Despite the devastating consequences of World War II, Poland has managed to retain many treasures.
Its capital Warsaw has endured many an invasion and is today a confident metropolis on the rise. Elsewhere in the country, the Jasna Gora Monastery and Wieliczka Salt Mine combine with the capital and many other attractions to form a memorable European journey.
The tourist season is from May to September, but the beaches can get really crowded. The warm period from May to June and from September to October and the ski season from December to March are the best times to visit Poland.
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Poland’s capital city, birthplace of Chopin, endured systematic destruction in World War II. It has been gloriously rebuilt and reborn with a fresh new confidence. The Old Town, Royal Castle, Wilanow Palace and Lazienki Park are but a few of its many attractions and it boasts an edgy art scene and curious museums marking its tumultuous past.
Long a part of the important east-west trade route, Kraków and its Main Market Square and Jewish District still welcome travellers with a wide array of goods, cafés and shops. For those seeking to honour history, be sure to visit the site of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp and the Oskar Schindler Factory.
Descend 45 metres by private elevator into the depths of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Marvel at the network of chambers and lakes that have been carved out over the centuries. See the fascinating subterranean Chapel of St. Kinga, with its crystal chandeliers and intricately carved floor, and dine in a private cave chamber.
Besieged by Nazi forces in 1939, Warsaw was all but destroyed. Today, the city is a living memorial to those who suffered the onslaught. Explore important Jewish sites including the remains of the ghetto walls and the synagogue. Learn about the defiant uprising of 1943 and visit the Jewish Historical Institute before dining in a local home.
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