{"id":185028,"date":"2020-02-16T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-16T15:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/"},"modified":"2020-02-16T18:31:00","modified_gmt":"2020-02-16T15:31:00","slug":"11-reasons-to-visit-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"#11 Reasons to visit Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a240928ba8fb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Natural_reasons_to_visit_Polad\" >Natural reasons to visit Polad<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Lower_Silesia\" >Lower Silesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Tatra_Mountains\" >Tatra Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Bieszczady_Mountains\" >Bieszczady Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Masurian_Lake_District\" >Masurian Lake District<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Reasons_to_visit_Poland_%E2%80%93_cities_and_architecture\" >Reasons to visit Poland \u2013 cities and architecture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Warsaw\" >Warsaw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Krakow\" >Krakow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Wroclaw\" >Wroclaw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Three-city_GdanskSopotGdynia\" >Three-city (Gdansk\/Sopot\/Gdynia)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Foodie_reasons_to_visit_Poland\" >Foodie reasons to visit Poland<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Polish_Beef_Tartare\" >Polish Beef Tartare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Pierogi_aka_dumplings\" >Pierogi (aka dumplings)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#Bigos\" >Bigos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/11-reasons-to-visit-poland\/#About_the_authors_of_reasons_to_Visit_Poland\" >About the authors of reasons to Visit Poland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#11 Reasons to visit Poland<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">The Republic of Poland is located in Central Europe, and among others, it is close to Germany, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Russia. Since 2004 it\u2019s a part of the European Union. If you heard of this country, it is probably of its World War I and II history or the most famous person \u2013 Pope John Paul II. It might be a chance you heard about Lech Wa\u0142\u0119sa \u2013 the leader of the Solidarno\u015b\u0107 group that started during labor turmoil in 1980 and caused communist regimes to collapse in 1989\/1990. But in this article, we would like to give you at least 11 different <strong>reasons to visit Poland!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_reasons_to_visit_Polad\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_reasons_to_visit_Polad\"><\/span>Natural reasons to visit Polad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, Poland is a well-developed country, it still has a lot to offer in nature and wildlife. We would like to show you four exciting parts of the country below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Silesia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Silesia\"><\/span>Lower Silesia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sprawled over the southwestern part of the country, historically, this part of Poland was controlled by Germany, Austria, and eventually by Poland and thus got very interesting not only from nature but also from other perspectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But the number 1 thing we love in this part of Poland are mountains \u2013 Western and Central Sudetes forming the border between polish Silesia and historic Bohemian region (currently Czech Republic). There is plenty of small charming cities you can visit (like Szklarska Poreba, Karpacz, Klodzko, or Jelenia Gora), but also fantastic mountain hikes with breathtaking views, mainly while visited in the fall or winter.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can easily combine your nature <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> with history \u2013 it\u2019s worth to visit Ksi\u0105\u017c Castle and Hitler headquarters from World War II.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Lower-Silesia-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Lower Silesia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatra_Mountains\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatra_Mountains\"><\/span>Tatra Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Beautiful valleys of the Tatra Mountains rarely fail to draw a gasp. They are part of the Carpathian Mountains and form the natural border between Poland and Slovakia in the southern part of the country. It\u2019s a top-rated tourist destination not only during the year when you can hike whole days but also in the winter when it transforms to ski paradise. Of course, its skiing infrastructure is not developed to the scale of Austria, Italy, France, or Switzerland, but still, if you love to indulge in the white fluff, you can easily spend days on the slopes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Tatra-Mountains-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Tatra Mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bieszczady_Mountains\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bieszczady_Mountains\"><\/span>Bieszczady Mountains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you delve deep into the southeastern part of Poland on the border with Slovakia and Ukraine, you will discover Bieszczady. Those mountains are the wildest in the whole country because of the relatively low population. Still, the region is very well developed from a tourist perspective, and you can find plenty of beautiful hikes. Bieszczady is popular throughout the whole year. In the winter, some trails might be closed due to heavy snow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Because this part of Poland is not as populated as other parts, it is an excellent place for wildlife. You can try to spot bears, wolves, bison, and lynxes here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Close to Bieszczady mountains, you will find a small town of Sanok, where the very famous painter and sculptor Zdzis\u0142aw Beksinski was born and raised. Visiting his gallery is something that you should not miss experiencing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should visit Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should visit Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bieszczady-Mountains-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Bieszczady Mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masurian_Lake_District\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masurian_Lake_District\"><\/span>Masurian Lake District<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why this region located in northeastern Poland is worth your visit. Masurian Lake District is a trendy destination not only for polish people but also for foreign tourists. That number is snowballing over recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Historically the glaciers formed the district during the Pleistocene ice age. But nowadays the lakes are well connected by rivers and canals, creating an extensive system of waterways. Due to this, the region is fantastic for boating enthusiasts, kayakers, anglers, bikers, hikers, and nature lovers in <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>. \u0141uknajno Lake is UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Bia\u0142owie\u017ca Forest is the most significant European bison population.<\/p>\n<p>Water is pristinely clear, and the fish population big enough for everyone. After Poland joined the EU, the region drastically developed tourist infrastructure. You can find here not only great waterfront campgrounds, boat rentals services, but also luxury hotels in small charming cities. The transportation is also well developed so that you can reach Lakeland by train, bus or car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District.jpg\" alt=\"Things about Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District.jpg\" alt=\"Things about Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Masurian-Lake-District-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Mazury<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_visit_Poland_%E2%80%93_cities_and_architecture\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_visit_Poland_%E2%80%93_cities_and_architecture\"><\/span>Reasons to visit Poland \u2013 cities and architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The second reason to visit Poland is at least four lovely and famous cities, not only from a historical perspective. They also have great relics and charming atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warsaw\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warsaw\"><\/span>Warsaw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Warsaw is the current capital of Poland. It\u2019s also the main airport with most of the connections with the rest of the world. From Warsaw, it is also easy to reach another part of the country due to the well-developed railway and coach transportation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But if you are coming here, plan to stay at least one or two days in the city. The most famous attractions of Warsaw are Royal Castle, \u0141azienki Park, Palace of <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> and Culture, Wilanow Palace and Warsaw Uprising Museum. Each of those places has an exciting story behind it. For example, the old town in Warsaw was completely destroyed during WWII and was rebuilt from scratch based on the paintings and survived documentation. It is probably the only place like this in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u0141azineki Park is located in the city center and looks like a nature preserve. People love to walk here on the weekends and holidays and listen to the birds. The best season to visit this place is spring and fall when colors are most vibrant.<\/p>\n<p>The Palace of Culture and Science is a communist relict, and it was a lot of discussion around it. Some wanted to destroy it, but still, it has a long history and a lot of fans. The building is a symbol of the city, and if you go to its top floor, you can have a fantastic view of the town.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should travel to Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw.jpg\" alt=\"Why you should travel to Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Warsaw-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Warsaw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krakow\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krakow\"><\/span>Krakow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Krakow is the former capital of Poland and probably the best known Polish city worldwide. It has the most significant number of foreign tourists as well. The town was not destroyed to the same extent as Warsaw during WWII and had a lot of old churches and the castle well preserved.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It is also famous of cloth hall located in one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other must-see places in Krakow are Wawel Royal Castle, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Planty Park, Barbican, Kazimierz \u2013 the former Jewish Quarter, and Wawel Cathedral. If you have more time, you can also visit the famous Auschwitz-Birkenau \u2013 the dark place reminding of Holocaust history. There is no such place anywhere else in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Due to a large number of quality restaurants, it is also a perfect spot to try Polish cuisine. You can explore here the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travelpolandtours.com\/where-to-eat-in-krakow\">best places to eat in Krakow<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wroclaw\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wroclaw\"><\/span>Wroclaw<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We already mentioned Lower Silesia in the nature part. The best way to reach this part is through the Wroclaw city \u2013 the capital of the region. The city itself is our favorite in Poland. It\u2019s probably because of its charm linked to the number of bridges, rivers, streams, and canals. The city sometimes is called Polish Venice. It has over 120 little bridges connecting 12 islands.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of places you should see in the city. We definitely recommend Old Town Market, Panorama Rac\u0142awicka Landscape \u2013 the 360 degrees painting from the 19th century located in unique rotunda building, Ostr\u00f3w Tumski and Japanese Garden. You will find also plenty of old churches and cathedrals.<\/p>\n<p>The exciting fact is linked to Ostr\u00f3w Tumski \u2013 aka Cathedral Island. It is the oldest part of the city dating from the 10th century. Nowadays, it is mainly under secular jurisdiction and has impressive churches, but also fantastic bridges connecting the island to the town.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But the biggest attraction (especially for kids) is the lamplighter that each afternoon at dusk (no fixed hour) is liting the gas lamps. It is the only city in Europe that still has that tradition.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw.jpg\" alt=\"why traveling to Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw.jpg\" alt=\"why traveling to Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wroclaw-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Wroclaw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three-city_GdanskSopotGdynia\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threecity_(Gdansk\/Sopot\/Gdynia)\"><\/span>Three-city (Gdansk\/Sopot\/Gdynia)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Three-city is the three cities \u2013 Gdansk, Sopot, and Gdynia \u2013 connected together and forming one big metropolis. They are located in the northern part of the country close to the pristine and sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea. It\u2019s a top-rated tourist destination in the summer, but also already mentioned cradle of Solidarno\u015b\u0107 group and Lech Wa\u0142\u0119sa. It all started in the shipyard in Gda\u0144sk.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to visit three-city, please put the following places on your list: D\u0142uga Street (aka Royal Way), Main Town Hall, St Mary\u2019s Church, The Crane, Oliwa Cathedral, Amber Museum, and Sopot Molo &amp; Lighthouse. Of course, it\u2019s a lot more \u2013 you can spend weeks, not days here.<\/p>\n<p>Probably the most known symbol of the Gdansk city is The Crane \u2013 medieval building in the port of Gdansk that allowed to lift and move heavy cargo from and to the ships.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The other exciting thing is the amber museum because the region is famous for this resin. You can also buy excellent jewelry hand made from amber, and it will be your unique gift from Poland for sure.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested more in history, please visit the shipyard with the European Solidarity Center.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to go to Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to go to Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Three-city-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Three-city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foodie_reasons_to_visit_Poland\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foodie_reasons_to_visit_Poland\"><\/span>Foodie reasons to visit Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While visiting Poland, you must try the traditional and delicious cuisine of this part of Europe. Below we will shortly introduce our favorites polish dishes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polish_Beef_Tartare\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polish_Beef_Tartare\"><\/span>Polish Beef Tartare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is known not only in Poland but also in other European countries. But in Poland, it\u2019s prepared with a locally specific way from polish beef and tastes different. The sirloin is chopped with a sharp knife (never minced!) and gently salted and peppered. The traditional version shouldn\u2019t be enriched with other spices. It is then served with raw egg yolk and accompanied by chopped onion, cucumbers, or mushrooms \u2013 people then usually mix all together on the plate and eat with freshly baked bread. Polish people also sip it with a drop of vodka. The official explanation says that this way, they lower the risk of poisoning with raw egg yolk.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare-768x893.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare.jpg\" alt=\"what to do in Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Polish-Beef-Tartare-768x893.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pierogi_aka_dumplings\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pierogi_(aka_dumplings)\"><\/span>Pierogi (aka dumplings)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Again this dish is not only known in Poland, but it\u2019s considered a traditional one in the country. Dumplings are very popular in the whole Central and Eastern Europe \u2013 the only difference is their shape, taste, and filling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In Poland, it is traditionally considered to be peasant food, but over time it got popularity among all the higher classes as well. Nowadays, it\u2019s a must holiday dish, but different for Christmas Eve and different for Easter. In the season, it might be filled with sweet fruits and cheese.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi.jpg\" alt=\"Why visit poland?\" class=\"wp-image-17305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi.jpg\" alt=\"Why visit poland?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Pierogi-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Pierogi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bigos\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bigos\"><\/span>Bigos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bigos in English is sometimes called hunter\u2019s stew. It is a Polish dish made of chopped meat of various kinds stewed with sauerkraut and shredded fresh cabbage. Usually, you prepare it for a couple of days before serving, and very often, it\u2019s enriched with mushrooms, red wine, vegetables, and spices. During the communist era, it was also called \u201cremainings of the week\u201d dish \u2013 goods were not well accessible, and people were adding everything they could to prepare Bigos.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But still, the main and the essential ingredients are chopped meats, fresh and pickled cabbage (aka sauerkraut). Very often, not only port, beef, and chicken meat is added to the Bigos but also polish sausage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Similar to pierogi, Bigos is a traditional dish served on holidays like Christmas and Easter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_authors_of_reasons_to_Visit_Poland\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_authors_of_reasons_to_Visit_Poland\"><\/span>About the authors of reasons to Visit Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hi, we are Aga &amp; Chris \u2013 two crazy photographers from Poland who love to travel. In August 2019, we started <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thevanescape.com\/\">The Van Escape<\/a> project in Vancouver. With freshly purchased old camper truck, we headed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thevanescape.com\/phototravel-guides\/alaska-photography-travel-guide\/\">to Alaska<\/a> to encounter some wildlife and fantastic landscapes. On our blog \u2013 The Van Escape \u2013 we try to combine the best travel and photo hints from visited locations. We hope it is beneficial for your travel plans!<\/p>\n<p>Pin for later<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Poland\" class=\"wp-image-17328\" width=\"363\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland.jpg\" alt=\"Reasons to visit Poland\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-17328\" width=\"363\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Reasons-to-visit-Poland-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Since 2004 it\u2019s a part of the European Union. If you heard of this country, it is probably of its World War I and II history or&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":185029,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/headerphoto.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[94526],"tags":[28340,74394,94533],"class_list":["post-185028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trip-and-travel","tag-europe","tag-poland","tag-travel-to"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=185028"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/185028\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/185029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=185028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=185028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=185028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}