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The capital of Poland was rebuilt after World War II and continues to grow, with a flourishing arts scene and a mix of old and modern architecture.

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Mountains, forests, lakes, medieval castles and World War II history make this central European country a fascinating destination.

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

In Poland’s former capital, ancient castles, ruins and museums attest to the city’s grand architecture, a contemporary art scene and captivating history.

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Dating back to the 14th century, this church blends a simple Gothic exterior with an elaborate Baroque décor. It once housed an important Jesuit college. 

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

During your tour of Wrocław, spend an hour or so browsing this incredibly ornate Baroque treasure trove with its beautiful ceiling paintings and Rococo elements.

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

In Poland’s former capital, ancient castles, ruins and museums attest to the city’s grand architecture, a contemporary art scene and captivating history.

Admire beautiful city squares, visit a royal castle and embrace the timeless atmosphere of the historic heart of Poland\'s capital city.

Set amid the characterful streets of Poznań’s Old Town is this Baroque masterpiece, which hosts free weekly organ concerts in the summer.