The 15th century portrait of a young female holding a white ermine is part of the permanent collection of the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków, where it has been for more than 100 years. The portrait will be on view at the Wawel Royal Castle until the completion of the major renovation now underway at the Czartoryski Museum.

The Polish Tourist Organisation has established for the duration of the summer season an Emergency Telephone Number for Foreign Tourists to Poland. This telephone number was first brought into use in 2002.

Another historical municipality in the outskirts of Krakow, Kazimierz, is now one ofthe city's most attractive districts. Dotted with old buildnings which give a special ambience to the area, Kazimierz was home to the larger part of the Jewish population of Krakow tilll 1939.

Vote for your favourite Baltic Sea Wonders!

In the contest are 65 nominees. Each voter has 6 votes: 2 votes for natural heritage and 4 votes for cultural heritage nominees. Voters can only choose two nominees from their own country.

The Bialowieza Forest transcends the boundaries of Poland.. . and time. The vegetation and wild life in the forest has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years.

Off Plus Camera 2012

April 13-22, 2012 - it’s high time to reserve those dates in calendar!

During the 5th edition of the Off Plus Camera International Festival of Independent Cinema you will be able to admire a selection of the most exciting first and second feature films from all over the world.

The Masters and Youngsters Jazz Festival has come of age. The star of its 18th edition (15-30 April) will be the inspired master of the double bass, Avishai Cohen.

The 47th Wroclaw Jazz Festival, Jazz on the Oder, is one of the oldest Polish jazz festivals.

With over 1000 years of history, Wrocław is one of the Polish cities you really must see. It is the historical capital of the Lower Silesian region and nowadays is an important venue for cultural and technical events attended by tourists and business people. Many exhibitions and congresses with a variety of themes take place here every year.

Explore Poland at street level!

Now everyone can take a virtual walk around our beautiful country. It became available via the Street View feature in Google Maps. We hope you will enjoy this special view of Poland!