Explore Poland – GoToPoland

Visit charming little towns with medieval city walls

Hilde Mertens — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:33:55 +0000

There are a lot of cities with remains of city walls in Poland, but Kożuchów, Ośno lubuskie, Chełmno, Stargard and Paczków are among the cities with the longest and best preserved defensive walls in Poland. Stargard: a jewel of Gothic architecture A journey along the European Route of Brick Gothic culminates in a visit to […]

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Colourful Japanese gardens in Poland

Hilde Mertens — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:42:46 +0000

A Japanese garden is not only a charming place for recreation and relaxation, the romantic setting is the perfect background for photography sessions. In Poland you will find about 7 Japanese gardens open to visitors, most of them in southern and western Poland. Enjoy Japanese architecture, fountains, bridges, ponds, beautiful flowers, and exotic trees. Take […]

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Polish pottery – Bolesławiec stoneware and more

Hilde Mertens — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 15:29:00 +0000

Polish pottery is known all over the world. In a lot of households in Europe or the USA you will find ceramics from Bolesławiec. Beyond the famous Bolesławiec, the pottery regions of Medynia Głogowska, and Chałupki are known pottery centres. Polish pottery tradition Rich deposits of clay and the lack of favourable conditions for agriculture […]

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World Architecture Festival: projects from Poland

Lukasz Szoszkiewicz — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 11:18:24 +0000

At the World Architecture Festival’s closing gala in November, the Polish architect Robert Konieczny (along with his architectural firm KWK Promes) was awarded with the main prize. It was, however, not the only prize given to Polish buildings. Take a look at the 8 Poland’s best buildings of 2016! National Museum (Szczecin) Designer: Robert Konieczny i […]

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Autumn holidays in Poland

Hilde Mertens — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:27:05 +0000

Enjoy wonderful landscapes and romantic historic towns during autumn in Poland. Autumn is the perfect time to see Poland’s wildlife and taste regional products, like fish and mushrooms. Falling, bronze, red and yellow coloured leaves and views that are stunningly beautiful especially during sunny weather. When you visit Poland during your autumn holidays remember that […]

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The Polish Baltic coast will surprise you

Hilde Mertens — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:13:44 +0000

Discover the Polish Baltic coast with beautiful lagoons, picturesque lakes, high cliffs, walking dunes and wide beaches covered with powdered, almost white sand. Cycle along the Polish Baltic coast Uncover the beauty of this region in northern Poland by cycling the Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Euro Velo 10). If the weather is good, you can […]

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland

Hilde Mertens — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:44:37 +0000

In Poland there are fourteen UNESCO World Heritage sites which make the country one of the most represented on the World Heritage List. The Polish sites include thirteen cultural heritage sites and one natural wonder. Many of the cultural heritage sites reflect the rich multicultural tradition of Poland. Among these are orthodox, catholic, protestant temples, […]

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Jewish traces in Poland

Hilde Mertens — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 08:26:29 +0000

Between the 16th and the first half of the 17th centuries, when the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was one of the largest and most tolerant countries in Europe, a lot of Jews settled in Poland. Therefore the country was known as paradisus Iudaeorum (Latin for “Paradise for the Jews”). Just before World War II, more than 3.3 […]

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Visit the Polish countryside: Northern Poland

Agata Rokita — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:30:12 +0000

How small villages in the Polish countryside develop? Have a look at how you can spend a nice time with your family in the Polish countryside near the Baltic Coast in northern Poland. Zalesie: Cross-border Environmental Education Centre When traveling across the Polish countryside, you will find the remains of the State Farms (known as […]

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Eastern Poland: the 5 most beautiful national parks

Agata Rokita — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:55:56 +0000

National parks in eastern Poland can be awarded with many “the most”. They serve as a shelter for endangered species or are the only places in Poland, where they live. Meet the Biebrza-, Narew-, Białowieża-, Wigry- and Bieszczady National Park. Biebrza National Park Come to the kingdom of vast, wet meadows, marshes (one of the […]

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