Category: Poland

Wawel Castle: The World’s First World Heritage Site; Aaron Joshua Spray; The Travel

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on May 13, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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Live-Guided Auschwitz & Birkenau Tour from Cracow; Hello Cracow; TripAdvisor

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on May 6, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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Exploring Eastern Europe: Poland; Anne Termeche; Deutsche Welle

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on March 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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With war in Ukraine, many people worry about how safe it is spending their holidays in central and Eastern Europe. Fortunately, neighboring Poland has been spared fighting. Anne Termeche looks at what the country has to offer.

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Poland feels the strain of Ukraine’s refugees; Mark Lowen; BBC

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on March 13, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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The eastern town of Zamosc has welcomed thousands of refugees but locals wonder how long they can cope.

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NGOs ask EU to stop Poland building border wall in primeval forest; Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk; Reuters

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on February 8, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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More than 150 non-governmental organisations are asking the European Commission to intervene to halt the construction of a wall on the Polish-Belarusian border running through protected areas, including one of Europe’s last primeval forests.

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Poland’s border wall to cut through Europe’s last old-growth forest; Douglas Main; National Geographic

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on January 31, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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Polish-Belarus border wall threatens primeval forest, environmentalists say; Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk & Kacper Pempel; Reuters

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on January 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

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Visiting Krakow? Do These Historic Things During Your Trip; Joshua Chiedu; The Travel

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on December 8, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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There’s a reason that Krakow sees millions of visitors each year, and these historic must-do things are all part of the experience.

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Poland’s White Gold: The Story Behind one of the World’s Biggest Adaptive Reuse Projects; Dima Stouhi; Arch Daily

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on October 13, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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In this AD Narrative, Dima Stouhi explores the history of the Wieliczka Salt Mine and how it was transformed into a multipurpose complex today.

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Things to do in Krakow: 3-day Itinerary; Dale Cullen; Amateur Traveler

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on July 8, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

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So you’re on your way to Poland! You’ll want to start planning your trip and working out the best things to do in Krakow. In fact, you’re probably thinking, “wouldn’t it be great to have an itinerary of what to see in Krakow in 3 days?”

Source: Things to do in Krakow: 3-day Itinerary – Amateur Traveler

One Man’s Quest to Save the Last Quiet Places on the Planet; Kathleen Rellihan; Newsweek

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on July 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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Wooden Tserkvas of the Polish Carpathians; In Your Pocket

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on June 14, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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11 Wonders Of The Wieliczka Salt Mine, An Underground City Made Of Salt; Penny Zibula; TravelAwaits

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on May 17, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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The Wieliczka Salt Mine is a top tourist attraction, but its true worth lies in its rich history of hard work, abiding faith, and artistic talent.

Source: 11 Wonders Of The Wieliczka Salt Mine, An Underground City Made Of Salt – TravelAwaits

Visit Swidnica, Poland – the Highlight of Lower Silesia; Kamila Napora; My Wanderlust

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on May 9, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

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Swidnica, Poland is a highlight of the Lower Silesia. It’s full of history, beautiful architecture and home to UNESCO site. Check it out!

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Meet The Largest Brick Castle In The World: Malbork Castle; Sharjeel T; Wonderful Engineering

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on April 24, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

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Advertisement The Castle of the Teutonic Order in Malbork is a 13th-century Teutonic castle and fortress located near the town of Malbork, Poland. It is one of the largest castles in the world measured by land area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The castle is a classic example of a medieval fortress and, on […]

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Malbork Castle Guided Tour from Gdansk; Booking.com

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on February 19, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Find out about Malbork Castle Guided Tour from Gdansk like business hours, location, and events. Book tickets online with free cancellation and skip-the-line access!

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Auschwitz: Where Work Once Set You Free. But Only Upon Death; Eric MacKenzie Lamb; The St Kitts Nevis Observer

By AllAboutWorldHeritage on January 29, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Usually, Eric MacKenzie Lamb’s travel pieces feature destinations which consist of a combination of stunning natural beauty, an off the beaten track location, as well as things to do and see- all of which, one hopes, leaves readers with a positive sense from learning at least something they hadn’t known before.

Source: AUSCHWITZ: WHERE WORK ONCE SET YOU FREE. BUT ONLY UPON DEATH. – The St Kitts Nevis Observer