Poland is a historical country with 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a collection of breathtaking natural corners — mountains, national parks, rugged coastlines, and some unexpected natural wonders such as the world's oldest salt mine.

Visitors to Poland are discovering what the locals have long known, that Poland is a country rich in fine culture, scenic landscapes and extraordinary historical sites.

One of the world's oldest and longest-working salt mines, it stopped commercial operations in 1996 and has since become an artistic attraction.

The main tourist attraction inside the mine, however, is the Chapel of St. Kinga, a 12-meter-high chamber where everything — including the elaborate chandeliers and furniture — are made of salt.

The oldest part of Warsaw, the Old Town Market Place dates back to the 13 century.

Today, the Market Square is home to many cafés and restaurants, as well as street art sellers and many souvenir stalls.

This 13th-century Teutonic castle started as a small fortification, but  it was subsequently expanded over the centuries and eventually became a massive structure. Once the largest Gothic building in Europe, Malbork castle remains the world's largest castle by land area.In addition to historical collections, the castle also houses a number of exhibits, including one showcasing the conservation techniques used to restore the castle.

Wawel is an architecturally eclectic castle — the construction has medieval elements mixed with Baroque and Renaissance details. One of the first places to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Poland, the castle has always been an important part of the history of the country.Additional collections include weapons and armor, porcelain and ceramics, lots of textiles and prints, and a significant amount of period furniture. The museum also has an unusually large collection of Ottoman tents, the largest of its kind in Europe.

Located on the Baltic coast, the city of Gdansk’s history includes a long occupation by 14th century Teutonic Knights whose fortresses contrasted strongly with the existing town that came to be known as Altstadt, or “Old Town.”

In the 15th century, Casimir IV of Poland allowed the structures built by the Teutonic Knights to be demolished. Gdansk’s Old Town area includes many 17th century structures, including granaries, mills and churches.

Centered around Lodz, the third-largest city in Poland, this beautiful region is located in the Central Polish Lowlands, not There are some nice pockets of nature for you to enjoy, with its landscape parks of Lodz Hills, Przedborz, and Sulejow particularly delightful to explore. While the lively city of Lodz with all its incredible 19th-century industrial architecture is the main draw, both Piotrkow Trybunalski and Lowicz with its two pretty market squares are well worth checking out.

Warsaw’s top palace, 10km south of the city centre, was commissioned by King Jan III Sobieski in 1677. 

The palace and park in Wilanów host cultural events and concerts, including Summer Royal Concerts in the Rose Garden and the International Summer Early Music Academy.

Built in the 14th century, its foundations date back to the early 13th century and serve as one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture. In 1978 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside the Historic Centre of Kraków.

Jasna Góra Monastery was founded in 1382 by Pauline monks. The monastery has been a pilgrimage destination for hundreds of years, and it contains an important icon of the Virgin Mary.  Among the monastery's most important exhibits is the medal from the 1983 Nobel Peace Prize received by Lech Wałęsa, the former Polish president and trade-union organizer.

This beautiful park includes manicured gardens, an ornamental lake, wooded glades and strutting peacocks. Once a hunting ground, Łazienki was acquired by King Stanisław August Poniatowski in 1764 and transformed over the centuries to include a couple of palaces, an amphitheatre and museums.