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16 of the Most Beautiful Places in Poland

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Poland has much to offer travellers who want to venture off the beaten track in Europe and explore the country. From some of the last untouched wilderness areas in Europe to picturesque, historic cities, there's something for everyone in Poland. For a long time, Poland was considered a country reserved exclusively for adventurous travellers. Today, more and more people are realizing that this country in the heart of Europe has so much to offer. Poland boasts a rich and varied history, from the establishment of a strong medieval state with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth to its conquest by various empires over the centuries. All the empires and peoples that have traversed this region have left their mark on cities and villages characterized by magnificent architecture and a true treasure trove for history buffs. Poland is also one of the best destinations in Europe for nature lovers. It is home to one of the last highly untouched wilderness areas in the modern European Union. It...

What you must see in Western Pomerania, Poland

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Western Pomerania has a lot to be proud of, and trips around this land will provide each of us with unforgettable experiences. What attractions deserve special mention here? Here are some suggestions for those who plan to spend their holidays in this part of the country. Picture: Kapitel, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Factory in Police This attraction is not very well known, but it is worth paying a little attention to it during a trip to Western Pomerania. The remains of the synthetic petrol factory in Police can enchant history lovers and those who are interested in forgotten objects with an interesting history. The history of the plant in Police dates back to the 1930s. You can learn about the history of this place during a walk along the educational path, which you can complete alone or in the company of a local guide. Trzesacz The ruins of the church in Trzesacz are one of the tourist attractions of the Polish coast. The...

The new version of the Vienna Museum is now open

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After three years of renovation and expansion, the Vienna Museum reopened at Karlsplatz in Vienna. It is a place that tells the city's history in an entirely new way, and at the same time is a modern meeting place for all culture-inspired people who live in or visit Vienna. With a unique collection of top-class works of art and historical exhibits, the Vienna Museum offers an insight into the history of the Austrian capital in its main building on Karlsplatz. The city museum was built by Oswald Haerdtl in the 1950s. After three years of renovation and expansion, it reopened on December 6, 2023. After the renovation, the museum gained a clear structure: on the first three floors, in the old Haerdtl building, there is a permanent exhibition “Vienna. My story” which in the form of a chronological tour tells the history of the city from the earliest times to the present. Entry to this exhibition is free. “The word >>museum<< sounds like a place from the past. But our Vienn...