Bialystok is the largest city in northeastern Poland, located near Poland’s border with Belarus and is the capital of the Podlaskie region. The first mention of the place in historical sources dates from 1437 when the land around the Biala river (which is called “Bialka” by inhabitants) was given by Grand Duke of Lithuania, then […]
Once the capital of Poland is now the cultural heart with the largest market square in medieval Europe. Listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage Site in 1978, it has plenty to see and do with charming markets, cafe’s, jazz bars and pubs, castles and legends to fill the imagination. Krakow – the […]
The village is a small summer resort with several villas, Królowy Most is a charming location and convenient connections, in the right condition, this is a great place for a holiday cottage. The name comes from the town bridge, a village founded in 1674, close to the border with Belarus, approximately 21 km (13 mi) […]
Formed more than 1,000 years ago, its golden age was near the end of the 16th century when Poland was one of the largest, wealthiest, and most powerful countries in Europe. Thoughts of war, destruction and the atrocities at Auschwitz are the first images that come to mind about Poland but as I found there […]
Sofitel Warsaw Victoria is all about luxury and location. Enjoy the comfort of this 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Warsaw. A great location for exploring Warsaw and the room was luxurious. I can’t really fault this hotel as I think was outstanding value for what was delivered. This is the sort of hotel […]
Completely destroyed by the Nazis during World War II, Warsaw (Polish: Warszawa) is the capital of Poland, located on the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła). The medieval capital of Poland was the southern city of Krakow, but Warsaw has been the capital of the country since 1596 and has grown to become Poland’s largest city and the nation’s urban and […]
The capital and largest city of Poland, located on the Vistula River, was extensively damaged during World War II and rebuilt with the effort of Polish citizens. Warsaw became the capital of the newly-independent Poland in 1918. The Vistula River is the axis of Warsaw, which divides the city into two parts, left and right. […]
Wieliczka is a town 17 km from Krakow known for its ancient Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 13th-century ancient mine takes you up to 135 metres below ground to discover underground tunnels, chambers, chapels, lakes and even a resort. Claustrophobia sets in as you descend down the long shaft into the earth but all is forgotten […]
