Nestled in the heart of Europe, Poland has served as a bridge between east and west for centuries. The multifaceted European country is a contemporary and medieval mix. Poland is a relatively reasonably priced vacation destination. There are several significant historical sites in Poland.
Cracow's Historic Centre is Poland's former capital and has a historic center which is located at the foot of the Royal Wawel Castle. Kracow is a 13th century merchants' town. For many centuries Krakow was the capital of Poland. It was also known as the seat of kings. Krakow drew great scholars, artists and talented personalities who used their imagination to make Krakow a city with rich legacy of unique history.
Wieliczka Salt Mine is another destination of the historic travelers. Deposits of rock salt have been mined at Wieliczka since the 13th century. Wieliczka Salt Mine is near the great, historic city of Krakow. Wieliczka used to be one of the biggest, most profitable industrial establishments in the world. In medieval time’s salt was the commercial equivalent of today’s oil. Since the 18th century Wieliczka salt mine has become a tourist attraction. The Historic Centre of Warsaw is The Old Town that was 85% destroyed by Nazi troops in 1944. A five year reconstruction campaign after the war by the citizens resulted in a meticulous restoration. The Old town has churches, palaces and the market place.
Another ideal historic destination would be The Old City of Zamosc. The chancellor Jan Zamoysky founded Zamosc in the 16th century. The trade route links western and northern Europe with the Black Sea. It is considered a perfect example of a late 16th century Renaissance town. The town has its original layout and fortifications. Zamosc is modeled on Italian theories of the "ideal city". The Teutonic Order owned the 13th century fortified monastery called The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork. Considered an especially fine example of a medieval brick castle, the monastery fell into decay, but was restored in the 19th and 20th centuries. It sustained severe damage during World War II, but has been restored again. A large portion of the fortification complex was turned into a pleasant park after being destroyed in 1866. Churches of Peace in Jawor and Swidnica are large timber framed religious buildings which were built in the mid-17th century. The Protestant churches are in a country predominated by Catholic Churches. Muskauer Park or Park Muzkowski is a landscaped Park on the Neisse River and the border between Poland and Germany. The park was designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding farming landscape. The park displays new approaches of landscape design. Moreover, the Teutonic Order built a castle in Torun in the mid 13th century. The castle was the base for conquest and evangelizing of Prussia. The town had a commercial role in the Hanseatic League. There are many public and private buildings from the 14th and 15th centuries including the house of Copernicus.
Tips and comments:
Poland vacations deliver an opportunity to explore. Discover the Wieliczka Salt Mine, the Wawel Royal Castle, and the Auschwitz concentration camp, used during World War II. Poland may be a little different than your typical vacation, but now you know there's plenty to do.
