10 places to see in Poland

Poland is one of the biggest European country and one of the most unknown. Since the end of the communist period in the late 90’s and its entrance into the European Union, the countries opened itself to the rest of the world for the pleasure of tourists and expats. In addition to its booming economy, the countries benefits of many geographical, cultural and historical assets which makes it one of the most attractive country to visit or 2 live in. You will find bellow the 10 major Polish places that you definitely need to visit !

1. Warsaw : Even if the Capital city of Poland is not the 1^sttouristic destination in the country, the city has a lot to offer and a long story to tell. After the fromer ‘Venice from the north’ was 90 percent destroyed during the second world war and then rebuilt as the ‘phoenix’, it has been a cultural center for centuries with the biggest operal hall in all Europe : Opera Nardodowy, museums such as the Museum Narodowy with a rich collection of art and large exhibitions as well as the Palace of culture, one of thie highest building in Europe with 42 floors, the colourful old town with its beautiful ‘castle square’. In spring anf summer time, visitors can also enjoy the huge parks such as Park Łazienki with its famous Chopin concerts or Pole Mokotowskie.

2. Cracow : The city crossed by the vistula river is the 1^sttouristic destination in the country. The old capital city of Poland is known worldwide for its amazing architecture and its main square : ‘Rynek” and its castle ‘Wavel’. The 1000 years old city, on the contrary of Warsaw was not destroyed during the second world war and still benefits from its medieval and Renaissance architecture almost untouched.

3. Poznań : The city has a long history shared betwwen German Empire and Poland, the two cultures has built his identity and making it one of the places to definitely visit in Poland. First of all, the 5^thcity of Poland is famous for its incredible old town with its breathtaking city hall, Cathedrals, castles, and of course its theaters and museums making it a major cultural polish center.

4. Wrocław : The second largest city in Poland is, as Poznań, sharing its history between Poland and the German empire. The city is a major economical center in the country as well as a touristic attraction for visitors. Indeed, with a rich history and a beautiul architecture, the city attracts thousands of visitors every year who enjoy its large old town with the market square ‘Rynek’.

5. Gdańsk : The city located on the baltic sea, apart from being famous for the 80’s Solidarności strikes during the communist period and its industry is also a major touristic attraction with its unique old town and its port with huge ships on which you can enjoy a cruise.