Welcome to Mazovia & Podlasie
The rolling landscape of Mazovia (Mazowsze in Polish) has had an eventful history. Once a duchy, this central region is dotted with castles, cathedrals and palaces, the biggest of which reside in the riverside towns of Płock and Pułtusk. Łódź, the provincial capital, is Poland's third-largest metropolis and the region's cultural and nightlife centre. The ups and downs of the city's industrial past are reflected in its mix of gritty and restored architecture and the ever-growing list of attractions that play off its complex history.
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Walking city tour in Torun
Start your tour in the hearth of Torun – Rynek (Main Square). In the middle of the square you will find a Gothic town hall, which houses town museum. Inside you may see rich collection of sculptures, paintings and stained glass. We strongly recommend you to climb the tower (extra paid) to admire gorgeous panorama of Torun and the Vistula river. In front of the entrance there is a bronze statue of Mikołaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus). Around the Rynek have a look at mansions of the Hansa merchants like Pod Gwiazdą or Dwór Artusa. Most of them are richly decorated and well preserved.Just next to the Main Square you will visit the Holy Spirit’s Church and Saint Mary’s Church. The second one comes from 14th century and was founded by Franciscans. You will be charmed by genuine organ from the beginning of 16th century, medieval tombstones and colourful stained glass.Afterwards you may admire the magnificent Saint John’s Cathedral. Some of the oldest elements of this enormous building date from the 13th century. Through the years this church was a religious centre for local community and was a witness of an important christian ceremonies – Mikołaj Kopernik was baptized here. Visiting the cathedral listen to the history of “Tuba Dei” – the biggest medieval bell in Poland from 1500.Passing defensive walls and several towers like Sailor’s Gate or Bridge Gate you will reach ruins of the Teutonic Knights’ castle – the headquarters of the Commander on the right Vistula bank.In the newer part of historical Torun – Nowe Miasto you will see representative commercial residence like pharmacy with a golden lion, “Pod Modrym Fartuchem” inn. Another historical object is former church of the Holy Trinity (now functioned as a gallery) and Saint James’s Church.
Black Madonna in Czestochowa: self-guided with private transport from Krakow
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna, Czestochowa, Silesia Province, Southern PolandThe sanctuary on Jasna Gora is a monastic complex of the Pauline Fathers in Czestochowa. The order arrived there in 1382 and was given a small church on Jasna Gora hill. They placed the painting of Our Lady with the Child. The painting is supposed to have been made by Lukasz the Evangelist on a piece of wood, taken from the table at which the Holy Family sat, prayed and had its meals. Recent research show that the painting was initially a byzantine icon of the "Hodgetria" type, dated back to 6th - 9th century. In 1430 a group of thieves from Czech, Morawy and Slask broke into the church, slashed the face of the Virgin Mary, threw the painting on the ground causing its break into three pieces.Duration: 3 hours
Great fun in GOjump Bielsko-Biala Trampoline Park - 1 hour ticket
Visit: GOjump Bielsko-Biala Trampoline Park, Bielsko-Biala, Silesia Province, Southern PolandReady for action? :) Jumping session starts every hour so please come to GOjump Bielsko-Biała 20 minutes before. You will be able to change, put on jumping socks and leave your stuff in our locker rooms with no rush. At full hour the session will start. First you will enjoy our fun warm-up, listen to safety briefing and meet our Trainers. Then GOjump will be all yours. You can enjoy all of our 10 attractions: giant trampoline arena, big foam pit, stunt airbag, dodgeball pitch, dunk zone, acrobatics zone, dynamic trampolines, walk-on-the-wall section, arcade games zone and many more. After jumping you will need to recharge energy - our JumpBar invites you for some refreshments and snacks! Few important informations: - Don't worry if you plan to come with non-jumper! We have a cosy jump bar and arcade games zone for them. - GOjump can be enjoyed by kids as over 4 y.o. - Kids up to 7 y.o. jump with parent/guardian on 1 ticket - Kids up to 13 y.o. can enjoy GOjump under supervision of parent (guardian) - If you are over 13 y.o. you need a signed parent/guardian consent (available for download at http://bielsko.gojump.pl/dokumenty/)
Treblinka Nazi Camp Private Tour
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Treblinka Memorial, Treblinka, Mazovia Province, Central PolandWe drive straight to Nazi German Death Camp Treblinka. The hisotory of this place is not easy to understand, which is why we spend there up to two hours. 1:15 min drive one way. Whenever a stop is needed on the way we do it. Duration: 2 hours
Czestochowa (Black Madonna Shrine) with private transfer
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Our Lady of Czestochowa / The Black Madonna, Czestochowa, Silesia Province, Southern PolandThe city of Czestochowa is an important religious sanctuary connected with the cult of icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa, better known as the Black Madonna. Visit the Pauline monastery at Jasna Góra with the miraculous painting of the Black Madonna.Duration: 4 hours
The Great Escape tour from Wroclaw
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Stalag Luft III Prisoner Camp Museum, Zagan, Lubusz Province, Western PolandVisit the POW Museum in Zagan with exhibitions of original documents, artefacts, drawings, escape gearWalk around the site of Stalag Luft 3 with preserved relics of prisoners' huts.Hear the amazing history of the Great Escape come aliveSee location of legendary tunnels named Tom, Dick, Harry and George Pay respect to the executed 50 officers at the moving memorial erected by their fellow camp inmates. Visit the local railway station that played a crucial role in the escape plan.Duration: 8 hours