The extreme south-eastern part of Poland, the Bieszczady Mountains, is considered to be one of the wildest regions of Poland, offering stunning views and bears, wolves and European bisons wandering around. Nowadays Bieszczady are becoming a more and more popular tourist destination, especially among hiking enthusiasts. But has it always been such a wild place? […]
If you think that Poland is homogeneous in terms of culture and religion, you’ll be surprised. People of different faiths, Catholics, Orthodox, Jews, and Muslims, have lived here for centuries. A distinctive place where these religions mix is Podlasie, a region located in the north-east of Poland, near the border with Belarus. It is […]
What’s your first association with the name Nicolaus Copernicus? A great astronomer? "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"? Or perhaps the city of Toruń? All these associations are accurate, but as a real Rennaissance man, he was also a mathematician, a physician, an economist, a cartographer, a polyglot, and a canon. Let’s set foot […]
Nowadays, having a collection of soap bars in our homes and using them frequently is a standard. We wash our bodies every day, and we know how to wash our hands properly, which is the easiest, best and most effective way to prevent the spreading of germs and diseases. But this hasn’t always been the case.
Naturally, traveling is about local experiences, trying local cuisine, meeting local people, discovering local history… but let’s not forget that it’s also about sights and sites. Have you ever wondered if Poland has any UNESCO World Heritage Sites? You bet it does! We have as many as 16 UNESCO-listed sites in Poland. Let’s take a […]
The decision to choose Gdańsk as the location for the Museum of the Second World War is not surprising. After all, it is the place where the first shots of the war were fired. What is unusual, though, is the eye-opening take on the war that this ambitious museum presents.
Gdańsk is very different from other cities in Poland. As a seaport, it has been shaped and influenced by sailors and merchants from a variety of places.Its history is long and complicated, with periods of affiliation with the Polish Kingdom, the Teutonic Order, and even of being an independent city, which makes Gdańsk a very […]
There’s no need to convince anybody about the beauty of the major Polish cities. Warsaw with its meticulously rebuilt Old Town, the buzzing historic Kraków and the harbor city of Gdańsk - they’re all included in the itineraries of the most popular Poland tours. But if you step off the beaten path for a moment […]
You’ve already wandered around the streets of London, Paris or Berlin. You’ve seen the ancient monuments in Athens and Rome. But there’s more to Europe than that. Those who have already had the luck to discover Poland, often refer to it as Europe’s best-kept secret, its hidden treasure. Over 1000 years of Polish history give […]
Typically, the sightseeing of Warsaw starts and ends on the left side of the Vistula river. But if you happen to arrive a day earlier or depart a day later, consider taking some time to cross the river and explore the less touristic side of Warsaw. Here's a short video that will give you an […]
Kraków (also known as Cracow) is definitely Poland's top tourist destination. We are not surprised. We've been there so many times and we just can't get enough... Here's a list of reasons why Kraków is worth visiting. And this list is not even close to being exhaustive. 1. Kraków's Old Town It's listed among the […]
The monumental Gothic castle in Malbork is the largest preserved Medieval castle in Europe. Did I say Europe? Actually, it’s considered to be the largest castle in the world, measured by land area. And of course it is a UNESCO Heritage Site. (Now you know why it’s so eagerly photographed during our Ultimate Poland and […]
