in this country from the point of view of a tourist, so that you know where to get tickets.

Cities of Poland - excerpts for each

All tourists who managed to visit this amazing country, naming the most impressive cities, they agree on the following:

• Warsaw- the capital of Poland, a city that combines ancient examples of architecture, as well as modern high-rise buildings. Despite the fact that now it is Warsaw that plays the role of the main administrative center, it manages to maintain its flavor. There are a lot of attractions in this city, which is why it often becomes the first place that visitors are advised to visit. It is no coincidence that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Krakow- the second center in terms of administrative burden, but not in importance. This is an old town, there are a lot of interesting objects, from the Market Square to small churches. Unlike Warsaw, this former capital of Poland was practically not damaged during the war, so the city managed to preserve its original architecture in full.
• Torun- another wonderful Polish city that managed to survive the Second world war... All the architecture and the unusual Polish flavor have also been preserved here. Now it is rightfully considered the center of Europe, of course, cultural. If you choose what exactly to focus on here, you should still pay attention to the old part. Although new cozy areas here are quite capable of charming a tourist.
• Katowice- this city is quite young, it is about two centuries old. However, today it is one of the coziest places in Poland. There is quite an interesting original architecture here, there are original sights. It is worth choosing it mainly for those tourists who are already tired of the splendor of Warsaw and Krakow.
• Gniely. This city is the first capital of Poland. The most interesting thing that has survived here is the Market Square (in almost all cities of this country it is a special attraction), as well as several churches.
• Bydgoszcz Is a completely unusual city for Poland. Most of all, it resembles Venice. The main attraction here is the Bydgoszcz Canal.
• Wroclaw Is another ancient city where famous old cathedrals are concentrated. Included in the UNESCO heritage list.
• Poznan- historical Center. A small but very cozy town, which should be visited by everyone who wants to know Poland and its history thoroughly.
• Wieliczka- the city where the best Polish balls are held to this day. It is recommended to go here only during the season, and only by invitation, otherwise there will be a risk of missing all the fun.
• Lublin Is another largest place in Poland, where there are a lot of historical museums, cultural centers and several interesting sites for tourists. And although this city no longer plays the role in the life of the state that it had several centuries ago, it is imperative to visit it.

There are several other small, but curious cities in this country. These are Zakopane, Malbork and some others. But, unfortunately, they are not of such special interest for tourists as the above-mentioned ones.

The main attractions of the cities

Almost each of the presented cities has a number of special attractions, without which its understanding would be incomplete.

The most interesting of its kind may be Krakow. It is here that the Wawel Castle, Kazimierz, and the Bishops' Palace are located. Planty is a special area of ​​this city. This is a kind of park ring around the old center.

In total, Krakow accounts for a quarter of all museum art in the country. Therefore, those who go to this city can definitely say that they will find what to see here. It is imperative to visit the Czartoryski Museum here; without it, the sightseeing of the city will probably be incomplete. Those who like to spend time with more modern fun should definitely visit the local water park. He deserves the highest praise.

For those wishing to appreciate the state pomp of Poland the best place will become Warsaw. Here you will have to explore the Royal Square, visit several palaces at once: Wilanow, made in the Baroque style, the Royal Palace, as well as museums: the Museum of the Polish Army, National Museum Warsaw, Chopin Museum and many others. Those wishing to appreciate the whole flavor of the city cannot do without the so-called Old Town, Rynok Square, as well as Krakowskie Przedmiecie.

In Lublin, if you choose this city for yourself, you should focus on the Crown Tribunal, the Krakow Gate, the Church of the Dominican Order. The most extreme tourists can also be invited to visit Majdanek. But those who do not want to remember the horrors of war should go down to the city dungeon. In Poland, this is one of the most popular such sites.

How to visit all cities in a few days

The easiest way to visit all cities in a few days is to choose a ready-made tour for yourself from those offered by agencies.

Today there are quite a few of them. They can include both the two main cities - Warsaw and Krakow, and several smaller ones in addition. Most often these are tours Warsaw-Krakow-Wroclaw, Warsaw-Krakow-Torun and others, depending on the main topic of the excursion.

Such excursions are designed in such a way that a person stays in one place for no more than a day or two. Overnight stays on such tours are mainly in hotels that are booked by the same company that organizes the trip.

The only drawback of such excursions: they usually have a standard set of monuments, by default mandatory for every visitor.

They are very good for those visiting Poland for the first time. But if a person visits the country for the second or third time, you can either look for more exotic tours (thematic excursions, for example, dedicated to churches or castles of the country), or make a program yourself, which will correspond to the standard tour in duration, but will be different according to the list of places. So you can easily calculate the time and make an author's tour for yourself.

One way or another, you can choose for yourself the optimal program that meets all your tourist expectations. And who knows, maybe one of the cities will amaze you so much that you will certainly want to get to know it better, but already within the framework of a completely different tour.