Swinoujscie Swinoujscie is a spa city which is an administrative part of Western Pomerania. It is a seaside resort, situated in the north-western part of the province at the mouth of the River Swina with the Baltic Sea. The three islands on which the city is located, Uznam, Wolin and Karsibor, are inhabited and communicatively […]
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Almost the whole area of the park is covered by forest, mostly mixed forest with beech, oak and pine trees. WNP introduces us to the world of plentiful plant and animal species. Ornithologists have recorded as many as 200 species of waterfowl, wetland birds, forest birds and meadow birds. There are ten-odd European bisons in […]
Forests, mainly mixed, cover the major part of the park. As for the park’s flora, the most characteristic species are those of high mountain grasses and steno thermal lichen. The insect population is extremely diversified (over 3,300 species) including 1,142 species of beetles and 520 species of butterflies. The caves are a perfect shelter for […]
This primeval forest is home to animal and plant species typical of both Eastern and Western Europe. It’s the only place in the world where you can see European bison freely roaming. Some other species that call the forest home include elk, wolves, red and roe deer, lynx, and wild boar. Amidst the pine, oak, […]
On May 1st of 1815, 30 year old Hermann von Pückler, owner of Muskau estates for four years, announced in an open letter to the citizens of the city of Muskau that he wishes to create a naturalistic park in the scenic area where the Neisse cuts through the terminal moraine called the Łuk Mużakowa […]
Miracles on the River Wisłok It’s hard to think city of this size that offers such an incredible variation of attractions: from grizzly punishment devices, torture chambers and a castle-fortress to stunning Art Nouveau villas, Rzeszów offers something for everyone. And who could forget Colargol (aka Barnaby), the most famous resident of the Museum of […]
City of Kings on the UNESCO World Heritage List Kraków can be absorbed with all the senses. This was once the case, and this is still the case now. The historic capital of Poland, full of legends – for example about Krak, the legendary founder of Kraków – extraordinary stories, priceless monuments, magnificent works of […]
Sienkiewicza Street is the city’s main street. Shops, restaurants and monuments can all be found on this important road that goes directly to the train station. The city is very easy to reach as it sits on the main bus and train lines that run between Warsaw and Kraków. Kielce is one of the few […]
Mines, Museums and Music Approved by UNESCO Over the past decade, Katowice has been going through a noticeable metamorphosis, working hard to bring new life to its urban space. Today, it’s a vibrant, modern city; the beating heart of Poland’s first metropolis, the host of many major events and a UNESCO-recognised city of music that […]
