Situated on the Polish and Slovakian border, the Dunajec gorges offer amazing views  of the Pieniny region.    

Europe

After almost half a century of being under supervision, Poland has been slowly, but surely, opening its doors to the world over the past twenty years. Vibrant and dynamic, one of its main attractions is its striking blend of modernism and archaism. The towns boast many different sights: the capital of Warsaw is a showcase of the country’s new modernity, while the picturesque Krakow and Gdansk seem at times to be set in another era. Equally, you can discover dreamy landscapes, from the Baltic beaches to the many lush and unspoilt natural areas (natural parks, ‘the land of the thousand lakes’). But Poland also has a very heavy history, which you can, and should, discover, by visiting sites charged with history, such as the Warsaw ghetto and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. To visit Poland is to discover a world of contrasts, a country focused on the future, and the scars it wears preserve an authenticity that forms all its charm.

Poland

Gorges de Dunajec

A cold city at first sight, but a good place to come to terms with. Warsaw is a footprint of history and this history is still too often little-known.

Warsaw

A tiny village in Mazovia, Żelazowa Wola is one of the country's temples to music due to the fact that it is home to the house in which the nation's musical genius, Frederic Chopin, was born. The visit to the house museum here, which stands in the middle of a beautiful park, is one of Warsaw's classic tourist excursions.

Zelazowa Wola

The first winter sports resort on the Polish side of the Tatras, Zakopane has managed to retain all of its old-world charm with its many wooden chalets.

Zakopane

The Wieliczka Royal Salt Mines are easy to get to from Kraków.  You can therefore go on an afternoon's excursion to them. 

Wieliczka

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A few miles from Kraków lies the town of Wieliczka and its famous salt mines, which are inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! There are many organised tours available, most of which are conducted in English. You have the choice of several different types of themed tour to pick from. The visit begins with a descent down hundreds of steps, which takes you to a depth of 425 feet underground. The galleries excavated in the salt extend for around 60 miles across various different levels. The mines are not just a tourist attraction but a veritable subterranean town located beneath Wieliczka and consisting of various chambers and chapels. All the rooms, decorations/furnishings and sculptures are made from salt. Taking a guided tour gives you the opportunity to learn about the legends associated with the mines and the secrets they hold, as well as providing an insight into the lives of the miners that once worked here. The highlight of Weiliczka is undoubtedly Saint Kinga's Chapel and its immense chandelier made from salt. Special bonus feature: when visiting the mines, be sure to take deep breaths as the air in the galleries is well-known for being very pure and contains very little pollution. Wieliczka is an enjoyable place to visit when staying in Poland.

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