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The Top Five Cities to Visit in Poland

Poland

Poland isn't the first name that comes to mind for most people when they start thinking about the next place that they want to visit. However, it has a number of upsides to it, with examples ranging from excellent food to a fascinating selection of tourist destinations at an affordable cost. As a result, Poland should never be dismissed off-hand by people who are thinking about the next place that they want to visit.

Of course, some places in Poland offer more of interest to tourists than others. As a result, here are five of the best cities to visit in Poland:

Gdansk

Given its location in Pomerania, it should come as no surprise to learn that Gdansk can be found on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea. As a result, it is the site of the single most important seaport in Poland, which in turn, provides it with a number of interesting characteristics. For example, its status as a trading power has had an enormous influence over its historical architecture, which can still be seen in present times. Moreover, Gdansk is home to a number of cultural sites of interest, which range from the Polish Baltic Philharmonic to one of the main branches of the National Museum of Poland.

Krakow

Founded in the 7th century, Krakow has the honor of being one of the oldest cities in Poland. Since that time, it has had an enormous role in Polish culture, which makes sense because it was a center of Polish artistic and academic life in addition to its role as a hub of the Polish economy. Based on this, it is no exaggeration to say that Krakow is rich with culture, as shown by its numerous galleries, museums, and venues for the performing arts. For that matter, Krakow is home to what can seem as though a regular succession of events, meaning that tourists will have no shortage of things with which to occupy their time.

Poznan

Poznan is situated in west-central Poland, where it sits upon the Warta River. Primarily, it is known to tourists because of its Old Town, which came to be in the Renaissance. However, there is more to Poznan than its historic buildings, as shown by the Malta Theatre Festival, the Henryk Wieniawski Violin Competition, and more. It is interesting to note that Poznan possesses a strong regional culture that can be seen in its numerous regional customs, which range from a noticeable dialect to the treat called St. Martin's croissants. Supposedly, the idea of St. Martin's croissants sprung up when a baker dreamed that St. Martin had entered Poznan on a horse that had lost one of its horseshoes, which is why he decided to make croissants in the shape of horseshoes before distributing them to the poor in an emulation of the saint's charity.

Warsaw

No mention of Poland is complete without bringing up Warsaw, which is the capital of Poland as well as its most populous metropolis. Nowadays, Warsaw is a haven for the arts, with examples ranging from theatre to underground electronic music, which in turn, is a reflection of its cultural importance. With that said, some people might be more familiar with Warsaw for more somber reasons. After all, it is the site of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, which happened when the Nazis moved to exterminate the Jewish population of Warsaw who had been herded into the ghetto, as well as the Warsaw Uprising, which happened when the Home Army attempted to reclaim control of Warsaw from the Nazis before the Soviet Union could arrive. The second event is the reason that Warsaw is sometimes called the Phoenix City, seeing as how so much had to be rebuilt following the planned destruction of the city by the Nazis after the Warsaw Uprising had failed.

Wroclaw

Wroclaw is a cultural and economic center in western Poland. Some people choose to visit it because of its cultural institutions as well as its historical landmarks. In contrast, other people choose to visit it because of its proximity to the Sudety Mountains, which have been becoming more and more popular as a place for winter sports. There are even people who visit Wroclaw because of its nightlife, which can be found in a wide range of bars and clubs.

Garrett Parker

Written by Garrett Parker

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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