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Charles V, Augustus the Strong, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Royals and famous poets always made part of the many visitors to Tarnowskie Góry in Upper Silesia. They came to see a cradle of European metal ore mining. The first silver mines are dating back to the late Middle Ages....

A Man Feeding Swans in the Snow by Marcin Ryczek, 2013

Winter in Poland

27 Jan 2016

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zakopane, winter in poland, A Man Feeding Swans in the Snow, winter in krakow, ryczek, Polish ski resorts, chido-fajny

Poland lies in the humid continental climate zone. The average temperature in summer is 16.5-20°C (62-69°F) and -6 – 0°C (20-32°F) during winter. Moreover, because the biggest mountains in Europe, the Alps, are oriented east-west, Poland often catches some puffs of hot air from...

The 12 Dishes of Polish Christmas

15 Dec 2015

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Why do Poles eat twelve dishes during the Christmas Eve dinner?, The 12 Dishes of Polish Christmas, Polish Christmas Eve Traditions

The 12 Dishes of Polish Christmas In Poland, Christmas Eve dinner is the most important celebration of the year. Although this meal is reserved for the closest family, it is customary to set an extra plate and seat for an unexpected guest or even a vagrant. Most of the dishes...

Interesting facts about Wieliczka Salt Mine

10 Dec 2015

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underground statue of John Paul II, Interesting facts about Wieliczka Salt Mine, tourist route

The “Wieliczka” Salt Mine is one of the most valuable monuments of material and spiritual culture in Poland. Each year it is visited by more than one million tourists from all over the world. It is also a world class monument, featuring among twelve objects on the UNESCO’s World...

Wooden Lanckorona

26 Nov 2015

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wooden lanckorona

There are some „must see’s” when you visit Krakow, like the Old Town, Wieliczka Salt Mine or Auschwitz. But there is something really special, just 40km away from city centre. A small picturesque village called Lanckorona. Located on the highest hill in the area – Mount...

Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2016

03 Nov 2015

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krakow, Poland in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2016, The best places in the world to travel in 2016, Wrocław

The internationally-respected travel publisher has placed Poland at number 7 in its list, citing Wrocław and Kraków as major hotspots for the year ahead. Lonely Planet makes the world’s best-selling travel guides and has been a trusted information source for intrepid travellers...

Why Autumn in Poland is so beautiful?

27 Oct 2015

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Why Autumn in Poland is so beautiful?, autumnal krakow, autumn in poland, Polish Golden Autumn, weather in Poland

You probably heard about Polish Golden autumn. This is a great time for tourism. In the cities, summer hotel pressure is finished and the crowds have diminished. Polish autumn is truly beautiful and if you have a chance to visit during any of the fall months – do it! Golden...

The best hotels in Krakow

22 Sep 2015

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The best hotels in Krakow, Top 20 hotels in Krakow, Travelers' Choice® 2015 Winners

Each year Trip Advisor community awards best hotels, B&Bs and inns. Winners of the prestigious Travelers’ Choice award are determined based on millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. Hotel Copernicus Hotel Copernicus...

Grandfather Ignacy's Apiary, photo: Rafał Meszka / East News

EU Certified Polish Regional Products

31 Aug 2015

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Kashubian strawberry, EU Certified Polish Regional Products, Lisiecka sausage, suska sechlonska, apples łąckie, carp zatorski, cold pressed oils, honey and meads, Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), Traditional Specialities Guaranteed (TSG)

EU certifications have recently become a much sought-after ennoblement for regional food products, and since Poland’s accession in 2004, several ancestral regional recipes have been invited to join this elite club. Producers of regional and traditional products can apply...

11 New Museums In Poland That Are A Must See

03 Aug 2015

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11 New Museums In Poland That Are A Must See, Discover the best Polish museums, MOCAK, POLIN, Chopin Museum, Warsaw Uprising Museum, European Solidarity Center, Oscar Schindler Factory Museum, Rynek Underground

For the history buff and the art lover to the casual traveler – Poland is teeming with incredible new museums to discover. On October 28, 2014 POLIN: The Museum of the History of Poland Jews officially opened its permanent exhibit. This breathtaking museum is just the...

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