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Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau

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

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Wroclaw Cathedral

Wroclaw, plac Katedralny, 18

The Cathedral in Wroclaw is consecrated in honor of John the Baptist. This is a very beautiful and majestic Gothic building with neo-Gothic elements, which stands near the city of Ostrov Tumsky (Cathedral Island). The current church is already the fourth of those that were built on this site.

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Market Square in Krakow

Krakow's Market Square is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. It was built already in 1257, and the buildings surrounding it are from the 14th-15th centuries. buildings, acquired their present form in the 17th-19th centuries, although they retained the Renaissance and Baroque eras: attics, 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 Zbarasky Palace and, of course, the 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. Carefully restored after the Second World War, old houses, a moat, the Barbican watchtower - all this creates a unique look of old Poland.

Castle Square (Palace Square) is crowned with Sigismund's Column and the Royal Castle with a clock tower and the Gates of the Gentry. Sventojanska Street is famous for the main church - St. John's Cathedral and the nearby Jesuit Church of the Virgin Mary. Sventojanska flows into the spacious Market Square, where you can admire the stucco facades of the houses "Pod muzhinkem" ("under the Negro"), "Under St. Anne", "Pod basilisk" ("under the basilisk"). The other end of this street rests on the Castle Square. Here begins the Royal Route, which includes the streets of Krakowske Pszedmieście, Nowy Świat and Aleja Ujazdowske, dotted with remarkable examples of medieval architecture.

Just 3 km south of the Old Town - and you find yourself in the Royal Lazienki palace and park complex. In the center of it there is an artificial lake, and on it there is an artificial island connected to the shores by bridges. In the 17th century, a palace was built on the island, in which the last king of Poland, Stanislav Poniatowski, lived. The interiors of the palace were decorated with paintings by Rubens and Rembrandt, completely destroyed during the Second World War. Now the palace has been restored, and you can come here with a tour or to a concert (lazienki-krolewskie.pl 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 - a monument to the composer Frederic Chopin. The history of the monument is dramatic: at first, the Poles could not obtain permission to create a memorial, then in 1940 during the Second World War, the invaders cut it into many pieces 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, a pond is arranged, around it there are benches that can accommodate visitors to classical music concerts.

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 main shrine of the country - 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

"The cradle of the old Commonwealth", now the former capital of Poland, has not lost its charm over the years, increasing historical treasures. Krakow, or rather, its Old part, which is tightly embraced by the Planty parks, is the location of hundreds of valuable monuments, and Krakow Old city included in the list of the twelve most valuable monuments of the world cultural heritage of UNESCO. The main square of the city is the Market, where the former Sukiennice shopping malls have been preserved, the upper floors of which were 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 pointed towers: Złodejska, Sandomierzska and Senatorial, and the pompous the Royal Castle keeps the coronation sword Shcherbets and a unique collection of medieval tapestries. Situated right here Cathedral Saints Stanislav and Wenceslas and the Zygmunt (Sigismund) chapel with the famous 11-ton bell "Zygmunt". Its ringing fills the hearts of people with anxiety, because turning points in the life of the country make it sound.

Neighborhood of Krakow

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

Poznan

Seen not better times The state of Poznań concentrated its historical riches on Tumski Island. Here is the oldest Gothic church in Poland and the Golden Chapel with tombstones of Mieszko I and Bolesław the Brave, who were the first to ascend the Polish throne. old market with Historical Museum in the Town Hall building perfect place for walks. The symbols of the city are the Church of St. Wojciech and the Barefoot Carmelite Monastery.

Kornik

Kornik is located 20 km from Poznań. It is worth visiting a museum with a collection of antique furniture, paintings and historical items, as well as arboretums.

1. In terms of area, Poland ranks 69th in the world and 9th in Europe.

2. The word "Poland" comes from the name of the tribe polanie, which means "people living in the open field."

3. About 35% of the 60 million Poles live abroad. Large Polish-speaking communities live in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, Australia, Brazil and Argentina.

4. Poland boasts 17 Nobel Prize winners (more than Japan, China, India or Australia), including four peace prizes and five in literature. Polish-born Marie Curie (Maria Skłodowska) was the first and only Nobel laureate in two different sciences and the first female professor at the Sorbonne.

5. Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus was the first to suggest that the Earth is not the center of the universe.

6. Poland is ethnically homogeneous, only small national minorities live in the country: Ukrainians, Belarusians, Slovaks, Lithuanians and Germans.

7. Among the Slavic languages, Polish is the second in terms of the number of speakers, after Russian.

8. Poland is the world's largest exporter of amber. Since ancient times, the country has been famous for its amber, which for more than 1000 years was transported along the Amber Route from Baltic Sea to the Adriatic coast. Gdansk, a city in northern Poland, is a great place for amber shopping.

9. Before World War II, Poland was the European center of Jewry, with 3.3 million Jews living in the country. 450,000 Poles saved Jews from death during the Holocaust. 6,135 Poles have been awarded the title Righteous among the Nations by the State of Israel, the largest number of any nationality.

10. Nazi-occupied Poland was the only territory where officially any kind of assistance to Jews was punishable by death. Up to 50,000 Poles were executed by the Nazis for saving Jews.

11. Polish "pies" (analogous to Ukrainian dumplings. - Note ed.) is the most famous Polish dish outside of Poland.

12. In Poland, beer is often served with raspberry or blackcurrant juice (piwo z sokiem), which should be drunk through a straw. In cold weather, it is customary to drink hot beer with cloves and cinnamon, sweetened with honey (piwo grzane).

13. Poland is included in "the vodka belt of Europe." The history of vodka production in the country has more than 500 years. The first Polish vodka appeared in the 11th century. It was called gorzalks and was used as a medicine.

14. Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) was the only Polish Pope. His tenure as papacy was the second longest in history. He is credited with helping to hasten the end of communism in Poland and throughout Central and Eastern Europe. His father's house in Wadowice, near Krakow, is now a place of pilgrimage.

15. Catholicism is so popular in Poland that a television channel dedicated to the Pope broadcasts in the country.

16. Poles more often than representatives of other nationalities won the title of "World's Strongest Man" (World's Strongest Man). Pole Mariusz Pudzianowski is a five-time winner of this competition.

17. Poland has one of the best preserved Neolithic flint workings (3500-1200 BC) in the world. This is one of the most valuable archaeological sites in Europe.

18. One of the oldest salt mines in the world - Wieliczka Salt Mine (Kopalnia Soli Wieliczka) - was built in the 13th century. It consists of corridors and galleries on seven underground levels at a depth of 57 m to 198 m. total length over 200 km. It is also called the "Underground Salt Cathedral" due to the three chapels and the whole cathedral, which were carved by miners into the salt mountain. Since 1978, the salt mine has been on the list of objects world heritage UNESCO.

19. Poles are well educated: 90% of young people have at least a secondary education. 50% of Poles have a degree.

20. Restaurant Piwnica Świdnicka in Wroclaw is the oldest in Europe. It has been active since 1275.

21. In Poland, it is still customary to kiss women's hands when they meet.

22. One of the most popular songs in Poland is Żeby Polska była Polską, which was written in 1976 and became the anthem of protesters against the communist regime. Speaking in 1982, Ronald Reagan called his speech Let Poland Be Poland, and Queen Elizabeth II quoted this song while speaking in the Polish Parliament.

23. There is a street in Warsaw named after Winnie the Pooh - Kubusia Puchatka Street. The street has a length of 149 m.

24. Many Poles consider their name days to be more important than their birthdays.

25. One of the Christmas traditions in Poland is watching the movie Home Alone.

Poland is beautiful mountains, virgin forests, majestic rivers and lakes, amazing beautiful cities. Here, thousands of monuments of the Middle Ages coexist with modern objects. This can be confirmed by the unique Crooked House in Sopot, which has no analogues in the world.

The centuries-old history of Poland has left hundreds of monuments that are bright sights of the country, illustrating the path of its development and prosperity, decline and destruction, recovery from the chaos of wars and uprisings. Each ancient city is a kind of landmark, reflecting a particular era, system, historical events. A good example is the capital of Poland - the beautiful Warsaw, where in every corner of the city you can see a monument of history.

One of the main squares of the city in the Middle Ages was considered princely, because it was surrounded on three sides by palaces and castles of noble gentry, descendants of ancient aristocratic families. This place can be considered a Phoenix bird in architecture: there were so many destructions and revivals created by human hands.

The square, located on the left bank of the Vistula, was connected to the right-bank district of the city by a bridge and overpass, blown up by the Nazis in 1944. The city authorities decided public transport move to the tunnel built under the Vistula, and build a new one instead of the old blown-up bridge.

The project, which changed the original appearance of the old square, was carried out in 1949. On July 22, the grand opening of the tunnel and the new bridge took place. The area has become a pedestrian area. Thanks to the joint efforts of historians and architects, all houses built in the Baroque style were carefully restored; meticulously restored other buildings - evidence of a bygone era.

A striking example of the revival is the Royal Castle, the construction of which was begun in the 16th century by King Sigismund III and continued until the 19th century by the following rulers, who created a whole palace complex.

A fire in 1939 and an explosion in 1944 completely destroyed the magnificent architectural structure, in which only the wing of the Royal Library remained intact. As a result of the greatest reconstruction, the castle acquired its former appearance, decorating the historical square.

The central symbol of the square is the Corinthian column, which is part of the Baroque monument in honor of King Sigismund III. The 8.5-meter-high column, which is crowned by a 2.7-meter statue of the king in knightly armor, was installed in 1643. But the departing fascists also destroyed this monument in 1945, leaving the bronze sculpture of the king intact.

The column was restored anew in 1949, using red granite instead of the previous red marble, hoisting a statue of Sigismund on top. The monument was erected in a new place - an elevation at the entrance to the Krakow suburb, from where it is clearly visible from all parts of the Old Town.

One of the largest and most majestic buildings in the capital, located on Krakowskie Suburb Street, has a long and complex history of its existence. Its construction began in 1643 for the crowned hetman Stanislav Konetspolsky and was completed in 1648 by the son of the hetman Alexander.

Over the centuries, many owners of the palace have changed, each of whom sought to change something, to attach to the building - the result was a monumental majestic building that served as the presidential residence from the 90s of the last century until the 2010 plane crash. Now the palace square is a place of memory for the dead, where on a sad date the inhabitants of Poland and tourists bring flowers and light candles.

A magnificent white building with many arched vaults, surrounded by a high openwork lattice, adorns main city. The square in front of the building is unusually beautiful and solemn: majestic monument Józef Potocki, a powerful sculpture of a lion, slender cypresses, neatly trimmed hedgerows - emphasize the splendor of the presidential palace.

Malbork Castle or Marienburg, as the Germans called it, is a symbolic embodiment of significant historical events and movements: Teutonic knights and crusaders, Polish princes and kings found shelter within its walls. The castle is truly unique as one of the largest medieval fortresses built of bricks in a typical gothic style.

The unique complex was also badly damaged during the Second World War and completely restored, presenting a vivid example of a medieval castle surrounded by a high brick wall, round guard towers, palace buildings inside a huge courtyard occupying 20 hectares of land.

Taken under the protection of UNESCO, today the castle is a real tourist Mecca, where travelers from all over the world come.

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Tatras - a natural landmark of Poland

On the territory of Poland there are picturesque mountains, which are a continuation of the Carpathians and are called the Tatras. The richest coniferous forests, glaciers, unique lakes, green valleys create an excellent natural infrastructure for development ski resorts and bases. Region High Tatras more suitable for more extreme sports, because some peaks reach 2000 m or more.

The center for skiing and recreation is mountain resort Zakopane, which has wonderful ski and snowboard slopes, an abundance of interesting routes, excellent sanatoriums and recreation centers.

Here they strive to preserve and develop the Polish folk flavor, original Polish culture, national cuisine and traditions. The pristine charm of mountain landscapes, combined with a high level of modern infrastructure, make Zakopane one of the best ski resorts in Europe.

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Poland is a country with rich history and cultural heritage. Picturesque landscapes and numerous architectural monuments attract tourists to look here. Interesting Facts Poland can be listed endlessly, but we will try to highlight the most significant and unusual of them.

A bit of geography

Poland stood out with a fairly large area: the state owns 312,679 sq. km. m. This is the ninth place among all European countries. The territory is divided into 16 voivodeships, which consist of districts (poviats) and volosts (gminas). Interesting facts about Poland begin with determining its location. The state is habitually classified as Eastern Europe, but if you look at the map it is easy to see that it is located in the very heart of Europe. According to calculations made at the end of the 18th century, the geographical center of Poland is located in Sukhovolya.

The country has seven neighbors on land: Germany in the west, the Czech Republic in the southwest, Slovakia in the south, Ukraine in the southeast, Belarus in the east, Lithuania and Russia in the northeast. Through the Baltic Sea zone it borders with Sweden and Denmark. The interesting facts about Poland in terms of the geography of the state do not end there. Not far from Wągrowiec, two rivers intersect at right angles - the Nelba and the Velna. It is noteworthy that their waters have different flow rates and temperatures. As a result, they do not mix with each other.

Country history

Interesting facts about Poland cannot bypass its great history, which has accumulated from the 10th century to the present. It was at this time that the first statehood was formed: Krakow and Gniezen Poland. After them comes the period of a more famous unification - the Commonwealth. Its existence lasted about 200 years. It is worth saying that the country had a hard time: everyone coveted in the territory of Central Europe. Poland practically did not come out of the state of war. Despite this, the Poles treated the development of the country with due respect: universities were built, houses and palaces were designed. Infrastructure grew before our eyes, and no wars could stop it.

However, by the end of the 18th century, the country was overly exhausted by constant skirmishes with its neighbors. A period of political and economic decline began. In total for the period of the XVII-XVIII centuries. almost 4 million Poles died in connection with epidemics of diseases and wars. In 1795 Poland ceased to exist on the world map. Its territory was divided between Austria, Prussia and Russia. During the First World War, there was a mass emigration of Poles, which then often obliged them to fight among themselves.

In the period between the First and Second World Wars, Poland had a chance to restore statehood, but, not allowing it to properly rebuild, the country was occupied by Nazi Germany. During its period, more than 6 million Poles perish. About 70% of Nazi concentration camps functioned on the territory of Poland. After the victory and the liberation of the territories, the state proclaimed the "construction" of a socialist society, in which the USSR authorities actively participated. This did not suit many Poles. After a strike by workers and trade union organizations in 1989, socialism was abolished. Proclaimed III

Statehood and ethnic composition

A country is first and foremost the people who inhabit it. Interesting facts about Poland include such an indicator as its mono-ethnicity. This is perhaps the only country that has managed to keep up to 98% of ethnic Poles within its territory. Germans, Ukrainians and Belarusians predominate among them.

Currently, Poland has a republican system and is with a bicameral parliament. The country is a member of the EU and NATO, and is also part of the Schengen area. Despite all the historical difficulties, the state was able to achieve independence and stability. The emblem of the country is a white eagle on a red background. Its creation gave rise to legends about the founding of the first capital of Poland - Gniezno. In this place flew majestic under the purple rays of the sun. It was here that the first capital of the country was founded.

Nature and climate

Interesting facts about Poland cannot but arise, if only because the country has unique nature and climate. There are 6 seasons here: in addition to summer, winter, spring and autumn, winter eve and spring eve are distinguished. They have little to do with the calendar. For example, summer begins in May and lasts until September. Interesting cases of unexpected precipitation: brown rain and orange snow. True, this rarely happens - no more than once a century. The average temperature is 20 degrees Celsius in summer and -7 in winter.

About 50% of the country's territory is occupied by agriculture, which gives it a special flavor. There are no homeless animals here. Poland boasts of ecology like no other. There are many squirrels and hedgehogs in the parks. White storks live on the territory of the country (about 23% of the total population). There are 22 nature reserves here, among which the most famous is Belovezhskaya Pushcha, which was included in the World Heritage List of mankind. According to scientists, forests of this type grew throughout Europe. Currently, this is the only surviving relict mixed forest.

Education and science

Poles are considered one of the most educated nations. About 90% of the population can boast of a certificate of secondary education and a diploma of higher education. According to these indicators, the country occupies a leading position among all EU countries. Consider the most interesting facts about Poland in the field of science and education:

• the first university was founded in 1364, but now the country has about 100 such institutions;
• citizens of this state became the owners of 17 Nobel Prizes;
• a Polish woman became the first in history to win the Nobel Prize twice;
• polonium was named after Poland;
• composer F. F. Chopin was a Pole and was born near Warsaw.

It is worth noting that the inventions of Polish scientists were often ahead of their time. For example, the technique of growing large crystals of semiconductors and metals began to be used only after 30 years from the date of discovery.

Polish cuisine

Each country somehow stands out for its taste preferences. For example, herring is a favorite snack dish of Poles. This people has a lot of options for its preparation. In general, it is quite close to Russian, but it is not so fat. In any restaurant you can find a "standard" set of Russian pies, Ukrainian borscht and Greek fish. Russian pies here are called vareniki with potatoes or cottage cheese, which are fried a little after cooking.

Bigos is one of the national dishes. This is stewed cabbage with smoked meats and meat. There are as many recipes for its preparation as there are for herring. Poles give a special place to the first dish. No party is complete without soups. The most common mushroom soup or beetroot soup. Moreover, the latter is usually drunk, not eaten. Bread is not served with the first course.

Common products in Polish cuisine are chicken and pork. It is noteworthy that on the shelves you can hardly find ryazhenka, condensed milk, dumplings or crackers. Pies, gingerbread, donuts and rolls are baked as desserts. You will not find pies familiar to the Russian soul here.

It is certainly interesting for a young geographer to learn as many amazing things about each country as possible. What to tell the child about this unknown state?

Tell us about what's happening in Poland:

• the bizarre Crooked Forest grows with curved trees resembling magical plants;
• has its own desert with an area of ​​33 sq. km;
• speak one of the most difficult and widespread languages ​​- Polish;
• there is a street named after Winnie the Pooh;
• eat pizza with ketchup;
• one of the largest zoos and aquariums is located;
• about 70% of amber products are produced;
• St. Nicholas, Gvyazdor or Angelochek congratulates children on Christmas and New Year;
• more often celebrate name days than birthdays;
• many children and adults know the song "Let there always be sunshine" and perform it with pleasure.

it European state unique in its own way. On its territory there are beautiful monuments architecture and nature, and the current culture can surprise you in many ways. What other features does this country have? Consider 10 interesting facts about Poland:

1. Football is the country's most popular and beloved sport.
2. Compared to Europeans, Poles start a family quite early. The average age of newlyweds is 24 years.
3. Abortions are prohibited here, so Polish families are often numerous.
4. 98% of Poles are Catholics, very devout. Children are brought up in accordance with religious beliefs.
5. All establishments are closed on Christmas Eve. The population gathers at home with families and celebrates. No employer has the right to force a subordinate to work on this day.
6. Among fast food, kebab is common. Its composition is similar to shawarma, only it is placed not in pita bread, but in half a loaf.
7. Poles do not have problems with being overweight. In addition, the girls are always modestly dressed.
8. Politeness and manners are honored here. Ladies are greeted with a kiss on the hand. They communicate with strangers in “you”, adding the word “pan” to men, and “pani” to a woman.
9. Here you can find combined monuments to the victims of Nazism and Soviet power. The Poles consider Germans and Russians the most unloved nations, although in reality they do not show aggression.
10. It is not customary to bring lilacs into the house. This is a sign of death.

Poland is a country with centuries of history, which is definitely worth seeing live. The territories are rich in the oldest architectural monuments, and nature surprises with its beauty. In addition, many indigenous people still remember the Russian language, the fashion for which, by the way, is growing again. In search of something amazing and beautiful, look into Poland. This country has not left anyone indifferent.

Poland is very beautiful country with a rich history and original culture, located in Eastern Europe. The state boasts a large number of resort towns with developed infrastructure. Millions of tourists from all over Europe and beyond come here every year. In summer in Poland you can relax by the sea, in winter you can ski from the mountains, in spring and autumn you can arrange a tour of local architectural, historical and natural attractions. To decide where to go to relax, you should find out more about each of the resort cities of this wonderful country.

Sights of Lublin

The cities of Poland attract tourists with their special energy filled with magic. Majestic temples, mysterious medieval castles, narrow winding old streets, mountains, dungeons, breathtaking landscapes - this is what foreigners want to see when they come to Europe, and Lublin can provide them with all these beauties. Poland, whose sights can be conditionally divided into historical, cultural, architectural, natural, can surprise and charm with its appearance.

It was in Lublin that an alliance between Lithuania and Poland was concluded many years ago. There are many in the city architectural monuments of great historical importance. These include the Krakow Gate, which is the symbol of Lublin, the Krakow Suburb, leading to the old part of the city. Visitors really like to look at local houses. Beautiful murals, exquisite stucco, interesting forms of turrets, enlarged old photographs - all this can be seen on the local buildings. Lublin boasts Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque and Classicist houses.

Poland, whose sights constantly remind of the distant past, do not allow people to forget their culture, history, never ceases to amaze visitors. Exhibitions, performances, festivals, performances, film forums are often held in Lublin. This city every street, every house, stone reminds of the glorious past, but at the same time does not stand still, but is actively developing, looks to the future with inspiration.

The city is located on the Suprasl River, in the north-east of the country, in a very picturesque place. In the 15th century Białystok was mentioned for the first time in written sources. Poland, whose sights do not end with ancient buildings and cultural monuments boasts beautiful scenery. Bialystok is surrounded on all sides by protected forests. Bialowieza Forest is main feature cities. In the National Park you can see rare animals - bison. Interesting birds also live here - black storks, short-eared owls, as well as trees that are more than one hundred years old.

Bialystok is a multinational city with an Orthodox face, in which the cultures of different peoples are intertwined. Poland sights in store for different categories of tourists. The city will appeal to lovers of nature, history, culture, national traditions. There is a lot to see and learn here. In Bialystok, there is the Branicki Palace, also called the Podlasie Versailles. Luxurious residence built in the Baroque style. Architecture lovers should look at the Old Church, the Market Square, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker.

Shoppers will also like Bialystok. The city has several large shopping centers, as well as a huge market. Here you can buy anything. The prices are reasonable and the quality is excellent. Bialystok often hosts international festivals art, music, puppet theater, folklore.

Great stay in Augustow and Mrągowo

These two cities are very popular among tourists. Augustow (Poland) attractions is of natural origin. Many come here for the sake of the Masurian lakes, the beauty of which is impossible to stop admiring. it tourist town with a developed infrastructure and a rich historical past, no one will be bored here.

Another interesting place for leisure activities is Mrągowo. Poland has prepared sights for different categories of vacationers; it will be interesting here for both adults and children. Mrągowo has many monuments, fountains, interesting architectural structures, historical complexes. Also in the city you can visit religious sites, museums, entertainment centers. Children will be interested in going to the zoo.

Bieszczady - a paradise for true connoisseurs of nature

Man-made and natural sights of Poland amaze the imagination, open up something new, never seen before. It is recommended to go to Bieszczady to all romantic people who are tired of the hustle and bustle, constant problems, and stress. In this cozy town you can relax your body and soul. Spirit intercepts from fabulous beautiful view wooden churches, located on the green mountains! Bieszczady is one of the most beautiful secluded cities in Europe. Tourists come here to relax all year round. Their greatest number is observed in summer and autumn, at this time it is warm in the city, and the mountains amaze with their beautiful views. In winter, Bieszczady is also crowded, because it is an excellent ski resort.

Częstochowa - a storehouse of historical and archaeological monuments

This city is recommended to go to all lovers of history, archeology, architecture of different eras. Many sights of Poland are of great religious significance. In Czestochowa there is one of the most important relics of the Poles - the Black Madonna, which is considered the Patroness and Queen of the country. She was crowned back in 1656, since then the constant pilgrimage to the icon has not stopped. Poles and guests of the city do not visit the shrine in vain. The Black Madonna healed more than one person, people ask the icon for health, well-being, prosperity. For worthy, pure-hearted believers, the shrine fulfills cherished desires.

Częstochowa is also famous for its unusual Jurassic mountain landscape. There are many rare animals, birds and plants here. AT national park You can look at trees that are more than one century old.

Sunny Gdansk

Thousands of tourists come every year to this cheerful town, located on the sea coast, who want to relax their body and soul. The natural sights of Poland are a pleasure for children and adults. In Gdansk, you can improve your health, gain new strength. An excellent mild climate reigns here, there are many well-equipped beaches. The city has interesting historically significant architectural structures. At one time, Gdansk has been under the leadership of different owners, it has an intricate and complex history. Therefore, lovers of antiquity and architectural masterpieces will definitely like it here.

Knightly Malbork

Anyone who has read novels about valiant knights and beautiful ladies should go to the northern part of Poland. It is here that the mysterious and so beautiful Malbork is located. In this city, the sights of Poland reminiscent of the Crusade of the Knights of the Teutonic Order against the pagans and Muslims are collected. On the map of the main architectural monuments of Europe, there is also a red brick castle built in 1274 on the banks of the Nogat River. This is where the Teutonic Knights stayed when they moved their headquarters to Malbork from Venice. The castle is the largest European fortress built in the Gothic style.

Wroclaw - the cradle of several cultures

It is always interesting to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of another nation. The sights of Poland allow you to immediately learn about the life of several representatives of the countries. Wroclaw has a very confusing and at the same time interesting story. appearance modern city is the result of a fusion of the cultures of the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. The Germans left Wroclaw after the Second World War, and the Poles from Lviv arrived in their place. The historically significant part of the city is built on islands connected by bridges, the total number of which is more than a hundred. Wroclaw is interesting for its architecture, there are buildings in the Baroque, Gothic, Art Nouveau styles.

Auschwitz - an eternal reminder of human cruelty

During the Second World War, Poland experienced many troubles. Photos (the sights in Auschwitz are not the most rosy) of those terrible events still cause shudder and incomprehension of how people can be so heartless and cruel. The Germans turned the city into the most important concentration camp, during its operation more than 1.5 million people died. Among the prisoners were women, old people and even small children, the Nazis did not spare anyone. Today there is a museum in Auschwitz, visitors always leave it sad and thoughtful. The exposition strikes with its cruelty and makes you think about the fate of all mankind.

Warsaw is the main city of Poland

The capital is the face of the country. Warsaw is the epitome of all of Poland. The city, like a phoenix, was reborn from the ashes after the Second World War, almost all buildings were subject to reconstruction. Today it is the political, cultural, scientific and economic center of the country. Businessmen and politicians come here from all over Europe. Tourists will be interested to see the huge Palace of Culture and Science. Particular attention should be paid to the Chopin Museum, the Old Town, the former Jewish ghetto, the royal route, as well as beautiful palaces.

Poland is a beautiful and interesting Eastern European country that attracts with its unique culture, traditions, architecture, and difficult fate. Tourists come here to learn more about the history of the people, as well as enjoy the contemplation of the delightful and so beautiful nature.