The contemporary Warsaw is a big city, Poland’s capital and its cultural, scientific, educational and tourist center. It is also the seat of many important financial institutions and big companies. The small medieval settlement quickly developed to acquire its municipal rights in the early 14th century. Located upon the Vistula, an important transportation route, Warsaw […]
This historic city with old walls and numerous museums used to be a royal residence and a center of civilization spreading culture all over Poland. Here is the Wawel – the seat of Polish kings and the place of their coronations; St Mary’s Church with its famous alter by Veit Stoss; the Main Market Square […]
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 […]
The city’s iconic Kraków Gate has been standing since the 14th century and its gate clock has been there since the 16th century. It is here where a trumpeter plays each day at noon. There is also a small museum devoted to the city’s history here. You can pass through the Krakow Gate to reach […]
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 […]
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 […]
A City Worth Discovering Warsaw is the epitome of a dynamic European metropolis, its trademarks – besides a rich history – being its open-minded residents, the River Vistula and exceptional cuisine. The Polish capital is a city that is constantly changing, to be discovered anew with every successive visit. And, trust us, you will come […]
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 […]
