Every European city worth its salt has a castle, and you can find two in Poznań. The impressive Royal Castle started to be built in the mid-13th century by the Great Poland prince Przemysł I and was the largest castle in the Polish Kingdom. Located in the west of the Old Town, the castle has […]
78 years ago today, an uprising broke out in the Warsaw Ghetto. It was the first large-scale revolt by Jews during World War II, and the first urban uprising in Nazi German-occupied Europe as well. Hundreds of armed Jews took part in the fighting against the Germans, which lasted 27 days, until May 16. To […]
Warsaw truly is the city of rebirth and there are so many mesmerizing things to see here. Although more than 85% of Warsaw’s historic center was destroyed during WWII, the Old Town was painstakingly rebuilt using painting and photographs as an architecture blueprint, so visitors can get a sense of what it looked like in […]
Located halfway between Berlin and Warsaw, Poznań is among the oldest cities in Poland, with a history dating back to the 10th century. You can find many historical monuments in the city, one of the highlights is an impressive Renaissance Town Hall located in the center of Old Town Square, once renowned as the most […]
As the weather warms up in Poland, the sailing season in Mazury is just around the corner. And a new scenic water trail is set to be officially opened at the end of April, which will take boating enthusiasts through 150 km of the Great Mazury Lakes. ?⛵️? With more than 2,000 lakes surrounded by […]
In Poland, the Holy Cross Mountains Geopark has been awarded a UNESCO Geopark Label and become the first one that operates entirely within Poland! Located in Poland’s oldest mountain range known as the Świętokrzyskie Mountains, the Holy Cross Mountains Geopark covers the area of five communities and features unique geo-diversity and distinctive cultural heritage, including […]
Poland boasts plenty of impressive churches, some of them are magnificent like St. Mary’s Church in Gdańsk, and some of them feature very unique elements that may be hidden in an inconspicuous building. Have you ever seen the pulpit in the shape of a whale?? Located in a picturesque spa town of Duszniki-Zdrój, there is […]
Spring is one of the best seasons to visit Warsaw, which is full of beautiful parks and gardens where the trees are turning green and the flowers bloom. Did you know that there are more than 90 city parks and gardens across the city? Some of them are huge like the Royal Łazienki Park and […]
? Poland received the Golden Travel Destination Award 2021, a prestigious award in the Netherlands, which is the result of high ratings for destinations in Poland from travel organizations and visitors. Poland is a traveler’s dream destination, which is full of history, culture, stunning views and world-class attractions. Whether in the vibrant Warsaw, the history-filled […]
??Easter time is right around the corner and it won’t be long before many people will be joined with their families and taking part in those traditions and customs linked with this particular holiday season. In addition to making Easter eggs?, a traditional Polish Easter breakfast is very much worth looking forward to.? The table […]
