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Capital city: WarsawPopulation: 38 million. Area: 312 685 km2

THE THE BBALTIC SEA- Hel PeninsulaALTIC SEA- Hel Peninsula Tourist and seaside resort, the resortTourist and seaside resort, the resort of of

fishing. Seaport Helium has the fishing fishing. Seaport Helium has the fishing harbor, marinharbor, marinee and passenger shipping. and passenger shipping. Municipality is surrounded by the Baltic Municipality is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, Sea, however howeverfrom the north-west to a from the north-west to a length of about 0.9 km adjacent to the city length of about 0.9 km adjacent to the city JJastarniaastarnia

MAZURY – lake districtOne of the most beautiful places in Poland. The network of lakes joined each other with numerous channels. It is a paradise for sailors and boaters. The biggest lakes are Mamry (104 km²)104 km²) and Śniadrwy (113,8 km²).113,8 km²).

The Carpathians – Tatra The Carpathians – Tatra MountainsMountains

Tatra Mountains are a mountain range lying in Central Europe called the Carpathians. It is the highest mountain range, with the highest peak Rysy (2499m above sea level)

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RYSY - the highest peak of Poland RYSY - the highest peak of Poland (2,499 m)(2,499 m)

BieszczadyBieszczady Bieszczady are located on the south-eastern

Poland.The Bieszczady mountains are well-preserved heaven for animals. Among others one may come across bisons, deer, bears, wolves, lynxes, wildcats, and since 2007 the polish horses.

Bialowieza National Park - the polish national park located in the north-eastern part of Poland, in Podlaskie district. Bialowieza forest is a natural habitat for over 12 000 species of animals.

Bialowieza National ParkBialowieza National Park

The European Bison is a The European Bison is a symbol of Bialowieza symbol of Bialowieza

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Warsaw:Warsaw:

• the capital of Poland since 1596 (second capital after Gniezno)

• population: over 2 milions people.• is divided into 16 discricts• the biggest city in Poland

Panorama of WarsawPanorama of Warsaw

The Old Town in Warsaw (rebuilt after total destruction of the city in World War II)

One of the tallest buildings in Poland with 44 floors. The tower was built as a "gift of the Soviet peoples for the Polish people." The idea of the project was by Joseph Stalin.

The Palace of Culture The Palace of Culture and Scienceand Science

Warsaw Mermaid – Warsaw Mermaid – the the mermaid crest emblem andmermaid crest emblem and

thethe symbol of Warsaw symbol of Warsaw.

National stadiumNational stadium

Presidential Palace in Warsaw is a historic palace in the city center of Warsaw. Since 1994, the official residence of the President of the Polish Republic. The Presidential Palace is the largest palace in Warsaw. Its present appearance obtained in the early nineteenth century.

Presidental Palce in Presidental Palce in WarsawWarsaw

The Royal The Royal BBathsaths

Royal Baths Park in Warsaw - the palace and park in Warsaw founded in the eighteenth century by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. It is the placeof numerous cultural, scientific, entertainingand sports events, as well as a favorite place for walks.

Wilanow PalaceWilanow Palace

Wilanów Palace - the royal palace ,a pearl of baroque in this area built between 1681-1696 for King Jan III Sobieski and Mary Casimire

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It was once a major centre of international trade. Traveling merchants met there to discuss business and to barter. During its golden age in the 15th century, the hall was the source of a variety of exotic imports from the east – spices, silk, leather and wax – while Kraków itself exported textiles, lead and salt from the Wieliczka Salt Mine.

Kraków Cloth HallKraków Cloth Hall

WawelWawel Krakow hill on the platform in the Old Town, on the

left bank of the Vistula river. On the hill there are two ancient groups of buildings:

Wawel Royal Castle Cathedral Basilica of St.. St. Stanislaw In 1978, Wawel Castle and the Old Town was

inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Wawel – the Royal CastleWawel – the Royal Castle

Wawel Wawel CathedralCathedral

The Wawel DragonThe Wawel Dragon

The Wawel Dragon, also known as the Dragon of Wawel Hill, is a famous dragon in Polish folklore. In some stories the dragon lived before the founding of the city, when the area was inhabited by farmers.The dragon's cave below the castle is now a popular tourist stop.

St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Church

The church belongs to the most famous sights of Krakow and Poliand. It is a Gothic church, built in the 14th and 15th centuries. It is located at the northeast corner of the main square opposite the Kraków Cloth Hall

Wieliczka Salt MineWieliczka Salt Mine

Historical salt mine visited by over 1 million tourists a year.

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WroclawWroclaw

One of the most beautiful cities in Poland with an amazing Old Town

Gothic and Renaissance architecture  Oneof the largest Gothic churches in the

whole of Silesia - church St . Elizabeth.  The Market is adjacent to the Salt Square

The City Hall in WroclawThe City Hall in Wroclaw

The CThe Church hurch of of St . ElizabethSt . Elizabeth

The Old TownThe Old Town

Salt SquareSalt Square

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Wrocław

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GdanskGdansk The Polish city on the Baltic coast with a population near

456 000

The city lies on the southern edge of Gdansk Bay in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia,Sopot and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the Tricity.

The city was close to the former late medieval boundary between West Slavic and Germanic seized lands.

Gdansk is considered the symbolic place of the outbreak of World War II and the beginning of the fall of communism in Central Europe. In the city there are numerous historical buildings and cultural institutions.

Gdansk – ”A trace of Gdansk – ”A trace of Holland in Poland”Holland in Poland”

The „long” The „long” MarketMarket

Neptune’s Neptune’s fountain fountain

One of the most important symbols of Gdańsk. It is locatied in the Long Market, in front of Artus Court. Neptun has 'posed' for millions of photos

The Old Port The Old Port

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PoznanPoznanPopulaion: 552 000

Established 8th century Town rights 1253

Poznan is regarded as the cradle of the birth of the Polish state. In the past, it served as the capital and seat of the rulers. An interesting fact is that Poznan is the only Polish city which name is mentioned in the Polish anthem. 

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The Old Town of PoznanThe Old Town of Poznan

Poznan GoatsPoznan Goats

Poznan’s views

MalborkMalborkThe most beautiful and famous castle in Poland

Mikolaj Kopernik, Mikolaj Kopernik, CopernicusCopernicus

(astronomer)(astronomer)

Fryderyk Chopin(composer, pianist)

Karol Wojtyla – John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla – John Paul II, the Popethe Pope

Lech WalesaLech WalesaLegendary leader of „Solidarity”. Legendary leader of „Solidarity”.

Former president of PolandFormer president of Poland.

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