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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
