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Poland prepares for Christmas with St Nicholas
2010-11-28
Poland will officially start preparing for Christmas in little over week's time, as the country celebrates St Nicolas's day.
Celebrate the future with St Andrew in Poland
2010-10-31
At the end of the month thousands of young Poles will be celebrating their futures and hoping to catch a glimpse of their love-to-be, as part of St Andrew's day (30 November).
Warsaw welcomes the best in Polish and international cinema
2010-09-25
The 26th Warsaw International Film Festival gets underway in October, and this year the 10-day event will be bigger and better than ever.
London dances to Chopin's tune
2010-09-07
The sailing ship Fryderyk Chopin - the world's largest brig in service - has now docked on the banks of London's River Thames, at St Katherine's Pier in the heart of the capital. She'll be in the city for 10 days packed with events devoted to her namesake, the great 19th century Polish pianist and composer.
Warsaw Autumn
2010-09-06
One of Poland's most renowned international events gets underway later this month as the country's capital hosts the Warsaw Autumn Festival.
Sacrum Profanum
2010-09-06
Krakow's Sacrum Profanum festival takes place in the Polish capital of culture this month.
Chopin to arrive in London
2010-08-26
To honour the famous composer Fryderyk Chopin's bicentenary this year, a tall ship named after the great man will arrive in London in just a few days' time.
Poland's increasing popularity
2010-08-16
In recent years Poland's appeal as a tourist destination has undergone a massive transformation. After all it wasn't all that long ago that Poland epitomised life behind the iron curtain: grey, dull and austere. But today the more apt watch words for this beautiful part of the world would be vibrant, energetic and perhaps above all else surprising.
Warsaw welcomes Orange Festival
2010-07-28
Warsaw will hold its Orange Festival at the end of the month, as some of the hottest acts in music perform in the Polish capital.
750 and counting for St Dominic's fair
2010-07-27
One of the oldest annual fairs in the world gets underway in Gdansk at the end of July as the city prepares to welcome thousands of visitors, traders and tourists over the coming weeks.
Chopin makes Poland more popular
2010-07-19
Events across Poland celebrating the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin, will give the country a popularity boost according to the UK's leading travel companies.
Warsaw Uprising remembered 66 years on
2010-07-12
The Warsaw Uprising holds an important place in Polish history and rightly so. Despite its ultimate failure it was both a heroic and tragic attempt by Poles to overthrow their Nazi oppressors during World War II in the summer on 1944.
Enjoy the heart of Poland in Lodzkie
2010-07-06
Lodzkie is Poland's textile centre and lies at the heart of the country. Today, despite an industrial past, the region offers plenty of surprises for visitors from beautiful countryside to protected nature reserves.
Escape to the Polish Tatras
2010-07-06
The Tatra Mountains in the south of Poland attract thousand of visitors every year who come to relax in spas, hike through the mountains, ski or simply admire the breath-taking scenery.
The best of Polish food
2010-07-05
Polish food has its roots in the cooking traditions of that many national groups that lived in the country for centuries, notably the Jews, Ukrainians, Belarussians and Lithuanians. There are also some Russian, German, Czech and Austrian influences as well as dishes from further afield like Italy, France and the Middle East.
Warsaw welcomes EuroPride
2010-07-04
Poland's capital city is ready to welcome Europe's largest gay and lesbian festival later this month.
Which? says Poland is good for your pockets
2010-06-29
Anyone involved in the Polish tourist industry will tell you it's been this way for years, but Poland is now officially one of the cheapest destinations in Europe - at least according to Which? Holiday magazine.
Chopin honoured at youth festival
2010-06-27
The Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin will be honoured at this year's International Youth Arts Festival which gets underway in July.
Battle of Grunwald at 600
2010-06-23
In the early 15th century Polish-Lithuanian forces gathered on the plains of northern Poland in mid summer to await the arrival of their Teutonic foes. The result was the Battle of Grunwald - one of the largest set-piece battles in medieval Europe, and one of the most famous in all of Polish history.
Poland ready for Open'er 2010
2010-06-19
Poland's largest open-air music festival will welcome fans from across Europe as it gets underway at the beginning of July.
Gdansk opens a window to the world
2010-06-16
The sixth Festival of World Cultures gets underway in Gdansk later this month and promises to offer a window in to the world for visitors to the Baltic city.
Gdansk opens a window to the world
2010-06-16
The sixth Festival of World Cultures gets underway in Gdansk later this month and promises to offer a window in to the world for visitors to the Baltic city.
Warsaw - a city in waiting
2010-06-15
The next five or so years are going to be eventful for Poland's capital. While London is watching the banks of the Thames for the Tate extension and holding its breath for the games of 2012, Warsaw has not one, but two super museums in the works.
Meeting living history in Krakow
2010-06-15
Krakow will host the Time of Museums international conference in September as a part of a wider cultural project.
Kite boarding on the Hel peninsula
2010-06-09
Poland and kite boarding for most visitors to the country don't go together. In fact, strapping yourself to a surfboard and letting the wind carry you off isn't always at the top of the list when people set out to see the famous Polish sights and her famous cities.
Get active in Poland
2010-06-06
Poland is perfect for people who want an active holiday in the great outdoors. Whether you want a sedate stroll through the countryside, or have the urge to throw yourself down a mountain on skis, here are just a few ideas:
Enjoy the great outdoors
2010-06-06
Poland is perfect for people who want to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you want a sedate stroll through the countryside, or have the urge to ride the waves on a windsurf, here are just a few ideas:
Krakow in the Telegraph
2010-06-05
The delights of Krakow have been revealed to the UK in a recent article in the Daily Telegraph.
Lublin - where East meets West
2010-06-04
Although it's only the ninth biggest city in the country, Lublin is in fact the largest city in eastern Poland, with over 350,000 residents. And its star is set to shine in the run up to 2016 as it bids to be named the European Capital of Culture.
Torun - a city for everyone
2010-06-04
Torun is one of 10 cities in Poland in the running to be named as the European Capital of Culture for 2016 and anyone who has ever visited the city will know it will make a worthy winner. Away from the hustle and bustle of Warsaw and Krakow, it's a city full of surprises... and gingerbread.
Poznan for less
2010-06-02
The first weekend in June will see the price of dozens of attractions in the Polish city of Poznan slashed to half price.
Half-price Poznan
2010-06-02
The first weekend in June will see the price of dozens of attractions in the Polish city of Poznan slashed to half price.
Szczecin celebrates Chopin
2010-06-02
Szczecin will host several very special Chopin performances in June, as the city prepares to say bon voyage to the tall ship 'Fryderyk Chopin', as she embarks on a European tour.
Chopin celebrated in Szczecin
2010-06-02
Szczecin will host several very special Chopin performances in June, as the city prepares to say bon voyage to the tall ship 'Fryderyk Chopin', as she embarks on a European tour.
Out and proud in Poland
2010-05-31
When it comes to gay destinations across the globe, Warsaw might not be the first place that springs to mind. But that's all set to change as the Polish capital becomes increasingly gay-friendly. Piotr Wojcik, the Polish Ambassador of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) talks exclusively to VisitPoland.com
Warsaw - a European capital
2010-05-31
A city rich with tradition and history, Warsaw is a real treasure trove for lovers of culture, art and world-class entertainment. An inspiring capital that perfectly balances the old and the new, it has risen time and again from the ashes of past troubles and today Varsovians proudly welcome visitors from around the world to this exciting, cosmopolitan and enduring city.
Along the Vistula river
2010-05-30
The 'Vistula river' tour takes in some of the highlights along Poland's most famous river including the beautiful Royal Capital of Krakow, today's capital Warsaw, Auschwitz and Malbork Castle. And of course we'll arrange everything in advance so there's no need to worry about the car or the accommodation.
Faced with high medical bills? Then visit Poland
2010-05-29
Frustrated by the high cost of private dental and medical treatment in the United Kingdom, a growing number of patients are packing their bags and heading to private clinics overseas - and Poland is emerging as a popular destination.
Baltic Amber and a wander down Gdansk's Mariacka Street
2010-05-29
Enchantingly beautiful and timelessly elegant, Polish amber is sought after the world over, and it's found on the country's Baltic coast. And there's nothing quite like wearing a statement necklace featuring a large chunk of amber, or an exquisitely-crafted cocktail ring made from different coloured pieces to complete your look.
Krakow welcomes Selector Festival
2010-05-29
The Polish city of Krakow is getting ready to welcome the best in contemporary music as the Selector Festival gets underway at the beginning of June.
Polish Nature
2010-05-29
The 'Polish Nature' fly and drive tour takes you into the heart of the beautiful Polish countryside with highlights including Bialowieza, the Piska wilderness and the Elblag channel.
Polish Nature tour
2010-05-29
The 'Polish Nature' fly and drive tour takes you into the heart of the beautiful Polish countryside with highlights including Bialowieza, the Piska wilderness and the Elblag channel.
Tastes of Poland tour
2010-05-29
The 'Tastes of Poland' fly and drive tour is a culinary adventure for food lovers. Fly into Poland, get behind the wheel of a car and enjoy the itinerary. And of course all those dinner reservations and hotels along the way will be taken care of by us. Tastes good doesn't it?
Polish Seven Wonders
2010-05-28
The 'Polish Seven Wonders' tour is the perfect way to take in five of Poland's major cities, enjoy some wonderful countryside and see lots of top attractions in just eight days. Start off in the royal capital of Krakow and fly home from the historic port city of Gdansk.
Polish castles make for a great day out
2010-05-28
History and Poland go together like hand and glove, and the country is famous for its monuments and historic buildings. But it's Poland's castles that really catch the eye. In all there are about 500 dotted across the landscape from the romantic to the gothic, and the imposing to the beautiful, and all are well worth a visit... particularly if you fancy yourself as a knight in shining armour or a fairytale princess.
The Unique Beauty of Northern Poland
2010-05-28
The 'Unique Beauty of Northern Poland' fly and drive tour takes in Poland's northern highlights and lets you explore Warsaw, Copernicus' city of Torun and the baltic coast including Gdansk and the Tricity area - and of course all of your accomodation and car hire is taken care of in advance.
Tastes of Poland
2010-05-28
The 'Tastes of Poland' fly and drive tour is a culinary adventure for food lovers. Fly into Poland, get behind the wheel of a car and enjoy the itinerary. And of course all those dinner reservations and hotels along the way will be taken care of by us. Tastes good doesn't it?
Wianki Festival to honour Midsummer's Night
2010-05-26
Krakow will celebrate Midsummer Night in style in just a few weeks time, in one of the city's biggest and best open-air spectaculars.
Film festival set to delight audiences
2010-05-25
The Polish capital of culture hosts the 50th outing of its famous film festival at the end of May. The renowned Krakow Film Festival kicks off on 31 of the month and runs for seven days.
Bialowieza: a walk on Poland's wild side
2010-05-25
Did you know that Poland is home to Europe's last remaining area of primeval forest?
River deep, mountain high
2010-05-25
Poland's territory extends across several geographical regions, from beaches and lush plains to lakes and mountainous peaks.
Krakow gears up for 50th film festival
2010-05-25
Poland's capital of culture will welcome the 50th edition of its famous film festival at the end of the month. The renowned Krakow Film Festival kicks off on 31 May and runs for seven days.
Polish weather - what to expect
2010-05-25
Are you thinking about taking a holiday in Poland, but aren't sure what to pack? Should it be shorts and t-shirts or winter woolies?
Kicking off with Euro 2012 in Poland
2010-05-25
Football fans from across Europe will head to Poland in two years time as we host the UEFA Euro 2012 Football Championships.
Turandot set to dazzle in Wroclaw
2010-05-25
Wroclaw will stage an open-air opera spectacular next month as Puccini's Turandot takes to the stage in south west Poland.
Pierogi ruskie
2010-05-25
Pierogi is a typically delicious and filling Polish speciality best summed up as a cross between a dumpling and a tortellini, or pasta parcel.
Polish spa resorts spell R.E.L.A.X
2010-05-25
The rush of the daily commute, impossible deadlines at work, never-ending office politics... it can all get too much and before you know it the daily grind starts to take its toll on your health. So why not get away for a relaxing spa break to treat the body and mind. And if you thought it was an overly-indulgent treat that would blow the budget, it is time to think again - and take a look at what is on offer in Poland.
Zapiekanka
2010-05-25
Zapiekanka is a delicious, indulgent and cheap way to fill up while on the go in Poland. Street food Polish style, a zapiekanka is basically an open-faced sandwich or French bread pizza with a twist. Make sure you don't confuse zapiekanki (plural) with zapiekanka (singular) or you might end up with more food than you bargained for.
Poland's history in a nutshell
2010-05-24
The history of Poland is long, complex and fascinating. From early Polish statehood in 966, to the 16th century golden age and life under Communism after the Second World War, Poland has certainly had its fair share of ups and downs.
Sushi is a succulent surprise
2010-05-24