20 Pictures from Poland to Fall in Love
Discover the beauty of Poland in selected pictures. Amazing cities with awesome architecture and cut breathing landscapes. Discover beautiful Poland through the lens of a camera.
Enjoy a great selection of Pictures from Poland!
Green, lakes, and rivers cover a huge ground in Poland!
Enjoy the amazing breathe taking landscapes of Poland. Here is a small taste of what to expect by looking at the below pictures from Poland. UNESCO sites, great museums, and very interesting history. Travel cost is relatively low compared to the rest of Europe and there is a lot to do with kids in Poland.
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Tatra mountains in Poland
Picture from Poland - Tatra Mountains
The Tatra Mountains, known as the 'Polish Alps, is Poland's Ultimate Mountain Resort. There are so many you can do in the Tatra mountains.
Hike the amazing trails from Zakopane during the summer, ski during the winter, enjoy the beautiful landscapes, the colors, and the smells of the Spring. Explore the traditional wooden houses and meet the warm people of the area.
Enjoy a glass of hot wine (wino grzane) to keep you warm and try the famous grilled cheese with marmalade (oszypek) which you can find on the graphical streets of Zakopane. Check our transfers from Krakow to Zakopane and enjoy a magical trip to the winter capital of Poland and the amazing Tatra mountains.
Find out the list of most popular hotels and apartments in Zakopane and book them at the best prices. See also on the same page the Top Rated Zakopane Hotels and also the cheapest Hotels.
Ukiel Lake in Olsztyn
Ukiel Lake in Olsztyn - Pictures from Poland
UKIEL is the biggest lake in Olsztyn. There are many nice attractions during the summer to spend the day with kids around the lake. You can rent bikes and go around exploring the surroundings, lay on the beach, or rent a water bicycle, and have some fun.
The picture above is from the balcony of the amazing Tiffi Boutique Hotel in Olsztyn, my favorite hotel. Located in a picturesque area of Olsztyn Lake UKIEL. Recommended for short vacation and weekend escapes. Amazing food, great view, awesome service, English-speaking staff, and luxury at good prices.
In case you have children, you might find the hotel next to this one as a more kids friendly place to stay. Przystan is a 4-star hotel with an indoor pool, a private beach, and a sauna. It is just beautiful. I was at this hotel for a wedding and also at the beach with the kid.
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Zagroda Ojranow - Polish Farm outside Warsaw
Zagroda Ojrzanów - Poland
A farm just outside Warsaw in the village is named Ojranów. It is a very unique place where you can spend half a day, a whole weekend, or a short vacation.
The farm is located in the beautiful Młochowskie forests just 30 km from Warsaw. More information: Zagroda Ojranow Website. In case a visit is difficult for you, please check how to escape to the Polish countryside and visit this place with us from Warsaw.
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Mirów Castle
Do you like old castles and ruins? Maybe you can visit Mirów castle. Mirów Castle is a 14th-century castle, now ruined, located in the Mirów village, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.
If you are a fan of castles, then you can find a lot to see in the Poland area. The Mirów Castle is one of the most beautiful monuments on the Trail of Eagles' Nests.
A monumental castle building lies on a hill. Despite the many years of being in ruins, it is still fairly impressive. Mirowska fortress is one of the oldest bulwark in the Krakow-Częstochowa upland.
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Niedzica Castle
The castle was an important center of Polish-Hungarian relations since the 14th century. It was a place where the money lent by the Polish king to the Hungarian king Sigismund had to be returned following an agreement signed in 1412.
Although in large part only ruins remain of what used to be the Gothic castle in Niedzica. Its dungeons and a number of rooms survived, as have some of the paintings. Including the Crucifixion that once adorned the chapel — and furnishings which are not entirely as they were in the 1930s.
Source: Niedzica Castle - Wikipedia
Skulls Chapel
Chapel of Skulls - a sacred monument located in Kudowa-Zdrój, in the Czermna district. The chapel is located approx. 1 km from the center of Kudowa, in the valley of the Czermnica river.
The chapel was built in the years 1776-1804 by priest Wacław Tomaszek, from the Czech Republic. One day in 1776, in the embankment near the belfry near the church, Father Tomaszek noticed human skulls and bones.
He called the gravedigger J. Langer and church J. Schmidt. Together, they began to dig the remains below the ground. They did not expect that they would encounter such a large number of human bones.
More info: Chapel of Skulls in Kudowa-Zdrój - Wikipedia
St. John Cathedral in Wroclaw
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Wrocław behind the river. The cathedral was very badly damaged (about 70% of the building) during the Siege of Breslau and heavy bombing by the Red Army in the last days of World War II.
The initial reconstruction of the church lasted until 1951 when it was reconsecrated by Archbishop Stefan Wyszyński. The cathedral holds the largest pipe organ in Poland, built-in 1913 by E.F. Walcker & Sons of Ludwigsburg.
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The Queue, Drezyna Railway Station in BIAŁOWIEZA
Travel with draisines in Bialowieza Forest can provide you an unforgettable experience. With a bit of luck, you can meet animals inhabiting the Forest.
Bialowieza National forest is also a UNESCO World Heritage site in Poland. You cannot look for pictures of Poland and at least not find a few from the Bialowieza forest. It is also a must-see in Poland.
Find all the necessary information on how to visit the Bielowieza forest. The visit is more convenient to be from Warsaw, but consider staying for a night in the forest and enjoy a magical night in the fresh.
The most beautiful city in Poland, Torun.
It is one of the oldest cities in Poland (obtained city rights in 1233). People say it is the most beautiful city in Poland. Toruń was one of the richest and one of the four largest cities of the Kingdom of Poland back in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Finally, Torun is a UNESCO site in Poland and it the city where Nicolaus Copernicus born. Lots of plus for Torun! Find out the cheapest hotels in Toruń.
READ: How to visit Torun from Warsaw / Points of Interest.
The capital of Poland, Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and the biggest city in Poland. Something unique is the architectural differences you can spot in the city which reflects the city's long and turbulent history.
From Gothic churches and neoclassical palaces to Soviet-era blocks and modern skyscrapers. Visit the old town that was completely destroyed and rebuilt from the ashes after the second world war! Two of the most important events that happened during WWII in Warsaw are:
- Warsaw Ghetto Uprising (1943), happened in the Warsaw Ghetto, the biggest in the occupied by Nazi Europe.
- Warsaw Uprising or the Battle for Warsaw (1944), which led to the destruction of the city and its population.
Are you going to visit Warsaw soon? Check out the most popular, top-rated hotels or the cheapest hotels in Warsaw.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine - Chapel of St. Kinga
The Wieliczka Salt Mine, located in the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland. Lies in the Krakow metropolitan area.
One of the largest tourist attractions in Poland, but also a Health Resort, a museum, and a historic monument. Registered on the UNESCO list in 1978 and visited by over a million tourists every year.
Everything is made of salt. An underground world with amazing art pieces made of salt. The most beautiful, the most impressive, the most wonderful. The glow of crystal chandeliers illuminates here on the intricately carved floor.
Breathtaking bas-reliefs and altars are proof of extraordinary artistry. The Chapel of St. Kinga is the crown jewel of the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine and the miners' pride.
Information on how to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine from Warsaw.
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Auschwitz - A horribly impressive place
Auschwitz is a horrible place where over a million people out of different nationalities were killed by Nazis. Auschwitz has become a primary symbol of the Holocaust. It was a network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated by the Third Reich.
In Polish areas annexed by Nazi Germany during World War II. It is proof of cruel terror and unimaginable genocide. Original fences, wooden watchtowers, and railway ramps have been preserved.
The collection of the museum contains original documents, suitcases, shoes, and other belongings of murdered prisoners. Find out How to: visit Auschwitz from Warsaw. Finally, see how to: visit Auschwitz with a Greek guide.
Last but not least, check on how to get your private transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz or how to go by bus.
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Dunajec River and the mountains - Rafting in Poland
The Dunajec River Gorge runs through the Pieniny Mountains in the south of Poland. The gorge is characterized by some of the most interesting geological and geomorphological structures. The Dunajec is a river running through southern Poland. It is the right tributary of the Vistula River.
It begins in Nowy Targ at the junction of two short mountain rivers, Czarny Dunajec and Biały Dunajec. Would you like to discover this amazing place in Poland? It is much better than in pictures.
Dunajec River Rafting adventure from Krakow.
Gdansk Motława during the night
Motława flows through Gdańsk, where the seaport was located on Motława since the Middle Ages. Canoeing trips are organized on the river.
In Gdańsk, Motława initially runs between Przybrzeżna and Olszynka streets. Then it is artificially divided into three streams: Stara Motława, Nowa Motława and Opływ Motława.
Stara Motława flows past the Old Suburbs and the Main Town. The lower course of the river in Gdańsk, from the Green Bridge to the mouth with the fragment of Nowa Motława below the Stągiewny Bridge, is part of the sea area of the port of Gdańsk.
Find the cheapest and best Hotels in Gdansk and enjoy this beautiful city of Poland with your family and kids.
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Gdansk Long Market Square
The Long Market in Gdańsk, Poland, is one of the most notable tourist attractions of the city. One of the best old streets in the old town! Gdansk does not have a “Rynek” – or main square.
Instead, the town has been equipped with a wide pedestrian street, Dlugi Targ (the Long Market).
Grabarka - Bialowieza
Grabarka was to be founded in the early 18th century as a Greek Catholic sanctuary. In his opinion, information about the existence of the temple reaching the roots of the Middle Ages.
Historical Monument in Łazienki Park in Warsaw
Łazienki Park is the largest park in Warsaw, Poland, occupying 76 hectares of the city center. It is also a historic park visited by most tourists.
A must-see in the city of Warsaw, especially when combining the visit to be on Sunday. Then, you can enjoy a Free Frederick Chopin concert in the park during the summer.
For more information about free concerts and museums: «Free things to do in Warsaw»!
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Krakow's Wawel Castle - Pictures of Poland
The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Kraków, Poland. It is the pride of Krakow and also a widely visited tourist attraction.
Architectural styles are Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. Are you going to visit Krakow?
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Malbork Castle - Pictures of Poland
The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork located in the Polish town of Malbork. It is the largest castle in the world measured by land area and it made out of bricks.
Also a UNESCO world heritage site in Poland and a must-see attraction. That was the last image in my collection of pictures of Poland. I hope you enjoy it!
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This is the end of the journey «Pictures from Poland»
I hope you enjoy the magical landscapes
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