Polish sights. Warsaw is the central city of Poland. Market Square in Warsaw

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

In order for you to make the selection of 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 wonderful country, naming the cities most impressive to them, converge 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 She manages to keep her color. This city has a lot of attractions, which is why it often becomes the first place that visitors are advised to visit. After all, it is no coincidence that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
  • Krakow- the second in terms of administrative workload, but not the most important center. This is an old city, there are a lot of interesting objects here, from Rynok 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 who managed to survive World War II without loss. All the architecture and 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 the new cozy areas here are quite capable of captivating tourists.
  • Katowice- This city is quite young, it is about two centuries old. However, today it is one of the coziest Polish places. There is quite an interesting original architecture, there are original sights. It is worth choosing mainly for those tourists who are already tired of the splendor of Warsaw and Krakow.
  • Gniezno. This city is the first capital of Poland. The most interesting thing that has been preserved here is Rynok Square (it is a special attraction in almost all cities of this country), as well as several churches.
  • Bydgoszcz- a completely unusual city for Poland. Most of all, it resembles Venice. The main attraction here is the Bydgoszcz Canal.
  • Wroclaw- Another one old City, in which the famous old cathedrals are concentrated. Included in the UNESCO heritage list.
  • Poznan- historical Center. Small but very cozy town, which must be visited by everyone who wants to know Poland and its history thoroughly.
  • Wieliczka is a 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 out on all the fun.
  • Lublin- another largest place in Poland, where quite a lot of historical museums are located, there is cultural centers and several interesting objects for tourists. And although this city no longer plays the role that it had several centuries ago in the life of the state, it is imperative to visit it.

There are several other small but interesting cities in this country. These are Zakopane, Malbork and some others. But they, unfortunately, are not of such special interest to tourists as the aforementioned ones.

The main attractions of the cities


Almost each of the presented cities has a number of special attractions, without which its understanding will not be complete.

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

In total, Krakow accounts for a quarter of the country's museum art. Therefore, those who go to this city can definitely say that they will find something to see here. You should definitely visit the Czartoryski Museum here, without which the tour of the city would probably be incomplete. Those who like to spend time with more modern amusements should definitely visit the local water park. He deserves the highest praise.

For those who want to appreciate the state pomposity of Poland the best place becomes Warsaw. Here to see Royal Square, visit several palaces at once: Wilanowski, made in the Baroque style, Royal Palace, as well as museums: the Museum of the Polish Army, the National Museum of Warsaw, the 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, and the Krakow Suburb.

In Lublin, if you choose this particular city for yourself, you should focus on the Crown Tribunal, the Krakow Gate, the Dominican Church. Most extreme tourists here they can also offer 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 objects.

How to visit all cities in a few days


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

There are quite a few of these today. They can include both the two main cities - Warsaw and Krakow, as well as 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 tour.

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 in such tours are mainly in hotels that are booked by the same company that organizes the trip.

The only disadvantage of such excursions is that they, as a rule, have a standard set of monuments, which by default are mandatory for every visitor to familiarize themselves with.

They are very good for those who visit 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 the churches or castles of the country), or create a program on your own, which in duration will correspond to standard tour, but will differ in the list of places. So you can easily calculate the time and make an author's tour for yourself.

One way or another, you will be able to choose for yourself the optimal program that satisfies all your travel expectations. And who knows, maybe one of the cities will amaze you so much that you will certainly want to get to know him better, but already as part of a completely different tour.

Belovezhsky national park or Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the only fully forest complex in Europe. It is one of the most important natural treasures both in Poland and in Europe. In 1979 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The total area of ​​the Pushcha is 1500 km²: 620 km² - within Poland, the rest on the territory of Belarus. The symbol of the park is the bison, which has always lived here. During the First World War, the bison were destroyed. A small number of these animals still managed to be preserved in zoos. Every effort was made to restore the population, which was successful. Thanks to this, bison were returned to their natural habitat. At the moment, several hundred bison live in the park.
Official website bpn.com.pl

9th place. Mazury

Mazury - historic district Poland, located in the north of the country, is the pride of the Poles. This area is also called the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes (Kraina Wielkich Jezior Mazurskich) or "the land of a thousand lakes" (in fact, there are about 4 thousand of them) and makes up 1/4 of all water resources Poland. by the most large lakes are Śniardwy 113.8 km² and Mamry 104 km². Masuria is easy real paradise for lovers aquatic species sports: windsurfing, kayaking, sailing. Also the Land of the Great Masurian Lakes is beautiful place for family holidays. Here you can fish, pick mushrooms, ride a bike and just walk through the forest.

8th place. Malbork Castle (Zamek Malbork)

The Castle of the Teutonic Order of the Crusaders Malbork was built at the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. It is the most important Gothic fortress in Europe and the largest brick castle in the world. Since 1309, the residence of the Masters of the Teutonic Order moved from Venice to Malbork. Malbork Castle consists of 3 castles, common territory 20 ha. In 1997 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Official website zamek.malbork.pl

7th place. Auschwitz concentration camp (Auschwitz-Birkenau)

Place of Remembrance and Museum of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp (Oswiecim) - largest camp death of the III Reich. It is a symbol of the genocide of the Polish people during the Second World War. Studies say that 1.5 million people died in the concentration camp, including Jews, Russians, Ukrainians, Poles, and Gypsies. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum was founded in 1947. It is a symbol of terrible human cruelty.
Official website auschwitz.org.pl

6th place. City of Częstochowa

Czestochowa is one of famous places pilgrimages in Europe. The city is located in the south of Poland, in Upper Silesia. In 1991, Pope John Paul II himself visited here. The city is famous for its miraculous Częstochowa Icon of the Mother of God, which is kept in the Yasnogorsk Monastery.

5th place. Wroclaw

- a wonderful and charming city in Poland, historical capital Silesia; located on both banks of the Odra River. One of the largest and oldest cities in Poland. is a city of gnomes and bridges (there are about 220 bridges here, before the Second World War there were 303). Except beautiful center cities in the suburbs are located attractions such as churches, monasteries, castles. - one of the 4 Polish cities that will host the European Football Championship Euro 2012.
Official website www.wroclaw.pl

4th place. Poznań

Poznan, along with is one of the oldest Polish cities and richly saturated historical monuments. Polish Cathedral - ancient church countries (XIII-XV centuries). There are numerous city monuments of architecture: Gothic churches, the town hall in the Renaissance style (XIII-XVI centuries), houses of the XVI-XIX centuries.
Poznań is also one of the four Polish cities that will host the Euro 2012 Football Championship.

3rd place. Torun

Torun is the city of Nicolaus Copernicus, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Poland. Located in the north of Poland. Thanks to its unique architecture, almost inviolable medieval layout and many gothic buildings built of brick since 1997 the city is listed world heritage UNESCO. During World War II, the city remained intact and all architectural monuments are original. 96 percent of the inhabitants of the city of Torun are glad that they live here. It is the duty of every tourist to try at least one "Torun gingerbread" (toruńskie pierniki). Toruń gingerbread, an edible landmark of the city, come in a variety of sizes; they usually depict the symbols of the city of Torun and scenes from the medieval knightly life. The city even has a museum of Toruń gingerbread Muzeum Piernika.

2nd place. Slowinski National Park (Słowinski Park Narodowy)

Slovinsky Park - one of the two seaside national parks in Poland, located at a distance of approximately 115 km northwest of Gdansk. A special feature of the Slovinsky Park are the moving dunes, which reach a height of several tens of meters and are among the largest in Europe. And huge mountains of sand create the illusion of a landscape of Saharan ergs. Here you can even see a sandstorm. Just like in a real desert, when going for a walk in the Slovinsky National Park for several hours, you need to take care of a solid supply of water. Due to the extraordinary natural diversity, Slovinsky National Park was included in the list in 1977. biosphere reserves UNESCO.

1 place. Gdansk

Gdansk is a city in northern Poland. Together with the neighboring cities of Sopot and Gdynia, it forms the Tri-City (Trójmiasto) agglomeration - a triple city. The cities are interconnected by the Szybka Kolej Miejska high-speed urban train. The city has a unique atmosphere, the smell of the sea and beautiful monuments architecture. Old city is an architectural complex of the 13th-18th centuries. Gdansk is big port city on the Baltic Sea. Modern city Gdansk is one of the main centers of economic and administrative life in Poland. Gdansk will host Euro 2012.

We will talk about an incredibly colorful, amazing country - Poland, which harmoniously combines old buildings, pristine nature and the most diverse achievements of science and technology. From a bird's eye view, the country strikes the eye with its diversity - dense forests, Mountain peaks, fields, blue rivers and lakes, majestic castles– and all this borders on modern infrastructure.

The Poles deeply respect the history of their country and treat it with care - as a huge part of the world heritage - after all, Poland, according to historians, is the cradle of the Slavic civilization.

The country has a huge number of attractions, among which it is worth highlighting the most impressive and interesting.

The rest of the primeval forest, preserved on the territory of the border between Poland and Belarus. This is one of the largest concentrations of the ancient woodland which has remained untouched to our times. Some of the trees are over 600 years old. The reserve is rich in flora and fauna.

Among the narrow streets of Tumski Island in Poznań is the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, which has the honor of being the first church in the country. Its history spans over 10 centuries. The ancient building has withstood 6 transformations of the architectural style:

  • Pre-Roman - some of its elements are still found in the basement of the temple.
  • Romansky (fragments from this historical milestone are also preserved - but only in the south tower). The restructuring took place after the destruction caused by the uprisings.
  • Gothic style. The "fashion" for Gothic was popular during the Middle Ages, which was the reason for new reconstructions.
  • Baroque - the temple was rebuilt after a major fire that caused irreparable damage to it. This passionate, irrational style was inherent in that era.
  • The neoclassical style - the penultimate reincarnation of the temple (with delicate taste and graceful forms) - also happened because of the fire;
  • Gothic - this style had to be restored after the irretrievable destruction during the Second World War. Nothing remained of the former building, except for the foundation, which gravitated toward Gothic forms.

Location: Ostrów Tumski - 17.

Gdansk is famous for the largest zoo in the country. It looks very picturesque and surprises visitors with a huge variety of animals. It is impossible to enjoy the view of the zoo in a short time - you need to allocate at least 4 hours. There is even a mini-zoo on the territory where the smallest visitors can feed and even pet animals - goats, guinea pigs, rabbits.

Location: Karwienska - 3.

Trees unusual for Polish landscapes, cascades of waterfalls, winding alleys - everything is permeated with the spirit of Japan. Unusual park is in big city– Wroclaw. The garden has the appearance as close as possible to Japanese traditions. Its small size is replete with such a variety of landscapes that, despite this, there is hardly enough time to see all the beauties in one visit.

Location: ul. Wystawowa - 1.

This is a tall building, which will open before the eyes of the visitor who has climbed the bell tower amazing view beautiful city Wroclaw, with its red roofs of distant small houses. The building was built in the 13th century and to this day admires with its majestic Gothic decoration, massiveness and height.

Location: Grabiszyńska - 103.

Being in the city of Karpacz, it will be very useful to visit the Krkonoše National Park. This is the system protected areas located on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic. The park has a huge area 36 thousand hectares) and surprises with its untouched nature. Mountains, forests, waterfalls, huge granite vaults, which make up the pristine beauty of this place, attract thousands of tourists at any time of the year.

The first thing worth visiting while in Krakow is the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill - the former residence of the rulers of the Polish state, which has retained its respected status despite the fact that Krakow has ceased to be the capital.

The castle is huge and majestic. It contains many sarcophagi and crypts in which kings and saints rest, and, of course, there is a museum. It should be noted that the castle acquires a particularly unique look at night: the walls are illuminated, giving the building a true fabulousness.

Location: Wawel - 5.

It is the country's most infamous landmark. No more than a couple of hours west of Krakow is the city of Auschwitz, the site of the largest mass murder in human history.

The concentration camp was converted into a museum in 1947. Interesting fact that one of the initiators of its creation was a former prisoner, who later became the director of the museum.

Location: Więźniów Oświęcimia - 20.

City ski resorts Zakopane is located in the very south of the country, and, nevertheless, is snowy, which attracts ski lovers. The city is at the foot picturesque mountains Tatras.

Guests of the city have the opportunity to observe an amazing panorama created by a variety of mountain landscapes - here are rocks, and snow, and meadows. In autumn, you can visit a popular holiday - the largest International Festival mountain folklore.

"Royal Route" and the Royal Castle in Warsaw

It is worth starting a walk around Warsaw from the "Royal Route" - the road on which the largest number historical sites. The path starts from the Royal Castle - not so remarkable from the outside, but exceptionally richly decorated inside. The palace-museum amazes visitors with golden paintings, stucco moldings, and authentic paintings.

Location: plac Zamkowy - 4.

Leads the "Royal Route" to the Lazienki park. This is a picturesque complex, notable not only for its nature, but also for the palace located above the artificial lake, the Roman theater, and also the "white house" - known as a cozy haven for King Stanislav and his mistresses.

The statue of the Siren in Warsaw on the Market Square is a monument that has managed to acquire a wide variety of legends in its time, because it was installed quite a long time ago - at the end of the 19th century. It is noteworthy that the image of this statue is also the coat of arms of the city.

Location: bulwar Bohdana Grzymały-Siedleckiego.

A slightly awkward building at first glance - the Copernicus Science Center - unique museum, containing exhibits that allow visitors to feel like an experimenter in various scientific fields - astronomy, physics, chemistry, robotics, biology, and much more (only in scientific center more than 450 exhibits).

Location: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie - 20, Warsaw.

The most beautiful building of the capital, designed in subtle rococo styles. It is surprising that music still sounds in the walls of the temple, coming from a two-hundred-year-old organ, which was once played by Frederic Chopin himself.

Location: Krakowskie Przedmieście - 34.

The village of Zalipye is an amazing small village in the south of the country, which is famous for its decorative painting. Appearance villages will amaze the visitor, because ornaments are everywhere here: on the walls of houses, sidewalks, wells, bridges, sheds, troughs, jugs. Even dog houses are decorated with flowers.

The chic building of fine architectural work has 99 turrets, thanks to which the building seems fabulous. The castle deeply impresses with the elegance of its forms, a special approach to every small detail. Its decoration remained as fantastic and luxurious as it was at the beginning (presumably in the 17th century).

Salt mine in Wieliczka tourist attraction back in the 15th century, when privileged persons, having the permission of the king, began to descend into it in order to see huge caves resembling an underground city.

Location: Daniłowicza - 10.

Order Castle Marienburg (Mary's Castle) is a defensive castle of the Teutonic Knights, built in the 13th century. The castle is very rich in exhibits that remind visitors of the distant glory of knightly campaigns, as well as, especially in a large collection of amber products.

Location: Starościńska - 1.

Poland is an amazing country, which still has a lot of interesting things: lavender fields, music benches with buttons, by pressing which you can listen to Chopin's works; a street named after Winnie the Pooh, the amazing beauty of the lake, and countless places for outdoor activities - diving in an underwater quarry, horseback riding, hiking, cycling tours. Every corner of the country is permeated with the spirit of beauty, inspiration and respect for the rich heritage of the Polish people.

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    Auschwitz-Birkenau

    Auschwitz is the most famous concentration camp during 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

    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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    Crane

    The crane over Motława undoubtedly "makes" the view of Gdansk from the river. His appearance is exceptionally characteristic and recognizable. Not a single panorama photo should be complete without his slightly strange profile, reminiscent of either a Tetris figure standing “on the butt”, or a birdhouse for a heron.

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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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What else to see in Poland

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 World War II old houses, moat, watchtower Barbican - all this creates unique look 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 black man"), "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 palace and park complex Royal Lazienki. 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 located religious center Poland - Czestochowa. The main shrine of the country, the Częstochowa Icon, is kept in the local monastery on Jasna Hora. Mother of God, which, according to legend, was written 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, multiplying 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 the Krakow Old Town is included in the list of the twelve most valuable monuments of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. main square of the city is the Market, where the former malls Sukennitsa, the upper floors of which occupied Art Gallery National Museum of Krakow.

The fortress hill on the banks of the Vistula Wawel is visible from a distance thanks to the pointed towers: Złodejska, Sandomierzska and Senatorial, and the pompous Royal Castle houses the Szczerbiec coronation sword and a unique collection of medieval tapestries. The Cathedral of Saints Stanislav and Wenceslas and the chapel of Zygmunt (Sigismund) with the famous 11-ton bell "Zygmunt" are also located here. 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 list of world cultural heritage UNESCO, 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 the 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.

Of course, "most Beautiful places' is a somewhat subjective term. But the sights collected in this review will show how many-sided the country is and how much you can meet when traveling around Poland. Here we are talking about those places that are very convenient to visit if you do not have much time - say, one day or a weekend.
1. Zhyvetsky lake. This artificial reservoir near the city of Zywiec in the Silesian Voivodeship. Although it serves economic purposes - a hydroelectric power station is located here - this lake is different unique beauty and therefore attracts a large number of tourists. There are marinas, beaches, surfing and yachting. Especially beautiful view the lake opens from the Zhar Mountain, which belongs to the Lesser Beskids.

2. Konyakow, Istebna, Jaworzynka. This is the so-called Beskydy Truyves. All three villages are part of the magnificent scenery of the Silesian Beskids, and are connected by one main road and several smaller roads. And these places are also very famous for their traditions: local music and the skill of weaving lace are especially famous.


3. Skansen in the city of Sanok in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. This is one of the largest museums in the country open sky. On an area of ​​38 hectares there are almost 100 wooden buildings in the spirit of local traditions.


4. Torun. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Poland. Torun is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city is also well known for being the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. And Torun is also the capital of… gingerbread!


5. Gniezno. It is the first capital of Poland. The first Polish archbishopric was formed here and the Cathedral of the Assumption is located here. of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most revered and famous Polish churches. And how pleasant it is to wander through the narrow streets, the heart of which is the old Market Square!


6. Waterfall Kamenchika in the city of Szklarska Poreba (Elenegursky district, Lower Silesian Voivodeship). This is the most high waterfall in the Polish Karkonosze. Water falls in three steps from a height of 27 meters. Behind the waterfall is an artificial cave in which there is a large accumulation of amethyst and pegmatite. This cave is called "Golden Pit". The waterfall itself is located at an altitude of 846 meters above sea level.

7. The village of Zalipie in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship of Poland. It is known for the fact that almost everything in it is painted! The local traditional pattern can be seen everywhere: on houses, fences, swings, furniture, stoves, trees, even kettles and washing machines! By the way - this is also a local feature - basically all the artists in Zalipye are women.


8. Bydgoszcz lies on the Brda River. The unofficial name of the city is "Bydgoszcz's Venice". And it’s hard to argue with this: looking at the reflections in pure river waters century-old buildings and boats and boats slowly sailing through the city, you begin to feel like in a medieval fairy tale. To the east of the city is the Bydgoszcz Canal, the oldest existing waterway in the country, connecting the Vistula and the Odra.


9. Zegrzynskoye lake. If the weather is good on weekends in the summer, it means that the beaches near the lake, located 30 km from Warsaw, will be full of tourists. This artificially created reservoir on the Narew River is today one of the most popular places Sunday rest among the residents of the capital and its environs.


10. Trails for horseback riding in the Low Beskids. The so-called Transbeskid route is the longest mountain route of its kind. Its length is 400 km. Going on a journey along this road, you can meet picturesque villages, picturesque valleys, mountain ranges, magnificent national parks.


11. Palace in Bozhkow near the town of Nowa Ruda (Lower Silesian Voivodeship). This beautiful building The 18th century has been in an abandoned state for several years now. But perhaps that is why it attracts tourists with its mystery and mystery.


12. Soltykovskiye Gagaty. This is a natural reservoir in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. In addition to magnificent vegetation, there are also deposits of minerals and paleontological fossils.


13. Lake Turkusov on west coast Baltics. It is located on a place where chalk has been mined for a long time. The color of the lake is somewhat unusual - blue with a green tint. This color is obtained due to the play of the sun's rays, which, penetrating into clean water and reflecting from the minerals located at the bottom of the reservoir, give such an effect. There are trails around the lake walking tours. If you climb a nearby hill, you can see not only this lake, but the Baltic Sea itself.


14. Zhelyazova Wola village near Warsaw. Frederic Chopin was born and spent his childhood here. Now in the house where the future composer lived, there is a museum, and near it there is a park and a garden laid out in the 30s of the last century.


15. Rafting along the route of the beavers. This is a real pleasure for lovers of kayaking. The route passes through the West Pomeranian and Lubusz Voivodeships and is located among picturesque forests and rivers.


16. Moszno castle. The architectural ensemble located in the Opolskie Voivodeship is one of the main sights of Upper Silesia. Now there is a center for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, but part of the castle is open to the public.


17. Lake Nidzke. This glacial lake is one of the least touched Masurian lakes. Especially here will appeal to those who appreciate contact and harmony with nature.


18. Rafting on the river Wild (Divoka) Orlitsa. Traveling along this river is not easy and is more suitable for those who have some experience. It is quite rocky, very cold and incredibly beautiful - an extreme pleasure for rafting lovers. The Wild Eagle flows in the Sudetenland through the territory of Poland and the Czech Republic.


19. Museum of characters ... before going to bed. Here are collected the heroes of the Polish analogues of the program "Good night kids". The only museum of its kind is located in Rzeszow. And it’s not even clear who is more interested here - children or adults ...


20. The city of Bielsko-Biala in the Silesian Voivodeship. One of the most beautiful Polish cities with numerous old buildings and, of course, the central Market Square. By the way, there are two unusual monument- heroes ... cartoons. These are the dogs Rex and Bolek and Lyolek, beloved by the Poles.

21. The ruins of the Rabshtyn castle in the Lesser Poland province. This is a knight's castle of the 13th century. Part of it has been restored, but only the skeletons of the walls remain from most of the building. Which, however, attracts a huge number of tourists. There are many legends associated with the castle. For example, that deep underground there is another castle - big and beautiful. And that its inhabitants sleep there. And only once a year they wake up, open the doors of luxurious halls and sit down at tables covered with delicious dishes. And then everything falls asleep again - until next year ...


22. Sheep mountain. It is the second highest mountain in the Silesian Beskids. Its height is 1220 meters. On its top, where the geodetic station and the observation point are located, paths run through the virgin nature. And the view from the mountain is just fabulous!


23. Vistula Zhulavy. In northern Poland, several tens of kilometers from the sea, the Vistula leaves a large amount of river sediment, thereby forming sand dunes- they separate Zhulavy from Baltic Sea. A significant territory of Zhulav is located below sea level, and therefore an extensive network of dams and canals has been built there - it is considered one of the densest in Europe.


24. Icons in Lancut. The city of Lancut in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship is famous for the 17th century Lubomirski Castle. Until our time, it has been preserved in excellent condition. The largest collection of icons in Poland is kept here. There are about 2500 of them in the castle. Basically, these icons were transferred after the war from the destroyed churches located in the north-eastern part of Poland.


25. The village of Krasiejow in the Opolsky poviat of the Opole Voivodeship. Traces of ancient amphibians and reptiles were found here, and a paleontological pavilion was built on the site of the find. Now Yurapark is open there - an amusement park "inhabited" by dinosaurs.


26. Lavender fields. And not in Provence, but near Olsztyn! The lavender field near Novy Kavkov has existed since 2001. And although enthusiasts who grow this plant sometimes have a hard time - after all, the local climate is not as suitable for lavender as Provencal - every year one can observe luxurious flowering here. At the same time, farmers try not to use chemical fertilizers and means of protection. And when the season ends, dried flowers are used to make bouquets and sachets.


27. Underwater quarry in Pehchin (Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship). At its bottom lie real treasures - yachts, sailboats, even two Fiat 126s in almost perfect condition. It is especially interesting here when there was no rain for some time and the water is completely clear. This is one of the few quarries in Poland where you can go diving.


28. Mouth of the Warta (Lubusz Voivodeship). This is the kingdom of wild animals and birds living near the water. There are 270 species of the latter here. All of them are under protection - after all, a national park is located here. In 2009 it was recognized as the best European tourist destination.


29. Underground bunkers in Szczecin. It is believed that there were almost 800 of them here! After the Second World War, 160 were opened. One of the most interesting is the anti-aircraft bunker. It is located at a depth of 17 meters and even had its own water supply. The thickness of its walls is 3 meters. The bunker could accommodate 2,500 people at a time.


30. Center of Slavs and Vikings in Volin. Walking through this skansen is like traveling through time. Here are recreated huts of the early Middle Ages, in which members of the Slavic brotherhoods sometimes spend time. In each of these houses you can go and get acquainted with the interior. Every year there is a festival of Slavs and Vikings.