Poland is a large and exciting country, with vast rural areas as well as modern and beautiful cities. This is just a brief overview of the highlights available for the visitor to see.

Bialowieza

The Bialowieza National Park national park is situated two hundred kilometres north of Warsaw and is the only primeval forest of its kind in Europe. You can find many different species of flora and animal, most nautically the large bison and see it all from the comfort of a narrow-gauge railway which swings through the park. Meanwhile the town of Bialowieza, has a beautiful marble Orthodox Church, an English style Palace Park as well as stunning wooden buildings.

Krakow

The beauty of Krakow has to be seen to be believed. A charming city situated on the banks of the Vistula River in the south of Poland the city has a host of sights for visitors. Once Poland’s capital and thus seat of the monarchy, the town boasts a stunning castle, magical Jewish quarter, numerous churches and one of the most beautiful market squares in the whole of Europe. There are approximately 2.5 million pieces of art in different institutions throughout the city which was the European Capital of Culture in the year 2000.

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Auschwitz

Auschwitz, situated close to Krakow, represents a symbol of terror as it was home to the notorious Nazi concentration camp during World War Two, as over a million people were murdered here between 1940-1944. Many of the original buildings still remain as a reminder of the horrors humans can commit to each other.

Wroclaw

The large and beautiful Wroclaw is packed with lovely churches and has a stunning market square sitting in the centre of this charming city. Sitting on 12 islands which rest in the Odra River and interconnected with 112 bridges, it is unsurprising that the town as earned the name of the Venice of Poland. Highlights include the St. John the Baptist Cathedral, the Archdiocese Museum, Szczytnicki Park with the Japanese Gardens and the interesting Panorama Raclawicka (Raclawice Panorama).

Warsaw

The capital of Poland is often not visited by tourists as it does not have the beautiful old architecture like much of the rest of the country, as such a large percentage of it was destroyed during the Second World War. The old town has been completely reconstructed, but is still a beautiful place to wonder through. The area around the University is imposing and awe inspiring, and the Praga district is one of the best places to party in the whole of the country. You will also no doubt notice The Palace of Culture and Sciences which is the tallest building in Poland and an easy guide to ho to reach the city centre.

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Gdansk

This city has existed for more than 1000 years and includes such important places as the Droga Krolewska (Royal Way) which was the entry path for Polish monarchs as well as Brama Wyzyna (Upland Gate), Brama Wiezienna (Prison Tower), Dwor Bractwa sw. Jerzego (Court of the Fraternity of St. George), the Targ Weglowy (The Coal Market), the Katownie (Torture House), Wielka Zbrojownie (The Great Arsenal), Zlota Brama (Golden Gate) and Dluga Street. You might also be drawn to the magical Mariacka (St. Mary's Street) which has numerous lovely little galleries selling amber and other delights.

Mazuria

The Land of the Great Masurian Lakes is a real paradise for those who like the watery life. It is often full of canoers and sailors, who paddle through the mysterious and beautiful region every year. Highlights in the region include Wojnowo, Lesniczowka Pranie and the massive Sniardwy Lake – which is so big it’s impossible to see the opposite bank.