Synopses & Reviews
With the stunningly beautiful architecture of Krakow, the cultural attractions of Warsaw, the somber Holocaust museums, spectacular hiking in the Tatra Mountains, and the seaside resorts of the Baltic Coast, Poland offers a range of attractions to suit every traveler’s tastes.
Frommer’s Polandwill provide detailed maps, thoroughly researched reviews of reputable accommodations, dining recommendations, and suggested itineraries that allow readers to tailor a vacation uniquely suited to their needs, all written with Frommer’s trusted insider perspective and outspoken opinions.
Table of Contents
- The Best of Poland
- Poland in Depth
- Planning Your Trip to Poland
- Suggested Itineraries
The Best of Poland in One Week; The Best of Poland in Two Weeks; A Week Exploring Polish Jewish History
- Warsaw
Attractions, dining, accommodations and night life, including detailed reviews of 17th-century palaces, the rebuilt historic town centre, and the lively drinking and dining scene
- Southeastern Poland
Visiting the popular Catholic pilgrimage site of the Black Madonna, the magical old-town of Lublin, and exploring the market towns and farming villages of the rolling countryside
- Krakow
Attractions, dining, accommodations and night life for the country’s most popular city for tourists, with detailed listings on its many historic churches and one of Europe’s premiere public squares, along with day trips to the museums at Auschwitz/Birkenau and the salt mines of Wieliczka
- Zakopane and the Tatras
Top-notch hiking, skiing, and wildlife viewing options abound amid the Tatra mountain range, centered on Zakopane national park.
- Wroclaw and the Southwest
Visitors can choose from the bustling bars and shops of Wroclaw, the charming historical border town of Cieszyn, and the spa-laden rolling hills of Upper and Lower Silesia.
- Central and Northwest Poland
Explore the little-changed Polish culture of Wielkopolska, from the burgeoning city of Poznan to Gniezno and the home of Poland’s first ruler, along with a reconstruction of an Iron Age village in Biskupin.
- Gdansk and the Baltic Coast
Thorough reviews of the seaside resorts and fishing villages that line the Baltic coast, along with the gothic architecture and beautifully restored mansions of Gdansk
- Northeast Poland
Previously part of Germany and Prussia, the region boasts medieval castles that once hosted the Teutonic Knights, excellent boating and kayaking on the Great Masurian lakes, and a bison reserve in Europe’s largest surviving primeval forest.
- Appendix A: Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers, & Websites
- Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases
- Index
Synopsis
- Poland is one of Eastern Europe's most popular destinations, attracting roughly 15.7 million tourists in 2006, a number that's expected to rise 20% over the next 5 years
- Visitors in 2006 included 350,000 Americans, 75,000 Canadians, and 450,000 Britons
- The country offers a huge range of attractions, from the lively historic squares of beautifully preserved Krakow to the moving Holocaust memorials of Auschwitz to the seaside resorts of the Baltic Coast
- Features information on the best beaches, nightlife scenes, shopping, and cultural locations
- Offers detailed notes on Polish history and culture along with thorough, opinionated reviews of attractions, accommodations, and dining choices
Synopsis
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Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
n The lowdown on where to find the best of Poland, from Krakow's medieval town square and the beautiful Tatra mountains to Warsaw's rebuilt Royal Route and the sandy beaches of the Baltic Coast.
n Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
n Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
n Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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Table of Contents
LIST OF MAPS.
1 THE BEST OF POLAND.
2 POLAND IN DEPTH.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO POLAND.
4 SUGGESTED POLAND ITINERARIES.
5 WARSAW.
6 ŁÓDŹ & SOUTHCENTRAL POLAND.
7 KRAKÓW, ZAKOPANE & THE TATRA MOUNTAINS.
8 LUBLIN & SOUTHEASTERN POLAND.
9 WROCŁAW & LOWER SILESIA.
10 CENTRAL & NORTHWEST POLAND.
11 GDAŃSK & THE BALTIC COAST.
12 NORTHEAST POLAND.
NORTHEAST POLAND.
12 NORTHEAST POLAND.
APPENDIX A: FAST FACTS, TOLL–FREE NUMBERS & WEBSITES.
APPENDIX B: USEFUL TERMS & PHRASES.
INDEX.