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Amazingly nearly the whole of
the country is under patronage of UNESCO World
Heritage Site, which indicates that there
is a lot of culture and historical relics,
natural resources and protected sites.
When looking for information
about specific place, town, village or city,
do bare in mind that a region name might be
required in searches, as Poland is divided
into territorial areas, administrative divisions
referred to as - wojewódzwta - Voivoidship
regions
of Poland as indicated on the map of Poland
above.
WARSZAWA - WARSAW
- Capital of Poland since 1596, region Mazowiecki,
has a lot to offer from the past as well as
present including the Chopin International
Piano Festival. Find out more about Warsaw
from National Polish
Tourist Office in London.
KRAKÓW
- An old Polish Capital City from 1030's to
1500 century, region Malopolski,
full of history
and the home of Polish Kings and the late
Pontiff John
Paul II, known in Poland as Karol Wojtyla
who between 1948-51 was the vicar of various
parishes in Cracow as well as chaplain for
the university students until his Pontificate
in Vatican,
Italy on October 16, 1978.
POZNAN
- located in the Wielkopolski
region, being industrial city hosts various
International Trade
Shows and festivals through the year like
Equestrian competition, Fashion Shows and
Sports events. Facts and more information
about Poznan
can be found at their official website.
LÓDZ
- region Lodzkie,
one of the biggest cities near Warsaw (1 hour
by train) known in the past for its textile
industry and the second largest Jewish community
in Europe called 'Lodz
Getto' during the World War II. Today
Lodz is one of modern cultural city and the
birth place of The Union of European Festivals
of Photography (founded in September 2005,
Photo
Festival Union originated by the Foundation
of Visual Education in Poland and Lodz also
holds Biennial
- an International Art Celebration in October.
WROCLAW
- capital of the Dolnoslaski
region, which for a greater part of the city's
history,
German was the dominant language, home to
the biggest publishing house, which printed
books in Polish (250 titles between 1732 and
1790), city of mixed architectural styles
Gothic, baroque and modern, today known as
the cultural hub and meeting place holding
many events and festivals through the year.
Other popular cities
along the Baltic
sea in the region
of Pomerania,
at its best when visited during the summer
are Sopot
- well known for the International Song Contest,
Gdansk
– one of the oldest city in Poland dating
back to 997, known for its history, science,
holding many cultural festivals and natural
stones of the sea (amber) and the birth place
of Lech
Walesa and of the 'Solidarnosc' –
‘Solidarity'
– Polish Political Movement of 1980’s,
Hel
- for its unusual structure and position –
a long and narrow land completely surrounded
by the sea, Jantar
known for it’s sandy beaches and the
International Amber Fishing Competition and
Gdynia
– has the biggest aquariums in Europe,
shipping industry and a sporty city being
5 times the European Basketball Champions,
Malbork
town where you can see the impressive and
largest Gothic fortress in Europe Malbork
Castle - Castle of the Virgin Mary
WADOWICE
- the birth place of Pope John Paul II, Wieliczka
- a largest working salt mine in Europe, Ciechocinek
- the biggest and best rated 'saline spa'
surrounded by forests also known as the 'pearl
of the health resorts' and Krosno
a 12th century, medieval fortified town, where
one can find the biggest and best quality
production of Polish hand – cut Crystal
and Polish Glass - anything from everyday
use to artistic expressions.
Polish people are generally
very worm, sociable and accommodating, so
do not fear, when travelling to Poland. Take
with you small Polish dictionary (as not everyone
speak English) and you won't be lost for words!
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