Gdańsk & Pomerania
Cross the new space-age swing bridge over Słupia River to take a tour of Ustka's extensive network of WWII bunkers, today inhabited by waxwork Nazis…
Must-see attractions in Poland
Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Bieszczady
The neoclassical Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1784 and initially served the Uniat congregation. The main door behind the grill is left…
Gdańsk
This palatial edifice is also known as the English House (Dom Angielski), after the nationality of the merchants who owned it in the 17th century when it…
Gdańsk
Near the mammoth headquarters of Solidarność on Wały Piastowskie stands a lonely piece of the Berlin Wall. Next to it stands the wall Lech Wałȩsa climbed…
Toruń
You'll find this bronze donkey statue in the southeast corner of the Rynek. It's actually a copy of a wooden donkey that stood here in medieval times, to…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
The 17th-century treasury contains votive offerings dating to the 15th century. Since the 17th century, records have been kept of gifts given to the…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
At the base of the belfry, the planetarium presents half-hour shows in Polish up to nine times daily. Get there at least 10 minutes before the shows start.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
The 15th-century Hospital of the Holy Ghost, formerly St Anne’s Chapel, contains exhibitions of religious art and medical history. It’s a short and well…
Warsaw
Set to be completed in 2020, the 53-storey Varso Tower is the centrepiece of a new office and retail development that, when it tops out at 320m, will be…
Warsaw
This neon sign meaning 'It's Nice to See You', by Mariusz Lewczyk and decorating the south side of the Gdański Bridge, was the winner of a 2013…
Gdańsk
The first Polish bullets of WWII were fired from the windows of the Nowy Port Lighthouse. Today there are incredible views across the Bay of Gdańsk,…
Mazovia & Podlasie
The city's zoo has a picturesque wooded setting above the river and is home to the country's biggest collection of reptiles. Kids love the petting area;…
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Poznań
Situated opposite the cathedral, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates from the mid-15th century and has a vaulted ceiling. The stained-glass…
Kraków
Old aircraft, engines and other aviation equipment exhibited on the grounds of one of Europe's oldest military airports that traces its roots to the days…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
The arsenal contains various military mementos, including spoils of battle, offerings from soldiers and an impressive collection of Turkish weapons from…
The Kraków−Częstochowa Upland
In the neoclassical town hall on al NMP, this museum contains paintings of Polish artists as well as extensive documentation detailing the history of…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
West of Kluki, outside the park’s boundaries, Smołdzino boasts a fine Natural History Museum, which features collections of flora and fauna from the park…
Warsaw
This neoclassical monument to Poland’s great Romantic poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798–1855) was designed by Cyprian Godebski and unveiled on the 100th…
Gdańsk
Behind Oliwa Cathedral is an 18th-century abbots’ palace, now home to the Polish modern-art branch of the National Museum of Gdańsk.
Regional Museum (Ethnographic Exhibition)
Mazovia & Podlasie
A section of Augustów's regional museum, several blocks from the Rynek, featuring a small ethnographic exhibition. You'll find it on the upper floor of…
Poznań
This commanding neo-Romanesque palace, built from 1904 to 1910 for German Emperor Wilhelm II, now houses the Centrum Kultury Zamek.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
At the northwestern corner of the complex is this 14th-century tower (Wieża Kopernika), believed to be the place from which the astronomer took some of…
Sopot
Take the glazed lift to the 3rd floor of this spa house to enjoy a free sip of Sopot’s natural, mineral-rich spring water that comes from a tap in the…
Mazovia & Podlasie
Near Łowicz's grand cathedral is this similarly impressive church. It's a baroque marvel when you can get access. If it's during a service, stay quietly…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
An old 19th-century fisher's cottage on the main street houses a small exhibition of Kashubian handicrafts and a souvenir stall. The staff also give out…
Gdańsk & Pomerania
Through a patch of scrappy woodland at the end of ul Wiejska is the 42m-high octagonal brick lighthouse. It's now a radar station but houses temporary…
Sopot
North of the pier is the landmark 1927 Grand Hotel, adjoining the long waterfront spa park that first popularised the town.
Warsaw
This late-18th-century church was designed by Domenico Merlini and stands beside the main entrance to Powązki Cemetery.
Małopolska
Located near the entrance to Roztocze National Park, this centre has interesting displays of local flora and fauna. It's close to the park visitor centre.
Poznań
Showcases arms from Poland’s many conflicts, dating from the 11th century to the present. Upstairs (exhibit 3) is a rare 16th-century rapier from Milan.
Podgórze
This broad square marks the heart of the Podgórze district. The most distinctive building here is the early-20th century, neo-Gothic Church of St Joseph.
Silesia
Visitors can climb this impressive 30m tower, built into the town walls in the 14th century. Ask for the key at the adjacent kiosk, on ul Armii Krajowej.
Sudetes Mountains
One of the most substantial structures in town is this impressive portcullised gate just south of the Rynek.
Carpathian Mountains
This modest museum exhibits 19th- and 20th-century photographs, postcards, weapons and commemorative mementos connected with Przemyśl Fortress.
Szczecin
Szczecin's huge former town hall is a red-brick colossus dating from the late 19th century. It now houses various obscure maritime institutions.
Łódź
One of the most feared buildings in the ghetto during WWII, the German police tortured Jews here to find out where they had hid their valuables.
Silesia
Originally guarding a gate to Nysa's city walls, the white-plastered Wrocław Tower was built in the 14th century and added to in the 17th.
Mazovia & Podlasie
Once attached to a monastery, this medieval church received a glamorous baroque makeover in the early 18th century. It's often closed.
Warsaw
Inside Wilanów Park, the Orangery sometimes acts as an art gallery for temporary exhibitions.
Gdańsk & Pomerania
To the west of the beach stands the lighthouse, which you can climb for panoramic views. There's a small mineral museum in the base.
