From Textiles and Trams to Murals and Movies Why HollyŁódź? What did the factories produce? Where are the most interesting murals? Tourists will find the answers to these and many other questions in this wonderfully charismatic city, located right in the heart of Poland. It seems like all Polish roads lead to Łódź – after […]
A City with Wine in its Veins Before there was even a city, there were vines where Zielona Góra now stands. After a period of inactivity, the city’s old winemaking tradition is steadily reviving, and there’s even a song inviting tourists “to rendezvous with Bacchus” here. It is said that, after Bacchus was torn to […]
History and Modernity, and Don’t Forget the Dwarves! For over 1,000 years, the city has been magnificently reflected in the waters of the River Oder. With visible reminders of Czech, German and Polish rule, Wrocław has become a truly modern European city, and one that you simply must experience for yourself. City of Bridges Here’s […]
Białystok may only be middleweight in terms of size, but it packs a heavyweight punch when it comes to reasons to visit. Its main drawcard is undoubtedly its gorgeous natural beauty. Fields of sunflowers, stunning parks, enchanting forests, and lush vegetation have earned it the reputation of being a green city. Białystok looks set to […]
Bydgoszcz is also the location of Poland’s largest city park. Even the most urban areas of the city have a remarkable number of gardens and greenery, providing an excellent balance between the conveniences of city life and the relaxing effect of being close to nature. One of the most curious features of the city is […]
Original, Wholesome and Culturally Cool The highpoint of a visit to Gorzów Wielkopolski is a stroll down the Warta Boulevard. This long, green, and serene pedestrian walkway runs along the riverbank the Warta River. It is split by just one street – Bolesława Chrobrego – and is separated from the hustle and bustle of the […]
Towering over Olsztyn is St. James’s Basilica, an impressive brick edifice, becoming the dignity of a bishop’s seat, which the town has been for over 600 years. The Basilica has amazing acoustics which one can appreciate all the more during the Olsztyn Organ Concerts. The town, which grew around a 14th century Teutonic Knights’ watchtower, has close links to the history of our great astronomer, Copernicus, who lived here […]
A City of Freedom and Solidarity With a tradition spanning over 1,000 years, Poland’s maritime capital and one of the largest ports on the Baltic Sea is today a unique metropolis that has always been characterised by a spirit of freedom and courage. Gdańsk’s motto, the Latin saying Nec temere, nec timide, perfectly expresses the […]
The Małopolskie Voivodeship is located in southern Poland. It is bordered to the south by Slovakia and on the Polish side by the Silesian, Świętokrzyskie and Podkarpackie Voivodeships. The capital of the voivodeship is Kraków. The Małopolskie Voivodeship covers an area of almost 15,200 km² and is one of the most attractive tourist regions in […]
As it happens the largest industrial area in Poland is also the one with the most expanded collection of sites saluting the local industry. Once operating mines, dating back to the 19th century, are now proud monuments to the Silesian mining spirit. Mining facilities such as the “Guido” Coal Mine, the Queen Louise Adit and […]
