Chęciny - a
magnificent castle from the times of King Władysław I Łokietek surrounded by
the beautiful Świętokrzyskie Mountains, with a view of Kielce and a wide
panorama of the area. Nearby is also the Raj Cave - one of the most beautiful
caves in Poland, where you can admire the amazing forms of stalactites and
stalagmites.
Website: Chęciny Castle
Location:See on Google Maps
The Świętokrzyskie
Mountains - the lowest and also the oldest mountains in Poland with the
largest areas in Europe in the area of gołobórz in non-alpine areas. The
Świętokrzyskie Mountains have also been for centuries a region associated with
the witches' Sabbaths, as well as the only sanctuary in Poland of the Holy
Cross tree (hence the name of the mountains and one of the peaks - Święty Krzyż
means Holy Cross).
Website: Holy Cross Sanctuary - in polish
Location: See on Google Maps
Kazimierz Dolny -
a tiny but very picturesque town on the Vistula River, beloved by painters and
art lovers.
Website: Attractions in Kazimierz Dolny
Location: See on Google Maps
Lublin - the
largest and oldest city in eastern Poland within its current borders. It was
here that the Union of Lublin was signed, which for several centuries joined
Poland and Lithuania into one large state, which at its peak reached from the
Baltic Sea to the Black Sea. Nowadays Lublin is a beautiful old town, a
magnificent Jagiellonian Fair and Carnival of the Arts, as well as a rich
cultural, museum and tourist offer.
Website:Lublin Official
Location:See on Google Maps
Polesie - a small
fragment of the historical land located on both banks of the Bug River. The
most important cities of Polish Polesie are Chełm and Włodawa, the most
beautiful landscapes are Poleski National Park and the Bug Valley.
Website: Poleski National Park
Website: Poleski National Park
Location:See on Google Maps
Pieskowa Skała -
a royal castle surrounded by Jurassic rocks, one of the largest of which is
called the Hercules Club and is an inseparable element of the castle in
Pieskowa Skała.
Website: Pieskowa Skała Castle - in polish
Location:See on Google Maps
Ojców - the heart
of the Ojców National Park, within which among the Jurassic rocks hide a lot of
caves and traces of historical events. The legendary Łokietek Cave was once to
protect King Władysław I Łokietek from death at the hands of the Czech ruler
Wenceslaus.
Location: See on Google Maps
Krzyżtopór - one
of the most impressive knight's castles in Poland, which had a legend already
during the lifetime of its first inhabitants. A wonderful place in the
beautiful scenery of the Sandomierz Upland.
Website: Krzyżtopór Castle - in polish
Location: See on Google Maps
Lessowe Gorges -
the most beautiful gorges of this type in Poland can be found on the Vistula in
Sandomierz and Kazimierz Dolny.
Website: Sandomierz Official
Location:See on Google Maps
Szczebrzeszyn - a
place that Polish poet Jan Brzechwa made famous for a poem, which was also a
praise for the beauty of the Polish language. Try to say: W SZCZEBRZESZYNIE
CHRZĄSZCZ BRZMI W TRZCINIE (in Szczebrzeszyn beetle is buzzing in the cane).
Website: Szczebrzerzyn - in polish only
Location: See on Google Maps
Zamość - one of
the most beautiful cities in Poland known primarily from the beautiful
Renaissance town hall.
Website: Zamość Official
Location: See on Google Maps
Roztocze - a
geographical land famous for its beautiful wavy fields and meadows, as well as
the unique natural water thresholds on the Tanew River known as the Szumy nad
Tanwia (humes on Tanew).
Website: Roztoczański National Park
Location: See on Google Maps
Oświęcim - the
museum of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. This place is not fabulous
at all, but everyone should see it at least once in their life. Cautionary.
Location:See on Google Maps
Krakow - the city
of Polish kings unique in every reason, rich in its tradition, although it is
no longer the capital, it is still in the center of the world. No other Polish
city is as international, multicultural and climatic as Krakow. It is here that
Europe's largest market square and Sukiennice, the oldest shopping center in
Europe, are located. It was here that Polish kings lived for many centuries,
that's where the most famous Polish legends and traditions come from.
Website: Kraków Official multilanguage
Location: See on Google Maps
The Wawel Dragon
- the oldest and most famous "citizen" of Krakow, and also the most
popular hero of Polish legends. The Wawel dragon, though long ago defeated by
the brave Szewczyk, still breathes fire in front of the Wawel Royal Castle and
is visited by crowds of tourists from around the world every day.
Website: The legend of the Wawel Dragon
Location:See on Google Maps
Wieliczka Salt Mine
- the oldest underground tourist route in Poland in one of the most famous
tourist facilities in the world; the only mining facility in the world open
continuously from the Middle Ages to the present, also the largest underground temple
in Poland and in the world.
Website: Wieliczka Salt Mine - multilanguage
Location: See on Google Maps
Pacanów - a small
town made famous in the children's books about Matołek the Billy Goat. Today
there is the European Center of Tales, and Matołek the Billy Goat is present
everywhere.
Location: See on Google Maps
Rzeszów - one of
the most beautiful cities in southern Poland, the capital of a region rich in
separate traditions. Not far from Rzeszów is the town of Łańcut, and in it one
of the most beautiful castles in Poland.
Website: Rzeszów for tourist
Location: See on Google Maps
Przemyśl - a very
picturesque and atmospheric city on the San River, not far from the border with
Ukraine. It is here that Wojak Szwejk from the novel by Jaroslav Hašek
experienced some of his adventures. Near Przemyśl there is the town of
Krasiczyn, and in it one of the most beautiful castles in Poland.
Website: Visit Przemyśl
Location: See on Google Maps
Pieniny - low,
but very beautiful mountains on the Polish-Slovak border with amazing views of
the Tatra Mountains, great for hiking and cycling. It is the most beautiful
here in autumn, when the trees dress in all the colors of nature.
Website: Pieniny National Park
Location: See on Google Maps
The Tatra Mountains
- the highest mountains in Poland and the only alpine mountains in this part of
Europe. They live in many rare animal species, including mountain goat, brown
bear, alpine marmot. In the Tatra Mountains there is the highest Polish peak -
Rysy, the highest Polish waterfall Wielka Siklawa, the highest mountain shelter
in Poland. The city of Zakopane at the foot of the Tatra Mountains is the
mountain capital of Poland. Podhale highlanders live here, who cultivate their
separate culture. The majestic Giewont - a mountain that resembles a sleeping
knight - towers over Zakopane.
Website:
Location:
Dunajec Gorge -
the most beautiful gorge of the river in Poland, with rafts controlled by
rafters, i.e. the Pieniny highlanders. From spring to autumn you can admire the
beautiful Pieniny from here.
Website: Dunajec River Gorge rafting
Location: See on Google Maps
Solina - the
largest and highest water dam in Poland on the San River surrounded by
mountains, a great place to relax, as well as for hiking, cycling, water
tourism.
Website: Solina Harbor - in polish
Location: See on Google Maps
Wooden Architecture
Trail - the largest cluster of wooden churches in Poland, among them the
oldest wooden churches in Poland.
Website: Recommended routes
Bieszczady Mountains
- the last wild mountains in Poland not conquered by man, the largest refuge
for wild animals, including brown bear, lynx, wildcat, bison, wolf, deer. If
you want run away from civilization then only in the Bieszczady Mountains - it
will be the best direction.
Website: Bieszczadzki National Park
Location: See on Google Maps
