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??Kayaking in Masuria was listed as one of the ten magical holidays in Europe by British The Telegraph! ?

?‍♂️?‍♀️Known as “The land of a thousand lakes”, Masuria is a picturesque region recognized as one of the best kayaking spots in Europe. It is a paradise for kayakers, there are forests, lakes, and kayak routes everywhere. Kayak trail on the River Krutynia is often hailed as the most beautiful waterways in Europe. This varied trail, which is 109km long, runs from the Mokre Lake, through the Puszcza Piska and Masurian Landscape Park which was created in 1977. The most popular part of the kayak trail begins in Sorkwity and ends in Ruciane-Nida. It will take 7 to 8 days to finish the whole trail, and it’s also possible to select some sections for one day trip. Kayaking along the picturesque Krutynia River, it’s a good opportunity to admire a wide variety of scenery and water birds as well as the many attractions including the Filiponi Monastery in Wojnow and the Wild Animal Park in Kadzidlowo. Its natural beauty, clean air and silence captivated all who visit here.

In addition to kayaking, there are plenty of activities you can join in, from cycling and horse riding among thick forests, to sailing and fishing on Poland’s biggest lakes. If you are fed up with being at home and eager to immerse yourself in nature with clear water and baking sun, then a holiday in Masuria will ensure that you’ll be spoilt for choice. ?‍♀️??⛵️?

Apart from the natural landscape, there is a multitude of historical places you can visit as well, such as Teutonic castles, beautiful historic churches and palaces as well as Hitler’s former Second World War military headquarters. When you done with various activities of the day, you can also experience local life to stay as a guest on a smallholding or farm in villages where you can tase some of the local organic food, and the price is very reasonable. However you explore Mazuria, you can’t help but unwind.

Do you remember the last time that you kayaked across the placid water, the world kept silent except for the dip of the oars? Start planning your travel in Masuria now and you will be blown away by the experience.?

???Bielsko-Biała won the most beautiful flower-flourished city title in the Poland Terra Flower Power polls. Congratulations!???

Wandering around the city, it is hard not to be seduced by the flower tower and streetlamps decorated with flowers in various shapes. You can easily take beautiful photos set against the backdrop of flowers, it feels like walking into the fairy tale strewn with flowers.

Bielsko-Biała is an absolutely charming town, is often described as ‘Little Vienna’. There are lots of buildings modelled on Vienna and the majority of them were built in the style of Revival, Art Nouveau and Classicism. The 15th-century St. Nicholas Cathedral is considered to be among the most beautiful architecture which was built originally in the Gothic style and rebuilt completely according to the designs of a Viennese architect. The 19th century paintings and stained glass windows with figures of saints captivate all who visit here.

Apart from being a beautiful city, thanks to its prime location situated at the foot of the Beskid Mountains, the city has a beautiful surrounding landscape and is also a convenient base where visitors can easily walk into the natural world. People can hike here, or take a cable car up to the peak of Szyndzielnia Mountain to see sweeping views across the city, or continue to climb up an observation tower to get a 360-degree view of the area and even the Tatra Mountains on a clear day.

Photo by Paweł Sowa / Wydział Prasowy UMBB

More info (in polish) : http://www.bielsko.biala.pl/aktualnosci/43793/bielsko-biala-jest-najpiekniej-ukwieconym-miastem-w-polsce-foto

You must have heard the famous leaning tower in Paris, but did you know that there was another leaning tower in Toruń, Poland?

With a vertical deviation of about 1,5m, The Gothic Leaning Tower was built by a Teutonic knight from Toruń, which dated back to the 14th century, was once used as part of old Torun’s fortifications. It is said that those who can keep their balance while clinging with their backs and legs to the wall of the tower and stretching out their arms are justice, faithful and honest. This unique test of integrity and ethics makes it become one of the highlights of all tourists’ visits to the Toruń.

Located on the banks of the Vistula river, Toruń is a historic city that boasts numerous preserved medieval structures representing the magnificent achievements of brick Gothic architecture in Europe. The entire town was added to UNESCO List in 1997 for being an uncommonly well-preserved example of a medieval European trading and administrative centre. You can find vast Gothic cathedrals, imposing Gothic Old City Town Hall, ruins of the very first in Poland Teutonic Knights’ Castle, St Mary’s Church with high ceiling and stained glass windows, St James’ Church with Gothic murals and spectacular stellar vaults, many Gothic townsmen’s houses and the long defensive city walls with Gothic gates and turrets. It is also the place where the famous Nicolaus Copernicus was born, many visitors come to stunning red-brick Copernicus Museum to find his traces and spirit. Right next to Copernicus Museum it’s the living museum of gingerbread, where the air was scented with a sweet smell and visitors can discover how gingerbread was baked in Medieval Times and even try to bake one on their own.

Today, Toruń is the most Gothic urban complex in Poland and attracts1.5 millions of tourists to visit each year. This magnificent walled Gothic town should be high on every traveller’s list.

Słowiński National Park situated on the Baltic coast, one of the only two seaside parks in Poland, is renowned for its largest stretch of moving sand dunes in Europe.

The park’s area was once a Baltic Sea bay, under the influence of sea’s activity, the sand dunes were formed and it gradually separated the bay from the Baltic Sea. As waves and wind carry sand inland, the dunes slowly move to the east by up to 10 metres each year. Climbing up the Rowokół hill, which is the highest peak of the park, you can take in the sweeping views from the watchtower.

In addition to the moving dunes, lakes were also one of the highlights of Park. All of the lakes are shallow lagoons, both surrounded by peat bog, meadows and woods, which are home to many protected species of plants, various mammals and up to 260 species of birds including herons, cranes, ospreys and white-tailed eagles. The Park was designated as a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO under its Programme on Man and the Biosphere in 1977. Today parts of the lakeshores have been made into strict no-access reserves to protect the stability of plants and animal species with their habitats.

A health resort city of Łeba, about 8 km east of the park, is a great place for visitors to stay before or after exploring the park, which offers endless dunes and sun-baked Baltic sea coast.

Stay a night at beach cabanas, experience horseback riding right on the sand, admire the stunning sand dunes, come to Poland and you will be spoilt for choice.