Cultural Poland

The capital of Poland is also its largest city, functioning as an important political, cultural, and financial center.

The Old Town and New Town make up this historic center, rebuilt post-WWII and now constituting an extraordinary cultural hub.

Centrally located and spanning 76ha, Warsaw's largest park seamlessly combines architectural gems with natural woodland charm.

One of Poland's largest museums houses collections of fine and applied art, by Classical, Polish, and international artists.

Poland's most significant modern art museum exhibits paintings, videos, and art installations by Polish and international artists.

The second-largest Nazi death camp, Treblinka commemorates the history of almost a million victims slaughtered within its grounds.

Poland's third largest city, Lodz is rich with 19C charm evident in its fascinating architecture, lush parks, and numerous museums.

A 19C palace with lovely adjoined gardens, housing a museum that traces Polish artistic and monarchical heritage.

Formerly a royal bathhouse, this 17C Baroque palace retains a collection of original furniture and fine Flemish paintings.

A remarkable boulevard, stretching for 4km and lined with significant historical monuments, palaces, churches, and more.

The seat of monarchs for centuries, this reconstructed 14C castle now acts as a museum and hosts concerts of classical music.

One of Poland's most picturesque towns, Kazimierz Dolny is full of historical significance and truly unique medieval charm.

A national park preserving the wild swamps, ponds, and peat bogs of eastern Poland, it's famous for its almost primeval wetlands.

Poland's tallest building offers theaters, museums, and a stunning view of the city, as well as a fine example of Soviet architecture.

A rich 19C library with one of Europe's largest rooftop botanical gardens, which offers a great respite from the city's bustle.

Carefully reconstructed post-WWII, this district offers architectural wealth, cultural diversity, and charming thoroughfares.

A central square, lined with cafes, and graced with a collage of architectural variety, characteristic of Warsaw's historic fiber.

Home to many theaters, clubs, and museums, Lublin styles itself as a thriving cultural hub with vibrant and exciting nightlife.

A lush forested area of over 2,000 interconnected lakes, famed for offering an abundance of outdoor activities.

A metropolis of cultural significance, Krakow preserves a multitude of historic and religious remnants dating all the way to the 7C.

Discover the most famous Old Town in Poland - a medieval district rife with religious, cultural, and architectural wealth.

A district on the outskirts of Krakow, home to a few notable landmarks, among them the Camaldolese monastery and a nature reserve.

The oldest of Krakow's university buildings dates to the 14C and contains professors’ quarters, gardens, lecture rooms, and libraries.

An 19C national museum housing valuable collections of 16C-19C paintings, cultural artifacts, antiquities, and craftsmanship.

Poland's smallest national park is remarkably versatile, as it is home to a 1000 flora species, castles, caves, and rock formations.

Operational since the 13C, these extraordinary salt mines feature chapels, statues, and artwork, all carved out of salt rock.

A cultural center housing rare 17C-19C Japanese woodblock prints, as well as rotating exhibitions pertaining to Asian heritage.

A hilltop complex consisting of the 14C Royal Castle, the famed Cathedral, a treasury, an armory, and various excellent exhibits.

Adjacent to Schindler's Factory, this gallery of contemporary art finely synthesizes works of Polish and international artists.

Famed for its striking facade lined with twelve statues of the disciples, this 17C Baroque Jesuit church holds weekly concerts.

Lying on the Polish border, this mountain range is renowned for its Alp-like beauty, and multitude of hiking routes.

Principally known for its exceptionally beautiful mountainous panoramas, this national park is a must visit for nature lovers.

Lined with churches, palaces, boutiques, and cafes, this 13C square hums with the colorful vibrancy of a medieval marketplace.

This 14C redbrick basilica contains the world's largest Gothic altarpiece, and is famed for its hourly trumpet call.

An artificial mound commemorating a Polish national hero, with a citadel circling its base and a winding path reaching the top.

This 11C fortified abbey is the oldest monastery in Poland, brimming with tumultuous history and a wealth of ecclesiastical relics.

Nestled within the Pieniny Mountains, this protected area offers breathtaking vistas, such as the limestone Three Crowns massif.

One of Poland's most colorful cities, Wroclaw is strewn with bridges, historic monuments, and plenty of multicultural charm.

A treasure of brilliant architecture and vibrant spirit, this historic center offers a uniquely rich experience of Polish culture.

Poland's second oldest botanical garden is set on the Tumski Isle, home to richly varied plant life and picturesque scenery.

Housing one of Poland's largest collections of 20C art, this museum also traces the history and artistic wealth of the Silesian region.

An enormous 19C cycloramic painting depicting the infamous 18C Battle of Raclawice, a significant triumph in Polish history.

Poland's third largest castle is a gorgeous 13C structure, set on a cliff in a forest and houses museums, restaurants, and hotels.

Located not far from the Ksiaz Castle, this recreational complex is home to several rich greenhouses and 80 species of plants.

An 18C Baroque palace, housing the Wroclaw City Museum and its exceptional exhibits on history, interior design, and art.

The only museum of its kind in Poland, it traces the evolution of architecture, and houses an extensive collection of stained glass.

Step away from the bustling streets and take in the calm of the city's oldest and largest recreational wooded area.

The oldest and largest zoological garden in Poland, it is home to a multifaceted selection of nearly 1,100 animal species.

Famous for its gorgeous glacier-carved cirques and 1600m Sniezka peak, this national park is a popular destination for hikers.

A mountainous national park near the Czech Republic border, known for remarkable rock labyrinths, and splendidly shaped formations.

Poland's third largest university is housed in a grand Baroque building, and is famed for the lavishly ornate Leopold auditorium.

An architectural curiosity, this 13C Town Hall boasts remarkable Gothic ornamentation, and houses the Museum of Burgher Art.

The tallest building in Poland offers marvelous views of the city from the 49th floor, which is open for visitors.

An ingenious example of reinforced concrete architecture, this exhibition hall houses multimedia installations relaying its history.

A vast park stretching between the lovely Bobr River and the Jelenia Mountain, offering hiking and great kayaking opportunities.

Step into the magical world of the mountain spirit, and learn about local legends in a brilliant interactive exhibition.

Tracing its origins to a 13C Teutonic fort, this great riverside town boasts ample medieval architecture and a vibrant ambiance.

An expanse of lush forest and a 14C village, serving as a recreational destination with myriad fun ventures for the nature lovers.

Plunge into the medieval atmosphere and cultural wealth of one of the best-preserved historic centers in Poland.

Season and shape your own gingerbread as you learn about the history of Torun, as well as its ancient gingerbread-making traditions.

This 13C City Hall is a spectacular example of Teutonic architecture, and houses one of Poland's most significant District Museum.

Criss-crossed with two rivers and a canal, Bydgoszcz offers great picturesque views, architectural variety, and many attractions.

Featuring a fossil museum and an amusement park, this Jurassic complex houses 100 dinosaur models and is one of Europe's largest.

One of Poland's largest open-air museums, preserving ethnographic architecture, as well as folk culture and customs.

A 14C Gothic brick basilica, home to Poland's third-largest bell, and a baptismal font where Copernicus was allegedly baptized.

An impressive 14C Gothic church, famous for the multitude of its decorative details, from glazed bricks to grand wall paintings.

Remains of a 13C Teutonic castle, hosting permanent exhibitions of various castle wings and their medieval functions.

Saturated with a millennium of seafaring history, this port city is famous for its beaches, cultural life, and medieval charm.

Ingeniously constructed by Teutonic Knights, this vast 15C redbrick fortress is one of the largest in the world.

A 13C redbrick tower with a 146cm incline due to loamy soil, housing Torun Cultural Department, a souvenir shop, and a nice cafe.

The Planetarium presents engaging astronomical displays under its 15m-wide dome, and has two highly popular interactive exhibitions.

One of the largest fortification systems in Central and Eastern Europe surrounds the city with a string of nearly 20 forts.

Situated on the site of a former Nazi extermination camp, this museum memorializes the 200,000 victims massacred here.

An exciting educational sea park, housing several seal species, as well as a nautical museum and a 3D Prehistoric Oceanarium.

The capital of Poland is also its largest city, functioning as an important political, cultural, and financial center.

The Old Town and New Town make up this historic center, rebuilt post-WWII and now constituting an extraordinary cultural hub.

Centrally located and spanning 76ha, Warsaw's largest park seamlessly combines architectural gems with natural woodland charm.

One of Poland's largest museums houses collections of fine and applied art, by Classical, Polish, and international artists.

Poland's most significant modern art museum exhibits paintings, videos, and art installations by Polish and international artists.

The second-largest Nazi death camp, Treblinka commemorates the history of almost a million victims slaughtered within its grounds.

Poland's third largest city, Lodz is rich with 19C charm evident in its fascinating architecture, lush parks, and numerous museums.

A 19C palace with lovely adjoined gardens, housing a museum that traces Polish artistic and monarchical heritage.

Formerly a royal bathhouse, this 17C Baroque palace retains a collection of original furniture and fine Flemish paintings.

A remarkable boulevard, stretching for 4km and lined with significant historical monuments, palaces, churches, and more.

The seat of monarchs for centuries, this reconstructed 14C castle now acts as a museum and hosts concerts of classical music.

One of Poland's most picturesque towns, Kazimierz Dolny is full of historical significance and truly unique medieval charm.

A national park preserving the wild swamps, ponds, and peat bogs of eastern Poland, it's famous for its almost primeval wetlands.