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Auschwitz / Oswiecim
Former concentration and extermination camp of
Auschwitz-Birkenau, the
most extensive of the Third Reich. Four million persons of various
nations but most of them Jews, were systematically tortured and
assassinated in this camp. The symbol of the greatest genocide in
the 20th century.
Warsaw/Warszawa
Capital city of Poland,
was completely destroyed during Second World War. After 1945, Polish
started reconstruction of the old town. Now, when you compare
paintings of Canaletto from XVIII century, you will not see the
difference. Currently the center of Polish business and economy.
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Gdansk
This
town was a free town for many centuries, has a unique old architecture
of Flamand style. It is a place where the Second World War Started, and
it is also the birth place of Solidarity.
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Cracow
/ Krakow
The
place with the reach Polish history, capital city of Poland for many
centuries. The old town by miracle survived many wars, you will find
there many buildings dated from XIV to XVI century, including royal
castle "Wawel". When you are in Cracow do not forget to
visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, the medieval mine with sculptures and
altars in salt.
Torun
One of the oldest Polish
towns with architecture dating from XIII century. The place of birth of
Nicolaus  Copernicus, the astronomer who discovered that the earth goes
around the sun.
Zakopane
The main city of
Polish Mountains-Tatry. The great place to be in the winter and in the
summer. Unique folk art of Mountain People (Gorale) and unique nature of
Tatry will leave an unforgettable impression.
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