Zamość is a unique example of a Renaissance town in Central Europe, one of the most beautiful around the world. Most historic buildings are located in the Old Town, for example the Great Market Square and Town Hall. The city has also many beautiful churches and chapels like for example the Saint Anne’s Church. Zamość is also closely connected with music and music festivals, because many cultural events take place here. The most famous festival in Zamośc is “Jazz na Kresach” festival.

Lublin is sometimes called ,,Little Cracow” because of similar architectural style of buildings and picturesque Old

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Town. The city has also very large amount of nightclubs and discos because 35% of people living in Lublin are students, that is why it is also city which has a lot of music festivals. It has also its own airport and many interesting cinemas, because the city has a film making past.

Malbork was founded in the 13th century by the Knights of the Teutonic Order and is one of the oldest towns in Poland. The most important sight in Malbork is the medieval Malbork Castle, the biggest brick castle in the world. It is the classic example of medieval architecture and fortifications. It is a very popular destination for tourist who love history, mostly Medieval, because annually many people come here to watch the roleplayed battles of many knights.

Łódź (Lodz) is the third largest city in Poland. It was the most economically powerful city in Poland because of the textile industry. The biggest tourist attraction in Łódź is the Piotrkowska Street, which is one of the longest main streets in the world. The city has also the best museums of modern art in Poland and is closely connected with the happenings of World War II because many Jews died in the Łódź Ghetto.

Poznań is best known for hosting many cultural events. It is also home for Polish fantasy and science-fiction fans, because the biggest fantasy festival called “Pyrkon” takes place here and it’s visited annually by more than 30 thousand people. The most inetersting sights in Poznań are the renaissance Old Town and Ostrów Tumski cathedral. The symbol of Poznań is “koziołki poznańskie” – the sculpture of two goats located on the tower of the town hall.

Wrocław is the capital of Lower Silesia region and also one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. The city has many interesting buildings, for example Ostrów Tumski (the oldest part of the city), the Cathedral of Old Town Hall. It also has botanical garden and Japanese garden. Wrocław is also famous for hosting many musical or sports events, for example some matches of UEFA Euro 2012 took place there.

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.

Oświęcim (Auschwitz) 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 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 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.