Poland • About Poland
Poland is situated in the heart of Europe ...
The axes linking North with South of the continent (North Cape in Norway and Matapan Cape in Greece) and East with West (Central Ural in Russia and Cabo de Roca in Portugal) cross in Suchowola, in Podlasie region in the north east of Poland.
Poland is one great garden ...
The country offers diversity and richness of nature : alpine landscapes, granite rocks of surprising forms, primeval forests, innumerable lakes, protected swamp areas with a variety of exceptional flora and fauna, moving sand dunes, etc.
Poland is a cultural jewel ...
Toruń – birthplace of Nicolas Copernic
Zamość – jewel of Polish Renaissance
Malbork – Castle of the Teutonic Order
Castles (Castle of Łańcut) and Palaces (Royal Palace of Wilanów in Warsaw)
Manor houses of Polish aristocracy (Żelazowa Wola – birthplace of Frederic Chopin)
Leonardo da Vinci in Cracow (« Lady with an Ermine » in Czartoryski Museum)
Wooden Architecture Route in the south of Poland
Places of pilgrimage (Sanctuary of the Black Madonna of Jasna Góra, in Częstochowa)
Mysterious and colourful religious traditions
Wieliczka Salt Mine – masterpiece of nature and man
Cultural sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Poland is attractive not only because of the richness of its natural environment and its historical monuments but also because of the respectful attitude towards national traditions, intriguing contemporary history and traditional hospitality of its inhabitants. The modernity coexists with tradition and cultural differences between the regions.
1
2
