Archive for month: May, 2021

Although the largest Castle of the Teutonic Knights is the most famous one in Malbork, the Gniew Castle is the best-preserved Teutonic castle. This immense fortress was erected at the turn of the 13th century and is the mightiest stronghold of the Teutonic Order on the left bank of the Vistula River. It was initially the seat of the Teutonic commanders, but in 1464 it came under Polish rule and served as the Governor’s residence. Over the centuries, the castle was expanded and rebuilt many times, especially in the 19th century when it was turned into a prison and a granary. Despite the build­ing was de­stroyed by a fire in 1921, the 2-meter-thick walls and the major structural survived, and it was later restored.

Today the castle is open to the public and visitors can explore halls, chapels, and ancient torture chambers to experience the medieval times of knights and kings. Moreover, numerous battleground stagings, knightly tour­na­ments and his­tor­i­cal per­for­mances are or­ga­nized at the cas­tle, making it a hotspot for showcasing medieval culture in Poland.

If you want to visit some of the best-preserved medieval castles in Poland, don’t miss out on the Gniew Castle!?

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Poland is one of the best destinations for a summer holiday, with a combination of historical cities and individual nature spectacles. If you want to go on a sunny beach holiday and to feel the vibrancy and pulse of the city, the Tri-City in northern Poland would be your best choice.

Tri-City is composed of three neighboring cities along the Baltic Sea coast, Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. Each city has its own charming and beautiful white beaches for great relaxation in a sea breeze on hot sunny days. Of course, there’s more to Tri-City than just sunbaked sand and clear water.

At the forefront of the Tri-City, Gdańsk is a colorful port city with over 1000 years of history and many interesting monuments, including the Fountain of Neptune, the largest port crane in Europe, and one of the three largest brick churches in the world. Walking along the Royal Route in Gdansk, from the Golden Gate at the western end to the magnificent Green Gate at the eastern, the colorful frescos on the burgher houses and townhouses will keep your eyes darting about.

Located just north of Gdańsk, Sopot is known for its longest pier in Europe. Visitors can take a romantic walk along the longest wooden pier(Molo), extending into the Baltic sea to a length of over 511 meters. Or unwind on the white sand beach which stretches for 4.5 kilometers from the southern to the northern boundaries of the city, making it one of the most popular attractions during the summer.

Sitting at the northern end of the Tri-City, Gdynia is a relatively young city filled with sunshine and the sound of seagulls and waves. Main attractions include two historic museum ships and the Gdynia Aquarium.

If you haven‘t been to Tri-city, you are welcome to join our ? 3days Tri-city Break ?to enjoy the charm of the most popular seaside destinations in Poland.?

☁️?‍♀️☁️If you want to experience walking through the clouds, be sure to visit the spa town of Świeradów-Zdrój where there is an 850 meters long Sky Walk footbridge that will take you to a height of 62 meters above the ground! From the top, you’ll see sweeping views across this romantic town and the natural beauty of the border area. Moreover, you can step out onto a glass platform or rest on a drop-shaped net to experience an adrenaline rush. After the sunset, it’s also a perfect spot to enjoy the starry night and immerse yourself in the tender feelings of night.

In addition to the charming views of the footbridge’s surroundings, the town itself offers many beautiful attractions. Situated in the Sudety Mountains, Świeradów-Zdrój is a popular spa town in south-western Poland near the border with the Czech Republic famous for its healing mineral waters, a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.

In the heart of Swieradow-Zdroj, there is a majestic historic Spa House where you can taste the mineral waters. It features a 46-meter-high clock tower and an elegant 80-meter-long larch walking hall made completely out of wood, which is the superb craftsmanship that does not exist anymore. The beautiful and distinctive buildings were built in the 18th and mid-19th centuries and well preserved, it’s really worth a visit even today.

Apart from being a top health resort in Poland, Świeradów-Zdrój is a tourist and holiday center that offers beautiful natural surroundings that attract visitors who prefer to explore its natural beauty on foot or two wheels. In the winter, Swieradow-Zdroj is also known for its excellent skiing locations where there are two prepared toboggan runs, six ski-lifts as well as the year-round gondola to the top of Stog Izerski. ⛷️?

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Many Poles went out to dine outside to celebrate the reopening of restaurants, bars and pubs last weekend.?Although indoor dining will not be allowed to reopen until May 29, increasingly people are attracted by mouth-watering food and fresh air. What’s the magic of Polish cuisine? 

Poland is not only famous for its multicultural traditions and distinctive historical monuments, but also for its different kinds of food. Just as diverse as polish culture is affected by its neighbors, Polish cuisine has integrated elements from other countries as well, making it varied, interesting and often surprising. You can learn about some of the classical polish cuisines by taking a look at the list of BEST FOODS TO TRY IN POLAND compiled by CNN, which includes 15 popular dishes that are not only good tasting but also help improve our mood, and you can find them practically in any restaurants in Poland. Of course, the best way to sample Polish food is to visit the country and try its many local restaurants. ? 

1. Zurek, a fermented soup made with sour rye flour.

2. Flaki, a beef tripe soup.

3. Bigos, a Polish stew made from sauerkraut, meat and a variety of vegetables.

4. Pierogi, a polish dumplings.

5. Czernina, a soup made from duck blood 

6. Tatar, a Polish appetizer made of minced meat mixed with onions and egg yolk.

7. Kotlet schabowy, a breadcrumbs-coated cutlet made from pork.

8. Silesian kluski, a cooked potato dumplings with a hole in the middle.

9. Kaszanka, a sausage containing pig’s blood, pork offal and buckwheat.

10. Racuchy, a Polish sweet treat that looked just like pancakes.

11. Placki ziemniaczane, a polish potato pancake.

12. St. Martin’s croissant, a horseshoe-shaped croissant with white poppy seed.

13. Torun’s gingerbread

14. Makowiec, a roll of sweet yeast bread with a filling of poppy seed.

15. Oscypek, a smoked cheese made of salted sheep’s milk in Poland’s Tatra Mountains.  

?Full-text Best foods to try in Poland

Have you ever tried Polish cuisine, and which one is your favorite??