Wieliczka is a Royal Salt Mine located near to Cracow. It has many beautiful sights, for example sculptures made of salt. Wieliczka is also famous for health values and it offers treatment services in the underground mining chambers. The air in Wieliczka is believed to be very clean and free from any allergens.
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Auschwitz – what to see in Auschwitz
Oświęcim is known under the German name “Auschwitz” and it’s most important sight is Auschwitz concentration camp built there during World War II. It is a very important destination for all those people who are interested in the history of Jewish nation during repression, because most of them died in this Nazi camp. Nowadays the museum in Auschwitz holds many shocking relicts of the cruelty of SS during WWII.
Czestochowa – what to see in Czestochowa
Częstochowa is the religious capital of Poland, because it hosts the most important monastery in the country – the Pauline monastery of Jasna Góra. It is famous for the sacred painting of Black Madonna, placed in the shrine of the Virgin Mary. Pilgrims from all around the world come here to pray, because many miracles happened there. Also people from Poland go to Pauline’s monastery by foot during summer holidays, often for many days, to praise the God. Częstochowa was one of the favourite places of pope John Paul II during his visits in Poland.
Zakopane – what to see in Zakopane
Zakopane is the winter capital of Poland, because of the beautiful Tatra Mountains located nearby. It is the most popular destination for tourist all around the world who want to go skiing or snowboarding, but also for those who like shopping, because Krupówki street has many of interesting souvenirs. The symbol of Zakopane is a special kind of smoked cheese called “Oscypek”. Also very recognizable fact about Zakopane is that Ski Jumping is very popular here and several ski jumping world cups were hosted in the city.
Torun – what to see in Torun
Torun is one of the oldest cities in Poland and the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus, famous astronomer. The city has a large number of sights dating back to medieval, and it’s Old Town is one of the most beautiful all around the world. But the thing that people love the most about Toruń is gingerbread, traditional Polish sweets that has been produced since Middle Ages and even nowadays are the most recognizable symbol of the city.
Gdansk – what to see in Gdansk
Gdansk is located on the Baltic coast, and it is Poland’s principal seaport. Many tourists from Poland and other countries come to Gdańsk to spend their holidays there, sunbathing and taking baths in the Baltic sea. The city has also many interesting buildings and other pieces of architecture, like for example Artus Court or Golden Gate. Gdańsk is also a part of the Tricity, as well as Gdynia and Sopot.
Krakow – what to see in Krakow
Cracow (Krakow) is believed to be the most beautiful city in Poland and one of the oldest. It has many places worth visiting, including the Old Town, Market Square, the Cloth Hall and Wawel Castle. The symbol of Cracow is the Wawel Dragon and his statue stands at the foot of Wawel Hill. It is the most popular monument among tourists visiting Cracow.
Warsaw – what to see in Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital of Poland, and also the largest city in this country. It is the center of Polish culture and it has many interesting architectural attractions, like for example the Royal Castle, King Sigismund’s Column, the Barbican or the Łazienki Park. The most important symbol of the city is the monument of the Mermaid of Warsaw, legendary creature who is believed to be protecting Warsaw from bad luck.