Why Poland?
Poland is a popular holiday destination for tourists from all over Europe. It is the largest among the countries of Western Europe. The state borders 7 countries and is washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea. It is an amazing country that always attracts by its hospitality, rich history, and ancient monuments. There are many really beautiful cities in Poland.
Recreation in Poland is so diverse that everyone can find something interesting for themselves. The Baltic coast of Poland will delight people who do not like the sweltering heat. You can enjoy its mild climate and sandy beaches, length of about 500 kilometers, and European service. Fans of a ski vacation in Poland will undoubtedly enjoy a holiday in the resorts of Zakopane and Karkonosze, Beskids, and Tatras, which have a healing mountain air. Lovers of water sports will like the Masurian lakes surrounded by picturesque nature. And curious tourists can consider sightseeing tours to Warsaw and Krakow or go shopping in Bialystok. You can immerse yourself in the rich history of Poland by visiting numerous museums, cultural and natural monuments, of which 13 are in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
If you are planning a vacation in Poland in the near future, then we have compiled a list of the most beautiful cities that you should definitely visit.
Krakow
And we will start, oddly enough, not with the capital, but with the amazing city of Krakow, which is the most beautiful of the cities and the cultural capital of Poland. Krakow is an old medieval Polish city, where you can feel the atmosphere of “true” Poland. It combines the spirit of antiquity and vibrant nightlife in an amazing way.
Krakow is rich in its sights. Among the most famous of them are the Market Square, the City Hall, the Wawel Castle, the Royal Road, the St. Mary’s Church, the Jagiellonian University. Under the Market Square, there are the famous Krakow dungeons. The salt mines in Wieliczka and the Jewish district of Kazimierz also deserve your attention. The government included the central part of the city in the UNESCO Heritage list. In 1978 Krakow got into the first list of recognized cultural attractions of the world.
Warsaw
Of course, it is impossible to visit Poland and not see the capital of the state. Warsaw is famous for its truly royal sights. Huge mirrored skyscrapers and noisy neighborhoods perfectly harmonize with fabulous palaces, picturesque squares, and cozy streets here. In addition, the beauty of the Vistula River gives the city a special charm.
The famous Palace Square of Warsaw conveys all the greatness of the capital. A magnificent Royal Castle has been built along the eastern side of the square. This place is an important historical, architectural and cultural sight of Warsaw. We also recommend you to visit the Market Square — the heart of the Polish capital. This is a picturesque and legendary place where locals like to walk and what every traveler should see in Warsaw. Take a walk through the magnificent quarters of the old city and do not forget to look into the Krakow suburb — the most beautiful street in Warsaw.
Gdansk
Gdansk is one of the most beautiful cities in Poland, located on the Baltic Sea coast. It is a city with more than a thousand years of history, the sea capital of Poland, and the center of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Gdansk is also one of the largest ports of the Baltic Sea. Once Gdansk was part of the economic union of European commercial cities, so its architecture is not quite typical for Poland. The city is thoroughly imbued with the spirit of freedom and does not look like any other city in the world.
All tourists immediately rush to the old city, famous for its many ancient monuments. Travelers can enjoy the Royal Highway, the Artus Courtyard, and the majestic tower of the Main City Hall. In addition, in Gdansk you can see other beautiful places, for example, the Abbey Palace in Oliva, the Church of St. Mary and the Golden Gate.
Wroclaw
It is the fourth largest city in Poland and the capital of the voivodeship of Lower Silesia. This is one of the oldest cities in the country, which once bore the title of the cultural capital of the state. Wroclaw is a unique city for Poland, located on 12 islands connected by 112 bridges. Modern Wroclaw has preserved traces of Czech, German and Polish domination and is a real European center.
Before the war, there were more than 300 bridges in the city, so the city was even compared to Venice. The central Market Square, surrounded by colorful buildings, is one of the most popular places in the city. Other attractions of the city of Wroclaw include the Tumsky Island (the oldest part of the city), the Royal Palace built in the 18th century, the oldest market in the city Nowy Targ and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — a magnificent masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the largest churches in Silesia.
Zakopane
The ancient city of Zakopane, the so-called winter capital of Poland, is located near the highest part of the Carpathian Mountains, at the foot of the Tatras. This is one of the most famous and inexpensive ski resorts in Europe, as well as an incredibly atmospheric place with interesting Gural folklore customs and original architecture.
This city is ideal for sports activities, family holidays, and educational tourism. Fans of skiing can try out trails of different levels of difficulty here. Supporters of a more relaxed pastime can admire the mountain scenery in the national park and botanical garden. For tourists interested in history, there will be many museums and cultural monuments. Zakopane hosts winter sports championships, including the world championships in ski jumping.
