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Top 10 tourist attractions in Poland

1. Main Market Square – Dating back to the 13th century, the Main Market Square in the Old Town in Kraków is the largest medieval town square in Europe and is surrounded by historical townhouses, historic buildings, palaces and churches. The centre of the square is dominated by the Cloth Hall, rebuilt in 1555 in the Renaissance style, topped by a beautiful attic.
2. Gdansk Old Town - 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.
3. The Bialowieza Forest – It is a large remnant of the primeval forests that once covered much of Europe. The forest straddles the border between Poland and the Republic of Belarus, and there are border crossings for tourists on foot or on bicycles. The Bialowieza Forest is home to around 800 wisent, a protected species of European bison. While the wisent are kept within fenced areas, guided tours are available either on foot or in horse-drawn carriages.
4. Wieliczka Salt Mine - Located on the outskirts of Krakow, the mine is considered one of the oldest companies in the world. Salt has been mined from the site continuously since the 13th century. The site features an underground city, all carved out of the rock salt, including a chapel that is said to have the best acoustics of any structure in Europe. Dozens of ancient sculptures carved from salt are augmented by new sculptures from contemporary artists.
5. Malbork Castle – It was founded in 1274 by the Teutonic Knights who used it as their headquarters to help defeat Polish enemies and rule their own northern Baltic territories. The castle was expanded several time to host the growing number of Knights until their retreat to Königsburg in 1466. Today it is the most popular tourist attraction in the city of Malbork.
6. Slowinski Sand Dunes – They are part of the Slowinski National Park located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The park is named after the Slovincians who once lived there, and an open-air museum in the town of Kluki featuring artefacts of their culture. The dunes themselves are formed as waves and wind carry sand onshore and can reach as high as 30 meters. Their forms change with the season and are known as the “moving dunes.”.
7. Masurian Lake District - It contains more than 2,000 lakes connected by an extensive system of canals and rivers. The Masurian Lakeland also contains hotels, guest houses and camp sites in the villages that surround the lakes, and visitors often travel by bicycle or boat to tour the scenic area.
8. Auschwitz-Birkenau – A visit to this immensely large size infamous Nazi concentration camp is the first thing to strike visitors as they approach the entrance to the memorial and museum in Oswiecim, Poland. Devoted to the memory of the murders in the camps during World War II, Auschwitz-Birkenau has been visited by more than 25 million people.
9. Wawel Castle - People have lived here upon the site since the Paleolithic Age. The castle itself was first built in the 14th century, at the command of Polish monarch Casimir III the Great. The Gothic castle is home to the only preserved piece of the Polish Crown Jewels, the legendary sword Szczerbiec coronation sword. Decorated with symbols and floral patterns, the blade is notched to hold a small shield, giving the sword its nickname, the Jagged Sword.
10. Isle of Usedom – It is located in the northeastern region of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania that is familiar for its affluence of water and has great number of hotels, guest houses, and beautiful bed and breakfast inns. Tourists will find some international fashion events, theatre performances, museum displays, and outdoor concerts. Trassenheide, Europe’s largest butterfly farm, Zinnowitz pier’s diving bell, and Heringdorf aerodrome are among Usedom’s topmost draws.

• Dive into History at Zaanse Schans - This open-air museum is one of the best places to visit in Netherlands if one is a history buff. Zaanse Schans will take one back in time by letting you explore a traditional Dutch village and its craftsmen lifestyle. Some of the things that you can spot here are a shipyard, a grocery store, wooden houses, a saw mill, and an oil mill.
• Indulge in Adventure at Efteling - The biggest amusement park located in the Kaatsheuvel is divided into different zones, with varied thrill levels. Some of the top attractions of this place are rides like Joris en de Draak or the George and the Dragon as well as The Flying Dutchman, and the Python; and Raveleijn – a magical world with a nightly performance.
• Jump off a Parachute in Texel - Famous as the largest island in the Wadden Sea, Texel is the best place to bid an adieu to ones fears and create a life changing moment while jumping with a parachute in the clear sky. One will not only witness the whole of Netherlands at once, but also breathe the refreshing vibes. If you’re an adventurer at heart, don’t miss this experience.
• Travel in a Stoomtram - Since the best way to explore a city is by traveling in it like its local, taking a ride in a stoomtram is one of the best things to do in Netherlands. Operating almost daily from Hoorn, this steam train is great for those who love antiques. You can buy the tickets from the Hoorn Museum and experience the most unique way of commuting in the country.
• Soak in the Heineken Experience - Amsterdam has also got some really cool experiences in store for the beer lovers. A brewery transformed into an interactive tour, the Heineken Experience will give one a good glimpse of how this most popular beer got evolved. From witnessing the brewing process to indulging in a tasting session, this tour will be one of the major highlights of your trip.

• Potato Pancakes – A thin pancake made with grated onion, carrot, parsnips or other vegetables. Delicious served hot either sprinkled with sugar or dolloped with sour cream.
• Oscypek - Smoked cheese made of salted sheep milk that's found exclusively in the Tatra Mountains region of Poland. It is served with bacon, grilled apple and cranberry sauce.
• Barszcz - The basic Polish borscht recipe includes red beetroot, onions, garlic, and other vegetables, such as carrots and celery or root parsley. A vegetarian version is served with ravioli-type dumplings called uszka with mushroom filling.
• Makowiec – One of the most traditional Polish desserts, it's a poppy seed pastry cake served at most special occasions.
• Piernik (Polish Gingerbread) - A dark and moist honey cake made with a number of spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, usually served with a chocolate glaze.