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The capital of P Poland,Warsaw, was almost completely destroyed during World War II, but has since come back with a vengeance, with a thriving arts scene and a mix of rescued and save ancient architecture, alongside modern buildings.

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

The former capital of Poland is famous for its architectural splendour, exciting modern art and a fascinating history, with castles, ruins and museums. Known for its turbulent history, and as one of the oldest cities in Poland, Krakow\'s museums, housed in former decadent palaces of the Renaissance, are full of royal treasures and tell the city’s storied history. But Krakow lives as much in the present as in the past, and has active contemporary art circles, hip weekend markets and a vibrant nightlife.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Set amid the characterful streets of Poznań’s Old Town is this Baroque masterpiece, which hosts free weekly organ concerts in the summer. 

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

Mountains, forests, lakes, medieval castles and World War II history make this central European country a fascinating destination.

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Exhibitions of works by modern artists, such as Krystian Lupa and Wilhelm Sasnal, decorate the halls of this avant-garde building. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

During your tour of Wrocław, spend an hour or so browsing this incredibly ornate Baroque treasure trove with its beautiful ceiling paintings and Rococo elements.

The former capital of Poland is famous for its architectural splendour, exciting modern art and a fascinating history, with castles, ruins and museums. Known for its turbulent history, and as one of the oldest cities in Poland, Krakow\'s museums, housed in former decadent palaces of the Renaissance, are full of royal treasures and tell the city’s storied history. But Krakow lives as much in the present as in the past, and has active contemporary art circles, hip weekend markets and a vibrant nightlife.