1. Malbork Castle, Gdansk
Malbork Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful medieval castles you can visit in Eastern Europe.
Malbork Castle is definitely one of the places to see in Poland when visiting the country as it offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the best castle tours in Poland. During the guide tour of the castle, you’ll also be able to learn about the role of the castle during World War II, and the Teutonic Knights who built it.
2. Old Market Square, Poznan
Poznan’s Old Market Square is probably one of the liveliest and most famous squares in Europe, and one of the best places in Poland to soak in traditional Polish culture.
The Old Market Square is truly a beautiful place full of
character where you can marvel gorgeous architecture, people watch, and
catch fun events such as the 12 o’clock goat fighting show, summer
concerts, food festivals, Christmas festivities, and horse cavalry
shows.
3. Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Oswiecim
The Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps are without a doubt, two of the most popular places to see in Poland particularly for history buffs.
Touring the concentration camps and seeing the gas
chambers and crematoriums, as well as and learning about the events that
took place in these camps is truly a memorable
and unforgettable experience that makes a trip here well worth it!
4. Warsaw Uprising Museum, Warsaw
The Warsaw Uprising Museum is another of the places to see in Poland for World War II buffs.
The Warsaw Uprising Museum is an excellent place for
English-speaking visitors to learn about Polish history and the uprising
that took place in the city. The museum features a 3D presentation
movie, touch-screen videos, cool plane exhibits, and many photographs
that illustrate events that took place in Warsaw during WW2.
5. Schindler's Factory, Krakow
Schindler's Factory is without question the top attraction in Krakow, and another of the popular places to see in Poland. Schindler's Factory is a beautifully restored factory that's been turned into a museum where you can learn about the Nazi occupation and Jewish history (before and after the war) in Poland, as well as the remarkable story of Oskar Schindler who saved and helped thousands of Jewish people escape the hands of Nazi soldiers.
Schindler's Factory also boasts a replica street of old
Krakow as an exhibit, as well as the original office of Oskar Schindler,
and other interesting artifacts such as old documents, passports and
photographs.
6. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located a short drive from Krakow and it’s most certainly one of the most beautiful places to see in Poland.
You can book an English tour of this amazing underground salt mine and see the beautiful salt church, which features impressive rock salt statues of the Holy Family all carved by hand.
7. Krakow Old Town, Krakow
The old town of Krakow is a World Heritage Site and easily one of best preserved and most beautiful medieval towns in Europe. Krakow Old Town is one of the touristiest spots in the country, and it’s definitely worth adding to your list of places to see in Poland as it’s home to some of the most visited attractions in Poland.
Krakow old town is home to the Main Market Square where you can enjoy lovely horse-drawn carriage tours and attend events such as the Lajkonik parade and Christmas shows. The Jewish District (Kazimierz) is also not far from the old town so it's worth passing by. The Jewish quarter is home to lovely cafes, bistro restaurants, synagogues, art galleries and polish museums such as the Galicia Jewish Museum and the Ethnographic Museum, which are great for learning about Polish culture.
Malbork Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful medieval castles you can visit in Eastern Europe.
Malbork Castle is definitely one of the places to see in Poland when visiting the country as it offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the best castle tours in Poland. During the guide tour of the castle, you’ll also be able to learn about the role of the castle during World War II, and the Teutonic Knights who built it.
2. Old Market Square, Poznan
Poznan’s Old Market Square is probably one of the liveliest and most famous squares in Europe, and one of the best places in Poland to soak in traditional Polish culture.
3. Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum, Oswiecim
The Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps are without a doubt, two of the most popular places to see in Poland particularly for history buffs.
4. Warsaw Uprising Museum, Warsaw
The Warsaw Uprising Museum is another of the places to see in Poland for World War II buffs.
5. Schindler's Factory, Krakow
Schindler's Factory is without question the top attraction in Krakow, and another of the popular places to see in Poland. Schindler's Factory is a beautifully restored factory that's been turned into a museum where you can learn about the Nazi occupation and Jewish history (before and after the war) in Poland, as well as the remarkable story of Oskar Schindler who saved and helped thousands of Jewish people escape the hands of Nazi soldiers.
6. Wieliczka Salt Mine, Wieliczka
The Wieliczka Salt Mine is located a short drive from Krakow and it’s most certainly one of the most beautiful places to see in Poland.
You can book an English tour of this amazing underground salt mine and see the beautiful salt church, which features impressive rock salt statues of the Holy Family all carved by hand.
7. Krakow Old Town, Krakow
The old town of Krakow is a World Heritage Site and easily one of best preserved and most beautiful medieval towns in Europe. Krakow Old Town is one of the touristiest spots in the country, and it’s definitely worth adding to your list of places to see in Poland as it’s home to some of the most visited attractions in Poland.
Krakow old town is home to the Main Market Square where you can enjoy lovely horse-drawn carriage tours and attend events such as the Lajkonik parade and Christmas shows. The Jewish District (Kazimierz) is also not far from the old town so it's worth passing by. The Jewish quarter is home to lovely cafes, bistro restaurants, synagogues, art galleries and polish museums such as the Galicia Jewish Museum and the Ethnographic Museum, which are great for learning about Polish culture.