| The lovely locality of castle in Pieskowa Skala. |
[Sep. 10th, 2012|05:35 pm] |
 This spectacular visitor's attraction lies inside a lush valley. You may arrive there within half an hour from Krakow by car. The fortification has an spectacular historical background.
The popular Castle was operating as one among the ‘Eagles Nests’ which defended the surroundings. It’s pretty old because it dates back to fourteen century but despite many alterations as time passed its beautiful structure is maintained still.
Outside you will see a princely gateway and courtyard. In the interiors you will discover an fascinating exhibition as well as art gallery. It travels along a few eras beginning from the medieval one. Come and enjoy this magnificent setting in Pieskowa Skala Castle.
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| Visit Ojcow National Park. |
[Aug. 31st, 2012|08:57 am] |
 Ojcow National Park is set in the vicinity of Krakow vincinity, about 15 minutes away by car, within the Jurrasic Krakow-Częstochowa Upland. Despite the fact it’s one among the smallest Polish national parks, the beauty of its landscape can't be overestimated.
The park's tremendous green surrounding draws many visitors each season. The region’s familiar key point is the fantastically-shaped ‘Hercules’ Budgeon’ stone. Another attraction of the area is the fabulous Pieskowa Skala Castle, being now a European art exhibition.
The nature reserve protects many species of exceptional animals such like hawks, woodpeckers or kingfishers. Don't forget to also come across this lovely region! |
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| Breathe deeply and go belowground in Wieliczka mine. |
[Aug. 29th, 2012|05:11 pm] |
 Wieliczka Salt Mine, which is one among the largest attractions inside Poland, offers the interesting tourist track for tourists from all around the world. Although the whole Wieliczka mine is about 300 kilometers long, guests are normally guided around 3,5 kilometer of diversified, absorbing sections and attractions inwards 65-135 meters beneath the ground-surface.
Be prepared to view wonderful chambers, magnetic subterranean water reservoirs, primary tools as well as some devices on the route. Also plenty of traces of mining labour appropriately show the roughness of miner's occupation. Huge, sensational salt works as well as salt other arts may be the other extraordinary scene inside the salt mine.
In the end of the route you will remain inside the grouped chambers where you may purchase several memorable objects made of salt. You should visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine particularly if you have respiratory illnesses or allergic reactions because the air inside has many curing traits. Come up and see such extraordinary attraction subsurface! |
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| See the casual existence of the sufferers in collections of Auschwitz museum. |
[Jul. 17th, 2012|01:03 pm] |
 As you come to the large former extermination camp in Auschwitz extermination camp you would be demonstrated plenty of evidence of the sad suffering that took place in this camp. Every single object tells the tragic story of surviving and distress in the extermination camp.
What you may expect to view in the demonstration are abundance of private possession of the convicts which were gathered and later saved after the execution like glasses, brushes, cases and others. The belongins showing their decisiveness to preserve nobleness and also sensitivity are exposed, besides.
They are given in the shape of bits of poetry, graphics and numerous different creative evidence. The display besides covers many objects possessed by the SS troops. trip to the camp in the Auschwitz-Birkenau and obtain a deeper cognition of how incredible efforts and suffering were suffered on that point.
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| Dunajec river – so exciting place! |
[Jul. 10th, 2012|03:22 pm] |
 Known as the Pearl of Pieniny Mountains, Dunajec River Gorge is the impressive region you just have to come across when you’re in Poland. It is set on the south of Poland and on the north of Slovakia. The Dunajec River Gorge forms the famous traveller territory where you may participate in the sailing experience along theRiver. Encircled by 300m towering stones the Gorge forms 7 loops as it passes.
travelling on the woody boats you can notice the unaffected beauty of the surrounding flora and fauna – endemic flora and rare fauna. In this way, you will feel big joy and activity. The rafting trip also is about watching some other fascinating places like historical castles in Niedzica and Czorsztyn.
The 2h long adventure surely would enable you to taking impressive pictures of the stunning landscape. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit such awesome location, featured also on UNESCO’s heritage List of World Heritage Sites in Poland! |
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| History of genocide in Auschwitz Birkenau museum. |
[Jun. 23rd, 2012|08:41 am] |
 The exhibits archive set on the south of Poland, in the Oświęcim town, creates the historical commemoration in which you will watch the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz I and Auschwitz KL II - Birkenau. The terrible history of the killings carried out there during World Word the 2nd is commemorated in the museum. Set in middle of XIX century, the exhibition is put in different historic sections. The total area is placed on the 191m wide ground.
Tourists are shown original construction, and also with the well-known railway ramp and the fence, but also with many extraordinary objects needed in casual life by those who suffered there for example brushes, pieces of dresses and so on.
Presently, the display offers the all year exposition as well as the short-term ones giving honour to the existence of those who were killed there and were coming from different countries. Many of visitors each season make it the most usually accessed past Auschwitz Birkenau extermination camp among the whole Europe. |
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| Zakopane - the winter center of Poland. |
[Jun. 20th, 2012|08:23 am] |
 Zakopane resort is a picturesque mountainous district called the Polish wintertime capital city. Situated at the bottom of the Tatra mountains, it borders with the Polish Slovak boundary. You can reach it in around 2-3 hours from the city of Krakow by bus.
The holiday resort is famous for genuinely perfect surrounding for skiing as well as mounting because it is set in the depression separating the Tatra Mountains and Gubałówka Hill. Kasprowy Wierch, Gubałoówka Hill and Nosal are examples the most favourite skiing places in the region.
In this pleasing resort, you may also see the core of the highlander's cultivation and customs as you take a travel on the Krupowki walk where you could acquire various local objects. Let’s have a trip to Zakopane and keep in mind to taste the delicious ‘oscypek’ produced from goat’s milk.
Private Zakopane tours. |
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| Marvelous Polish mountains |
[Jun. 18th, 2012|03:24 pm] |
 Creating the highest mountains along the Carpathian Mountains region, Tatras are positioned around the Polish boundary line with Slovakia. They boast the tallest mountain summits which are 2655 meters high Gerlach at region of Slovakia and 2499 meters high Rysy at Polish side. The entire range's extent runs along 53 kilometers.
The resort is very touristed among tourists who also head for near Zakopane town. The glorious scenery, fresh environment but also fantastic skiing and hiking setting are what makes this region so special. What one can also choose to do in Tatra Mountains is cave's expedition, biking, practising various sports as well as a few different leisure time activities in the open air.
Don’t forget to come across miraculous lake ‘Morskie Oko’ (‘Sea Eye’) when you’re in the vicinity. Some other attraction in Tatra Mountains is Kasprowy Peak where you may take a cable car and delight many marvellous panoramas. Don’t waver and see unusual Tatras area. |
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| Go back to the historic times while touring Museum of saltworks in Wieliczka! |
[Jun. 10th, 2012|06:42 pm] |
 The Krakow Saltwarks Museum Wieliczka settled inside Wieliczka Salt Mine belongs to one from the biggest and most important exhibitions in the whole Europe. The museum was settled in 1951 and it may be found inside the non-operating part in the Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Following the exhibition you surely would see the complete history of mining – the improvement of mining technology, manufacture and of the Wieliczka district. Currently two exhibitions are open. They are located beneath and on the surface.
The first of them is settled 135m belowground and is the biggest subsurface gallery inside the whole Europe. The other you will see inside stylish Saltworks Castle. This lovely scenery for sure will enchant and fascinate even the most fussy ones!
Don’t hesitate and take a walk in the bygone times with Polish miners in Wieliczka Salt Mine!
Preparing to visit mine? Find out and book professionally arranged Wieliczka salt mine tour. |
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| Tourism track in Salt Mine Wieliczka. |
[Jun. 4th, 2012|02:56 pm] |
 Every year the mine is visited by even more than dozens of tourists. The salt mine attaining a depth of 327 meters and being over 300 km long is certainly a great highlight for everybody. While having the tour people have possibility to cover a distance of over 3,5 km track filled with mythic forms and historical statues.
One of the greatest attraction of that spot is an astonishing room that is a result of miners’ work. A wonderful lustre hanging up the wall absorb everybody’s attention because of the fact that it is done from rock material that has wonderful, pure aspect. During the guided Wieliczka Salt Mine tour people have also chance to visit the room where the faces were carved by mine’s workers to resemble timber, admire the exhibitions devoted to to the history of mine and admire an subterranean reservoir.
It is worth to mention that contemporary newcomers to Wieliczka Salt Mine can walk the route that was ranged in the past by many distinguished individuals including Bolesław Prus (who, by the way, was inspired there to create the Labyrinth scenes from his popular historical novel ‘Pharaoh’), J.G. Goethe, Nicolaus Copernicus, John Paulus II, Bill Clinton and Ignacy Paderewski.
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| Wieliczka salt mine - the oldest qualified mark in Republic of Poland. |
[Jun. 1st, 2012|05:07 pm] |
 It is a crucial area of heritage to several generations of miners and their households.
It is interesting, that Wieliczka Salt Mine has a significant contribution to the evolution of native economy. What is more – Wieliczka is described as the oldest national make. The mine was the first enterprise that put a label on their manufactures. Workers put the trademark on the whitest, pure as ice kitchen salt which was destined to the royal family. The predestination of salt was the reason of marking the barrels with the sign of the Royal Eagle. The old arms is even now up-to-date what shows long lasting tradition, quality and reliability of Wieliczka Salt Mine.
Standing for an emblem of tradition and national polish economy, Wieliczka Salt Mine is without doubt one of the most supreme example of Polish national haughtiness. Even though nowadays it is strictly a tourist monument, the mine is also a place involved in art. Breathtaking subterranean world is a host to many cultural incidents such as displays and recitals. To sum up, most popular national salt mine is also a company where tourists may become acquainted with all the stages of mining growth. |
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| Katowice international airport |
[May. 30th, 2012|12:58 pm] |
 Katowice regional airport is 3rd in the countrywhen taking into account total number of users. This airport is situated about 30km from Katowice, close to the town named Pyrzowice. Pyrzowice’s got two terminals that can service over 3,5 million passengers per year. The inexpensive airlines started cooperation with Pyrzowice in 2003. Because of that, the number of flights has increased significantly.
There are 2 definitely promising facts about Katowice’s airport – it’s got the most charter connections in Poland and, at the same time, it can be treated as the fastest developing airport in the country. The biggest amount of flights are dominated by the Hungarian airline – Wizz Air. Local company’s are trying to increase the standard of its connections by providing Katowice airport transfers to various cities in Poland.
Hopefully the most significant improvement is going to be a direct railway between Katowice and Pyrzowice.A 24km railway is without any doubts going to be a good solution for the problem of transport in the South Poland. |
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| Haunting river experience during Dunajec rafting |
[May. 28th, 2012|04:10 pm] |
 Dunajec is one of the most attractive rivers, set in the southern Poland. Streaming in the vicinity of Pieniny Mountains, it divides the village Sromowce Wyżne and Szczawnica town. It also constitutes a border between Poland and Slovakia. Surrounding the highest peaks of Pieniny Mountains, it makes up impressive landscapes.
The Dunajec River Rafting is an memorable time including both pleasurable sailing and intimate interaction with uninfluenced, pristine flora and fauna.
As local tales inform, the first Polish monarch, Bolesław Chrobry, chopped the mouth of the Dunajec River with his sword. many stories and narratives make this place even more mysterious and likeable for tourism.
Rafting on Dunajec River is deeply rooted in Polish customs, culture and traditional knowledge so make sure you don’t miss it! Enjoy 2-3 hours recreation rafting on 23 km distance. |
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| Discover city in which Karol Wojtyla lived. |
[May. 23rd, 2012|11:35 am] |
 Wadowice is a minor town placed in the southern part of Poland, approximately 50 kilometers from the city of Krakow. Wadowice is mainly known for standing for the place of birth of the Pope John Paul the second.
Born in in tewnties, the young pope used to live there till 1938 so many areas in the Wadowice town are associated with his life at the time of his early days. The central one is his family’s former home on Koscielna 7 Street where the Pope grew up.
Presently, it works as a museum where you can observe the family’s private possessions enough to mention photos, table, appliances as well as some others. The flat is positioned close to the famous cathedral of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Wadowice's centre also related to Karol Wojtyla’s maturity.
Guests may also see the high school the pope attended in lovely Wadowice. The town itself dates back to XIII millennium so there exists plenty of other past buildings.
Personal Wadowice tours are recommended approach to stop at John Paul II home village. |
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