Historic 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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An amazing science museum, rife with interactive exhibitions set over seven vast galleries, that will excite both kids and adults.

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

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

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

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

A rare relic of the late 19C, this fotoplastikon is perfectly operational, showing 3D images of Warsaw and international scenery.

Set in the lovely Ostrogski Palace, this museum offers interactive exhibits, manuscripts, and curios of the famous composer, Chopin.

A reconstructed semicircular fortification tower dating to the 16C, now a popular gathering place for artisans and buskers.

A marked route that stretches for 163km, following a procession of 25 medieval castles between Czestochowa and Krakow.

The largest city in northeastern Poland offers centuries-old history, a wealth of museums, architectural curios, and lush parks.

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

Wander through this lovely port city, enjoying the Flemish and Renaissance architecture, as well as the ever-present sea breeze.

One of Gdansk's main attractions, this historic square boasts the 17C bronze Neptune fountain as well as several shops and restaurants.

A neighborhood in Gdansk, known for its 12C Cistercian abbey as well as its 15C Rococo palace and lovely gardens.

Once the route taken by monarchs on their rare visits, this pedestrian thoroughfare boasts houses with remarkably elegant facades.

Once a resort for the wealthy, this seaside town is famed for its lovely beaches, complemented by a thriving nightlife.

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

Situated in a 15C Franciscan monastery, this museum is a branch of Poland's National Museum, and houses several art exhibits.

Visit one of the loveliest beaches in the area, walk the white sands stretching away, or simply relax and enjoy the sun.

This 15C lighthouse, reinforced over the centuries with Gothic fortifications, is now a part of the Gdansk History Museum.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and admire the charming Old Town street, wonderfully reconstructed to retain traditional local architecture.

Renowned for the "moving dunes" uncommon in Europe, this unspoiled biosphere reserve boasts rich wildlife and great hiking trails.

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

Visit the world's largest brick church, dating to the 14C and offering over 30 remarkable chapels, as well as the best views of the city.

This neighborhood serves as an open-air gallery, exhibiting colorful large-scale graffiti murals of historical significance.

This 17C house boasts a marvelously ornate facade and is crested with four exquisite statues of Classical personages.

Famous for its Flemish architecture and elaborate ornamentation, this 17C building now houses the Academy of Fine Arts.

One of the important northern seaports in Poland, offering lovely beaches, nautical museums, and great restaurants.

With 40 animate life-size dinosaurs, a 5D movie theater, a fossil museum and more, this park promises an unforgettable experience.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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