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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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A National Park in southern Poland on the border with Slovakia, the Pieniny are a range of mid-sized mountains which offer some stunning natural landscapes.

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A beautiful corner of undisturbed nature, the Pieniny National Park boasts a stunning panorama of hills and small mountains which reach around 1000 metres. It's a perfect nature spot which is home to a great many species of plants and animals. The Pieniny Valley also boasts various streams and lakes, perfect for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The Dunajec river, which marks the border with Slovakia, is particularly well-known for its magnificent gorges and canyons. The Pieniny National Park offers around 40 kilometres of hiking trails, which I was able to enjoy myself. I was particularly impressed by the ascent to the summit of the Three Crowns (tri koruny), which rewards hikers with a breathtaking panoramic view of nature and the surrounding peaks. A peaceful, tucked-away spot which is a must-visit for anyone planning a trip to Poland.

A National Park in southern Poland on the border with Slovakia, the Pieniny are a range of mid-sized mountains which offer some stunning natural landscapes.

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