Poland Travel Manual 2005

Polish Tourist Organisation

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Welcome to Poland – the country that can provide the unforgettable impressions for tourists with the most diversified interests.

Nature lovers will certainly enjoy the golden beaches of the Baltic Sea coast in the north and the rocky peaks of the Tatra Mountains in the south. Water sports fans will love the Great Masurian Lakes and hikers will feel happy on the Bieszczady trails, amidst the wilderness of that green mountain range. They may encounter a bison, the Europe’s biggest animal, living in its natural habitat that occupies a part of the Białowieża primeval forest; enjoy pleasures of photo-safari in the unique Biebrza River Marshes or the thrilling experience of rafting through the Dunajec Gorge. Keen hikers can venture a climb to the tops of shifting dunes in the Słowiński National Park.

Buffs of history and historical mementoes are welcome to visit carefully restored complexes of old Polish cities, including the royal castles in Warsaw and Cracow, Po-land’s former capital. They will enjoy touring old magnate residences remembering the bygone times and visiting numerous museums, including the fascinating underground galleries of the medieval salt mine in Wieliczka, or the biographical museum of Nico-laus Copernicus in the old bishops’ residence in Frombork.

In the homeland of Chopin and Penderecki, the enthusiasts of arts will find a rich calendar of artistic events. The highlights of Polish artistic seasons are the worldwide known Chopin International Piano Competition, Wieniawski International Violin Competition, Warsaw Autumn – International Festival of Contemporary Music, Jazz Jamboree – International Jazz Festival, Picnic Country – International Country Music Festival, and numerous art and folklore youth festivals and meetings.

Observers of contemporary social and political developments will easily identify Po-land as the homeland of Pope John Paul II and as the cradle of the Solidarity move-ment that had made the whole communist system tremble and brought about radical political changes in Central Europe.

All these facts are worth remembering while taking in hand the present travel man-ual that is predominantly of practical character. It provides readers with general infor-mation about Poland, travelling tips and many suggestions for interesting ways of pass-ing the time.

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Regions Physical map of Poland 4 Warmia, Masuria and Podlasie 8 The Sudeten Mountainsand Silesia 14

Administrative map of Poland 5 Lubusz, Wielkopolska and Kujavia-Pomerania Regions 10 Małopolska

and the Carpathians 16

Pomerania, Baltic Sea Coast and Kashubia 6 Central and Eastern Poland 12

Cities Warsaw 18 Gdańsk 24

Cracow 20 Wrocław 26

Poznań 22

Practical information Tourism in Poland 28 Shopping, food, disabled people, taxi, medical aid, pets 31 Tourist information centres

in Poland 34

Visa, accommodation 29 Currency regulations, customs regulations 32 Poland in Internet 40

Registration duty, electricity, telephone, press and TV, money 30 Free of duty 33

Getting there Travel by car, roads 42 Travel by train, air 45

Fuel stations, car rentals, travel by bus 43 Airlines offices 46

Car parks, bus companies 44 Travel by ferry 47

Foreign tour operators Austria, Belgium 48 GermanyGreat Britain

5152 Norway, Russia 56

Denmark 49 HollandHungary

5354 Spain 57

Finland, France 50 Italy, Luxembourg 55 Sweden, SwitzerlandUSA

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Selected monuments Castles and palaces, churches, monasteries 60 Cultural and tourist events 63

Events Sanctuaries, museums 61

Museums, skansens 62

Active holidays Rest and recreation, spas 66 Biking tours 69

Agrotourism and angling 67 Water sports, sailing and kayaking, scuba-diving 70

Hiking trips, hunts 68 Holidays in the saddle, golf 71

Accommodation Hotels 72 Camping sites 73 Business travel 73

Historical buildings 72 Pensions 73 Congresses 73

Youth hostels 73 Agrotourist farms 73 Incentives 73

Tour operators Polish tour operators 74

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Poland - administrative division

Poland

Physical map of Poland

The major Polish cities include Cracow, Gdańsk, Katowice, Łódź, Poznań, Szczecin, Wrocław and Lu-blin.

Poland is a country with diversified landscape. The Sudeten (Sudety) and the Carpathian (Karpaty) Mountains stretch along Poland’s southern border. The Sudenten belong to the oldest massifs in Europe. Mt Śnieżka (1602 metres) is their tallest peak. The Carpathians are younger. The Tatras which make up their central part are the only Alpine-style range in Poland; their tallest peak, Mt Rysy, is 2499 metres high. Located in the northern part of the country, the Pomeranian and Mazurian Lakelands are home to in-numerable lakes set amidst picturesque hills and beau-tiful forests; the largest is Lake Śniardwy which occu-pies a surface area of 109,700 hectares. Further north are the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea coast.

The Republic of Poland is located in Central Europe. It borders on Germany in the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the south, Lithua-nia, Belarus and Ukraine in the east, while its north-ern border is delimited by the Baltic Sea coast and Russia (Kaliningrad district). Poland’s national emblem is a white eagle with a golden crown on a red background. The national flag is white and red.

The people of Poland use the Polish language. The population, over 38.5 million strong, occupy an area of 312,700 square kilometres. Its capital and the largest city is Warsaw, which has a population of over 1,800,000 and is located upon the longest Polish river, the Vistula.

General Information

Border crossings Former Nazi concentration camps

Airports Spas; Fishing places; Sea beaches

Museums; Castels; Palaces Old churches, Orthodox churches, mosques, synagogues

Water; Winter sports centres Interesting water routes

Places of intertest Equestrian clubs; International Marinas

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1 Western Pomerania Voivodship Szczecin2 Pomeranian Voivodship Gdańsk3 Warmia and Masuria Voivodship Olsztyn4 Podlasie Voivodship Białystok

5 Lubusz Voivodship the voivod – in Gorzów Wielkopolski, the regional council – in Zielona Góra

6 Wielkopolska Voivodship Poznań

7 Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship the voivod – in Bydgoszcz, the regional council – in Toruń

8 Łódź Voivodship Łódź9 Mazovian Voivodship Warsaw

10 Świętokrzyskie Voivodship Kielce11 Lublin Voivodship Lublin12 Lower Silesia Voivodship Wrocław13 Opole Voivodship Opole14 Silesian Voivodship Katowice15 Małopolska Voivodship Cracow16 Podkarpacie Voivodship Rzeszów

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Pomerania, Baltic Sea Coast

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The north-western Poland with its 500 kilometres of the seacoast, the Pomeranian Lake District and the Szwaj-caria Kaszubska District is among the most attractive tourist regions of the coun-try. Its territory covers both the West Pomeranian Voivod-ship, with capital in Szczecin, and the Pomeranian Voivod-ship with capital in Gdańsk. The land of Kashubia situ-

ated to the south-east of Gdańsk is inhabited today by 200,000 descendants of the Slav tribe – the Kashubi-ans, cultivating their language and culture.

Major localities and historical monuments

Baltic CoastŚwinoujście – both a port city and a health resort – locat-ed right next to the border with Germany – partly on the Uznam Island and partly on the Wolin Island. The recrea-tion park was founded in the mid-19th century. At Plac Ry-baka 1 there is a Museum of Sea Fishery. By the estuary of the Świna River there is a lighthouse built in mid-19th cen-tury, the highest on the Polish coast (68 metres).The Wolin Island with its important beach resort Międzyzdroje, and two health resort sites, Międzywodzie and Dziwnów offer not only 25 km of coastal beaches but also a remarkable national park and a popular golf course with 9 and 18 golf-pits. The Wolin National Park covers only about one fifth of the islands total territory and stretch-es from the cliff coast nearby Międzyzdroje, as far as the Bay of Szczecin. Many hiking trails run across the moraine land-scape dominated by beech forests. A bison reserve is a par-ticular attraction.Further east there are some small tourist localities with beautiful sandy beaches. In Łukęcin there is a horse-riding

school and a small golf course. Pobierowo is a calm resort, especially popular with families. In Trzęsacz there are re-mains of an old church that at the beginning of the 20th century fell victim to sea waves penetrating inland. Rewal is situated on the cliff shore and here also beautiful beach-es can be found. The route of the narrow-tracked rail starts here, leading through Niechorze to Trzebiatów. The em-blem of Niechorze is the lighthouse from 1866. Pogorzelica is a small holiday locality, surrounded by coniferous and mixed forests. A couple of kilometres inland there are two interesting places to visit. Kamień Pomorski boasts its his-torical monuments as well as the world-renowned church or-gan. Widely known are the local organ concerts. The 90 me-tres high tower of the Gothic St Mary’s church is the emblem of Trzebiatów.Kołobrzeg ranks among the most popular beach resorts. This city with 50 thousand inhabitants is the largest of Polish health resorts. Microclimate – the fresh iodine infused sea breeze and a strong sun exposure create ideal conditions for practicing natural therapies. Additionally, the resort has plenty of mineral springs as well as rich pools of therapeutic mud. The crowded Kołobrzeg promenade leads to the light-house by the mouth of river Parsęta. Among Kołobrzeg’s val-uable monuments there is a collegiate church from the turn of 14th and 15th centuries and the neo-Gothic Town Hall. To the east of Kołobrzeg there is Ustronie Morskie, a beau-tiful holiday site with a thermal pool supplied by seawater. In summer the long sandy beaches of Mielno, some of which are nude-beaches, attract thousands of visitors. From the 51-meter tall lighthouse in the neighbouring Gąski, a beauti-ful panorama can be savoured. The town of Darłowo, situ-ated a couple of kilometres inland survived the war intact. In Darłowo, it is worthwhile seeing the castle rebuilt in the 16th century, or visiting the magnificent Gothic church of Our Lady. Darłówko, a place sited 2 kilometres away from here, was a beach resort as early as the beginning of the 19th century. Ustka is a significant fishing port and one of the biggest Polish beach resorts.The Słowiński National Park is famous for its unique mov-ing sand dunes. Formed as early as 5000 years ago from the sand carried on by the sea. The dunes are moving inland at a speed of about 10 metres a year. The most important holiday sites enclosing the park on both ends are Rowy (in the west) and Łeba (in the north). In the village of Kluki at the south end of the Park, there is an open-air museum (skansen), with a display of architecture and folk costumes of the Słowińcy tribe that used to inhabit this region. Further east, there is a fishing village of Dębki favourite with the artists, with one of rare in Poland topless beaches. Krokowa is situated a few kilometres away from the coast and boasts a beautiful 14th century castle. Jastrzębia Góra is the biggest summer resort on the Kashubian Coast, well known for its cliff shore. The Hel Peninsula is an attractive centre of summer tourism. Thirty-five kilometres long and sometimes only as narrow as 200 metres, it cuts into the Bay of Gdańsk. In the village of Hel located at the south-east-ern end of the peninsula there are beautiful old fishermen’s huts. The fishing village of Jastarnia is also a tourist attrac-tion, as well as the renowned holiday site Jurata. The village of Chałupy is known for its topless beaches.Sopot, which used to be the most stylish beach resort, on the whole of Baltic Coast, combines its great traditions with an interesting cultural and recreational program. The wood-en pier built in mid-19th century is 512 metres long, which makes it the longest in Europe. It is also a favourite prome-

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nade. On both sides of the pier there is a wide sandy beach. On the sides of the Bohaterów Monte Cassino Street there are countless shops, cafés and restaurants. A well renowned Sopot Forest Opera has 4500 seats. In the summer months many performances, musicals and musical festivals are held here. To the east of Gdańsk only a narrow stripe of land sep-arates the Vistula Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The Vistula Sandbar belongs in part to Po-land and in part to the Kalinin-grad District (Russia). On the isthmus there are some really impressive beaches. The reed on its southern side nests rare wa-ter bird species. The towns Kąty Rybackie and Krynica Morska are popular summer re-sorts on this narrow land strip. Krynica Morska, Elbląg and Frombork, are connected with sightseeing ship routes across the Vistula Lagoon.

Pomeranian Lake DistrictAlmost 200 of partially interlinked lakes can be found on the territory of Pomeranian Lake District spreading to the south of Koszalin. The picturesque landscape has not yet been fully discovered for tourism, and thus it is ideal for all who shy away from crowds and noise. Besides, it of-fers spectacular conditions for water sports. Unfortunate-ly, far as it is from main tourist sites, there is a shortage of private accommodation. Szczecinek (40,000 inhabitants) is the most important tourist locality. The tourist accom-modation facilities are well-developed. In the town there are remains of a castle, once the property of Pomeranian Princes. Its oldest fragments date back to the 14th centu-ry. In a Gothic tower at ul. Królowej Elżbiety 6 a region-

al museum is situated today. The town of Biały Bór lies to the east of Szczecinek. It is renowned for its stud farm. It offers horse rides as well as horse-riding lessons. The town of Czaplinek lies on the southern peninsula of Lake Draw-sko considered one of the largest and deepest lakes of the region. Połczyn Zdrój is a traditional health resort on the

northern boundary of the lake district.

The Szwajcaria Kaszubska RegionKashubia comprises not only the part of coast to the north-west of Gdańsk, but also the picturesque lakes of the Szwaj-

caria Kaszubska region. In this characteristic post-glacial landscape with hills up to 200 m above sea level, there are almost 250 lakes. At the same time, it is one of the larg-est forest areas in Poland. The whole region is scarcely pop-ulated. Narrow, rarely frequented roads run in the vicini-ty of country farms and through well-maintained villages. Bytów has got an old Teutonic Knights’ castle as well as the Western-Kashubian Museum. A part of the Teuton-ic Knights’ castle erected around 1400 serves as a hotel. Chmielno is a popular summer resort, renowned for pot-tery. It is worthwhile seeing the Museum of Kashubian Pot-tery. Kartuzy is a main town of the Szwajcaria Kaszubska region and a major tourist centre. In the Kashubian Muse-um at ul. Kościerska 1 traditional ware of artistic craft is pre-sented. In the outskirts of town there is an old monastery with a church from the 14th century, both well worth a look. Wdzydze Kiszewskie is a small holiday site by the lake, with an open-air museum (skansen) of the old Kashubian architecture.

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Warmia, Masuria and Podlasie

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The north-eastern Poland is called the Green Lungs of Europe. Forests and lakes dominate this scarcely popu-lated area. The western part, comprising mostly the Great Masurian Lake District, is intensely frequented by tour-ists. Territories situated fur-ther to the east, among which there are the Marshlands of Biebrza and the Białowieża Forest, attract nature-lov-

ers in the first place. Warmia, with it assortment of old castles and worship places is, historically speak-ing, a most interesting region. The Warmia and Mas-uria Voivodship with its capital in Olsztyn forms the western administrative district. The eastern admin-istrative district spreads over the lands of Podlasie Voivodship with its capital in Białystok.

Major localities and historical monuments

Iława Lake DistrictThe westernmost part of the region is situated near the town of Iława. Numberless large and small lakes, interconnected by canals and rivu-lets offer excellent conditions for water sports. The main town Iława (35,000 inhabitants) has got a big water sports centre by the Jeziorak Lake. There are pleasant ship cruises that begin here.Ostróda (35,000 inhabitants) surrounded by twelve lakes is also a fa-vourite of sailing and kayaking enthusiasts. It is here that the 80 kil-ometres long Elbląg Canal starts. Dating back to mid-19th century, the canal is known as a wonder of hydraulic engineering technology. In order to compensate the difference in altitude which totals 100 me-tres along the whole trail, the cruise ships have to be transported sev-eral times overland with the use of special rail-mounted trolleys and slipways designed for that purpose. The village of Grunwald, to the south of Ostróda, is a small but historically important site. On 15 July 1410, a battle took place here in which the joined Polish-Lithuanian forces under the leadership of King Jagiełło defeated the Teutonic Knights. Each year on the 15th of July the battle is staged here in his-torical costumes. In the nearby Olsztynek, the skansen of rural archi-tecture is worth paying a visit. On 39 hectares fisherman’s huts, farm-houses and windmills are displayed.

The Vistula Lagoon to the north of WarmiaA thin sandbar separates the Vistula Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The border between Poland and Russian Kaliningrad District runs across the lagoon.

Elbląg (125,000 inhabitants) is located on the river of the same name, a couple of kilometres away from the Vistula Lagoon. His-torical fragments of the heavily dilapidated town centre have been reconstructed from the war-damage. The Gothic church of St Nicolas from 13th and 14th centuries is well worth a visit. In the town, the Elbląg Canal ends after running for 80 kilometres be-tween Elbląg and Ostróda. A massive 14th century cathedral is towering above Frombork. The world famous astronomer, Nico-laus Copernicus, was working here on his revolutionary book that “stopped the Sun and moved the Earth”. Copernicus died here in 1543. His activity is commemorated by the Copernicus Mu-seum arranged in the bishops’ palace. Kadyny is a small locali-ty between Frombork and Elbląg with a magnificent palace sur-rounded by a beautiful park. Today, a hotel is located in the ren-ovated Kadyny palace. In the old farm buildings, there is a stud and an equestrian centre that offers horse-riding lessons and britz-ka-rides.

Olsztyn – the capital of the Warmia and Masuria RegionOlsztyn, with its 160,000 inhabitants, is the largest town of the Warmia and Masuria region. The centre of the town, heavily dam-aged by the war was thoroughly reconstructed. Around the centre there are old burghers tenement houses with characteristic galler-ies. The Teutonic Knights’ castle from the 14th century is a valu-able cultural monument. Today it hosts the Warmia and Masuria Museum, with an additional display commemorating the activity of Nicolaus Copernicus during his stay in the town. Copernicus’ name appears also in connection with the planetarium named af-ter him, which was built in 1973 for the 500th anniversary of the astronomer’s birthday. Other cultural monuments include a late-Gothic cathedral, the Tall Gate, fragments of town fortifications from the 14th century and the old Baroque Town Hall erected in the beginning of 17th century.Lidzbark Warmiński founded by the Teutonic Knights was a res-idence of the Warmia bishops until mid 19th century. In 1350, the castle was reshaped to become a bishops’ palace. Cloisters sur-round the inner courtyard of the massive four-winged structure.

Today it is a museum. The most important historical monument in the nearby Dobre Miasto is the 14th century collegiate church, the second largest (after the Frombork cathedral) church in this region. Located to the west of the Great Masurian Lakes, Mrągowo is a major tourist centre with well-developed accommodation facili-ties. There are 18 lakes in its close vicinity. Every year, at the end of July, an international Picnic Country Festival takes place in the Mrągowo’s amphitheatre. Nearby, there is a little village of Sork-wity where the Krutynia kayaking trail starts. This 91-kilome-tre trail ending in Ruciane-Nida ranks among the most beauti-ful in Poland.

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Around the Great Masurian LakesSpreading over 114 square kilometres, the Śniardwy Lake is the largest inland water reservoir in Poland and the favourite place for sailing enthusiasts. Lake Mamry situated further north is almost of the same size, stretching over 104 square kilometres. On many of its islands, ornithological reserves have been established. In Mas-uria, there are many holiday sites with good accommodation and recreation facilities. The bathing conditions in the region are ex-cellent. Main tourist resorts are those of Giżycko, Mikołajki and Węgorzewo. Giżycko is situated in picturesque surroundings on the isthmus separating lakes Niegocin and Kisajno. Here is the meeting place of water sports enthusiasts, and in winter, of ice boating lovers if the lakes are sufficiently frozen. Mikołajki is located between the Śniardwy and Tałty Lakes. There is a large marina here with many hotels, pensions, bungalows, camping sites, restaurants, cafés and shops. The Łuknajno Lake situated nearby is the largest European reserve of mute swan.In Mikołajki there is also a Museum of Reformation. Węgorzewo is situated to the north of Lake Mamry. The Teutonic Knights’ castle heavily damaged during WW II has now been rebuilt. In the SS Pe-ter and Paul Church is one of the oldest organs in this area. There is a small Regional Museum in the Wolności Square.In Kętrzyn, located to the west of the Mamry Lake, the Teuton-ic Knights erected a stronghold in 1329, hosting a museum today. Other historical monuments in the partially preserved town cen-tre are the St George’s Church and a fortified church with a 48-me-ter tall tower. The tower was erected in the 14th century as a part of town fortifications. In Gierłoż near Kętrzyn there are ruins of the Wolf ’s Lair, the Hitler’s wartime headquarters. The site attracts many tourists. In the vicinity there is a picturesque town of Reszel. Elegant burgher houses surround the main square. The most re-markable building is the bishops’ castle founded in the 14th centu-ry. In Święta Lipka, situated between Reszel and Kętrzyn, there is a votive Baroque edifice flanked by two towers. It has gained a fame of the most spectacular Baroque church in northern Poland. Święta Lipka is a very important Marian sanctuary in Poland, each year vis-ited by thousands of pilgrims. The church prides itself with a mag-nificent organ from the beginning of 18th century.The town of Pisz situated south of the Śniardwy Lake is also an in-teresting tourist locality. It is a good starting point for hikes in the Pisz Forest, the largest expanse of woods in the Masurian region. Ru-ciane-Nida, the terminal of the Krutynia kayaking trail is also an at-tractive holiday resort. In the nearby Wojnowo, St Philip’s monas-tery, recently made available for sightseeing, deserves a stopover.

The Podlasie RegionIn the north-eastern part of the country, near the border with Lithua-nia, between the cities of Suwałki and Augustów, there is a vast lake district especially popular with nature fans. In the unspoiled natural environment, they will find bewitching spots for picnicking.

The capital of the voivodship is the city Białystok. To the south of Białystok spreads the Białowieża Forest with the Białowieża Nation-al Park in its centre, renown as the last primeval forests in Europe. Three lakes surround Augustów. The city with its 30 000 inhabit-ants is a popular sailing centre. A local office organizes cruises. The Augustów Forest is one of Poland’s largest dense forest complexes. The 100 kilometre-kayaking trail runs through the forest along the Augustów Canal and River Czarna Hańcza.In 1993, the European Council distinguished Suwałki (66,000 inhabitants) for its achievements in the environmental protection. In Piłsudskiego Square, there is a couple of beautiful neoclassical buildings. On the Wigry Lake peninsula the Camaldolese monas-tery was erected in the late 18th century, today a hotel.Białystok went through a textile industry boom in the early 19th century. The city, though badly damaged during WW II, today has 290,000 inhabitants and is the seat of the Podlasie Voivod-ship authorities. Among its important historical monuments is the Branicki Palace with a beautiful rococo garden. In the 18th cen-tury town hall situated next to the triangular market, the Region-al Museum is located. East of Białystok, in the vicinity of Bela-rus border, there are the villages of Kruszyniany and Bohoni-ki inhabited by the Muslim descendants of Tartars. They prey in the local wooden mosques. West of Białystok lies Tykocin with its synagogue built in 1642, nowadays housing the Jewish Mu-seum. At present, mainly the followers of the Russian Orthodox Church populate the lands around Białystok. Numerous Ortho-dox churches can be found in the area, the most important one is situated on the Holy Mountain of Grabarka – definitely the major Orthodox sanctuary in Poland. Łomża (40,000 inhabitants) situ-ated at the edge of the Kurpie Forest suffered heavy damages dur-ing WW II. A couple of major monuments of architecture were re-stored. The city’s emblem is the cathedral erected in the early 14th century. In the nearby Nowogród is a skansen with old farmhous-es, windmills and workshops.

In the Biebrza River valley spreads one of Europe’s largest marsh-lands, the habitat populated by otter, beaver, moose and wolf. The area is also a nesting place to almost 260 bird species. It is protected as a na-tional park but hikes and boat trips can be arranged. The best tourist base is in Osowiec where the park’s head office is located. In Osowiec, there is also a 19th century fortress open to visitors.The Białowieża Forest is located about 100 kilometres south-east of Białystok. It is one of Europe’s last primeval forests. It is also Po-land’s first national park, later added by UNESCO to the list of World’s Biosphere Reserves and World Cultural Heritage List. The park is home to a great variety of fauna and flora species and the herd of bison is its greatest natural attraction. A part of the park is a strict reserve where only guided tours can be arranged. Guided hikes, bike tours and horse rides are also available.

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Situated in western and cen-tral parts of the country, these are mostly agricultural regions, even though some significant industrial plants can be found here as well. The land abounding in lakes, rivers and forests provides excellent conditions for rec-reation. On these lands, cru-cial for a historian, one finds many old castles and man-ors, now adapted for muse-

ums or hotels. Wielkopolska is recognized as the cra-dle of the Polish state: the first capital of Poland was Gniezno. For administrative purposes, the region has been divided into three voivodships: the Lubusz Voivodship (with its two main cities Gorzów Wielko-polski and Zielona Góra), the Wielkopolska Voivod-ship (with its capital in Poznań) and the Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship (with its main cities Bydgoszcz and Toruń).

Major localities and historical monuments Between Gorzów Wielkopolski and Zielona GóraGorzów Wielkopolski (125,000 inhabitants) lies in the northern part of the voivodship. The 13th century St Mary’s Cathedral is a valuable architectural highlight of this 800-year-old city on River Warta. The Cathedral Square is lined with several restored historical buildings. The Garden Cas-tle Museum (ul. Warszawska 35) is located in a beautiful mansion dating back to 1903. Together with the dendro-logical garden, it has been pl. aced under the protection of the conservator of monuments. The museum’s collection in-cludes zinc metal ware and contemporary art. To the north of Gorzów Wielkopolski is the Drawa National Park. It in-cludes the valley of rivers Drawa and its tributary – Płociczna, together with 13 lakes. The high peat bog by the springs of Płociczna is one of the region’s greater attractions. The re-gional waters are populated by a variety of fish and inside the

park numerous species of fauna can be spotted, including ot-ter (the park’s symbol), beaver, white eagle and many others. The town of Drawno at the northern edge of the park is a popular water sports centre as well as a good base for hiking, cycling and kayaking trips. In Kostrzyn, the rivers Warta and Odra meet. Their catch-ment area constitutes a protected landscape area that is also a borderland ecological zone. All the relevant information is provided by the Meadow Museum in the nearby village of Owczary, house no 17 on the way from Kostrzyn to Słubice. The old stronghold was completely destroyed during WW II. At present, on the bank of the river Odra, the archaeolo-gists are uncovering fragments of a historical town. The Nat-ural History Museum (ul. Dworcowa) organizes bike-tours in summer. The village of Dąbroszyn lies seven kilometres east of Kostrzyn. Its 17th century castle is being adapted for the needs of the PROVIADRINA Euroregion.First references of Międzyrzecz date back to 1005. Major monuments of architecture are the Gothic castle ruins and the former residence of the starost from the early 18th centu-ry, now turned into a museum. The major tourist attraction, however, is the Międzyrzecz Fortified Region, i.e. the under-ground system of fortifications in the close vicinity of the town. In some of its galleries the biggest bat reserve in Europe has been established with as many as 30,000 bats gathering here over winter. The Mouth of the Warta National Park is one of the major breeding grounds of water birds and one of the largest bird reserves in Europe.To the west of Miedzyrzecz lie attractive holiday centers. Łagów is situated over the lakes Łagowskie and Ciecz. The beautiful surroundings and mineral springs attract many tourists. The castle, since mid-14th century till 1890 occu-pied by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, now has been turned into a stylish hotel. Lubniewice between the lakes Lubiąż and Krajnik is a popular holiday resort. The castle dating from the early 20th century is now under restora-tion. Horses can be hired in its immediate vicinity. Around Sulęcin run numerous well-marked bike routes.Between Świebodzin and Międzyrzecz we run into one of the most noteworthy architectural monuments of the region, the Paradyż monastery in a tiny village of Gościkowo. Since 1952, the monastic complex has been housing a theological seminary.Świebodzin has a castle built at the turn of 14th century. In

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the same period the St Michael’s Church and the city walls were erected, the latter preserved only in part with a single bas-tion. The Renaissance town hall dates back to the 16th centu-ry. In Sulechów, fragments of the old fortifications survived the centuries in good state of preservation. The Holy Cross Church was built in the 13th century. It is also worthwhile seeing the 600-year-old half-timber church in the nearby vil-lage of Klępsk. The church has a wooden tower and beauti-fully painted interiors. The city of Zielona Góra, a seat of the voivodship seymik, is home to 120,000 inhabitants. The city is renowned for vine planted here since the 13th century. The city centre with its 18th and 19th century houses was thoroughly renovated. The most characteristic construction is the old town hall (16th c.), later many times remodelled. Near the town hall there is a late Gothic Tower of Hunger as well as a parish church from the same epoch.The Nysa Łużycka River defines the border with Germany and crosses the town of Gubin on its way. The town centre is situated on the Polish side of the river. To the south-east, in the village of Brody, stands a three-story 17th century palace, today turned into elegant ho-tel. Further south, the old princely town of Żagań has an interesting Baroque palace. Occupying both banks of River Nysa Łużycka in the vicinity of Łęknica, the Mużakowski Park has been entered onto The World’s Cultur-al Heritage List as an example of the 19th-cen-tury European art of gardening. It has a form of an English landscape arrangement and includes roads, forests, meadows, hills, lakes and rivers.

The Wielkopolska RegionGniezno (70,000 inhabitants), which was an archbishopric already in 1000, became the first capital of Poland in 1025. Today it is a city of parks and lakes. From the Hill of Lech a lofty Gothic cathedral overlooks the city. In its vaults numerous fragments of even more antiquated buildings are on display. Popu-lar with tourists as well as with pilgrims are the silver reliquary of St Adalbert and the sepulchre of the saint covered with a Goth-ic tombstone. The island of Ostrów Lednicki is among the major excavation sites in Poland. Situated on the lake Lednickie, the island lies between Poznań and Gniezno. The skansen on its south eastern shore displays local archaeological discoveries.Kalisz (120,000 inhabitants) is the second largest city of the region after Poznań. Its name was recorded for the first time in 142 A. D. In the city centre, there is a number of well-preserved 19th century burgher houses. The most interest-ing monument of architecture, however, is the 13th century Franciscan monastery situated on the bank of river Prosna. The town hall in the main square of Leszno as well as the 15th century St Nicholas’ church were both altered in the 18th century with Baroque overlay.Having resisted numerous wars and calamities, the old re-gency house in the centre of Piła is now occupied by a police school. In the Regional Museum (ul. Browarna 7) there is a display of burgher house interiors dating from various peri-ods since the 17th century until today.In the Wielkopolska region, castles and palaces are of partic-ular interest. The castle in Kórnik, to the south of Poznań,

was altered in 1830 in the English Gothic style. The interi-ors contain a precious collection of antique furniture, weap-ons and paintings as well as a library. The palace in Rogalin was erected in the late 18th century in rococo and neoclassi-cal styles. The palace museum displays its historical furnish-ings and the palace itself exhibits a collection of European paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. The castle in Rydzyna to the east of Leszno is the gem of Polish Baroque, surrounded by a 12-hectare park. The neo-Gothic palace in the nearby Rokosowo was built in the 19th century and is surrounded by an English-style garden. Both palaces have been now adapted for hotels. North of Leszno, there is a stud farm in Racot with the head office located in a man-or house. The manor offers modest accommodation facil-

ities. In Antonin, sout-west of Kalisz, is the hunting palace, a wooden four-storied build-ing. The little museum brings back the times when Frederick Chopin was a frequent guest here. There is a small hotel nearby.

The Kujavia and Pomerania RegionToruń (200,000 inhabitants) is proud of its Old Town, which has been added to UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Founded in 1233 by the Teutonic Knights, the city is home to many splendid examples of historical architecture. The Old Town Hall combines the elements of Gothic with late Renaissance. Opposite, there is a monument commemo-rating Nicolaus Copernicus. In the house of his birth, a collection of documents and in-struments from the epoch can be viewed. His name was given to the Toruń University. The sumptuous church of St Mary is famous for its stellar vault. In Golub-Dobrzyń, to the east of Toruń, there is an impressive Teutonic Knights’ castle. It was built in the 13th centu-ry and subsequently altered with Renaissance overlay. Today it is housing a museum and a hotel. Ciechocinek is an old spa with partial-ly preserved 19th century infrastructure.Bydgoszcz (390,000 inhabitants) near the Vistula is the biggest city of the region and an important trade centre. The old buildings on the bank of the river Brda are worth a closer look. In ul. Grodzka there is a couple of splen-

did old granaries today housing a museum and a gallery. In the city centre there are numerous examples of Art Nouveau architecture. Biskupin, situated between Bydgoszcz and Gniezno, has an archaeological open-air museum, where a Lusatian fortified town from the 4th century B.C. has been reconstructed. It consists of a hundred wooden houses sur-rounded by a dyke. Inowrocław (75,000 inhabitants), a former capital of the Kujavia region is a renowned spa as well as a major industri-al centre. The stone Romanesque church of St Mary dating from the early 13th century may be of interest. To the south-east is a popular holiday resort Kruszwica on the lake Gopło, with a several times remodelled Romanesque 12th century cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. Chełmno is one of the most beautiful medieval Polish cities. The spacious town hall is among the most breathtaking Ren-aissance edifices in Poland. Attention deserves also the mas-sive Gothic parish church.

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Although there are major industrial centres in the area, most of this lowland territory is dominated by agriculture. Almost a half of its 5 million inhabitants live in the War-saw urban complex. South-wards, the Świętokrzyskie Mountains reach 600 metres above sea level and are among the oldest mountain massifs in Europe. In the south-east, between the

river Vistula and the Belarus border the landscape reminds of Tuscany. The towns like Sandomierz, Kazimierz Dolny and Zamość radiate the atmos-phere of the South. The whole region comprises four voivodships: the Mazovian Voivodship with its capi-tal in Warsaw, the Łódź and Lublin Voivodships with their respective administrative centres in Łódź and Lublin and the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship with its capital in Kielce.

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Łódź and its surroundingsŁódź with its 786,000 inhabitants is the second largest city of Poland. In the 19th century, textile factories began developing here with unimaginable rapidity. A testimony of industrial ar-chitecture, they carry the same message as the superb palaces of their former owners and still well preserved workers’ hous-ing estates. Among the most glamorous residences are those of banker Maksymilian Goldfeder, publisher Jan Petersilge and factory-owner Juliusz Heinzel, all located in ul. Piotrkows-ka. In the same street stands the Grand Hotel, one of the larg-est and most modern European hotels erected at the turn of the 19th century.At the far end of ul. Piotrkowska stands the White Factory – today home to the Museum of Textile Industry. The mansion of Leopold Rudolf Kindermann at ul. Wólczańska 31 passes for one of the most stunning Art Nouveau masterpieces in Poland. The former Poznański family palace at ul. Więckowskiego 36 is housing a most intriguing collection of Polish modern art. Another palace and a former property of the factory own-

er Israel Poznański at ul. Ogrodowa 15 is occupied by the His-torical Museum of Łódź.In its side wing is a museum of Arthur Rubinstein, the famous pianist and composer born in Łódź. The residence known as Księży Młyn is a good example of the economic leap per-formed by 19th century Łódź. After the costly renovation, the palace, situated at ul. Przędzalnicza 72, was turned into a mu-seum presenting life of the Łódź factory owners to an amazing detail. At ul. Bracka 40 stretches one of Europe’s largest Jewish cemeteries with as many as 180,000 graves.The city is metamorphosing into a modern cultural metropo-lis. By young people, it is now mostly associated with techno culture. Around ul. Piotrkowska spreads the area of club life with its stock of bars, clubs and discos. The city is also known for its Film Academy, which boasts Roman Polański as one of its best renowned graduates.Łowicz is well-known for its multi-colour folk costumes on display in the museum at Rynek Kościuszki 4, and the famous-Corpus Christi processions. The 18th and 19th century houses line both old town squares. It is worth to drop a glimpse at the neoclassical town hall and the 15th century collegiate church with a later Baroque overlay. In Nieborów stands one of the most famous Polish palaces. The very well-preserved two-sto-ried construction was raised in 1690-96. Today, the palace is home to the Warsaw branch of the National Museum, present-ing a valuable collection of masterpieces once belonging to the Radziwiłł family. In Tum, north of Łódź, there is a Roman-esque collegiate church of great historical value. The three-nave basilica founded in 1141-61 is believed to be Poland’s largest Romanesque church.

Kielce and the Świętokrzyskie MountainsKielce was for a long time the property of Cracow’s bishops who used it as their residence. The city with its 215,000 inhab-itants is an important industrial and cultural centre. It is also Poland’s second largest fair city. The former Baroque Bishops’ Palace, which overlooks the town centre, was built in the mid-17th century. The cathedral built around the same time is an-other tourist highlight. In the old quarry at the south end of the city, there is a geological reserve with 14 limestone caverns and an amphitheatre.To the north-east of Kielce are the Świętokrzyskie Moun-tains. That massif reaching 600 metres is among the oldest in Europe. Even before Christ the locals of the region special-ized in iron smelting. In the most beautiful part of the moun-tains, the Świętokrzyski National Park has been established. The local Benedictine monastery of the Holy Cross pre-serves five splinters claimed to have originated from the Cross of Christ. The monastery is a well-known pilgrimage site. In Nowa Słupia, there is a Museum of Ancient Metallurgy. Each

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year in September it holds a live show of iron smelting the way it was done 2,000 years ago. The presentation is done with the use of 42 old furnaces. In Krzemionki is one of the oldest ar-chaeological reserves in Europe: the Neolithic Mine of Striped Flint, a part of which is open to visitors.In Chęciny, a town situated south of Kielce, are ruins of an imposing medieval castle from the 13th century. Several old burgher houses and a synagogue rebuilt in 1960 are other of its highlights, as well as the famous Paradise Cave (Jaskinia Raj) situated nearby.Sandomierz in the east part of the region ranks among the finest Polish towns. The town is falling in terraces down the Vistu-la bank. Having a favourable position on the major river route, it was supporting it-self from grain and timber trade for centu-ries. The cathedral erected in 1360 is one of its highlights. The superb town hall at the town square today housing a muse-um combines elements of Gothic, Renais-sance and Baroque styles. A late Roman-esque St Jacob’s Church raised in the ear-ly 13th century is another example of fine historical architecture in the town. To the south of Sandomierz, a glamorous Ren-aissance castle can be found in Baranów Sandomierski.

MazoviaThe favourite weekend spot of Varsovians, the Kampinos Forest, occupies the area to the north-west of the city. Situated at the forest’s edge, Żelazowa Wola is a place of birth to Frederick Chopin (1810). In his birthplace, surrounded by a large park, a museum has been arranged. Chopin music concerts are held on Sundays in the summer time. Płock (125,000 inhabitants) is set in the pic-turesque landscape on the banks of the Vistu-la. Although today an oil-processing centre, the city can boast a sizeable number of his-toric treasures. A complex of burgher hous-es dating from the 18th and 19th centuries forms the old town. The town hall raised in 1825 is one of the finest examples of neoclas-sical architecture in Poland. The cathedral on the Tumskie Hill (Wzgórze Tumskie) dates back to the first half of 12th centu-ry, but it was later remodelled many times. Czerwińsk upon Vistula is a village situated mid-way between Płock and Warsaw. A fine 12th century Romanesque church with wall paintings is well worth a visit.Pułtusk lies on the river Narew. At the vast 400 metres long town square stands a Baroque town hall with a defensive Goth-ic tower. Further along are the fragments of defensive walls with two bastions and the 15th century collegiate church complete with uncovered Renaissance frescoes. In the old bishops’ cas-tle, a meeting centre has been established for the use of Poles liv-ing abroad.

Lublin and its surroundings Lublin with its 350,000 inhabitants is the largest Polish town east of the Vistula and an important centre of science, cul-

ture and business. The old town with its picturesque medie-val streets is worth a closer look. Lined with beautiful 15th and 16th century houses, the town square has many atmospheric cafés scattered around. The old town hall was remodelled in neoclassical style in the 18th century. The Lublin castle dates to the 19th century, but its massive round tower and chapel are respectively from the 13th and 14th centuries. Today the Museum of Polish Painting, Folk-art and Archaeology occupy them. Lublin used to host one of the major Jewish communi-ties in Poland. The monument on Plac Ofiar Getta commem-

orates Jews murdered by the Nazis during WW II. Not far away from the centre, in the district of Majdanek, the German oc-cupants created in 1941 one of the larg-est extermination camps; after the war the site was turned to a museum and a big me-morial to the victims was erected.Damaged during the Thirty Years War, the Renaissance palace in Biała Podlas-ka was partly restored. The museum at ul. Pocztowa 4 boasts one of the biggest Polish collection of icons. Janów Pod-laski is a picturesque holiday locality on the river Czyżówka. The Arab horses from the stud in a nearby village of Wygoda are known in the whole world.The Lubomirski and Czartoryski Pal-ace is a pride of Puławy on the river Vis-tula. The town of Kazimierz Dolny on the Vistula attracts throngs of painters, sculptors, photographers and fine art stu-dents who appreciate the alluring atmos-phere of this place. The town square often turns into a huge gallery. The merchants’ houses of the Przybyła Brothers are of par-ticular charm. To the west of the market square is the Museum of Goldsmithery. Some of the 14th century castle ruins are well preserved. On the Vistula bank stand two early Baroque granaries, one of which has been turned into an exhibition hall, another into a hotel. There is a ferry con-nection with Janowiec from where a stun-ning panorama of Kazimierz Dolny can be admired. To the east of Lublin is located the city of Chełm. Its star attraction are the under-ground chalk tunnels that run under the city for 2 kilometers at the depth of 27 meters and create a unique tourist route. The route leads through an array of the old chalk passages hewn out by hand.

The old town of Zamość included on UNESCO World Cul-tural Heritage List was constructed between 1580-1591 in the style of late Italian Renaissance. The Great Square looks par-ticularly impressive with its lavishly adorned coloured facades of the burgher houses. But the landmark of Zamość is its town hall with its broadly spread stairs which are often used to stage performances and concerts. In the house named Pod Aniołami, just off the square, the Regional Museum is situated today. The most important historical buildings are in the vicinity of the square. It is worthwhile seeing the massive fortifications, which successfully defended the city against the aggression of its enemies.

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The south-western Poland has one of the most diversi-fied landscapes in the coun-try and is therefore partic-ularly valued by tourists. Foreign visitors are espe-cially attracted by the Karko-nosze Mountains. Upper Silesia was and still is an important economic centre of the country. The region comprises the following three voivodships: Dolno-

śląskie Voivodship with its capital in Wrocław, Opol-skie Voivodship with its authorities seated in Opole, and Śląskie Voivodship with administrative centre in Katowice.

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Around WrocławThe oldest historical monument of Legnica (110,000 inhab-itants) is the SS Peter and Paul’s parish church at the main town square. The late Baroque 18th century town hall and the theatre are also not to be missed. The Piast castle was re-modelled in the 19th century. An interesting Cistercian mon-astery stands in Lubiąż. Its late 17th century arrangement measuring 223 x 118 metres used to be the biggest in Eu-rope. Głogów was almost entirely destroyed in World War II. Since the early 90s, however, the historical town centre, formerly falling into disrepair, has been systematically recon-structed. Świdnica has the tallest church spire in Lower Si-lesia (103 m). It belongs to the Gothic parish church in the town square. Surrounding it, are lovely burghers houses. The old town did not yield to WW II. The nearby Krzyżowa was a meeting spot for one of the well-known groups of anti-fas-cist movement. Wooden Churches of Peace in Świdnica and Jawor, both of half-timber construction, were built by Sile-sian Protestants and are included on UNESCO World Cul-tural Heritage List.

Opole and its surroundingsSituated on the river Odra, the city of Opole with its popula-tion of 130,000 inhabitants ranks among the largest cities in Silesia. The town hall in the main square was constructed in 1932. The Baroque houses in the square, currently under re-

construction, are characterized by round bay windows typical for the city’s architecture. Worth a look is a Franciscan monas-tic complex dating from the 14th century. The cathedral is the oldest church in Opole. The large skansen in the Bierkowice suburb contains a variety of rural architecture from Silesian villages. The St Anne’s Mount to the south-east of Opole is a well-known place of religious worship. The St Anne’s Church with a figure of Saint Anne on its high altar is the goal of pil-grimage. In the beginnings of the 20th century, an imitation of the Lourdes grotto was built here. Brzeg on the Odra flourished during the Renaissance period. The castle contains a rich collection of medieval and Baroque art. In Nysa, there are quite a number of interesting sacral ob-jects. The late Gothic church of St Jacob dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt after WW II. The 17th century bish-op’s palace is housing a Regional Museum.Otmuchów is situated between two artificial lakes. Its main places of interest include a Renaissance castle and a Baroque church of St Nicholas with valuable paintings, sculptures and woodcarvings. Well-preserved medieval defensive walls sur-round Paczków, situated right next to the Czech border. The castle in Moszna makes a magical impression. The massive building flanked by many towers was raised in the 17th cen-tury. At present a hotel occupies it.

The Sudeten MountainsThe Izerskie Mountains stretch to the west, with their tall-est summit reaching 1100 metres. The most popular resort is Świeradów Zdrój, a spa with long traditions. The main spa building from 1899 has a wooden pump room strung out along 80 metres. North-east of the town is the 13th century Czocha castle that is often used as a setting for historical mov-ies. A part of the castle has been converted into a hotel.The Karkonosze Range is an important tourist destination. The town of Karpacz is situated at the foot of Mt Śnieżka (1602 m). On the top of Mt Śnieżka stands a futuristic build-

ing with a meteorological station and a snack bar as well as the 17th century chapel of St Laurel. From Mt Mała Kopa, right above Karpacz, run numerous ski trails. The local high-light is the wooden Wang Chapel, originally built in the first half of 13th century in Norway. Attractive ski trails run down the slopes of Mt Szrenica in Szklarska Poręba. Despite its altitude of only 1362 metres, the specific local microclimate makes the snow conditions similar to those of the Alps at 2000 metres. There is a long ski trail in the district of Jakuszyce. Je-lenia Góra with its 100,000 inhabitants is the largest city of the region. It survived the wartime intact. The centre consists of a town square lined by delightful Baroque mansions with characteristic arcades. The town hall dates back to the 18th century. An old spa town of Cieplice Zdrój, today a suburb of Jelenia Góra, is renowned for its sulphur hot springs. In the

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spa centre stands a beautiful palace. The spa park and the spa house as well as an art gallery and a theatre are located near-by. The Chojnik castle overlooks one of Jelenia Góra’s dis-tricts – Sobieszów. The holiday resort of Jagniątków also be-longs to Jelenia Góra. In the house of Gerhard Hauptmann known as Wiesenstein, a museum has recently been installed. Mysłakowice is known as a place where the Protestant refu-gees from Zillertal settled in 1837. Many Tyrol-style houses survived there till today.Wałbrzych (140,000 inhabitants) is a centre of the coal-min-ing region in Lower Silesia. On the northern city’s edge stands Książ, the biggest castle in Silesia. This huge building with an adjoining stud farm serves partly as a museum and part-ly as a hotel. Once the most important health resorts in Low-er Silesia, Szczawno Zdrój with its beautiful spa park is to-day a district of Wałbrzych. To the south-west of Wałbrzych is Krzeszów with its well-known Cis-tercian abbey – the most spectacular example of a late-Baroque monastic arrangement in Silesia. Kotlina Kłodzka is of particular tourist value. On its outer reaches spreads the National Park of Table Mountains with its peculiar rock for-mations resembling animals or huge mushrooms. The poviat’s capital Kłodzko is well-known for its huge stronghold with underground corri-dors partly open for tourists. A well-preserved old town complex with a miniature replica of the Karol’s Bridge in Prague deserves attention. Duszniki Zdrój is a popular spa. Its old paper-mill from 1605 is one of the oldest examples of industrial architecture in Poland. Now serves as a museum. Zieleniec is an important skiing resort located at the foot of the Orlickie Mountains. Kudowa Zdrój is another well-known health re-sort with a charming centrally situated park and elegant 19th century mansions. Lądek Zdrój is the oldest resort in the region with well-preserved Baroque and Renaissance arcaded buildings. Po-lanica Zdrój with a beautiful spa-park, palm-house and a theatre in its historical centre is the youngest of local resorts. Located in the south-ernmost part of the Kłodzko region, Bystrzy-ca Kłodzka attracts tourists with its walled his-toric centre, retaining much of the town’s medi-eval character. Międzygórze is another popular holiday re-sort with a couple of ski lifts. It is also a good starting point for hikes in Mt Śnieżnik (1425 m) area. Famous are the caves in Kletno to the east of Bystrzyca.

The Silesian BeskidThe Beskid Mountains form a part of the Carpathian Arc with numerous summits above 1000 metres. The largest local town is Bielsko-Biała (170,000 inhabitants), a former centre of textile industry. It is worth taking a look at the castle. In the old town centre, there are many well-maintained burgh-er houses and mansions of factory owners from different his-torical periods. Szczyrk is the second largest winter sports re-sort in Poland. The town is situated 17 kilometres south from Bielsko Biała and has three ski trails with the total length of 60 kilometres, around 40 ski lifts and 4 ski-jumps. A hik-ing trail leads to Mt Barania Góra (1220 m) where the three springs of river Vistula are located. Ustroń is a remarkable resort providing excellent conditions for winter sports. Oth-er winter sport resorts include Wisła by the river of the same

name and Korbielów, situated between the Babia Góra mas-sif (1725 m) and Mt Pilsko (1557 m). In winter a network of ski lifts and ski trails operates on the slopes of Mt Pilsko. The river Olza running through Cieszyn, has been a division line between the Polish and Czech part of the town since 1920. The town centre situated on the Polish side has been well-pre-served. Beautiful 18th and 19th century houses ring the large market square. On the Góra Zamkowa (Castle Hill), the Ro-tunda of St Nicolas calls for closer inspection. It is an exclu-sive example of Romanesque architecture appearing in Silesia in such a good shape. Żywiec is renowned for its brewery, one of the best in Poland. In the town there are also two castles dating back to the 16th and 19th centuries respectively. Water sports fans enjoy the nearby Lake Żywieckie.Częstochowa (259,000 inhabitants) is the main centre of re-

ligious worship in Poland. This is due to the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Częstochowa known as the Black Madonna. The sanctuary is located in the Pauline monastery on Jasna Góra, which has been a major goal of pilgrimages for centuries. The monastery was founded in 1382. The icon of St Mary with the Child, as the leg-end has it, was painted by St Luke 13 years af-ter the death of Christ. Very soon it was ascribed miraculous powers. Its strength was also reput-edly proven by the fact that monks and Polish soldiers successfully withheld the Swedish 40 day siege in the 17th century. Since that time the monastery on Jasna Góra with the icon of Black Madonna has become the country’s prin-cipal religious symbol. The first buildings ap-peared here in the 15th century. The monastery derives its contemporary shape predominantly from the 17th century.

Katowice and its surroundingsSurrounding Katowice is the Upper Silesian In-dustrial Region. Its two main branches are min-ing and metallurgy. Except for old factory build-ings, the architectural highlights include charac-teristic miners’ housing estates well preserved in several cities. Katowice (350,000 inhabitants) has been developing rapidly since the mid 19th century, following the progress in mining and

metallurgy. Today the city is also an important scientific and cultural centre. Its centre has a couple of Art Nouveau build-ings preserved in a decent shape. Worth a visit is the Muse-um of Silesia with a valuable collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Between Katowice and Chorzów, there is a big recreation centre with the ethnographic museum, zoo-logical garden and amusement park. The Museum of Silesia in the nearby Bytom houses a significant collection of Polish and European painting from the 16th-20th centuries.Untouched by war, Gliwice (200,000 inhabitants) has large-ly managed to maintain its medieval urban arrangement. The town hall dating from mid-16th century is surrounded by nu-merous Baroque and neoclassical buildings. The castle of Pi-ast Princes has been now turned into a Museum of Upper Si-lesia, including archaeological and ethnographical sections. The castle in Pszczyna was built in 15th century and later al-tered in the 19th century in the Baroque style. The museum has a display of historical furnishings from the turn of 19th century. In Zabrze, there is a Coal Mining Museum Królowa Luiza with exhibitions illustrating the life of mineworkers.

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Situated in the country’s south, the Małopolska region was among the parts of pure Polish descent since the Mid-dle Ages. Its major city of Cracow and the area of High Tatras are among the most popular tourist destina-tions in Poland. The Beskids and Bieszczady Mountains, stretching out in the east of the region and near the borders with Ukraine and

Slovakia, rank among the most scarcely populated regions in Europe. At the same time, they are very attractive for tourists planning to spend their time in close contact with nature. Traditional agricul-ture prevails across the whole region. The region consists of two voivodships – the Małopolska Voivodship with capital in Cracow and the Podkar-pacie Voivodship with its administrative centre in Rzeszów.

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Around CracowWieliczka at the outskirts of Cracow has been the salt-mining cen-tre since the 13th century. The length of its shafts and tunnels totals 350 kilometres. Besides, there are above 2,000 underground exca-vating chambers. The salt mine, still in operation, has been included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. The three upper levels out of the overall 9 are open to tourism. The 4.5 kilometre route ex-tends to a depth of 136 metres below the ground, passing 20 cham-bers and numerous underground lakes on its way. Many chambers are decorated with intricate salt-carvings. In the St Kinga’s Chap-el where regular concerts are held, there is an altar carved from salt. The mine museum tells about the history of salt mining. A local cu-riosity is the sanatorium situated 211 metres below the ground where asthma and bronchitis are treated. While in the environs of Wielic-zka, it is also worthwhile visiting the castle (Zamek Żupny) dating from the 14th century with a museum, displaying, among other ob-jects, an interesting collection of old saltcellars.To the north of Cracow stretches out the Ojców National Park, marked by countless caverns, canyons and curious rock formations re-

sulting from karstic processes. The town of Ojców is situated at the out-er edge of Ojców National Park. Gothic castle ruins are a possible stop-over. In Pieskowa Skała, there is a castle dating from the 14th century, subsequently altered in Renaissance style. It shelters an interesting dis-play of interior furnishings from the 16th-19th centuries. In the vicinity the famous 18-metre-tall limestone pillar known as Hercules’ Club.Kalwaria Zebrzydowska is found to the south-west of Cra-cow. It is the second most famous Marian shrine in Poland after Częstochowa, annually visited by almost one million pilgrims and tourists. The Calvary Hill, now included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List, was arranged here 400 years ago as a replica of the hill in Jerusalem. The Via Dolorosa leads through 42 chapels. Processions are held during the Holy Week and on the Assumption Day (15th August). The town of Wadowice, 15 kilometres away from here, is the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. His family house has been converted into a museum. Auschwitz-Birkenau (Oświęcim-Brzezinka in Polish) bears a poignant testimony to the enormity of Nazi crimes. Since 1940 it was the location of a concentration and later of the extermina-tion camp. By January 1945 around 2 million people had been killed here, mostly Jews but also Gypsies, as well as political and war prisoners. The camp was designed to be an organized death factory. Everything was thoroughly put into accounts. On leav-ing the camp, the SS blew up part of the facilities. The bar-racks once crammed with prisoners, the torture and execution sites and the rail-tracks leading straight to the camp remained on place to stand witness to this appalling cruelty. Tourists can watch the movie made by the Soviet troops during the camp’s liberation. This memorial site can be visited every day. It was added to UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.Tarnów has a population of 120,000. In the old town there is a cluster of well-preserved medieval buildings. The cathedral and the town hall both date from the 14th century and were subse-quently reshaped. The town hall, today mostly Renaissance, is housing the Regional Museum. The Diocesan Museum at Cathe-dral Square is arranged inside an early 16th century building.

In the High Tatras and aroundMt Rysy (2499 m) in the Tatras is Poland’s highest peak. The Tat-ra National Park has been entered on UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves List, together with the adjoining park area on the Slova-kian side. A fine array of hiking trails run to the mountain tops, to crystal clear mountain lakes, wondrous waterfalls, valleys and caves. Mountain-bikers can choose from several well-marked bike trails. The trail connecting the town of Zakopane with the moun-tain lake Morskie Oko is 66 kilometres long both ways. Zakopane itself is the most significant winter sports resort in Poland. In the pas t, numerous international sports events took place here, for ex-ample, the world championships in ski-jumps, world champion-ships in biathlon or world cup in slalom. Ski trails of various diffi-culty levels await skiers. The most renowned and highest of them start on Mt Kasprowy Wierch (1984 m). Zakopane and its environs are well known for the highlander’s handicrafts. In the area of ul. Krupówki, the Zakopane’s main shopping mall, stand a number of wooden houses. In Chochołów, to the north west of Zakopane, are more than 30 of these lovely highlanders’ timber constructions. Bu-kowina Tatrzańska, Poland’s highest located village has many ski lifts and offers good conditions for winter sports fans. Every Thurs-day, located off the beaten track Nowy Targ hosts a huge country fair with a variety of local handicraft on sale. In the nearby Dębno Podhalańskie is a wooden 15th century church with interiors en-tirely covered by paintings. The church in Dębno Podhalańskie is part of the Małopolska Trail of Wooden Architecture and together with churches in Binarowa, Lipnica Murowana and Sękowa has been included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

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The BeskidsSituated on the border with Slovakia, the Beskid Sądecki Mountain Range is a very popular winter sports area. Nowy Sącz (75,000 inhabitants) is a good base for touring. The medi-eval outlook of the city has been largely preserved. The city has the second largest (after Cracow) town square in the Małopolska Region. The town hall dates back to the late 19th century and the surrounding buildings are even older. Originally Gothic St Margaret’s Church was remodelled in the 19th century. The old synagogue (ul. Berka Joselewicza) was founded in 1746. Today it serves as a gallery of contemporary art. In the skansen, there are old country huts, churches and granaries from the region. The nearby Stary Sącz is a lovely old town, a centre of regional hand-icrafts. The town square is lined with the 19th century residential houses. The Regional Museum is at Rynek 6. Surrounded by a tall wall, the convent Church of Poor Clares was built in the 13th century to be later expanded in the 18th century. Nowy Sącz is a meeting point of two riv-ers – the Dunajec running from south-west and the Poprad – from south-east. The valleys of both rivers are among the most spectacular landscape sites in Poland. The Dunajec originates from two springs in the High Tatras. The Black and the White Dunajec conjoin near Nowy Targ and continue together in the direction of Nowy Sącz. The upper part of the river is a real magnet for experienced canoeists. Its most beautiful section runs through the area of the Pieniny National Park. A raft trip on the Dunajec is a local highlight. Highlanders in traditional folk costumes navigate the rafts. The raft trip, lasting 2-3 hours, runs through the gorge of the Dunajec where the cliffs of the Pieniny Mountains’ slopes sore to the height of 300 metres. The trip begins at Sro-mowce Wyżne, ending in the popular health resort Szczawnica. The river Poprad originates in Slova-kia, but it is in Poland where its valley is most scenic - all the way down from the border till the junction with Dunajec. On its banks is a couple of charming health resorts and holiday towns, each one a good base for hikes in the Beskid Sądecki. In Rytro are the 12th century castle ruins. Piwniczna Zdrój, Żegiestów and Muszyna are traditional health re-sorts. Krynica is a popular spa and a winter sports centre. The old spa house was constructed in 1889. Numerous Swiss-style wooden villas date from about the same time. The town has a funicular ascending along the trail of 2200 metres to the top of Mt Jaworzyna Krynicka (1114 m).Situated on the edge of the Lower Beskid, Krosno (45,000 in-habitants) is the world’s oldest oil drilling area. It is here that the pharmacist Ignacy Łukasiewicz constructed the world’s first oil lamp in 1854. The town square in Krosno is among the love-liest in Poland, surrounded by superb arcaded burgher houses. Located inside the 15th century former Bishop’s Palace at ul. Piłsudskiego 16, the Regional Museum has different sections, but its highlight is an extensive collection of decorative old ker-osene lamps. The world oldest oil shaft sunk by Łukasiewicz in 1854 can be seen to the south-west of Krosno in the village of Bó-brka. There is also an open-air museum with oil drilling gear.The eastern part of the Beskids is called Bieszczady. The most unique areas of Bieszczady are enclosed within the Bieszczady National Park which itself is a part of the International Biosphere Reserve located in the Eastern Carpathians. The highest summits slightly exceed 1300 metres. Here the river San, a tributary of the Vistula, has its springs. The region is among the most scarce-

ly populated areas of Poland. Its rich fauna includes wolf, bear and various snakes. The area offers some great hikes and bike rides. Rides on horses of the characteristic local breed (hucuły) are available in Polana, Rabe, Wołosate and a few other plac-es. In winter there are good conditions for skiing contests and in summer the lake Solina welcomes sailors and windsurfers. Sanok (32,000 inhabitants) on the river San is the only big town in the Bieszczady area. In Sanok, there is a 16th century castle subsequently expanded in the early 19th century, today given over to a museum with Poland’s largest collection of icons. Quite re-markable is the characteristic wooden architecture of the region. A late Gothic church and the 14th century castle are of interest in Lesko. The Regional Museum has been installed in the former synagogue. The Bieszczady Loop - a circular road built in the 60s - cuts through the scenic countryside joining Lesko with the town

of Ustrzyki Górne situated at the foot of Mt Tarni-ca (1346 m). In the southern part of the Bieszcza-dy is Majdan - a starting point of a historical nar-row-gauge train running through the scenic moun-tain valleys.

The Podkarpacie RegionIn Rzeszów (160,000 inhabitants) a couple of in-teresting pieces of the 18th and 19th century ar-chitecture stand till today. The parish church dates from the 15th century and the early 17th century Bernardine monastery has sumptuous Ba-roque interiors. Two synagogues stand east of the town square, one housing an exhibition, the oth-er an archive. The city also has a castle renovat-ed in 19th century opened to visitors. North-east of Rzeszów, the Bernardine monastery in Leżajsk is home to the famous organ dating from 1693, complete with its 5,900 organ-pipes. The 17th century monastery is a work of an Italian mas-ter Pellaccini. In Łańcut, to the east of Rzeszów, stands one of the country’s most important mag-nate residences. The two-storey construction with a courtyard was built in the late 16th century and the magnificent park in the 17th. Its interiors are lavishly furnished and decorated with paintings. Among the buildings in the park are the orangery and a Romantic little castle. The old stable and coach-house buildings are given over to the muse-

um of carriages, containing one of the most exquisite collections of carriages and stagecoaches.Przemyśl (65,000 inhabitants) upon San is close to the border with Ukraine. The cross-border trade exerts a great influence on the life of the city, which is the cultural centre of south-east-ern Poland. Przemyśl boasts more than 1000 years of history. Its heyday fell to the period of Renaissance. In the 14th century a castle was erected, subsequently altered a number of times. To-day it contains a theatre. Under the Austrian rule, since 1876, the city was transformed into a fortress. Even today the defensive architecture prevails in its urban landscape. The St John’s cathe-dral, originally Gothic with later Baroque alternations, is one of the major highlights. Other buildings of interest include the Ba-roque Carmelite monastery, the rococo Franciscan church and the Baroque clock tower. In the Regional Museum, an array of local folk costumes and a collection of icons are on view.Krasiczyn upon San lies to the west of Przemyśl. Its showpiece is the magnificent late Renaissance castle with a huge courtyard. A spacious landscape park surrounds the whole complex. The old coach-house has been turned into a hotel.

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Warsaw

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The capital of the country is not a destination meant solely for politicians. Its interesting monuments of architecture, more than 30 theatres, about 50 muse-ums and a variety of art exhibitions attract culture fans from all over the world.

A stroll across the city

Old TownThe whole area of the Old Town is the only post-war reconstruc-tion that has been included on UNESCO World Cultural Her-itage List. Walking through the Old Town it is hard to imag-ine that this historical part of Warsaw lay in rubble in 1945. The original constructions predominantly dated back to the 16th and 17th centuries and all had different facades. Many local shops, restaurants and cafés have had long traditions. The restaurant “U Fukiera” has been in existence for 300 years now and is among the best in the city. It entertaind some of the most distinguished state dignitaries like the former American secretary of state Henry Kissinger or the former Prime Minister of Spain Felipe Gonzal-es. A couple of houses further is the “Gessler” restaurant with its atmospheric interiors. Some buildings on the northern side of the square are connected to form the premises of the Historical Mu-seum of Warsaw. In the square itself, a number of open-air cafés await tired passers-by. Right next to them, artists display their paintings and drawings trying to attract the attention of numer-ous tourists. Horse-drawn cab owners patiently await customers. Ul. Nowomiejska runs down from the Old Town Market Square to the round brick building of the Barbican. This defensive con-struction with four corner turrets was erected in 1548.

The New TownContinuing northwards, ul. Freta brings us to the New Town Market Square. In the house at ul. Freta 16 Maria Skłodowska-Curie – the double Noble prize-winning chemist – was born. To-day it is hosting a small museum dedicated to the scientist. At ul. Freta 5 known as the house “Pod Samsonem”, a writer E. T. A. Hoffman lived for some time. Today the building contains the Asia and Pacific Art Museum. The houses in the New Town Mar-ket Square originally dating to the 18th century, after the war un-derwent a general reconstruction. The Church of the Nuns of the Holy Sacrament was erected in 1638. West of the New Town Mar-ket Square is pl. Krasińskich where the Warsaw Uprising began in 1944. Just behind the Warsaw Uprising monument, the modern Supreme Court building was erected. The Krasiński Palace, today housing a department of the National Library, occupies the west-ern side of the square.

The Royal Castle and the Royal Way

The Royal Castle with its pentagonal inner yard stands south of the Old Town Market Square. The reconstruction of the castle was finished in 1984 and financed entirely from pri-vate donations of Poles living all over the world. The inhabit-ants of Warsaw saved from ruins many important castle fur-nishings that were subsequently used during the reconstruc-tion. In the late 16th century the castle was transformed into a royal residence. Right in front of it stands the oldest city’s monument – the imposing column of King Sigismund III Vaza erected in 1644. Several elegant buildings complete the square’s design. Inside the castle, beside exquisite chambers, is the collection of antiquated paintings with views of the 18th century Warsaw. From the Castle Square begins the Royal Way, running all the way down to the Wilanów Palace. In its first part the way leads along the elegant ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście lined with Baroque houses. The whitewashed Radziwiłł Palace is a representative edifice. Built in the mid-17th century, it served as a seat of the Council of Ministers up till 1994. Since then, it has become the seat of the pres-ident. The monument of the Polish national hero, Prince Joseph Poniatowski, killed in the battle of Lipsk stands in the palace yard. Right next to the presidential palace is the Le Royal Meridien Bristol Hotel – one of the best-known War-saw hotels built in 1899 in the Art Nouveau style. Despite very strong competition, it is still among the most renowned Warsaw hotels. The southern stretch of ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście is occupied by Warsaw University founded in 1816. Further on begins the representative ul. Nowy Świat, today closed for private vehicles traffic. Along the street stand three-storied historical buildings with many popular hangouts and shops. The Blikle coffee shop is famous for its savoury cakes and boasts more than 100 years of tradition. Ul. Nowy Świat ends up at pl. Trzech Krzyży and the fur-ther section of the Royal Way enters Aleje Ujazdowskie.

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Many former aristocratic residences on both sides of Aleje Ujazdowskie nowadays have been given over to embassies. A little off the track the Polish Parliament debates are held. East of Aleje Ujazdowskie is the much famed city park Łazienki. King Stanisław August Poniatowski who transformed it to an English-style landscape park with a pond and canals pur-chased its territory in 1760. On a little island a neoclassical king’s summer residence was built. Except for lavishly fur-nished palace interiors, it contains the galler-ies of Flemish and Dutch masters. Opposite the Palace is a replica of an antique amphi-theatre. In front of the Chopin monument by the entry from the side of Aleje Ujazdowskie, free outdoor concerts are held every Sunday in summer. By the end of Aleje Ujazdowsk-ie, the neoclassical palace Belweder is located. Today, the building is designated for the offi-cial guests of the country’s president. A couple of kilometres further at the terminus of Royal Way stands the Wilanów Palace. Remodelled in the 17th century and transformed to a roy-al residence, it is the finest Baroque residence in Poland. Historical furniture, valuable col-lections of Polish portraits as well as Canal-etto’s city panoramas adorn the palace inte-riors. The surrounding park was designed in French and English styles; the Poster Muse-um boasts collection of posters by Polish and foreign artists.

Jewish traces in WarsawFrom among three synagogues in the former Warsaw ghetto, only the Nożyk Synagogue at ul. Twarda is still standing. Since 1983, the Jewish community has used it. In the near-by Plac Grzybowski, the Jewish Theatre re-suscitates Jewish drama and dance traditions. Further north, by ul. Ludwika Zamenhoffa the Monument to the Heroes of the Ghetto was erected in 1948. In front of the monu-ment the Chancellor Willy Brandt kneeled down in December 1970 asking forgiveness in a gesture of humility. A Museum of the History of Polish Jews is to be founded on that site. Here be-gins the so-called Memorial Route to the Struggle & Mar-tyrdom of the Jews 1940-43 and continues to the Umschlag-platz Memorial, the site from which more than 300,000 Jews were deported to death camps. Nineteen granite blocks on the route remind about important persons and events related to the fights in the Ghetto area. The Umschlagplatz Memo-rial was erected in the late 80’s.The Jewish Historical Institute at ul. Tłomackie 3/5 has not only a large library and archives but also a museum where information about the ghetto history can be obtained. At ul. Okopowa is the Jewish Cemetery, a resting place to more than 200,000 people.

Other places to see

The Palace of Culture and Science on Plac Defilad is as much bizarre as controversial. This building, towering at 234 metres, was built in early 50’s as a gift from Joseph Stalin. The palace has 3288 rooms. Various institutions use some of them whereas others serve cultural and entertainment pur-

poses. On the ground floor are three theatres, a cinema and two museums. The building hosts various cultural events - the annual International Book Fair and the Jazz Jamboree Festival, to mention just a few. From the viewing terrace on the 30th floor the busy city panorama can be admired.The neoclassical edifice of the Grand Theatre of Opera and Ballet designed in the first half of 19th century dominates Plac Teatralny. The opera hall has enough room to wel-

come a 2,000 audience. Situated opposite the theatre is the recently reconstructed former town hall building which now contains dif-ferent financial institutions. Beyond the the-atre stretches the vast Plac Piłsudskiego with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and an adjoining Saxon Gardens founded in 1727.On the other bank of the Vistula in the dis-trict of Praga, the surroundings dramatically change, quite as if we wandered into a differ-ent world. The 19th century tenement hous-es dominate the area. Except for the Zoolog-ical Garden at ul. Ratuszowa 1/3, the district highlight is the Dziesięciolecia Stadium. At the much-famed bazaar thousands of ven-dors from Asia and the former Soviet Union present their wares. The offer covers a whole range of articles from household supplies, foodstuffs and a hotch-potch collection of junk, even to illegally traded commodities.

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The cultural offer of Warsaw doesn’t differ from that of other European cities. Among the most outstanding museums, with the ex-ception of royal residences, are the following:The National Museum at Aleje Jerozolim-skie 3 is the largest museum in Poland; on the ground floor are galleries of ancient and medieval art and an exhibition that sums up the history of painting between the 16th and 20th centuries. A huge area falls to Polish art. One can find here masterpieces of Italian, French, Flemish and German masters of dif-

ferent epochs. The museum boasts the biggest in Europe ex-hibition of Nubian medieval culture and art. The substantial part of this collection was found in Faras (Northern Sudan) by Polish archaeologists.The Centre of Contemporary Art – in the Ujazdowski Pal-ace is one of the major modern-art exhibitions in Poland. Part of the centre is also an experimental theatre and a cinema. The Museum of Collection named after John Paul II is lo-cated in a neoclassical building of the former Polish Bank at Plac Bankowy 1 and displays a collection of nearly 450 mas-terpieces of European painting.The Zachęta Art Gallery at Plac Małachowskiego 3, rank-ing among the most renowned in the country, features such outstanding artists as Picasso or Max Ernst, as well as con-temporary art.Except for the Grand Theatre, among the important stages and concert halls are also the Chamber Opera where the an-nual Mozart festival is held, and the National Philharmon-ic Hall recently celebrating its 100th birthday. Each year in September it hosts a festival of contemporary music and every five years – the International Chopin Music Competition.

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the royal city

Between 1038 and 1596 Cracow remained a royal metropolis. Since then, many Poles have regarded it as the most important spiritual centre of the coun-try and as a monument of national identity. Granting Cracow the title of the European City of Culture 2000 confirmed its international significance. The Old Town within the area of the Planty has been included on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

A stroll across the city

Main Market SquareMeasuring 200x200 metres, the Main Market Square or the Rynek Główny constitutes the heart of Cracow, where both the locals and the visitors stroll about at leisure. Since early morning till late at night people meet here in restau-rants and cafés. It is also the area of concerts and occasional public manifestations. The cabmen of horse-drawn droshky, street musicians, jugglers, pretzel vendors and florists – all compete for tourists’ attention.In the middle stands the Cloth Hall, founded in place of the earlier 13th century building that had burnt down during the fire in 1555. The two-story Cloth Hall is a Renaissance piece designed by Italian master craftsmen. At the fall of 19th cen-tury the building was enlarged with neo-Gothic arcades with oriel windows. Today, the old basement stalls sell mostly sou-venirs and handicrafts. The café, decorated by secession or-naments is a popular tourist hangout. In the east section of the Rynek Główny two uneven spires of St Mary’s Church dominate the skyline. For many centuries a famous bugle-call has resounded here, performed everyday at full hours. Each time the melody halts abruptly to remind of the val-iant watchman who, as the legend has it, was hit by an ar-

row while warning the city against the approaching Tartars. The main body of St Mary’s Church was constructed in the 14th century with side altars added in the 15th century and the late Baroque porch – in the 18th century. The main al-tar was carved in lime-wood (1477-1489) by a famous sculp-tor Veit Stoss. In the south section of the Rynek stands the smallish church of St Adalbert with its oldest fragments dating back to the 12th century and the oval dome added in the 17th century. The nearby statue of Romantic poet Adam Mickiewicz is a popular meeting point.The tall tower is all that remains of the Gothic town hall dis-mantled in the early 19th century. On both sides of the tower thoroughly restored burgher houses line the square.

The Old Town areaEleven streets radiate from the central square. The Old Town is surrounded by the Planty – a four kilometre long stretch of greenery created in place of the former defensive walls. Many medieval cellars and merchant stores are now housing restaurants, pubs and cafés. Ul. Floriańska, a street lined by magnificent burghers mansions, is among the most beautiful streets of the city, running from the Rynek to the Floriańska Gate (14th cen-tury). In its immediate vicinity stands the Barbican – a 15th century Gothic defensive keep. The popular café Jama Michalika (ul. Floriańska 45) in the early 20th century was the central meeting point for Cracow’s intellectuals and the stage of the famous Green Balloon Cabaret.The oldest building of the Jagiellonian University is the Collegium Maius (ul. Jagiellońska 15), with a superb ar-caded yard surrounded by the 15th century brick buildings. The Collegium contains the University Museum and the spacious aula is often a place of official celebrations. The Baroque University Church (ul. Św. Anny) is among the finest in the city.

The Wawel HillUl. Grodzka runs from the Rynek straight to the Wawel Hill. The first cathedral on the hill was built in 1000. The present ca-thedral dates back to the 14th century and was later many times reconstructed. From the neighbouring Wawel Castle Polish kings ruled the country for over 500 years. The construction erected in early 16th century in the style of Italian palazzo be-came a model for many other Polish castles. Its central point is

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the pentagonal inner courtyard with three-storied arcaded gal-leries. The tour of the castle covers its representative chambers, the Treasury, the Armoury and a collection of oriental art-work. In the basement and vaults, the exhibition “Lost Waw-el” shows archaeological finds of the hill’s most ancient build-ings, some of which from the 10th century. The gilded cor-onation sword displayed in the Coronation Chamber served since 1320 in the coronation ceremony. A display of war weap-onry from different periods and medieval execution axes used for beheading are set up in the Armoury. In the representative chambers on upper floors, a famous collection of the 15th and 16th century Flemish tapestries is on view. A ring of chapels from different epochs surrounds the cathedral building. The Renaissance Zygmuntowska Chapel is capped with a gilded cupola. The massive bell Zyg-munt (1520) striking only on state and church holidays hangs in the Zygmuntowska Tower. The shrine of St Stanisław with the silver sar-cophagus depicting the scenes from the life of the saint is located in the cathedral’s main nave. The Wawel Cathedral had remained the coro-nation place of Polish kings until the 18th cen-tury. The majority of them, as well as numer-ous magnates, artists and national heroes were buried here. The Cathedral Museum has a dis-play of memorabilia associated with the life of Karol Wojtyła who served here as cardinal be-fore his election to pope.

Kazimierz – the Jewish quarter of CracowAlmost 70,000 Jews lived in Cracow before WW II. Today the Jewish community is much less numerous. However, from year to year the interest in Jewish history and culture grows, focusing around the Jewish quarter Kazimierz. Here, in 1993, the American movie director Steven Spielberg filmed the story of a business-man Oskar Schindler in authentic surround-ings. Since then the “Oskar Schindler route” has been on travel agents’ offer.In the early 90s, a Jewish cultural centre was founded in the former prayer house (ul. Rabi-na Meiselsa 17). Everyone with an interest in Jewish history and culture will receive here all necessary information. The seven local syna-gogues were gradually renovated. The 15th century synagogue at the end of ul. Szeroka has been now turned into the Jewish Museum. The management of the Isaac’s Synagogue (ul. Józefa) is at-tempting to resurrect the lost world of Cracovian Jews. The movies show life in the old district of Kazimierz. The small Synagogue Remu’h (ul. Szeroka 40) from the mid-16th cen-tury serves the local congregation as a place of religious wor-ship and is also open for tourists. The adjacent cemetery with gravestones dating back to the 16th-18th centuries can also be visited. Ul. Szeroka with its restaurants, hotels and cafes, such as for example the Ariel café and restaurant, is gradu-ally becoming a centre of Jewish culture. These places, both with their menu and music, bring to life old Jewish traditions. Since 1988, the Jewish Culture Festival has been organized at the end of June.Only a few remnants of the Jewish Ghetto are preserved till to-day in the district of Podgórze at Plac Bohaterów Getta. One of them is the “Pod Orłem” pharmacy. At the end of ul. Lwow-

ska remained some fragments of the old ghetto walls and at the neighbouring ul. Lipowa 4 is the Oskar Schindler’s former fac-tory of enamelware.The Tadeusz Kościuszko Mound situated away from the cen-tre was raised in 1820-1823 as a monument commemorating the Polish national hero. On nice days, a beautiful city pano-rama spreads from its top with the Tatra Mountains peaks in the background. To the foot of the mound clings an old Aus-trian fort. The Villa Deciusa (1540) is situated inside a beau-tiful park (ul. 28 Lipca 17a). Recently restored, it serves as an international conference ensemble accompanied by a gourmet restaurant.Tyniec was formerly a hamlet adjoining the monastery. On the steep bank of the Vistula perch the picturesque buildings

of the Benedictine Abbey dating from the 9th century. The abbey is awaiting registration on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

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The National Museum occupies several build-ings. The first floor of the Cloth Hall shelters an exhibition of Polish 19th century paint-ing and sculpture, including works of the fa-mous Cracow painter Jan Matejko. Arranged in Matejko’s birthplace (ul. Floriańska 41) is a display of his sketches and drawings, as well as antique folk costumes and handicraft items from his collection. The Szołayski Museum (pl. Szczepański 9) has an exhibition of Polish 14th-19th century art, medieval religious art and a collection of Polish painting and sculp-ture from various periods since 1890. In the Czartoryski Museum (ul. Św. Jana 19) are some precious examples of European painting with the famous Lady with an Ermine by Le-onardo da Vinci. The National Museum (Al. Trzeciego Maja 1) has some Polish 20th cen-tury art on view, including works by Stanisław Wyspiański and Tadeusz Kantor.The Historical Museum of Cracow. Part of the museum is housed in the Krzysztofo-ry Palace (Rynek Główny 35) and contains the oldest city panorama; another part is the Jewish Museum in the Old Synagogue (ul. Szeroka 24), illustrating the history of Cra-covian Jewry.

Cracow has also a range of classiest theatres, like the Stary Theatre (ul. Jagiellońska 1) and the Słowackiego Theatre (ul. Św. Ducha 1). The latter often holding classical mu-sic concerts and ballet performances. The famous stage manager Tadeusz Kantor used to work at the theatre Cri-cot-2, part of which is now occupied by a display dedi-cated to the artist. The fame of National Philharmonic named after Karol Szymanowski extends far beyond the country’s borders with its performances often conducted by the best-known Polish contemporary composer Krzysz-tof Penderecki.Important cultural events happen in Cracow almost through-out the year. For example Ballet Spring, Summer Jazz Days Festival in July, Music in Old Cracow (second half of Au-gust), Jewish Culture Festival (end of June), and the compe-tition of Christmas cribs in December.

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The excavations prove that as early as in the 9th cen-tury a stronghold stood on the island in the forking of rivers Warta and Cybina. In 966 the Piast prince Mieszko I received there baptism, and two years later the first Polish bishopric was established there by him. The site was then called Ostrów Tumski and is the oldest remaining part of contemporary Poznań. In the Gothic cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul are sep-ulchres of Mieszko I and his follower – Bolesław Chro-bry, the first king of Poland. In the cathedral’s vaults fragments of the original church (968) are on dis-play.

A stroll across the city

Old TownThe Old Town Market Square (Stary Rynek) is ringed by picturesque merchant houses from different histor-ical periods and shadowed by arcades where artists sell their works. A couple of historically significant church-es and a fine range of shops and cafeterias surround the square. The place is especially popular in summertime when the cafés and open-air restaurants are occupied till late night.Among the city’s most distinctive landmarks is the Town Hall in the Old Town Markrt Square. Founded around 1550 it is reputably the most important Renaissance piece in Poland. The eastern façade with three-story arcades and an open loggia deserves a closer look. Every day at noon sounds the bugle-call and effigies of two rams emerge from behind the metal door above the clock. The first mecha-nism of the clock dates from 1551. The Town Hall interi-ors shelter the Historical Museum of Poznań. Its kernel is the Great Hall situated on the first f loor. The hall, with ceilings decorated by the coffered vault, is the largest ro-coco interior in Poland. Opposite the Town Hall is a copy of the old pillory with the 18th century Fountain of Pros-erpine sculpted in sandstone.Left of the Town Hall stand the so-called Houses of Keep-ers dating from the 17th century, with characteristic ar-cades. It’s a regular place of artists and souvenir vendors.

The former Weigh House, originally Renaissance, today houses the Municipal Office also known as the Weddings Palace. Another historical monument in the square is the neoclassical Guardhouse, currently a seat of the Historical Museum of Wielkopolska. A little less grand by the first look, but of equally important contents, is the gallery Ar-senal, often listed among the top exhibitions of contempo-rary art.Multi-coloured columns with gilded capitals are noticed immediately on entering one of Poznań’s most precious ed-ifices – the Baroque parish church (ul. Świętosławska). The church holds regular organ concerts. Next to it stands the former Jesuit College (18th c.), today a seat of the Munici-pal Office. Opposite, the ballet school occupies the premis-

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es of old Jesuit school. Within an easy reach from here is the seat of Poznań Ballet (ul. Kozia).The Dominican church (ul. Dominikańska) is the oldest church building in the Old Town. Its origins date as far back as the mid-13th century. Although with time passing it accumulated Baroque accretions, its initial shape is still commemorated by the splendid brick portal. Right next to the church is the gallery “U Jezuitów” with a display of con-temporary art.Perched on the hill north-west of Stary Rynek, is the Roy-al Castle founded in the 13th century. It used to be a seat to princes of Wielkopolska, and subsequently a residence of Polish kings. After WW II only the north wing called the Raczyński Manor, was reconstructed and is currently occu-pied by the Museum of Artistic Crafts.The elongated Plac Wolności was designed by the end of 18th century. The overwhelm-ing shape of Raczyński Library dominates the skyline. Its façade was decorated in the early 19th century with 24 iron columns. Not far away from the square (ul. 27 Grud-nia), stands the eclectic building of Theatre Polski erected between 1873 and 1875, bear-ing an inscription “The nation unto itself ”. In the times of Prussian germanising policy, Polish plays were staged here.

Around Plac Adama MickiewiczaAt the point where pl. Adama Mickiewicza meets ul. Św. Marcin, two monumental crosses commemorate the workers’ uprising in June 1956 and its 74 dead victims. The monument was unveiled in 1981 on the 25th anniversary of the June events. The neo-Ro-manesque building (1905) of the Center of Culture Zamek, today houses numerous gal-leries and a puppet show. Adjoining, there is a neo-Renaissance building of Adam Mic-kiewicz University. Its main assembly hall has great acoustics and is often used as a con-cert hall for the philharmonic orchestra or other musical performances. The Theatre Wielki is located down across the park and a little further away begins the territory of Poznań International Fair spreading over 23 hectares. Opposite the fair area (ul. Zwierzyniecka) stretches the oldest zoological garden in Poland (1854). Anoth-er zoo lies on the opposite side of the city (ul. Krańcowa). Founded in 1967 on 113 hec-tares, it gathers about 6,000 animals.

Ostrów Tumski IslandTwo rivers, the Warta and the Cybina, surround the island of Ostrów Tumski. This oldest part of Poznań abounds in historical architecture. More than a thousand years back, a large stronghold stood here. Today the double-spired cathe-dral of SS Peter and Paul dominates the skyline. In its vaults, fragments of a pre-Romanesque church from 10th and 11th century are on view. In the Royal Chapel lie mortal remains of Mieszko I and Bolesław Chrobry, the first two rulers of Poland. In the cathedral’s immediate vicinity is the 15th century church of St Mary. A school has been founded right next to it by a bishop (1519). At present the building is a seat

of the Archdiocesan Archive. Opposite, is the Archdiocesan Museum with a precious collection of religious art.

Other Important Sites

The Centre of Sport and Recreation Malta has a large park and a modern boat-racing course where international boat-racings are held. The toboggan-run operates in summer while the local ski-centre with a dry slope is open through-out the year. The Botanical Garden (ul. Dąbrowskiego) is among the most interesting arrangements of this type in Poland. One of the largest palm-houses in Europe housing 17,000 plants is situated in the Wilson Park (ul. Głogowska).

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Poznań is an important cultural venue. Many contemporary painters and sculptors came from its Academy of Fine Arts. The schedule is virtually packed with events. The National Museum (Aleja Marcinkow-skiego 9) displays stunning collections of painting by old Polish masters, Italian, Flemish or German painters and contem-porary art. Of particular interest is a small collection of Spanish masters including works of Zurbaran and Ribera.In the Historical Museum of Poznań situated in the Town Hall, the history of the city from its early beginnings can be followed in close-up. A couple of artistic craft masterpieces are particularly inter-esting, including the oldest Polish clock (1580).The Museum of Musical Instruments (Stary Rynek 45) is the only one of this sort in Poland, displaying a lavish collec-tion of instruments from different epochs and places around the world.The Archaeological Museum (ul. Wodna 27) stores a collection of 180,000 exhib-its coming mostly from the area of western Poland. The oldest exhibits date from the Palaeolithic period.The fame of Poznań Ballet that gives per-formances at the Polish Dance Theater (ul. Kozia 4) extends far beyond the city it-self. Also the Philharmonics and the boys’

choir Poznańskie Słowiki (Poznań Nightingales) have been both marked by international recognition. The op-era performances are staged regularly in the Wielki Thea-tre (ul. Fredry 9). Among the most important annual cultural events are the Boys’ Choir Festival in February, the Jazz Festival in March, the International Theatre Festival Malta in June and the International Film Festival Off Cinema in No-vember. Every two years the Bienniale of Contemporary Dance is held in August, and every five years – the Hen-ryk Wieniawski’s International Violin Competition. Dur-ing the St John’s Fair in mid-June, the city centre be-comes one huge vanity fair accompanied by varied cul-tural events.

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old Hanseatic town

There has always been a tight link between the his-tory of Gdańsk and the world history. The cannonade on Westerplatte on the 1st of September 1939 began the World War II that destroyed 90% of the city cen-tre. The appearance of the Workers’ Union Solidarity in the Lenin’s Shipyard (1980) was a hallmark to the end of communism in the Central-Eastern Europe.

A short tour of the city

Main TownThe historical city centre is divided in two parts, with ma-jor historical monuments located in the area of Main Town (Główne Miasto). Nine of the Main Town’s streets crossed by numerous little streets are opening to the River Mołtawa through historical gates. The heart of district is the Royal Way, running from the Upper Gate (Brama Wyżynna) to the Golden Gate (Brama Złota) and further down ul. Długa and ul. Długi Targ up until the Green Gate (Brama Zielo-na). The Upper Gate forms part of the city fortifications and used to be one of the main ways to enter the city from land. Constructed at the end of 16th century, it was once equipped with a moat and a drawbridge. The representative Golden Gate was constructed in the 17th century in Renais-sance. Both sides of ul. Długa and ul. Długi Targ are lined with exuberantly ornamented burgher houses with slender facades and beautiful finials.The Town Hall in Główne Miasto is situated on the cor-ner of ul. Długi Targ. Originally Gothic, the building was

reconstructed in the Renaissance style following the fire in 1556. In 1600 the interiors were amply furnished and by the end of 18th century the building was given a Renais-sance portal. Inside, red tapestries adorn the walls of repre-sentative Hall of the Council and paintings of Dutch artists intersperse with the carved and gilded ceiling ornaments. The image at the top of the 80-meter tower depicts king Sigismund Augustus. The recently restored splendid Ar-tus Court (1478-81) was in the past a gathering place for

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wealthy merchants. The Neptune Fountain (1613) set in front of the Artus Court symbolizes the city’s seafaring her-itage. The place, surrounded by plentiful restaurants and cafés, is usually full of tourists. Through the Renaissance Green Gate we get to the water-front – a bustling promenade by the River Mołtawa. Head-ing north we pass the St Mary’s Gate and reach the Old Crane, the symbol of the city, with an overhanging wood-en superstructure. Founded in the 15th century, it was in its heyday the biggest embarkation crane in the world. The exhibition of the Mar-itime Museum is now housed inside its walls, some which four metres thick in cross-section. From the promenade leave cruise ships - off to the Westerplatte and Hel peninsula. On the opposite bank of River Mołtawa is the Granary Island with its stock of old granaries, in fact just a fraction of 300 granaries that used to occupy this place. Besides, the island abounds in ruins.The Gothic St Mary’s Church is the grandest temple in Poland and can gath-er as many as 20,000 people at a time. The three nave hall church (1343 – 1502) used to contain many valuable furnish-ings which, hidden during WW II, now remain scattered in various museums. Some have luckily returned to their place of origin, like a copy of Hans Memling’s picture “The Last Judgement” hanging in a side altar (the original hangs in the National Museum in Gdańsk). Particu-lar attention deserves also the astronomi-cal clock (1464-70), in its heyday the big-gest clock in the world. Hard as it seems, the effort of climbing four hundred and two stairs leading to the top of church tower is rewarded by the beautiful view of the city spreading from there. A lit-tle way further on from the St Mary’s Church stands a small Royal Chapel – the only Baroque church in Gdańsk.

Old TownThe Old Town adjoins the Main Town. On the island on the Radunia Canal rises a seven-storey building of the Great Mill, now serving as department store. Con-structed by the Teutonic Knights (1350), it used to have 18 millstones and was one of the largest examples of industrial en-gineering in northern Europe. It worked until the fire in 1945. In the 30s, it ground 200 tonnes of flour daily. Today, from the original mill building remained only the foundations. On the bank of the Radunia Canal clings the 14th century Little Mill (Mały Młyn), earlier a grain store, today a wine vault. Near the mill stands the Ren-aissance Old Town Hall now housing a club. In the late 16th century it replaced the earlier half-timbered construction. Opposite there is a monument to Jan Hevelius.At Plac Obrońców Poczty Polskiej stands the historical build-ing of Polish Post. On the 1st of September 1939 a crew of Polish post clerks fought bravely for 14 hours against Ger-

man invaders. The little in-house museum reminds about that event.

In the Oliwa Suburb The centre of Oliwa, a suburb of Gdańsk, is a mellow and serene spot. A Cistercian monastery was founded here in mid-12th century. The old church after the fire in 1350 was remodelled in Gothic style, and in the 17th century the three-nave edifice was altered in Baroque. The characteris-

tic mark of the church is the narrow Ba-roque façade framed by two tall Goth-ic towers. Inside there is a beautiful stel-lar vault. Another valuable element is the organ (1763-1788). It consists of 7876 organ-pipes renowned for their admira-ble sound. Concerts are held here almost everyday.In the vicinity of the cathedral spreads the Oliwa Park. Its northern section contains a palm-house and is maintained in French style, whereas an English style park occupies the southern part. In the park stands the Abbot’s Palace today given over to the Museum of Contem-porary Art. The historical Abbot’s Gra-nary is housing the Ethnographic Mu-seum.

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One of the most significant museums in Poland – the National Museum in Gdańsk – uses the premises of old Fran-ciscan monastery (ul. Toruńska 1). The focus here is the 15th century painting by Hans Memling – the Last Judgement.The Archaeological Museum (ul. Ma-riacka 25/26) displays relics of the early colonization of Pomerania.The Maritime Museum housed by the Old Crane as well as the three histori-cal granaries on The Granary Island, de-picts the history of Polish seafaring from the 10th century onwards. Additionally, it displays items from the Swedish ship sank in 1627.The Ethnographic Museum in Oliwa (ul. Cystersów) houses the exhibition of Kashubian folk art.The well-deserved fame falls to the Bal-tic Opera and Philharmonics (Al. Zwycięstwa 15) holding also ballet per-

formances. The Theater Wybrzeże is also a popular place (ul. Św. Ducha 2). Among the city’s best musical clubs is the Żak Club (ul. Wały Jagiellońskie 1). The biggest event in Gdańsk is the St Dominics Fair held in the beginning of August. The whole of Old Town turns for two weeks into one huge vanity fair. The fair is accompanied by numerous open-air concerts and performances. At that time too, the Chamber Music Festival takes place and in July and Au-gust the Oliwa cathedral organizes the Organ Music Festi-val. Later on, in September in Gdynia, there is the annual festival of Polish film.

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WrocławEuropean metropolis

Wrocław is among the most animated cities of Poland. The imaginative modernity harmonizes here with the concern for historical heritage. The exhilarating Euro-pean feel of the city has been rooted in the 1000-year history of this Lower Silesian metropolis.

A stroll across the city

Town SquareThe Town Square (Rynek) measuring 212x175 metres is the central point of the city. The Town Hall overlooking the square was first built in the 13th century, receiving its final appearance about y. 1500, in the period of the city’s prime. The astronomical clock dating from 1580 adorns the top of the façade. Underneath, there is an oriel win-dow over which throughout centuries the public announce-ments were made. The New Town Hall (after 1863) harmoniously match-es the surroundings. In the vaults is the well-known beer house and brewery Spiż. Neighbouring with the New Town Hall is the Cloth Hall, a place where cloth-vendors, tailors and shoemakers used to sell their wares. Today, the thor-oughly renovated buildings are housing restaurants and shops. A ring of multi-coloured houses (15th - 18th cc.) forms the outer part of the market. The focus among them is the house “Pod Gryfami” (House of the Griffins) with the finial decorated by white pelicans, eagles and griffins. The common gateway arch connects Alterists’ houses called “Jaś” and “Małgosia” (Hansel and Gretel). Just behind, rises the massive St Elisabeth’s Church, one of the grandest and oldest temples of Wrocław (14th c.).Assortment of cafés and restaurants surround the square, in summer also in the open air. Some lovely vaulted cellars have been adapted as nightclubs and discos. Till late night the place is full of visitors.

Old Town The characteristic pattern of the city market together with the network of intersecting streets dates from the 13th centu-ry. The same urban pattern was applied in the construction of Cracow. Adjoining the main square is Plac Solny. Today the place has been returned to its traditional market function with flowers as the dominant item just as salt was in the Middle Ages. Among the most important constructions in the square is the former neoclassical Stock Exchange (house number 16) completed in 1824 and then remodelled at the turn of 19th century. Around Plac Bohaterów Getta focused the life of Wrocław’s Jewry. Not far from here (ul. Włodkowica) is a synagogue “Pod Białym Bocianem” (White Stork Synagogue), the only one sur-viving fascist invasion – currently under renovation. Another Jewish trace in this area is the Jewish cemetery (ul. Ślężna).

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WrocławWrocław is one of the largest university towns in Poland, with almost 90,000 students. The main university building is 171 metres long, topped by a turret from the first half of 18th century. On the first floor is the main assembly hall – Aula Leopoldina – one of the most beautiful Baroque halls in Po-land, entirely in-laid with paintings and frescoes. Thanks to its excellent acoustics it can hold not only academic celebra-tions but also concerts of the music festival Wratislavia Can-tans. The Baroque 17th century Jesuit church adjoins the uni-versity building. A little further (intersection of ul. Grodzka and ul. Szewska), rises the building of Ossoliński Library. The edifice much alike a palace, was founded in years 1657-1717 and is housing one of the most notable Polish libraries with a collection of books from the Ossoliński Institute in Lwów.The ul. Świdnicka is a thoroughfare popular both with tourists and locals. At the Teatral-ny Square rises the neoclassical Opera build-ing constructed in 1837-1841 according to Langhans’s project. Following ul. Świdnicka we reach the pl. Kościuszki with the hotel Sa-voy boasting long and rich traditions. It is also worthwhile stopping by at the old Depart-ment Store (1927) with an interesting façade made of glass and concrete.The St Mary Magdalene’s Church (14th c.) has a Romanesque sandstone portal from the 12th century that earlier belonged to an abbey destroyed in the 16th century. A little further is the antiquated Bernardine monas-tery (15th c.) with beautiful galleries, now an exhibition of the Museum of Architecture. In the nearby park named after Juliusz Słowacki stands a rotunda with a gigantic painting measuring 114m x 15m – the Panorama of Racławice. The painting’s theme cele-brates the victory of the Polish people’s mili-tia over the Russian army in 1794.

The Ostrów Tumski and Piasek IslandsThe Ostrów Tumski Island is the cradle of the city, place where the original city strong-hold used to stand (10th c.). Today it abounds in religious architecture. The double-spire St John’s cathedral was created in the 13th and 14th centuries and was the first Gothic tem-ple on Polish lands. The reconstruction of the cathedral from severe war damages was com-pleted in 1951. Inside is the Baroque 17th cen-tury chapel of St Elisabeth, a work of Italian masters. The Romanesque church of St Mar-tin dates from the 13th century and was subsequently often remodelled. Similarly the St Gilles Church, the oldest temple in Wrocław (1220) with an unchanged Romanesque portal. The Archdiocesan Museum (ul. Kanonia 112) contains rich collections of sculpture, paintings and wood-carved altars. Ul. Kanonia leads further to the Botanical Garden founded in the 19th century on the arm of the river Odra covered up with earth. Since that time the name “island” has not been a fitting term, because the area is only partly surrounded by water. Till today, however, it has retained its great serenity.On the neighbouring island known as the Piasek, the Church of St Mary on the Sand (NMP na Piasku) was founded in the 14th century. Tall columns support the lofty stellar-vaulted in-side. The 17th century icon of Our Lady the Victorious de-

rives from the territory of today’s Ukraine. To the Piasek Island leads the Piaskowy Bridge that is the oldest of Wrocław’s bridg-es. Just behind the bridge stands the Baroque building of Uni-versity Library. Maria and Feliks are the names of two mills sit-uated at the end of the Piasek Island (17th and 18th cc.) where a beautiful view over Ostrów Tumski can be savoured.On our way to Piasek Island we pass the historical Hala Tar-gowa (Market Hall). Externally laid with brickwork, it was actually one of the first constructions of reinforced concrete (1908). The inside market area of the hall is piled with fresh produce and groceries.

Hala Ludowa (People’s Hall) and the Sępolno districtThe Hala Ludowa in Park Szczytnicki is a huge hall built

in 1913 to host an exhibition celebrating the centenary of Battle of Lipsk. Sixty-five metres in diameter and twenty-three metres tall, the hall is an audacious piece of engineering even by present day standards.The Szczytnicki Park is a Romantic style park founded in the beginning of 19th cen-tury. Part of the park was fashioned as Jap-anese garden with exotic plants and a float-ing pergola. In 1913 an old wooden Silesian church was erected in the park. Adjoining - is the Wrocław ZOO founded in 1865 – the largest Polish zoological garden.

Major cultural events and insti-tutions

The National Museum (Plac Powstańców Warszawy) contains a collection of Silesian art from the Middle Ages and later periods. An interesting collection portraying the be-ginnings of photography is also on view.The Historical Museum in the Old Town Hall by the Rynek presents documents linked with the city’s history. The Archaeo-logical Museum is situated in a former pal-ace (ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 34) and has a display of excavation findings from the area of Lower Silesia. In the same building, the Ethnographic Museum displays collections of folk art and old regional costumes. Jerzy Grotowski created in Wrocław the founda-tions of his “scanty theatre”. His activity last-ed until the announcement of martial law in 1981. Today in his former theatre situated at the Rynek, a research institute has been es-

tablished, organizing performances associated with the work of Grotowski. The Wrocław’s Pantomime Theatre is also a well-known venue, having received numerous internation-al awards since the founding in 1956. Outside the country boundaries the Philharmonics (ul. Piłsudskiego 19) is a well-recognized cultural institution.The Wratislavia Cantans International Oratorio & Canta-ta Festival held annually in September is the most renowned of the city festivals.The popular festival “Jazz on the Odra” (“Jazz nad Odrą”) has been taking place since 1964. At about the same time of year, the city hosts the International Days of Music “Poro-zumienie”. Another important cultural event is the Interna-tional Triennial of Graphics in summer.

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Visas, accommodation

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The Polish Tourist Organisation (Polish abbrevia-tion – POT) is the central managing institution deal-ing with tourism in Poland. POT collaborates with the Polish government, representatives of voivod-ships and tourism industry. The branch offices of POT, active in 13 countries, deal with the promotion of Poland abroad. The Tourism Act forms the basis for all tourism-related activity in Poland. Its legal regu-lations remain in accordance with the standards of

European Union. The Act poses additional demands to travel agents, including tourist warranties and insurance, as well as the regulation of the standards for hotels, tour escorts and guides. It also precisely defines the manner of customer protection, without limiting in any way the initiative of tour organizers. In Polish government, the Minister of Economy and Labour is responsible for the preparation and intro-duction of legal acts regulating the tourist market in Poland.

Essential addresses connected with tourism in PolandOrganisation address phone / fax e-mail, websitePolish Tourist Organisation (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna)

ul. Chałubińskiego 4/600-928 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 630 17 36fax +(48-22) 630 17 42

pot@pot.gov.plwww.pot.gov.pl

Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Economy and Labour(Departament Turystyki w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Pracy)

ul. Żurawia 4a00-503 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 836 99 71 fax +(48-22) 836 99 73

bwpit@pit.org.plwww.pit.org.pl

Polish Chamber of Tourism (Polska Izba Turystyki)

ul. Astronomów 3/41101-450 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 836 99 71 fax +(48-22) 836 99 73

bwpit@pit.org.plwww.pit.org.pl

Polish Tourism Development Agency (Polska Agencja Rozwoju Turystyki S.A.)

ul. Stawki 200-193 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 860 67 79 fax +(48-22) 860 67 79

part@part.com.pl

Institute of Tourism (Instytut Turystyki)

ul. Merliniego 9a02-511 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 844 63 47 fax +(48-22) 844 12 63

it@intur.com.plwww.intur.com.pl

Polish Hotel Association (Polskie Zrzeszenie Hoteli)

ul. Nowogrodzka 44 lok.200-695 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 622 69 92 fax +(48-22) 622 69 91

pzh@hotel.plwww.hotelarze.pl

Polish Tourist and Country Lovers’ Society PTTK (Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze)

ul. Senatorska 1100-075 Warsaw

tel. +(48-22) 826 22 51fax +(48-22) 826 25 04

poczta@pttk.plwww.pttk.pl

Polish Camping and Caravanning Federation PFCC (Polska Federacja Campingu i Caravaningu)

ul. Grochowska 33103-838 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 810 60 50fax +(48-22) 810 60 50

biuro@pfcc.infowww.pfcc.info

Polish Youth Hostels Association PTSM (Polskie Towarzystwo Schronisk Młodzieżowych)

ul. Chocimska 2800-791 Warsaw

tel. +(48-22) 849 81 28fax +(48-22) 849 83 54

hostellingpol@ptsm.com.plwww.ptsm.pl

Tourism in Poland

Distances from Warsaw to Main European Cities

Berlin 575 kmParis 1695 km

Moscow 1310 kmPrague 630 kmVienna 770 kmZurich 1390 kmRome 910 km

Madrid 2820 kmVilnius 320 kmMinsk 880 kmKiev 1020 km

Belgrade 1080 kmAthens 2300 kmSophia 1455 km

ClimatePoland is situated in a moderate climatic zone. In summer (July) – the average temperature amounts to 19 degrees Cel-sius. However, there are sultry days with thermometer peak-ing as high as 30 degrees. The coolest months are January and February with temperatures falling a couple of degrees below zero. In the mountains in winter the weather condi-tions for winter sports are generally good.

TimeIn Poland, the standard European time is applied in winter and eastern European, in summer.

Holidays in PolandThe following official holidays are celebrated country-wide:

1 January New Year 27-28 March Easter (movable)

1 May Workers’ Day3 May 3rd May Constitution Feast

26 May Corpus Christi (movable)15 August Feast of the Assumption

1 November All Saints’ Day11 November Independence Day

25, 26 December Christmas

Winter and summer school breaksChristmas – 23 December till 2 JanuaryWinter break – 2 weeks, depends on the region, usually falls between January and February.Easter Break – 6 days, starting on the Maundy ThursdaySummer vacation – 25 June – 31 August

PostPost offices are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. In cities there are post offices on duty, which work 24 hours daily. At the post office you can use a phone-card telephone and buy a phone-card. A stamp for a post card or a letter (Europe) costs 2,10 zł (prices – November 2004), www.poczta-polska.pl

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VisaRegulations concerning the arrival and stay in Poland of EU citizens and their family members has changed from the day of accession of Poland to the EU. The relevant Union regu-lations and the law of July 27, 2002, on the terms and con-ditions of entry and stay on Polish territory of citizens of EU member states and members of their families (Journal of Laws No. 141 item 1180 , Journal of Laws No. 128 item 1175 of 2003) incorporating those regulations, came into force on May 1, 2004. The above law not only applies to EU citizens and their fam-ily members, but also to citizens of states of the European Economic Area (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) which do not belong to the EU, but pursuant to agreements with the EU they enjoy free movement of persons and members of their families. This data however, does not refer to travellers who come to Poland for a longer stay, study or work. From the citi-zens of countries other than those listed, a visa is required, which is to be obtained prior to the arrival in Poland. Issu-ing a visa may last up to 14 days depending on its type, in-ternational agreements, or the tourist’s citizenship. The conditions that must be met to obtain a single entry 90-day tourist visa are the following:• a valid passport (the validity must exceed the intended

period of stay in Poland by 6 months)• a visa application form thoroughly and legibly filled• full addresses of individuals and institutions visited in

Poland.Citizens of the following countries are not required to be in possession of a visa when entering Poland for less than 90 days.Andorra LatviaArgentina Liechtenstein Austria Lithuania Australia LuxemburgBelgium Macao Bolivia Malaysia Brazil Malta Brunei MexicoBulgaria Monaco Canada NetherlandsChile Nicaragua Costa Rica NorwayCroatia New ZealandCzech Republic PanamaCyprus PortugalDenmark Romania Ecuador San Marino Estonia Singapore Finland Slovakia France SloveniaGermany South Korea Greece SpainHonduras SwedenHong Kong Switzerland Hungary United KingdomIceland United States of AmericaIreland Uruguay Israel Vatican (Holy See)Italy VenezuelaJapan

In order to cross the border of the RP, a citizen of the EU needs a valid travel document or another document certify-ing his/her identity and citizenship.

Family members who are not a citizen of the Union will be able to enter the territory of Poland on the basis of a valid travel documents and visas – if required. Denial of entry by EU citizens onto the territory of the RP will be possible only in the event of need to protect order and public security, or in the event of threat to the security and defense of the state.Additional information available at www.msz.gov.pl

AccommodationHotel categories are coded with a number of stars, from 1 to 5. One star indicates a rather basic lodging, while five stars – a luxurious hotel. Cheap lodges are located especially in tourist areas. Economy inns and motels are often located alongside major transport routes. The lodges of Polish Tour-ist and Country Lovers’ Society (PTTK) await travellers, es-pecially in the mountain and lake regions. The sign wolne pokoje on a house means free rooms for rent. There are rooms for rent in any tourist resort. Local accommodation offices and tourist agents mediate at room hire.

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In summer, the Travel and Tourism Office Almatur Polska offers cheap lodging in student hostels. Holders of the Inter-national Tourist Card ISiC receive 25% discount. Addition-ally in summer there are 200 economy youth hostels avail-able. To IYHF holders (International Youth Hostel Federa-tion) 25% discount is offered.

All hotels are classified and their categories range from inexpensive to luxurious.• Rooms can be booked by telephone or Internet:

www.discover-poland.pl, www.hotelsinpoland.com, www.polhotels.comwww.hotelspoland.com, www.polhotel.plwww.warsawshotel.com, www.hotelspol.com

• Information and reservation service of the Orbis Hotel Group, tel. 0-801 606 606, +(48-502) 805 805, www.orbisonline.pl, www.orbis.pl

• Many historic and old buildings (palaces, castles, manors, mills) were adapted for tourist purposes – tel. +(48-22) 433 60 30, fax 433 60 31, www.leisure-heritage.com, wwz@wwz.pl

• Booking of rural B&B accommodations: tel. +(48-52) 398 14 34, mobile +(48-602) 459 137, www.agritourism.pl, federgg@wp.pl

• Youth hostels: tel. +(48-22) 849 81 28, fax 849 83 54, www.hostelling.com.pl

• Camping: tel./fax +(48-22) 810 60 50,www.pfcc.info

Registration dutyTravellers entering Poland are obliged to register in their place of stay within 48 hours from the moment of crossing the border. The receptions in hotels and camping sites as well as the private landlords register tourists.

ElectricityThe electric current is 230V.

TelephoneThe all-country tourist information number is 118 913. 15-, 30-, and 60 unit phone-cards can be purchased at post offices, gas sta-tions, newsagents’ and numerous hotels. Mobile phones operat-ing in GSM and DCS networks can be used, with few exceptions, across the country. The area code number for Poland is 0048.

Emergency phonesThe following emergency numbers can be dialled from any phone booth free of charge and are the same countrywide: To call in emergency from your mobile, dial 112.To call in emergency from a stationary phone, dial: • Police – 997• Fire brigade – 998• Ambulance – 999• Breakdown assistance – 981

The general emergency phone for foreign tourists: 0 800 200 300, +(48-608) 599 999

Press and TVForeign press is available in big hotels, at railway stations and air-ports. In most hotels there are satellite TV receivers in the rooms.

MoneyThe Poland’s currency is zloty. 1 zloty equals 100 groszy (gro-sh-ee). In circulation there are 1-, 2-, 5-, 10-, 20-, and 50 groszy coins as well as 1-, 2-, and 5 zloty coins. The bank notes have 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 zloty nominal. Bringing Polish money in or out of Poland is forbidden. Travellers can exchange their money in banks, exchange kiosks (called kan-tor) and in main hotels and travel offices. Banks work usual-ly Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm; on Saturdays only some of the banks work, and those are open between 9 am and 1 pm. Eurocheques and credit cards can be cashed there. There is a well-developed network of cash machines and the instructions are provided also in English.

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The most popular credit cards are accepted in many shops and restaurants. The instances of theft or losing your credit card should be reported at the police and your bank’s depart-ment. Zloty is exchangeable to hard currencies. The pend-ing exchange rate for the day can be found in Internet at www.bankier.pl or www.portfel.pl

ShoppingSupermarkets in towns and around tourist centres work usu-ally from 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays and to 1 pm on week-ends. Some supermarkets are open 24 hours daily. Depart-ment stores work generally from 9 am to 8 pm (weekdays). Souvenir shops work from 9 am to 7 pm (weekdays). Vegeta-ble markets in cities open up as early as 6 am.

Food and beverageThe variety of food available in urban areas as well as local restaurants includes traditional Polish cuisine, international dishes and fast food. The menu is usually available in sever-al languages. Cheap and basic dishes are offered in canteens called bar mleczny (milk bar). Restaurants are usually open from 9 am to 11 pm, but in large urban areas often longer. Cafes work generally between 9 am – 10 pm. It is customary to give tips of around 10 % of the meal’s value.

TaxiTaxis in Poland are relatively cheap. However, the prices differ depending on the city and company. One often comes across dishonest taxi drivers demanding exorbitant prices. It is best advised to ask about the price beforehand and see that the meter is switched on. Radio-taxi that can be or-dered by phone (mobile) from any place is worth recom-mendation.

ToiletsPublic toilets for ladies are marked with a small circle, gents with a small triangle. For using a public toilet a fee (e.g. 1 or 2 zloty) is usually collected. At some gas stations, restaurants etc. are toilets with door automatically opening after insert-ing a 1 zloty coin.

Medical aidMedical care in cities and tourist areas is on a pretty high level. Persons coming to Poland on tourist visits are able to ob-tain emergency medical assistance in the framework of health care coverage they have in the countries of permanent resi-dence. It is necessary to present form E-111 certified before arrival in Poland by a competent domestic authority. Form E-112 – along with the consent of the insurer – entitles the bearer to come to Poland for other than emergency medical treatment. Students from EU countries are entitled to all medical servic-es on the basis of form E-128. If there is no agreement with a given country enabling free access to medical aid facilities, the tourist has to pay on the spot from his/her own resources. Only the first aid facilities are free of charge.To ensure that your medication costs will be returned, it is recommended to purchase a relevant insurance in one’s country of origin. The network of pharmacies is entirely sufficient. However, as some specialist medicines have to be ordered from the wholesaler, it is recommended to bring them with you from your country.

Disabled peopleEven though there are more and more public utility build-ings adapted for the disabled, the journey by public transport still happens to be a problem. That’s why it is recommended to wheelchair-users to come in their own cars.Any information about the stay and travel of the disabled in Poland can be reached at: Integracja, ul. Dzielna 1, 00-162 Warszawa, tel. +(48-22) 831 85 82, 831 01 39.

PetsPets and other animals brought to Poland must be vaccinated against rabies at least 3 weeks prior to arrival. The vaccination remains valid for one year. Shortly before arrival to Poland, the vet doctor’s opinion about the animal’s overall health con-dition should be issued in the vaccination booklet.

CrimeAs usual, while travelling in tourist areas the precautions con-cerning safety should be taken in ones own best interest. Val-uables shouldn’t be left in the car in a visible spot, even for a short time. It is recommended to use car parks. Also, while in the crowded places like bazaars, busses and trains, one’s handbag and purse should be carefully watched.

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Language coursesUniversities in Cracow, Lublin, Łódź, Poznań and Wrocław all hold summer Polish language courses. These generally last 2-6 weeks. Private language courses are also held, among others in Cracow, Sopot and Warsaw.

Currency regulationsThere are no limits set on the import of foreign currency or other foreign legal tender into Poland. Foreign visitors are requested to declare all currencies that they bring into Po-land:• in oral form if their total value do not exceed the equivalent

sum of five thousand Euro;• in written form if their total value exceeds the equivalent

sum of five thousand Euro.The customs officer shall confirm the sums brought into the country as declared on a currency declaration form. The pres-entation of this declaration is prerequisite to the re-export of the currencies listed on it.

Customs regulations for visitors entering Poland

ImportPersons entering Poland from another EU country have the right to duty-free importation of goods purchased during the journey provided that the goods are intended for private use and will not be resold. The concept of „private use” in-cludes the disposal of the goods imported as gifts, though their sale would be illegal - possibly leading to confisca-tion and fine. If a traveler is unable to demonstrate that the goods being transported are intended for private use and the customs officer is convinced that the goods are intend-ed for sale - the officer is authorized to confiscate the goods along with the vehicle in which they are being transported. Goods not exceeding the following quantities will be consid-ered intended for private use:

• 800 cigarettes, • 200 cigars, • 1 kilo of tobacco, • 10 liters of spirit, • 20 liters of fortified wine (e.g. sherry, port), • 90 liters of wine (including up to 60 liters of sparkling

wine), • 110 liters of beer. Persons under the age of 17 are not allowed to import alco-holic beverages or tobacco. After Poland’s accession to the EU, tourists returning to their country are not able to claim VAT refunds on goods pur-chased in Poland.Entering the customs area of the Common Market, the non-UE nationals can bring in duty-free personal articles carried in their hand luggage.Travellers aged over 17 can bring in the following articles duty-free:

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1) Tobacco products• 200 cigarettes, or• 100 cigarillos (max. weight 3 g/piece), or• 50 cigars, or• 250 g of pipe tobacco,or proportional quantities of the a/m articles;2) Rectified spirit and other alcoholic beverages• 1 litre of over 22 proof distilled and spirit beverages, non-

contaminated ethyl alcohol of 80 proof or more, or• 2 litres of less than 22 proof distilled and spirit beverages,

wine or alcohol based aperitifs, ratafia, sake or similar,• 2 litres of sparkling or sweet wines, or• 2 litres of proportional quantities of the a/m articles.In addition to that, travellers can bring in maximum 50 g of perfume, not more than 0.25 litre of toilet water, and the quantities of drugs should not exceed personal needs.Besides, travellers can bring with them duty-free articles of total value not higher than 175 Euro, and those aged less than 15 – 90 Euro.

The following lower rates are applicable to residents and job-holders of the border zone, and to members of crews em-ployed by transport companies servicing passenger & cargo traffic between the UE and other countries:1) Alcoholic beverages• 0.5 litre of over 22 proof distilled and spirit beverages, non-contaminated ethyl alcohol of 80 proof or more, or• 0.5 litre of less than 22 proof distilled and spirit beverages, wine or alcohol based aperitifs, ratafia, sake or similar, spar-kling and loaded wines, or• 0.5 litre of non-sparkling wines;2) Tobacco and tobacco products• 20 cigarettes (max.), or• 15 cigarillos (max.) of maximum weight 3g/piece, or• 5 cigars (max.), or• 20 g of tobacco or snuff (max.);3) 25 g of perfume (max.) and 0.1 litre of toilet water (max.);4) Drugs in quantities not exceeding personal needs.The total value of imported free of duty goods, other than mentioned above and brought in by a traveller belonging to the mentioned afore groups of people, should not exceed 80 Euro.

For further information about customs and currency regula-tions call the Ministry of Finance (Main Custons Office), 00-916 Warsaw, ul. Świętokrzyska 12, tel. +(48-22) 694 31 94, info@clo.gov.pl, www.mf.gov.pl/sluzba_celna, and the Customs Office at the Okęcie International Airport, tel. +(48-22) 650 28 73; or an information desk at any of the customs offices in Poland.

Export All items manufactured prior to 9 May 1945 may be taken out of Poland only if they have an export license issued by the con-servator of historical monuments. On importing goods from Po-land to the European Union countries, except for the Polish cus-toms regulations apply also the EU regulations. According to them it is allowed to import duty-free e.g. 200 cigarettes, 1 li-tre of high-grade spirits or 2 litres of wine per person above 18 years of age. Mushrooms can be imported only with a Polish ex-port certificate. In the case of exporting goods from Poland, ap-ply also the importation regulations of a given country.

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Tourist information centres in Poland

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Tourist information centres in Poland

Location Name and address Telephone, fax, www, e-mail

Western Pomerania Voivodship (Województwo zachodniopomorskie)BORNE SULINOWO

Biuro Informacji Turystycznej, Urząd Miasta i Gminyal. Niepodległości 6, 78-449 Borne Sulinowo

tel. +(48-94) 373 35 90 do 94, fax +(48-94) 373 35 95www.vpd.tourism.pl, borne@vpd.tourism.pl, bornesulinowo@home.pl

CHOJNA Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Agroturystycznej i Promocjiul. Jagiellońska 2, 74-500 Chojna

tel. +(48-91) 414 30 50, fax +(48-91) 414 30 50www.bartex-cit.com.pl, bartex@bartex-cit.com.pl

CZAPLINEKInformacja TurystycznaStowarzyszenie Gmin i Powiatów Pojezierza DrawskiegoRynek 1, 78-440 Czaplinek

tel. +(48-94) 375 52 37, 375 52 20, fax +(48-94) 375 52 37www.czaplinek.pl, atlobelia@poczta.onet.pl www.pojezierzedrawskie.pl, biuro@pojezierzedrawskie.pl

DARŁOWO Powiatowo-Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Zamkowa 4, 76-150 Darłowo

tel. +(48-94) 314 35 72, 314 23 51, fax +(48-94) 314 23 51www.cit.darlowo.pl, darcit@wp.pl

DRAWSKO POMORSKIE

Punkt Informacji Turystycznej Urząd Miasta i Gminyul. Sikorskiego 41, 78-500 Drawsko Pomorskie

tel. +(48-94) 363 26 47, fax +(48-94) 363 31 13www.drawsko.pl, drawsko@home.pl

DZIWNÓW Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, Urząd Gminyul. Szosowa 5, 72-420 Dziwnów

tel. +(48-91) 381 32 56, fax +(48-91) 381 32 90www.dziwnow.pl, promocja@dziwnow.pl

GOLENIÓW Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Goleniowski Dom Kulturypl. Bramy Wolińskiej 1, 72-100 Goleniów

tel. +(48-91) 418 95 90, fax +(48-91) 418 95 90www.gdk.goleniow.pl, cit@gdk.goleniow.pl

KOŁOBRZEG Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej LOTul. Dworcowa 1, 78-100 Kołobrzeg

tel. +(48-94) 352 79 39, fax +(48-94) 354 79 39www.kolobrzeg.turystyka.pl, turystyka@home.pl, cepit@post.pl

MIELNO Informacja Turystycznaul. Lechitów 23, 76-032 Mielno

tel. +(48-94) 318 99 55, fax +(48-94) 318 99 55citmielno@poczta.onet.pl, www.mielno.pl

POŁCZYN ZDRÓJ Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnejul. Zamkowa 2, 73-320 Połczyn Zdrój

tel. +(48-94) 366 31 17, fax +(48-94) 366 31 17cikt-polczyn@poczta.wp.pl

STARGARD SZCZECIŃSKI

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Galeria, Rynek Staromiejski 4, 73-110 Stargard Szczeciński

tel. +(48-91) 578 54 66, fax +(48-91) 578 54 66startur@wp.pl

SZCZECIN Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Agroturystycznejal. Niepodległości 1, 70-412 Szczecin

tel. +(48-91) 433 84 20, 434 04 40, fax +(48-91) 433 84 20, 434 04 40cit.szczecin@wp.pl

SZCZECIN Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej, Zamek Książąt Pomorskich, ul. Korsarzy 34, 70-540 Szczecin

tel. +(48-91) 489 16 30, fax +(48-91) 434 02 86www.zamek.szczecin.pl, cikit@zamek.szczecin.pl

SZCZECINEK Centrum Informacji Turystycznej pl. Wolności 7, 78-400 Szczecinek

tel. +(48-94) 372 37 00, fax +(48-94) 372 37 00www.szczecinek.pl, szczecinek@gminy.pl

ŚWIDWIN Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Gospodarczejul. 1 Maja 29, 78-300 Świdwin

tel. +(48-94) 365 72 63, 365 47 18, fax +(48-94) 365 47 18www.citig.prv.pl, www.swidwin.prv.pl, biuro@citig.pl

ŚWINOUJŚCIE Centrum Informacji TurystycznejWybrzeże Władysława IV , 72-600 Świnoujście

tel. +(48-91) 322 49 99, fax +(48-91) 327 16 29www.swinoujscie.pl, cit@um.swinoujscie.pl

TRZEBIATÓW Biuro Informacji Turystycznej F.U.H. „TARA-TUR”ul. Witosa 9a, 72-320 Trzebiatów

tel. +(48-91) 387 24 45fax +(48-91) 387 24 45

ZŁOCIENIEC Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Urząd Miasta i GminyStary Rynek 6, 78-520 Złocieniec

tel. +(48-94) 367 03 48, fax +(48-94) 363 09 06www.osir.zlocieniec.ibip.pl, osir.@wp.pl

Pomeranian Voivodship (Województwo pomorskie)

BYTÓW Bytowski Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznejul. Zamkowa 2, 77-100 Bytów

tel. +(48-59) 822 55 97, fax +(48-59) 822 55 97boit@pf.pl

CHOJNICE Informacja Turystyczna Promoacja Regionu ChojnickiegoStary Rynek 4, 89-600 Chojnice

tel. +(48-52) 397 05 97, fax +(48-52) 397 36 75www.promocja.chojnice.pl, promocja@chojnice.pl

CZŁUCHÓW Powiatowe Centrum Informacji TurystycznejOs. Wazów 1, 77-300 Człuchów

tel. +(48-59) 834 53 66-68, fax +(48-59) 834 53 66www.starostwo.czluchow.net.pl, pocik@czluchow.net.pl

GDAŃSK Gdański Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej, Stowarzyszenie Tury-styczne Pomorze Gdańskie, ul. Heweliusza 27, 80-861 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 301 43 55, 301 66 37, fax +(48-58) 301 66 37itgdansk@op.pl

GDAŃSK Gdańska Informacja Turystyczna PTTKul. Długa 45, 80-827 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 301 91 51, 301 37 52, fax +(48-58) 301 60 96www.trojmiasto.pl, www.pttk-gdansk.pl, it@pttk-gdansk.pl

GDYNIA Informacja Turystyczna Oddział Morski PTTKul. 3 Maja 27/31, 81-364 Gdynia

tel. +(48-58) 621 77 51, fax +(48-58) 621 75 24www.gdynia.pttk.pl, morski@gdynia.pttk.pl

GDYNIA Bałtycki Punkt Informacji TurystycznejAl. Zjednoczenia, 81-354 Gdynia

tel. +(48-58) 620 77 11, fax +(48-58) 620 77 11www.gdynia.pl/it, bpit@gdynia.pl (may-september)

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HEL Informacja TurystycznaDomek Rybacki 78, 84-150 Hel tel. +(48-58) 675 10 10, fax +(48-58) 675 04 10

JASTARNIA Miejski Ośrodek Kultury i Rekreacji, Biuro Promocjiul. Ks. Stefańskiego 5, 84-140 Jastarnia

tel. +(48-58) 675 24 40, 675 20 97, fax +(48-58) 675 24 40www.jastarnia.pl, www.kuznica.pl, www.jurata.net.pl, promocja@jastarnia.pl

JASTRZĘBIA GÓRA

Towarzystwo Miłośników Jastrzębiej Góryul. Królewska 2, 84-104 Jastrzębia Góra tel. +(48-58) 674 96 83

KARTUZY Informacja Turystyczna, Muzeum KaszubskieRynek 2, 83-300 Kartuzy

tel. +(48-58) 684 02 01, fax +(48-58) 684 02 01www.muzeum-kaszubskie.gda.pl, it@muzeum-kaszubskie.gda.pl

KOŚCIERZYNA Gminne Centrum Informacji Miasta KościerzynaRynek 21, 83-400 Kościerzyna

tel. +(48-58) 686 28 80, 686 84 35, fax +(48-58) 680 01 55www.infokoscierzyna.pl, it@infokoscierzyna.pl

KRYNICA MORSKA

Centrum Informacyjno-Turystyczneul. Żeromskiego 6, 82-120 Krynica Morska

tel. +(48-55) 247 64 44, 0-501 193 893, fax +(48 55) 247 60 41www.mierzeja.pl, info@mierzeja.pl

KWIDZYN Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Turystycznego Gmin „Liwa”ul. Warszawska 1, 82-500 Kwidzyn

tel. +(48-55) 279 58 12, fax +(48-55) 279 58 12liwa@kwidzyn.pl

ŁEBA Informacja Turystyczna LOTul. 11 Listopada 5a, 84-360 Łeba

tel. +(48-59) 866 25 65, 866 26 00, fax +(48 59) 866 25 65www.leba.pl, przymorze@poczta.onet.pl

MALBORK Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Piastowska 15, 82-200 Malbork

tel. +(48-55) 273 49 90, 647 99 00, fax +(48-55) 273 49 90www.malbork.pl, (may–september)

PUCK Informacja Turystyczna, Miejski Ośrodek Kultury, Sportu i Rekreacji, pl. Wolności 2, 84-100 Puck

tel. +(48-58) 673 24 03, fax +(48 58) 673 24 03www.moksir-puck.home.pl, moksir-puck@home.pl

SŁUPSK Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji Miasta ul. H. Sienkiewicza 19, 76-200 Słupsk 12 , Skrytka pocztowa 97

tel. +(48-59) 842 43 26, 842 07 91, fax +(48-59) 842 43 26www.slupsk.pl, it@um.slupsk.pl

SOPOT Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Uzdrowiskowejul. Dworcowa 4, 81-704 Sopot

tel. +(48-58) 550 37 83, fax +(48-58) 555 12 27www.sopot.pl, cit@sopot.pl

TCZEW Punkt Informacji Turystycznej przy Dworcu Głównymul. Pomorska 18, 83-103 Tczew

tel. +(48-58) 532 33 15fax +(48-58) 532 33 61

USTKA Informacja Turystycznaul. Marynarki Polskiej 87, 76-270 Ustka

tel. +(48-59) 814 71 70, fax +(48-59) 814 71 70ustka@parr.slupsk.pl

WŁADYSŁAWO-WO

Informacja Turystyczna Władysławowo „Otoczenie”ul. Gen. Hallera 4, 84-120 Władysławowo

tel. +(48-58) 674 20 00, 674 41 79, 674 41 40, fax +(48-58) 674 20 00, 674 41 77 www.wczasowicz.com.pl, www.polwysep.plbiuro@centrum_reklamy.pl, infotur@intermedia.net.pl

Warmia and Masuria Voivodship (Województwo warmińsko-mazurskie)

ELBLĄG Regionalne Centrum Informacji Europejskiej i Turystycznejul. Czerwonego Krzyża 2, 82-300 Elbląg

tel. +(48-55) 232 42 34, fax +(48-55) 232 42 34www.it.elblag.com.pl, touristinfo@wp.pl

GIŻYCKO Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej Regionuul. Warszawska 7, 11-500 Giżycko

tel. +(48-87) 428 52 65, 428-57-60, fax +(48-87) 428 57 60infogizycko@post.pl, www.gizycko.turystyka.pl

GOŁDAP Centrum Promocji Regionu GołdapPl. Zwycięstwa 16, 19-500 Gołdap

tel. +(48-87) 615 20 90, fax +(48-87) 615 08 00justyna.gpldap@wp.pl

IŁAWA Informacja Turystyczna Firma Traperul. Niepodległości 13, 14-200 Iława

tel. +(48-89) 648 82 48, 648 58 00, fax +(48-89) 648 82 48www.it.ilawa.com.pl, ilawainfo@op.pl

MIKOŁAJKI Punkt Informacji Turystycznejpl. Wolności 3, 11-730 Mikołajki

tel. +(48-87) 421 68 50, 421 90 51, fax +(48-87) 421 68 50, 421 90 99www.mikolajki.pl, it@mikolajki.pl

MRĄGOWO Informacja Turystyczna, Starostwo Powiatowe w Mrągowieul. Królewiecka 27, 11-700 Mrągowo

tel. +(48-89) 741 26 62, fax +(48-89) 741 26 62www.powiat.mragowo.pl, it.mragowo@wp.pl

NIDZICA Informacja TurystycznaPl. Wolności 1, 13-100 Nidzica

tel. +(48-89) 625 54 68, fax +(48-89) 625 52 64www.nida.pl, nidzica.it@o2.pl

OLSZTYN Wojewódzkie Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Staromiejska 1, 10-017 Olsztyn

tel. +(48-89) 535 35 66, 535 35 65, fax +(48-89) 535 35 65, 535 35 66www.warmia.mazury.pl, cit@warmia.mazury.pl

ORZYSZ Orzyskie Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek 5, 12-250 Orzysz

tel. +(48-87) 423 71 87, fax +(48-87) 423 71 87www.orzysz.pl, cit@orzysz.pl

OSTRÓDA Informacja Turystycznaul. Mickiewicza 9a, 14-100 Ostróda

tel. +(48-89) 646 38 71, fax +(48-89) 646 38 71info@zegluga.com.pl

WĘGORZEWO Biuro Informacji Turystycznejul. Zamkowa 7, 11-600 Węgorzewo

tel. +(48-87) 427 40 09, fax +(48-87) 427 40 09www.wegorzewo.pl, infotur@wegorzewo.pl

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Podlasie Voivodship (Województwo podlaskie)

AUGUSTÓW Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek Zygmunta Augusta 44, 16-300 Augustów

tel. +(48-87) 643 28 83, fax +(48-87) 643 28 83www.um.augustow.pl, cit@augustownet.com.pl

BIAŁOWIEŻA Informacja TurystycznaPark Pałacowy 5, 17-230 Białowieża

tel. +(48-85) 681 23 06, 681 29 01, fax +(48-85) 681 29 01infobpn@bpn.com.pl

BIAŁYSTOK Informacja Turystyczna i Kulturalnaul. Sienkiewicza 3, 15-432 Białystok

tel. +(48-85) 653 79 50, fax +(48-85) 743 51 13www.city.bialystok.pl, itbialystok@poczta.onet.pl

GONIĄDZ Biebrzański Park Narodowyul. Wojska Polskiego 72, 19-111 Goniądz

tel. +(48-86) 272 06 20, fax +(48-86) 272 06 20www.biebrza.org.pl, it@biebrza.org.pl

HAJNÓWKA Centrum Turystyki Regionu Puszczy Białowieskiejul. 3 Maja 45, 17-200 Hajnówka

tel. +(48-85) 682 43 81, 682 51 41, fax +(48-85) 682 51 41www.powiat.hajnowka.pl, turystyka@sphajnowka.pl

SEJNY Informacja Turystyczna, Stowarzyszenie Ziemia Sejneńskaul. Wojska Polskiego 60b, 16-500 Sejny

tel. +(48-87) 516 34 00, fax +(48-87) 516 34 00www.ziemia-sejnenska.pl, biuro@ziemia-sejnenska.pl

SUWAŁKI Suwalskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji Regionuul. T. Kościuszki 45, 16-400 Suwałki

tel./fax +(48-87) 566 58 72www.suwalki-turystyka.info.pl, agro@suwalki.turystyka.info.pl

Lubusz Voivodship (Województwo lubuskie)

ZIELONA GÓRA Zielonogórskie Centrum Informacji i Promocji Turystykiul. Kupiecka 15, 65-426 Zielona Góra

tel. +(48-68) 323 22 22, fax +(48-68) 323 22 22www.zielona-gora.pl, turystyka@zielona-gora.pl

ŻARY Informacja Turystyczna PTTKpl. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego 11, 68-200 Żary

tel. +(48-68) 374 24 60fax +(48-68) 374 24 60

Wielkopolska Voivodship (Województwo wielkopolskie)

GNIEZNO Powiatowe Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Tumska 12, 62-200 Gniezno

tel. +(48-61)428 41 00, fax +(48-61) 428 41 00turystyka@powiat-gniezno.pl

KALISZ Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Garbarska 2, 62-800 Kalisz

tel. +(48-62) 764 21 84, fax +(48-62) 764 21 84www.kalisz.pl, www.101.pl, citosir@poczta.onet.pl

LESZNO Informacja Turystyczna ul. Słowiańska 24, 64-100 Leszno

tel. +(48-65) 529 81 91, fax +(48-65) 529 81 92www.leszno.pl, infotur@leszno.pl

LICHEŃ Centrum Informacji i Promocji Sanktuarium Maryjneul. Klasztorna 4, 62-563 Licheń Stary

tel. +(48-63) 27 08 262, 270 81 63, 270 81 62, fax +(48-63) 270 77 10www.lichen.pl, lichen@lichen.pl

POZNAŃ Centrum Informacji TurystycznejStary Rynek 59/60, 60-772 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 852 61 56, 852 98 05, fax +(48-61) 855 33 79cit@wielkopolska.mw.gov.pl

POZNAŃ Centrum Informacji Miejskiejul. Ratajczaka 44, 61-816 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 851 96 45, fax +(48-61) 856 04 54www.cim.poznan.pl, cim@man.poznan.pl

ŚREM Śremski Ośrodek Wspierania Małej Przedsiębiorczościul. Okulickiego 3, 63-100 Śrem

tel. +(48-61) 283 27 04, fax +(48-61) 283 27 04www.sowmp.srem.pl, sowmpsrem@agrotur.com.pl

Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship (Województwo kujawsko-pomorskie)

BRODNICA Centrum Obsługi Ruchu Turystycznegoul. Kościuszki 12, 87-300 Brodnica

tel. +(48-56) 498 44 48, 498 28 28, fax +(48-56) 498 44 48www.brodnica.pttk.pl, poczta@brodnica.pttk.pl

BYDGOSZCZ Miejskie Centrum Informacji TurystycznejStary Rynek 15, 85-109 Bydgoszcz

tel. +(48-52) 348 23 73, fax +(48-52) 348 23 73www.it.byd.pl, it@byd.pl

CHEŁMNO Chełmińska Informacja Turystyczna, Muzeum Ziemi Chełmińskiej Rynek 2 (Ratusz), 86-200 Chełmno

tel. +(48-56) 686 21 04, fax +(48-56) 686 21 04www.chelmno.pl, promocja@chelmno.pl

GRUDZIĄDZ Miejski Punkt Informacji Turystycznejul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 19, 86-300 Grudziądz

tel. +(48-56) 461 23 18, fax +(48-56) 462 56 54www.it.gdz.pl, it@gdz.pl

INOWROCŁAW Punkt Informacji PTTKul. Narutowicza 4, 88-100 Inowrocław

tel. +(48-52) 357 68 11, 357 69 02, fax +(48-52) 357 68 11pttk@inonet.pl

TORUŃ Ośrodek Informacji TurystycznejRynek Staromiejski 1 (Ratusz), 87-100 Toruń

tel. +(48-56) 621 09 31, 622 37 46, 651 08 12, fax +(48-56) 621 09 30www.it.torun.pl, it@it.torun.pl

WŁOCŁAWEK Informacja Turystycznaul. Zduńska 4, 87-800 Włocławek

tel. +(48-54) 411 27 57, fax +(48-54) 411 27 54www.wloclawek.pl, it@um.wlocl.pl

Łódź Voivodship (Województwo łódzkie)

ŁÓDŹ Centrum Informacji TurystycznejAl. Kościuszki 88 , 90-437 Łódź

tel. +(48-42) 638 59 55, 638 59 56, fax +(48-42) 638 59 55www.lodz.pl, www.iturysta.pl, www.uml.lodz.pl, cit@uml.lodz.pl

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PIOTRKÓW TRYBUNALSKI

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej PTTKpl. Czarnieckiego 10, 97-300 Piotrków Trybunalski

tel. +(48-44) 649 51 96, 647 70 52, fax +(48-44) 649 51 96piotrkow@iturysta.pl

ZDUŃSKA WOLA Oddział PTTKul. Dąbrowskiego 11a, 98-220 Zduńska Wola

tel. +(48-43) 824 33 60, fax +(48-34) 824 33 60www.pttk.zdunskawola.pl, biuro@pttk.zdunskawola.pl

Mazovian Voivodship (Województwo mazowieckie)

PŁOCK Centrum Informacji TurystycznejStary Rynek 8, 09-400 Płock

tel./fax+(48-24) 367 19 44www.ump.pl, cit.plock@ump.pl

WARSAW Warszawskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej - Agencja „Mufa”, pl. Zamkowy 1/13, 00-262 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 635 18 81, 831 78 53, fax +(48-22) 635 18 81www.wcit.waw.pl, wcit@wcit.waw.pl, wcit@neostrada.pl

WARSAW Dworzec Centralny; Lotnisko im. F.Chopina - Hala Przylotów; Dworzec PKS - Hala Główna; Krakowskie Przedmieście 89

tel. +(48-22) 94 31, fax +(48-22) 524 11 43 www.warsawtour.pl, info@warsawtour.pl, office@warsawtour.pl

Świętokrzyskie Voivodship (Województwo świętokrzyskie)

BUSKO ZDRÓJ Punkt Informacji Turystycznej Regionu Ponidziaul. Waryńskiego 38, 28-100 Busko Zdrój

tel. +(48-41) 378 14 64, 370 86 50, fax +(48-41) 378 28 54www.buskozdroj.pl, fundacja@buskozdroj.pl

KIELCE Miejski Ośrodek Informacji TurystycznejRynek 1, 25-334 Kielce

tel. +(48-41) 367 60 11, 367 64 36, fax +(48-41) 345 86 81www.um.kielce.pl/turystyka, informacja.turystyczna@um.kielce.pl

NAGŁOWICE Punkt Informacji Turystycznej (Dworek Mikołaja Reja)28-362 Nagłowice 178

tel. +(48-41) 381 45 70fax +(48-41) 381 49 21

PIŃCZÓW Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Ponidziapl. Wolności 22, 28-400 Pińczów

tel. +(48-41) 357 54 04, fax +(48-41) 357 54 04citpinczow@poczta.fm

SANDOMIERZ Punkt Informacji Turystycznej PTTKRynek 12, 27-600 Sandomierz

tel. +(48-15) 832 23 05, fax +(48-15) 832 26 82www.pttk-sandomierz.pl, poczta@pttk-sandomierz.pl

Lublin Voivodship (Województwo lubelskie)BIAŁA PODLASKA

Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Warszawska 11, 21-500 Biała Podlaska

tel. +(48-83) 342 62 89, fax +(48-83) 342 24 81www.bialapodlaska.pl, citbialapodlaska@go2.pl

CHEŁM OSiR, Chełmski Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznejul. Lubelska 63, 22-100 Chełm

tel. +(48-82) 565 36 67, 565 41 85, fax +(48-82) 565 41 85www.um.chelm.pl/it, itchelm@wp.pl

KAZIMIERZ DOLNY

Informacja Turystyczna PTTKRynek 27, 24-120 Kazimierz Dolny

tel. +(48-81) 881 00 46, fax +(48-81) 881 00 46www.kazimierz-dolny.pl/bort.htlm, pttk_kazimierz_dolny@poczta.onet.pl

LUBLIN Lubelski Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznejul. Jezuicka 1/3, 20-113 Lublin

tel. +(48-81) 532 44 12, fax +(48-81)442 35 56www.lublin.pl, itlublin@onet.pl

ZAMOŚĆ Zamojski Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej, Ośrodek Sportu i Rekreacji, Rynek Wielki 13, 22-400 Zamość

tel. +(48-84) 639 22 92, 627 08 13, fax +(48-84) 627 08 13www.zamosc.pl, zoit@zamosc.um.gov.pl

Lower Silesia Voivodship (Województwo dolnośląskie)

BIELAWA Miejskie Centrum Kultury FizycznejPunkt Informacji Turystycznej, ul. Wysoka 1, 58-260 Bielawa

tel. +(48-74) 834 45 64, 833 47 76, wew. 21, fax +(48-74) 833 47 76 mcf@interia.pl

BOLESŁAWIEC Punkt Informacji Turystycznejul. Sierpnia ’80 nr 12/13, 59-700 Bolesławiec

tel. +(48-75) 732 44 55, 732 02 12, fax +(48-75) 732 44 55www.boleslawiec.it.data.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, perfect@data.pl

BYSTRZYCA KŁODZKA

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Biuro Związku Gmin Śnieżnickich, ul. Rycerska 20, 57-500 Bystrzyca Kłodzka

tel. +(48-74) 811 37 31, fax +(48-74) 811 37 07www.bystrzycaklodzka.pl, it-bystrzycaklodzka@wp.pl

DUSZNIKI ZDRÓJ Biuro Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji MiastaRynek 9, 57-340 Duszniki Zdrój

tel. +(48-74) 866 94 13, fax +(48-74) 866 94 13 www.duszniki.pl, informacja@duszniki.pl

DZIERŻONIÓW Centrum Informacj i TurystycznejRynek 2, 58-200 Dzierżoniów

tel. +(48-74) 645 66 11, fax +(48-74) 832 32 36cit.dzierzoniow@wp.pl

GŁUSZYCA Punkt Informacji Turystycznej przy Zakładzie Turystycznym „Pod-ziemne Miasto Osówka”, ul. Grunwaldzka 55, 58-340 Głuszyca

tel. +(48-74) 845 62 20, fax +(48-74) 845 63 32www.osowka.pl, biuro@osowka.pl

GRYFÓW ŚLĄSKI Punkt Informacji Turystycznej i EuropejskiejRynek 1, 59-620 Gryfów Śląski

tel. +(48-75) 781 35 52 (53), fax +(48-75) 781 29 44www.gryfow.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, www.karkonosze.it.pl, it@gryfow.pl

JAWOR Informacja Turystyczna PTTKul. Legnicka 3, 59-400 Legnica tel. +(48-76) 870 21 35

JELENIA GÓRA Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnejul. Grodzka 16, 58-560 Jelenia Góra

tel. +(48-75) 767 69 25, fax +(48-75) 767 69 35www.jeleniagora.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, itratusz@box43.pl

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JUGOWICE Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, Urząd Gminy Walimul. Główna 10, 58-321 Jugowice

tel. +(48-74) 845 38 75, fax +(48-74) 849 43 55www.walim.dolnyslask.pl, www.zmigk.org.pl

KARPACZ Informacja Turystyczna, Referat Promocji Miastaul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 25a, 58-540 Karpacz

tel. +(48-75) 761 86 05, fax +(48-75) 761 97 16www.karpacz.pl, it@www.karpacz.pl

KŁODZKO Regionalna Informacja Turystycznapl. Bolesława Chrobrego 1, 57-300 Kłodzko

tel. +(48-74) 865 89 70 (71), 867 70 07, fax +(48-74) 865 89 71www.ziemiaklodzka.it.pl, rit@powiat.klodzko.pl

KOWARY Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. 1 Maja 1a, 58-530 Kowary

tel. +(48-75) 718 24 89, fax +(48-75) 718 24 89www.kowary.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, it.kowary@interia.pl, it.kowary@box43.pl

KUDOWA ZDRÓJ Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Ośrodek Kultury, Sportu i Promocji Miasta, ul. Zdrojowa 44, 57-350 Kudowa Zdrój

tel. +(48-74) 866 35 68, fax +(48-74) 866 13 87www.kudowa.pl, turystyka@kudowa.pl

LĄDEK ZDRÓJ Lądecka Informacja Turystyczna PTTKul. Kościuszki 44, 57-540 Lądek Zdrój

tel. +(48-74) 814 62 55, fax +(48-74) 814 84 50www.gory.info.pl/pttk, pttk@ladek.com.pl

LEGNICA Miejska Informacja Turystyczna, Biuro TurystyczneRynek 29, 59-220 Legnica

tel. +(48-76) 851 22 80, fax +(48-76) 851 22 80www.orbis.legnica.pl, biuro@orbis.legnica

PODGÓRZYN Punkt Informacji Turystycznejul. Żołnierska 14, 58-562 Podgórzyn

tel. +(48-75) 762 10 93, wew. 94, fax +(48-75) 762 13 58www.sudety.it.pl, itpodg@box43.gnet.pl

POLANICA ZDRÓJ

Biuro Promocji Miastaul. Zdrojowa 13, 57-320 Polanica Zdrój

tel. +(48-74) 868 11 21, 868 10 33, fax +(48-74) 868 10 33www.polanica.pl, info@polanica.pl

RADKÓW Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek 17, 57-420 Radków

tel. +(48-74) 871 22 70, fax +(48-74) 871 22 70www.radkow.com.pl, radkow@dolnyslak.pl

STRONIE ŚLĄSKIE

Biuro Obsługi Ruchu Turystycznego PTTKul. Kościuszki 17, 57-550 Stronie Śląskie

tel. +(48-74) 814 13 79fax +(48-74) 814 13 79

SZKLARSKA PORĘBA

Informacja Turystyczna – Urząd Miejski, Referat Promocjiul. Jedności Narodowej 3, 58-580 Szklarska Poręba

tel. +(48-75) 717 24 49, 717 24 94, tel./fax +(48-75) 717 21 18Ski-Service, tel./fax +(48-75) 717 20 41www.szklarskaporeba.pl, it@szklarskaporeba.pl

ŚWIDNICA Informacja Turystycznaul. Wewnętrzna 2, (Rynek), 58-100 Świdnica

tel. +(48-74) 852 02 90, fax +(48-74) 852 02 98www.um.swidnica.pl, swidnicainftur@poczta.onet.pl, swidnica@poczta.onet.pl

ŚWIERADÓW ZDRÓJ

Miejskie Biuro Informacji Turystycznej ul. Zdrojowa 10, 59-850 Świeradów Zdrój

tel. +(48-75) 781 61 00, 781 63 50, fax +(48-75) 781 61 00www.swieradowzdroj.pl, it@swieradowzdroj.pl

WAŁBRZYCH Centrum Informacji Turystycznej – Związek Miast i Gmin Książań-skich, Rynek 9, 58-300 Wałbrzych

tel. +(48-74) 842 20 00, fax +(48-74) 842 20 00www.zmig.org.pl, cit_walbrzych@poczta.onet.pl

WROCŁAW Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Dolnośląska Organizacja Turystyczna, Rynek 14, 50-102 Wrocław

tel. +(48-71) 344 31 11, 344 11 09, fax +(48-71) 344 29 62www.wroclaw.div.pl, www.dot.org.pl, info@orfin.pl

ZĄBKOWICE Powiatowe Centrum Informacji Turystycznejpl. Jana Pawła II 1, 57-200 Ząbkowice Śląskie

tel. +(48-74) 815 74 01, fax +(48-74) 815 74 01www.pcit.zabkowice.com.pl

Opole Voivodship (Województwo opolskie)

GŁUCHOŁAZY Centrum Informacji Turystycznejpl. Basztowy 4a, 48-340 Głuchołazy

tel. +(48-77) 439 14 53, fax +(48-77) 439 43 60www.glucholazy.pl, cit@glucholazy.pl

NYSA Centrum Informacji Turystycznej PTTKul. Bracka 4, 48-300 Nysa tel. +(48-77) 433 41 71, fax +(48-77) 448 43 43

OLESNO Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, PTTKul. Pieloka 1, 46-300 Olesno tel. +(48-34) 358 26 89, fax +(48-34) 358 37 72

OPOLE Miejska i Regionalna Informacja Turystycznaul. Krakowska 15, 45-015 Opole

tel. +(48-77) 451 19 87, fax +(48-77) 451 18 61www.opole.pl, mit@um.opole.pl, elatala@um.opole.pl

Silesian Voivodship (Województwo śląskie)

BIELSKO-BIAŁA Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznejpl. Ratuszowy 4, 44-300 Bielsko-Biała

tel. +(48-33) 819 00 50, fax +(48-33) 819 00 61www.it.bielsko.pl, mcibielsko@skg.pl

CIESZYN Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej i Agencja Informacji Przygranicznej, Rynek 1, 43-400 Cieszyn

tel. +(48-33) 852 30 50, fax +(48-33) 852 14 87www.olza.pl, api@olza.pol.pl

CZĘSTOCHOWA Miejskie Centrum Informacji TurystycznejAl. NMP 65, 42-225 Częstochowa

tel. +(48-34) 368 22 50, fax +(48-34) 368 22 60www.czestochowa.um.gov.pl, cit@czestochowa.um.gov.pl

CZĘSTOCHOWA Jasnogórskie Centrum Informacjiul. Kordeckiego 2, 42-225 Częstochowa

tel. +(48-34) 365 38 88, 377 74 08, fax +(48-34) 365 43 43www.jasnagora.pl, jci@jasnagora.pl, informacja@jasnagora.pl

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KATOWICE Centrum Informacji o Mieścieul. Młyńska 2, 40-098 Katowice

tel. +(48-32) 259 38 08, fax +(48-32) 259 33 69www.um.katowice.pl, ciom@um.katowice.pl

OGRODZIENIEC Związek Gmin Jurajskichpl. Wolności 42, 42-440 Ogrodzieniec

tel. +(48-32) 673 33 64www.jura.info.pl, biuro@jura.info.pl

SOSNOWIEC Centrum Informacji o Mieścieul. Modrzejowska 1a, 41-200 Sosnowiec

tel. +(48-32) 368 17 74, fax +(48-32) 266 79 44cim_sosnowiec@wp.pl

WISŁA Wiślańskie Centrum Kultury i Informacjipl. Bogumiła Hoffa 3, 43-460 Wisła

tel. +(48-33) 855 34 56, fax +(48-33) 855 29 67www.beskidy.pl, wck@wisla.pl, www.wisla.pl

ŻYWIEC Biuro Informacji Turystycznej Miejski Ośrodek Sportu i RekreacjiRynek 12, 34-300 Żywiec tel. +(48-33) 861 43 10, fax +(48-33) 861 43 60

Małopolska Voivodship (Województwo małopolskie)

CRACOW Punkt Informacji o Mieście – Informacja Turystycznaul. Szpitalna 25, 31-207 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 432 00 60, 432 01 10, fax +(48-12) 432 00 62www.krakow.pl, it-krakow@wp.pl

CRACOW Małopolskie Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek Główny 1/3 (Sukiennice), 31- 042 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 421 77 06, 421 30 51, fax +(48-12) 421 30 36www.mcit.pl, www.invitour.pl, info@mcit.pl

CRACOW Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i ZakwaterowaniaBiuro Jordan, ul. Pawia 8, 31-154 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 422 60 91, fax +(48-12) 429 17 68www.jordan.pl, it@jordan.pl

CRACOW Centrum Informacji Kulturalnejul. Św. Jana 2, 31-018 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 421-77-87, fax +(48-12) 421 77 31www.karnet.krakow2000.pl, karnet@krakow2000.pl

GORLICE Gorlickie Centrum Informacjiul. Legionów 3, 38-300 Gorlice

tel. +(48-18) 353 50 91, fax +(48-18) 353 50 91www.it.gorlice.pl, gci@it.gorlice.pl, itgorlice@interia.pl

KRYNICA Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, przy LOTul. Piłsudskiego 8, 33-380 Krynica

tel. +(48-18) 471 61 05, fax +(48-18) 471 55 13biuro@kot.org.pl, biurokot@poczta.onet.pl

LIMANOWA Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. B. Czecha 4, 34-600 Limanowa

tel. +(48-18) 337 16 23, 337 23 87, fax +(48-18) 337 16 23www.cit.ldk.pl, ldk@cit.ldk.pl

NOWY SĄCZ Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Piotra Skargi 2, 33-300 Nowy Sącz

tel. +(48-18) 443 55 97, 444 24 22, fax +(48-18) 443 55 97, 444 24 22www.nowy-sacz.pl/cit, cit@sarr.com.pl

OŚWIĘCIM Miejski Punkt Informacji Turystycznejul. Stanisławy Leszczyńskiej 11, 32-603 Oświęcim

tel. +(48-33) 843 00 91, tel./fax +(48-33) 843 24 81www.mpit-oswiecim.neostrada.pl, mpit@um.oswiecim.pl

RABKA Informacja Turystyczna PTTKul. Piłsudskiego 1, 34-700 Rabka tel. +(48-18) 267 73 17, fax +(48-18) 267 73 17

TARNÓW Tarnowskie Regionalne Centrum Koordynacji i Obsługi Turystyki Rynek 7, 33-100 Tarnów

tel. +(48-14) 627 87 35, 627 87 36, fax +(48-14) 627 87 35www.turystyka.tarnow.pl, www.it.tarnow.pl, centrum@turystyka.tarnow.pl

ZAKOPANE Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Kościuszki 17, 34-500 Zakopane

tel. +(48-18) 201 22 11, fax +(48-18) 206 60 51www.zakopane.pl, info@um.zakopane.pl

Podkarpacie Voivodship (Województwo podkarpackie)

KOMAŃCZA Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej, Urząd Gminy38-543 Komańcza 166 tel. +(48-13) 467 70 76, fax +(48-13) 467 70 76

KROSNO Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek 5, 38-400 Krosno

tel. +(48-13) 432 77 07, fax +(48-13) 432 77 07www.beskidniski.info, cit@beskidniski.info

LESKO Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek, 38-600 Lesko

tel. +(48-13) 469 66 95, fax +(48-13) 469 66 95www.bieszczady.pl, lesko@gminy.pl

PRZEMYŚL Centrum Informacji TurystycznejRynek 26, 37-700 Przemyśl

tel. +(48-16) 678 73 09, 675 16 64www.przemysl.pl, oitinform@wp.pl

RYMANÓW ZDRÓJ

Gminny Ośrodek Kulturyul. Zdrojowa 45, 38-481 Rymanów Zdrój

tel. +(48-13) 435 71 90, fax +(48-13) 435 71 90www.rymanow.pl, biuro_it@poczta.onet.pl

RZESZÓW Regionalne Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Asnyka 6, 35-001 Rzeszów

tel. +(48-17) 85246 11, fax +(48-17) 852 46 11 www.prit.pl, rcit@res.pl

SANOK Sanocko-Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji Turystycznejul. Grzegorza z Sanoka 2, 38-500 Sanok

tel. +(48-13) 463 09 38, 463 28 59, fax +(48-13) 463 28 59www.sanok.pl, orbis.sanok@pbp.com.pl

USTRZYKI DOLNE Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji i PromocjiRynek 16, 38-700 Ustrzyki Dolne

tel. +(48-13) 471 11 30, fax +(48-13) 471 16 69www.cit.ustrzyki-dolne.pl, informacja@cit.ustrzyki-dolne.pl

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www.men.gov.pl Ministry of National Education (GB*)www.mf.gov.pl Ministry of Finance (GB*)www.mgpips.gov.pl Ministry of Economy and Labour (GB*)www.mkis.gov.pl Ministry of Culture (GB*)www.minrol.gov.pl Ministry of Agriculture (GB*)www.msp.gov.pl Ministry of State Treasury (GB*)www.mswia.gov.pl Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration (PL*)www.mos.pl Ministry of Environment (PL*)www.mi.gov.pl Ministry of Infrastructure (PL*)www.mz.gov.pl Ministry of Health (PL*)www.brpo.gov.pl Ombudsman (PL*)www.sn.pl Supreme Court (GB*)www.sg.gov.pl Borderland Security Service (PL*)www.mf.gov.pl customs services (GB*)www.stat.gov.pl Chief Central Statistical Office (GB*)

Website explorerswww.onet.pl (PL*)www.interia.pl (PL*)www.wp.pl (PL*)www.polska.pl (PL*)

Accommodation facilitieswww.hotele.net (PL*)www.hotelsinpoland.com (GB*)www.travel-poland.pl/hotele (GB*)www.orbis.pl, www.orbisonline.pl (GB*)

Transportwww.lot.com by plane (GB*)

www.pkp.pl, www.intercity.com.pl by rail (GB*)

www.polferries.com.pl by ship (GB*)www.stenaline.com.pl by ship (GB*)www.unityline.pl by ship (GB*)

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Tourist organizationswww.poland-tourism.pl Polish tourist website (GB*)

www.pot.gov.pl Polish Tourist Organisation (PL*)

www.pit.org.pl Polish Chamber of Tourism (GB*)

www.part.com.pl Polish Tourism Development Agency (GB*)www.intur.com.pl Institute of Tourism (GB*)www.pttk.pl Polish Tourist and Country Lovers’ Society (GB*)

Weatherwww.weather.info (PL*)www.webfabrika.com.pl/pogoda (GB*)

Cities and regionswww.warsawtour.pl Warsaw (GB*) www.gdansk.pl Gdańsk (GB*)

www.krakow.pl Cracow (GB*)www.szczecin.pl Szczecin (GB*)www.city.poznan.pl Poznań (GB*)www.it.torun.pl Toruń (GB*)www.wroclaw.pl Wrocław (GB*)www.mazury.info Warmia and Masuria (PL*)www.saptsit.com.pl Jelenia Góra (PL*)www.polska.pl/turystyka/tatry High Tatras (GB*)www.poland.pl/tourism/masuria Warmia and Masuria (GB*)www.poland.pl/tourism/parks National Parks (GB*)www.kolobrzeg2000.home.pl Kołobrzeg (GB*)www.malbork.pl Malbork (GB*)www.gniezno.home.pl Gniezno (GB*)www.um.oswiecim.pl Auschwitz (GB*)www.city.bialystok.pl Białystok (GB*)www.bydgoszcz.pl Bydgoszcz (GB*) www.gorzow.pl Gorzów Wielkopolski (GB*)www.um.katowice.pl Katowice (GB*)www.kielce.pl Kielce (PL*)www.lublin.pl Lublin (PL*)www.lodz.pl Łódź (PL*)www.olsztyn.um.gov.pl Olsztyn (PL*)www.opole.pl Opole (PL*)www.rzeszow.pl Rzeszów (PL*)www.malopolska.pl Małopolska region website (PL*)

Miscellaneouswww.jewishfestival.pl Jewish Cultural Festival (GB*)

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Getting there

Travel by car, roads

Travel by Car

Driver’s licenseDriver’s licenses issued by other EU member states are recog-nized by Poland and remain valid until the expiry date indicat-ed in the document. While driving a vehicle on the territory of the RP, the driver is obliged to have with him a driver’s license and civil liability insurance. Seat belts must be used in both front and back seats, with chil-dren up to the age of 12 and up to 150 cm tall using special certified seats. Using a mobile phone while driving is banned, though a loud-speaking phone system is permitted. The legal al-cohol limit is 0.2 promille.

Speed limits

Trucks / Passenger cars with trailer Passenger cars / Motorbikes / Trucks up to 3.5 t

One lane roads 70 km/h 90 km/hOne lane expressways 70 km/h 110 km/hTwo lane expressways 70 km/h 120 km/hHighways 80 km/h 130 km/hBuilt-up areas (5am-11pm) 50 km/h 50 km/hBuilt-up areas (11pm-5am) 60 km/h 60 km/h

Driving rulesBetween October 1 and the last day of February drivers have to use day lights during the day. Front fog lights may be used only during fog or heavy rain. Rear fog lights may be used only when visibility is under 50 meters.The vehicle must be equipped with a reflector triangle. The ve-hicle has to be marked with a sign indicating the country of its registration. Radar-warning systems are banned. Effective May 1 2004, the „green card” is not required upon en-try by car into Poland. However, it may be used as international proof of insurance, facilitating the obtainment of compensation in the event of an accident. Tourists travelling by car may enter Poland through designated border crossings. Polish roads are used by transit traffic from the west to the east and from the north to the south of Europe.

Public access road border crossings open 24 hours

German Border

Gubin/Guben, Jędrzychowice/Ludwigsdorf, Kołbaskowo/Pomellen, Kostrzyn/Kietz, Krajnik Dolny/Schwedt, Lubieszyn/Linken, Łęknica/Bad Muskau, Olszyna/Forst, Osinów Dolny/Hohenwutzen, Pora-jów/Zittau, Przewóz/Podrosche, Rosówek/Rosow, Sieniawka/Zittau, Słubice/Frankfurt, Świecko/Frankfurt, Zgorzelec/Görlitz

CzechBorder

Boboszów/Dol. Lipka, Bogatynia/Kurnatice, Cieszyn/Čes. Tešin, Chałupki/Bohumin, Głuchołazy/Mikulovice, Golińsk/Starostin, Jakuszyce/Harrachov, Jasnowice/Bukovec, Konradów/Zlaté Hory, Kudowa-Słone/Náchod, Leszna Górna/Hor. Listna, Lubawka/Královec, Marklowice Górne/D. Marklovice, Paczków/Bilý Potok, Pie-traszyn/Sudice, Pietrowice/Krnov, Porajów/Hradek n. N., Przełęcz Okraj/Pomezni Boudy, Tłumaczów/Otovice, Zawidów/Habartice

SlovakBorder

Barwinek/Vysný Komarnik, Chochołów/Sucha Hora, Chyżne/Trstená, Konieczna/Becherov, Korbielów/Oravská Polhora, Łysa Polana/Javorina, Piwniczna/Mnišek n. Popr., Zwardoń/Skalite

Ukrainian Border

Dorohusk/Jahodyn, Hrebenne/Rava Rus’ka, Korczowa/Krakovec’, Medyka/Šehyni

Belarussian Border

Kuźnica Białostocka/Bruzgi, Sławatycze/Damačava, Terespol/Brést

Lithuanian Border Budzisko/Kalvarija, Ogrodniki/Lazdijai

Russian Border Bezledy/Bagrationovsk, Gronowo/Mamonovo, Gołdap/Gusev

PZMot border officesThe Polish Motoring Association (PZMot) has offices at all border crossings. They provide such services as currency ex-change, Green Card sales, as well as sales of maps, tourist guides, foodstuffs, and small souvenirs. They also provide all information about the conditions of travelling around Poland. Refund of the VAT tax is available at some border crossings.

Podlasie Voivodship· 16-123 Kuźnica Białostocka, tel./fax +(48-85) 722 46 11 – VAT refund· 16-042 Bobrowniki, tel./fax +(48-85) 745 48 33, 718 08 28 – VAT refund· 16-411 Budzisko, tel./fax +(48-85) 568 21 59 – VAT refund

Silesian Voivodship· 43-400 Cieszyn, tel./fax +(48-33) 852 51 30 - VAT refund· 43-400 Cieszyn, Most Wolności, al. Łysaka, tel. +(48-33) 852 18 41 - VAT refund

Małopolska Voivodship· 34-481 Chyżne, tel./fax +(48-18) 265 24 28 - VAT refund· 34-500 Łysa Polana near Zakopane, tel. +(48-18) 207 71 95 - VAT refund· 38-309 Konieczna, tel. +(48-18) 351 00 28 ext. 12 (15.04 - 30.09) - VAT refund

Lublin Voivodship· 21-550 Koroszczyn near Terespol (car terminal), tel. +(48-83) 376 33 70 - VAT refund· 21-550 Terespol, tel. +(48-83) 375 20 96 - VAT refund· 22-681 Hrebenne, tel. +(48-84) 667 41 70 - VAT refund· 21-515 Sławatycze, tel. +(48-83) 378 35 08 - VAT refund· 22-526 Zosin, tel. +(48-84) 651 41 84 - VAT refund

Warmia and Masuria Voivodship· 11-222 Bezledy, tel. +(48-89) 761 65 08 - VAT refund

Podkarpcie Voivodship· 37-732 Medyka, tel. +(48-16) 671 52 15 - VAT refund· 37-734 Korczowa, tel. +(48-16) 628 23 09 - VAT refund· 38-461 Barwinek, tel. +(48-13) 433 06 86 ext. 21 - VAT refundWestern Pomerania Voivodship· 72-001 Kołbaskowo, tel. +(48-91) 311 99 49 - VAT refund· 72-002 Lubieszyn, tel. +(48-91) 311 84 43 - VAT refund· 72-003 Krajnik Dolny, tel. +(48-91) 414 36 00 - VAT refund

Lower Silesia Voivodship· 58-580 Jakuszyce, tel. +(48-75) 717 23 76 - VAT refund· 57-350 Kudowa-Słone, tel. +(48-74) 866 14 25 - VAT refund· 59-900 Zgorzelec, ul. Wolności 12, tel. +(48-75) 775 60 21 - VAT refund· 59-970 Zawidów, tel./fax +(48-75) 778 83 95 - VAT refund· 58-350 Golińsk, tel. +(48-74) 845 84 15 - VAT refund· 59-920 Bogatynia, tel. +(48-75) 773 26 39 - VAT refund

Lubusz Voivodship· 68-217 Olszyna, tel. +(48-68) 375 60 11, fax 375 61 68 - VAT refund· 66-620 Gubin, Gubinek, tel. +(48-68) 359 10 22, fax 359 10 24 - VAT refund· 69-100 Słubice, Świecko, tel. +(48-95) 758 25 95, fax 758 25 84 - VAT refund· 66-470 Kostrzyn, ul. Graniczna 1, tel./fax +(48-95) 752 23 73 - VAT refund

RoadsPoland has a dense network of paved roads. Beware of poor-ly lit bikers, farm vehicles and horse-drawn carts on minor roads. In Poland you drive on the right–hand side of the road and driving rules and traffic signs are similar to those in oth-er European states, although with some local variations. If you see a signpost indicating “animals”, drive very careful-ly: Polish roads are not fenced off and wild animals suddenly and frequently cross them, especially at night time.

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Sections of international roads on Poland’s territory

E 28 German border, Kołbaskowo, Szczecin, Koszalin, Słupsk, Gdynia, Gdańsk

E 30 German border, Świecko, Poznań, Konin, Warsaw, Siedlce, Biała Pod-laska, Terespol, Belarussian border

E 36 German border, Olszyna, joins E 40

E 40 German border, Zgorzelec, Wrocław, Opole, Cracow, Rzeszów, Przemyśl, Medyka, Ukrainian border

E 65 Czech border, Jakuszyce, Jelenia Góra, Legnica, Zielona Góra, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Szczecin, Świnoujście, German border

E 67 Czech border, Słone, Kudowa Zdrój, Wrocław, Piotrków Trybunal-ski, Warsaw

E 75 Czech border, Cieszyn, Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Częstochowa, Łódź, Toruń, Gdańsk

E 77 Slovak border, Chyżne, Cracow, Kielce, Warsaw, Ostróda, Elbląg, Gdańsk

E 261 Wrocław, Leszno, Poznań, Bydgoszcz, joins E 75

E 462 Czech border, Cieszyn, Bielsko-Biała, Wadowice, joins E 77

In the centres of big cities parking is payable.

Car hijackingCar theft is not uncommon in Poland, therefore, it’s bet-ter to be careful and use only guarded car parks. Nearly all hotels offer guarded parking lots. Guarded car parks open round the clock are available in cities and holiday re-sorts. Fees are low. Your insurer should provide you with detailed information related to the proceedings in case of car theft.

Fuel stationsPoland has a dense network of fuel station owned by Polish companies such as Orlen, and Rafineria Gdańska, as well as authorised stations belonging to such foreign companies as Aral, Esso, Jet, Neste, Shell, and Statoil. There are also many private petrol stations along Polish roads. Most fuel stations located along international routes and some selected stations in large cities are open 24 hours. Other stations are usually open from 6 a.m. to 8 or 10 p.m.

Fuel stations offer:• regular petrol (Etylina 94), known as yellow (leaded);• lead-free petrol (Etylina 95 and 98), known as green;• lead-free petrol (Etylina U95) for vehicles without catalyst;• Diesel fuel (ON).Some petrol stations sell liquefied gas fuel and those are marked with LPG-GAZ or Auto-Gaz signs. In addition to fuels, most petrol stations sell automotive accessories, snacks, beverages, foodstuffs, cosmetics, etc.

Roadside assistanceIn case of a breakdown or an accident motorists may ask for help the nearest breakdown service centre of the Polish Mo-toring Association (PZM), calling the number 96 37, or any other roadside assistance station. PZM provides services on a credit basis to all members of automobile clubs associated with the Alliance International de Tourisme (AIT) or the Fédéra-tion Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Tourist can also turn for help to many private garages, scattered all around the country.

Car rentalsTourists coming to Poland may rent automobiles with or without drivers from specialised international rent-a-car companies, or from Polish private rental offices. Car rental services are also found at border crossings, airports, hotel re-ceptions, and some travel bureaux. International rent-a-car companies operating in Poland:• AVIS• Budget• Europcar• Hertz• National

Travel by BusNumerous bus companies maintain regular connections with Po-land, bringing passengers from many major European cities. For example, there are links with Belgium (also from Brussels, Ant-werp, Liège), Denmark (also from Copenhagen, Aalborg), France (also from Paris, Reims), Spain (also from Barcelona, Madrid), Holland (also from Amsterdam), Lithuania, Germany (also from Aachen, Frankfurt-am-Main, Hamburg, Hanover, Köln, Stutt-gart), Norway (also from Oslo), Switzerland (also from Bern, Ge-neva, Zurich), Sweden (also from Göteborg, Stockholm), Great Britain (also from London, Manchester), Italy (also from Rome, Bologna, Milan, Venice). Information, ticket sales and reserva-tions can be made through agents in the destination cities.

Information for bus companiesBus companies operting on routes into Poland must be in possessio n of an appropriate licence issued by authorities of their own country. The licence should entitle them to opera-te occasional, shuttle and regular services.

Taxes and paymentsRoad taxes (in zlotys, valid as of 8 January 2001, legal refer-ence: Dziennik Ustaw No. 122, item 1344):http://www.gddkia.gov.pl/html/oplaty.htm (website text in Polish)

Transportation entry tax: PLN 20 per person. Re-entry is free if exit and re-entry journey with the same persons is accom-plished within 24 hours.

Weights and dimensions of vehicles authorized to enter Polish territory: height 4 m, width 2.5 m, length 15 m; total weight 16 tons, 3-axle vehicles 24 tons – provided the space between axles exceeds 3 metres.

Special permit in individual cases is issued by: General Head Office of Public Roadsul. Żelazna 59, 00-848 Warsawtel. +(48-22) 455 88 88, fax +(48 22) 622 35 22www. gddkia.gov.pl

Maximum speed limits for buses • Highways – 90 km/h • Expressways – 90 km/h • Other roads – 70 km/h • Built-up areas – 60 km/h

Special road rules:• Total ban on alcohol for drivers;• Car lights must be on at all times while driving from 1 October

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consideration in planning your travelling time. Working time limits of drivers employed in the international road transporta-tion (AETR) are based on European agreement.

Rules of employment:• Drivers transporting persons must be over 21 years of age;• Working time between two daily rests must not exceed 9 hours.

Twice a week the working time can be extended to 10 hours;• Working time during two subsequent weeks cannot exceed 90 hours;• 45-minute break is obligatory after each 4-hour period of driving;• The 45-minute break can be replaced by a few short breaks of

15 minutes each;• Drivers must have at least 11 hours of uninterrupted rest dur-

ing each 24-hour period. It can be shortened to 9 uninterrupted hours of rest during the week, provided the driver can make use of the balance by the end of the next week;

• If there are two drivers working in one bus, each of them must have 8-hours of uninterrupted rest during 30-hour period of work;

• Drivers can take rest in their bus provided it is stationary and has a sleeping compartment.

Car parksThe use of guarded car parks is recommended. Because bus parking space in big cities is limited, it is advisable to study well the itinerary prior to departure. Very useful is the bro-chure entitled “Bus parking rates in Poland” published by the Travel Project from Warsaw. Orders should be addresses to:Travel Project Co. Ltd, ul. Jagiellońska 15, 03-717 Warsawtel. + (48-22) 463 33 00, fax + (48-22) 463 33 01info@travel-punkt.com.pl, www.travel-projekt.com.pl

Bus companies The PKS National Bus Company buses run normal and ex-press lines (on long-distance routes) over the whole area of the country. For information and reservation in Warsaw, call number +(48-22) 94 33, in Cracow – +(48-12) 93 16, in Kato-wice – +(48-32) 258 94 65, in Łódź – +(48-42) 631 37 06, in Poznań – +(48-61) 833 12 12, in Wrocław – +(48-71) 361 22 99, in Gdańsk – +(48-58) 302 15 32, in Szczecin – +(48-91) 434 69 80. Tickets can be purchased at booking of-fices at bus terminals, or directly from bus drivers if there are

free seats available. Children under four travel free. Kids be-tween four and seven enjoy 50% discount.The Polski Express bus company provides regular servic-es to the following Polish cities: Białystok, Bydgoszcz, Cra-cow, Częstochowa, Elbląg, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Katowice, Kielce, Lublin, Łódź, Piotrków Trybunalski, Płock, Ra-dom, Rzeszów, Szczecin, Toruń, Warsaw, Włocławek, and Zakopane. For more information call +(48-22) 620 03 30, www.polskiexpress.pl

Travel by TrainFast and express trains, InterCity and EuroCity, service in-ternational rail connections. These trains contain 1st and 2nd class carriages, couchettes, WARS sleepers, and restau-rant cars.

Major Polish cities have direct rail connections with many cities in Europe • Warsaw – Berlin, Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Dresden, Kiev, Lvov, Minsk, Moscow, Odessa, Prague, St. Petersburg, Vilnius, Vienna • Gdynia – Berlin • Katowice – Bratislava, Prague, Zilina • Cracow – Berlin, Budapest, Hamburg, Kiev, Kosice, Lvov, Vienna, Zilina • Poznań – Berlin, Frankfurt–on–Oder • Szczecin – Budapest • Wrocław – Berlin, Dresden, KievFor further information use website: www.pkp.plThere exists a possibility of organising tours throughout Po-land and Europe with the use of comfortable salon carriages. For detailed information you may contact the Head Office of Passenger Rail Transport in Warsaw, tel. +(48-22) 524 43 67.Poland has a well-developed network of railways which pro-vides convenient connections with all Polish major cities and some tourist destinations as well. The country’s railway lines are administered by the Polish State Railways (PKP). Passen-ger trains are subdivided into the following categories:• local trains (stop at every station);• fast trains (stop in larger cities);• express trains (stop in major cities);• InterCity trains (link major cities and usually stop only at

their final destination station);

Payment ratesThe rates are established in accordance with the type of vehicle, its driving time on domestic roads, its total authorized weight, number of axels, and the volume of its exhaust fumes emission.

Rate in PLN / vehicle type one day (24 hours) seven days one month half a year (6 months) one year (12 months)

exhaust fumes emission of the vehicleEURO 0 min. EURO 1 EURO 0 min. EURO 1 EURO 0 min. EURO 1 EURO 0 min. EURO 1 EURO 0 min. EURO 1

All vehicles except buses of total authorized weight together with trailer exceeding 3.5 - 12 tons, on two axels

6 5 20 18 60 54 240 215 400 360

Exceeding 3.5 - 12 tons, three axels and more 20 18 60 54 180 165 720 650 1280 1150All vehicles except buses of total authorized weight together with trailer exceeding 12 tons, on max. three axels

30 27 70 63 210 190 840 760 1600 1450

On four axels and more 45 40 100 90 300 270 1200 1080 2200 1900Buses of total authorized weight together with trailer exceeding 3.5 tons 12 11 45 40 120 108 480 430 800 700

Payments can be made in the following places:• International Transport Services Bureau in Warsaw• Associations of road transporters• Customs offices and others (e.g. selected post offices)

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• EuroCity, Euronight and Hotel (international trains).Express, InterCity and EuroCity trains also pull a WARS restaurant car; long distance night trains carry sleepers and/or couchettes. All trains in Poland have smoking and non–smoking carriages or compartments.

InterCity TrainsName RouteChrobry Warsaw – SzczecinFredro Warsaw – WrocławGórnik Warsaw – Katowice – GliwiceKaszub Warsaw – GdyniaKościuszko Warsaw – CracowKrakus Warsaw – CracowLech Warsaw – PoznańNorwid Cracow – GdyniaOdra Warsaw – WrocławOndraszek Warsaw – Bielsko-BiałaŚlęża Warsaw – WrocławWarta Warsaw – PoznańWawel Cracow – Berlin (Hamburg)

EuroCity, EuroNight and Hotel TrainsName Route35/36 Cracow – KievBalti Warsaw – VilniusBWE Warsaw – BerlinBWE Poznań – BerlinChopin Warsaw – Vienna / PragueJan Kiepura Warsaw – BrusselsPolonez Warsaw – MoscowPolonia Warsaw – Budapest / ViennaPraha Warsaw – PragueSobieski Warsaw – ViennaSobieski Cracow – Vienna

Tickets can be purchased at station booking offices, at book-ing offices of such travel agents as Orbis, Wasteels, INT Ex-press, Fly Away, Campus, “Wagon Lits Travel”, and Polres.Additionally, a seat reservation ticket is required on all Inter-City, EuroCity, express trains and on some fast trains. Such trains are marked with letter R on timetables.Left-luggage storage rooms are open 24 hours at all major railway stations.In order to consult the PKP timetable information call tele-phone number 94 36 for national and +(48-22) 620 45 12 for international connections, www.pkp.plThe Polish State Railways (PKP) has a well-developed net-work of connections. It’s worth to buy a Polrailpass that cov-ers 8, 15, 21 days or a month. It gives you free travel on the entire rail network, including ordinary, fast and express trains as well as a few city lines.Buying a reserved seat ticket is recommended during the va-cation period.

Bikes on trainsOne bicycle per person can be brought into Poland free of duty. On the whole Polish territory bikes can be transport-ed by train only in baggage cars that are specially marked in the timetable. Buy a ticket from the booking office, at-tach it to your bike and take it to the freight carriage. Col-lect the bike as soon as you arrive. Some trains have lug-gage compartments (marked with letter E in timetable)

to carry bikes. Then the traveller keeps both tickets with himself. Paying an addition fee (PLN 5.80 per 100 kg), you may buy both tickets from the conductor on the train (PKP regulations, §4, section 11).Bikes are not allowed on express, InterCity and EuroCi-ty trains since they don’t carry baggage cars. If a fast train doesn’t carry a baggage car, you may put your bike in the front entranceway of the first carriage or the back entrance-way of the last carriage. There is no reservation service for bikes on Polish trains.

Narrow-gauge railways in PolandThere are still many narrow-gauge lines in Poland. Some services run according to timetable, some can be put in oper-ation on request of tourist groups.

Travel by AirThe LOT Polish Airlines S.A. maintains regular air connec-tions with almost all European capitals and with many coun-tries outside Europe.Reservations and ticket purchase may be made at any of the LOT sales offices or at the offices of authorised agents. Cus-tomers staying in the USA can avail themselves of the Inter-net ticket sales system: LOT TicketsOnLine.If you are planning an air trip to Poland, visit the PLL LOT Internet pages – www.lot.com, the pages provide all necessary information about flight schedule, onboard service, luggage allowances, etc.

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LOT Polish Airlines Offices AbroadAmman King Hussain Str., tel. +(962-6) 62 59 81, 65 51 56Amsterdam Overtoom 60, 1054 HK, tel. +(31-20) 201 39 17Athens 15, Venizelou Ave., tel. +(30-210) 32 37 762, fax 325 28 66Auckland 396 Queen Str., tel. +(64-9) 308 33 69, fax 308 33 88Barcelona Mallorca 272, 5th floor, No. 10, tel. +(34-901) 11 67 10, 11 67 13Beirut El Mazraa-Shwairy Bldg., tel. +(96-11) 70 57 13, fax 81 60 53Berlin Berlin Tegel, tel. +(49-30) 887 561 34/35, 887 561 30Bratislava 51, Spitalska, tel. +(421-2) 526 34 775, fax 526 34 774Brussels Airport Zaventem, tel. +(32-2) 75 32 399, fax 75 32 398Budapest Deak Ferenc u.21, tel. +(36-1) 266 47 71, fax 485 00 79Bucharest 41, Magheru Blvd., tel. +(40-21) 212 83 65, fax 210 87 40Chicago Airport O’Hare, tel. +(1-773) 894 34 02, 686 06 36Colombo 18A, York Street, tel. +(94-1) 44 85 93/4, 44 79 36 Delhi Dlf Corporate Park, tel. +(91-124) 635 65 14-18, fax 635 82 16Dublin Collinstown House 302, tel. +(353-1) 890 200 514 Düsseldorf Airport Terminal A, tel. +(49 -211) 421 72 36, 47 9 1 9 90Copenhagen Airport Kastrup, tel. +(45) 70 10 50 63, fax 32 50 57 11Frankfurt Airport, tel. +(49-69) 690 72 109, fax 690 58 208Hamburg Airport Fuhlsbütell, tel. +(49-180) 58 38 42 67Helsinki Airport Vantaa, tel. +(358-9) 615 131 71, fax 615 131 75Hong Kong Silver Fortune Plaza 1, tel. +(852) 28 69 06 68, fax 252 67 207Istanbul Cumhuriyet Caddesi 16, tel. +(90-212) 315 34 60, fax 266 57 03Johannesburg Norwich Close, Sandton 2196, tel. +(27-11) 784 54 91Kaliningrad Leninsky Prospekt 5a, tel. +(7-112) 34 27 07, fax 34 27 32Kiev 36, Ivana Franco St., tel. +(380-44) 246 56 20, fax 246 56 22Limassol 61 Spyrou Araouzou Str., tel. +(357-5) 36 16 80, fax 34 40 70Lisbon 35 Ave da Liberdade, 4 PDT, tel. +(351-21) 347 64 33London 414 Chiswick High Rd., tel. +(44) 870 414 00 88, 208 747 61 88Los Angeles 6033 West Century Blvd. Ste 1107, tel. +(1) 1 800 223 0593Lvov Sichovych Strilciv 5, tel. +(380-322) 97 50 57, fax 97 11 55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, tel. +(0-800) 10 12 24 Madrid Calle Princesa 1, Planta 6, Oficina 12, torre de Madrid

tel. +(34) 901 11 67 10, 91 548 13 73, fax 559 53 65Manila 539 Arquiza Str., tel. +(63-2) 522 48 69, fax 536 12 07Melbourne VIC, 310 King Str., tel. +(61-3) 99 20 38 74, fax 99 20 38 80Milan 26, Via G.B. Pirelli, tel. +(39-2) 670 53 85, fax 670 77 199Minsk 7, Prospekt Masherov, tel. +(375-172) 226 628, fax 226 753Munich Airport, tel. +(49-180) 58 38 42 67Moscow Trubnaya 21/11, tel. +(7-095) 775 77 37, 783 96 90New York 500, Fifth Ave., tel. +(1-718) 656 26 32, fax 656 90 88Nice Airport Terminal 1, tel. +(33) 493 214 690, fax 493 214 691Nikozja Diagoras Bldg. 12, tel+(357-2) 67 20 61, fax 67 39 24Odessa Airport, tel. +(380-48) 731 28 80, fax 731 28 95Oslo 6 Fr. Nansens Pl., tel. +(47) 810 00 023, fax 22 00 80 24Paris 27, rue du Quatre Septembre

tel. +(33) 47 42 05 60, fax 40 17 02 97Prague 14, Stepanska, tel. +(420) 222 317 524, fax 222 326 817Riad Riyadh 11421, tel. +(996-1) 402 71 76, fax 402 39 80Rome 54, Via V. Veneto, tel. +(39-6) 848 859 300, fax 65 01 20 19Sanaa 158, Hadda Str., tel. +(967-1) 26 74 11/15, fax 26 74 16Seul 5-2 Soon Hwa Dong, tel. +(82-2) 778 84 30, fax 774 77 65Singapore 190, Clemenceau Ave 05-34, tel. +(65-33) 99 576Sofia 27, Blvd. Stambolijski, tel. +(359-2) 987 45 62, fax 980 32 93Stockholm 66, Kungsgatan, tel. +(46-8) 587 704 47, fax 593 600 50St. Petersburg 1, Karavannaya St., tel. +(7-812) 273 57 21, fax 272 29 82Sydney World Aviation Systems, 64 York St.

tel. +(61-2) 924 42 466, fax 929 03 306Taipei 1, Fu Hsing North Rd., tel. +(886-2) 740 36 88, fax 740 36 80Tallinn SAS Tallinn Airport, tel. +(372) 605 85 53, fax 605 83 54Tel Aviv 95, Allenby Rd., tel. +(972-3) 5664 182, fax 5663 580Thesaloniki 62 Tsimiski Str., tel. +(30-31) 26 96 19/20, fax 27 07 74Toronto 3300 Bloor St. W. Suite 3080, Etobicoke, ONT M8X 2X3,

tel. +(1-905) 676 09 91, fax 676 83 06, 1-800-668-5928Vienna 5, Schwedenplatz, tel. +(43) 0 810 810 885Vilnius 2, Radunies Kelias St., tel. +(370-2) 73 90 20, fax 73 90 19Zurich Airport Zürich, tel. +(41-43) 816 61 88, fax 816 61 41

LOT Polish Airlines maintain regular and seasonal con-nections between major Polish cities (Bydgoszcz, Cracow, Gdańsk, Katowice, Łódź, Poznań, Rzeszów, Szczecin, War-saw, Wrocław, Zielona Góra). Tickets may be purchased at LOT sales offices and at some travel bureaux as well. For in-formation and reservations call tel. 0 800 300 952 or 953, users of mobiles can call tel. (22) 95 72 or (22) 95 73 For more information contact the website: www.porty-lotnicze.com.pl. At airports, passengers can have a meal, shop, change mon-ey, and rent a car. In order to get to the city centre, travel-lers can hire a taxi, use the city bus service or a special Air-port City Bus link.

LOT Polish Airlines offices in PolandBydgoszcz ul. Jezuicka 16, tel./fax +(48-52) 375 33 55Cracow ul. Basztowa 15, fax +(48-12) 422 66 83Gdańsk ul. Wały Jagiellońskie 2/4, fax +(48-58) 341 64 50Katowice Al. Korfantego 38, fax +(48-32) 206 28 67Lublin ul. Krakowskie Przedmieście 53, fax +(48-81) 53 214 47Łódź ul. Piotrkowska 122, fax +(48-42) 633 70 75Poznań ul. Bukowska 285, fax +(48-61) 858 55 15Rzeszów Plac Ofiar Getta 6, fax +(48-17) 853 27 21Szczecin ul. Wyzwolenia 17, fax +(48-91) 433 93 27Warsaw Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, fax +(48-22) 630 56 68Wrocław ul. Piłsudskiego 36, fax +(48-71) 343 90 32

Foreign airline companies in Warsaw and CracowAlmost all foreign airline companies which have offices in War-saw maintain regular air connections with the capital of Poland.AeroflotRussian Airlines

Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 29tel. +(48-22) 628 17 10

Air AlgerieAlgerian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1tel. +(48-22) 650 25 12

Air BalticLatvian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Truskawiecka 6tel. +(48-22) 651 51 76

Air CanadaCanadian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Filtrowa 81/37tel. +(48-22) 822 54 77

Air FranceFrench Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Krucza 21tel. +(48-22) 584 99 00

Air UkrainaUkrainian Airlines

Bureau at the Okęcie International Airportul. Żwirki i Wigury 1, tel. +(48-22) 650 40 60

Air IndiaIndian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Marszałkowska 99a, flat 701tel. +(48-22) 621 85 56

AlitaliaItalian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Moliera 8, tel. +(48-22) 827 40 14Cracow, ul. Krupnicza 3, tel. +(48-12) 431 06 21

American Airlines Warsaw, Al. Ujazdowskie 20tel. +(48-22) 625 05 60

Austrian Airlines Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 627 52 99Cracow, ul. Krakowska 41tel. +(48-12) 429 66 66, fax 429 20 06

BalkanBulgarian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Marszałkowska 83tel. +(48-22) 621 12 78

BelaviaBelarus Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1tel. +(48-22) 628 38 87

British Airways British Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Krucza 49, tel. +(48-22) 529 90 00Cracow, ul. św. Tomasza 25, tel. +(48-12) 422 86 21

British Midland AirwaysBritish Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 1tel. +(48-22) 650 36 56

CSACzech Airlines

Warsaw, pl. Zawiszy 1 (Hotel Jan III Sobieski)tel. +(48-22) 659 67 99

El AlIsraeli Airlines

Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79, flat 1616tel. +(48-22) 830 09 56

FinnairFinnish Airlines

Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 81tel. +(48-22) 695 08 11

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IberiaSpanish Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Słomińskiego 19/516tel. +(48-22) 536 20 31

KLM SARoyal Dutch Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Wolności 7dtel. +(48-22) 862 70 00

LufthansaGerman Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 338 13 00Cracow, ul. Sienna 9tel. +(48-12) 422 41 99, fax 422 41 88

SabenaBelgium Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39tel. +(48-22) 627 02 30

SASScandinavian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 850 05 00Cracow-Balice, ul. Kapitana Medweckiego 1tel. +(48-12) 285 50 08, fax 285 50 62

South African Airways

Warsaw, ul. Świętokrzyska 36tel. +(48-22) 826 02 91

SwissairSwiss Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Jana Pawła II 15, tel. +(48-22) 697 66 00 Cracow, ul. Basztowa 15, tel. +(48-12) 639 34 24

Tarom SARumanian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Marszałkowska 84/92tel. +(48-22) 629 90 98

TunisairTunisian Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Świętokrzyska 36tel. +(48-22) 652 04 92

United Airlines American Airlines

Warsaw, ul. Świętokrzyska 36tel. +(48-22) 455 38 21

Cracow has direct air connections with the following cities: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Chicago, Copenha-gen, Frankfurt, Gdańsk, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington, Zurich.

Budget airlinesIn addtition, several other carriers, including budget airlines such as Air Berlin – www.airberlin.com, Air Polonia – www.airpo-lonia.com, Easy Jet – www.easyjet.com, Germanwings – www.ger-manwings.com, Sky Europe – www.skyeurope.com, Wizzair – www.wizzair.com, have scheduled flights to and from Poland.

Travel by FerryPOLFERRIES vessels operated by the Polish Baltic Naviga-tion (PŻB) maintain regular ferry connections with Sweden and Denmark on the following routes:

Gdańsk – VisbyYstad – ŚwinoujścieCopenhagen – ŚwinoujścieNynäshamn – GdańskRønne - Świnoujście

Information: www.polferries.com.pl

Ticket sales and reservation abroadSweden• Polferries AB Malmö, Hans Michelsensgatan 6A, S-211 20 Malmö,

tel. +46 (0) 40 12 17 00, fax 40 97 03 70,• Polferries - Stockholm Hamnterminalen, S-149 30 Nynäshamn

tel. +46 (0) 8 520 686 60, fax 8 520 172 54.Denmark• Vindrose Rejser, Nordre Toldbod 12a, DK-1259 Copenhagen - K

tel. +45 (0) 33 114 645, fax 33 119 578• EJV.Hansens EFTF I/S, Norgesvej 2, DK-3700 Rønne, Bornholm

tel. +45 (0) 56 951 069, fax 56 958 910Motorists should be in possession of an driving license, automob-ile registration card and civil liability insurance. If a passenger is refused the right of entry into the country of his destination, he/she must cover the cost of the return fare.Passengers can also avail themselves of the ferry link services off-ered by:

• Stena Line on the route Karlskrona – Gdynia, 6 times weekly, information and reservation – tel. +(46-31) 704 00 00; www.stenaline.se

• Unity Line on the route Ystad – Świnoujście, for more information consult the Internet pages: www.unityline.pl, info@unityline.pl

Maritime transportationOutbound tourists, travelling in groups or individually, can book and buy ferry tickets at the offices of the Polferries Maritime Travel Office of the Polish Baltic Navigation S.A. or form Polferries agents.

Addresses of the Polferries maritime travel offices of the Polish Baltic Navigation S.A:• Gdynia 81-350, ul. Portowa 3, tel. +(48-58) 620 87 61, fax 620 79 22,

e-mail: mbp.gdynia@polferries.pl• Kołobrzeg 78-100, ul. Zwycięzców 15, tel. +(48-94) 352 50 10,

fax 352 77 84, e-mail: mbp.kolobrzeg@polferries.pl• Poznań 60-264, ul. Głogowska 86, tel. +(48-61) 866 12 16, fax 866 13 12,

e-mail: mbp.kolobrzeg@polferries.pl• Szczecin 70-203, ul. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego 28, tel. +(48-91) 488 02 38,

488 09 45, fax 488 04 36, e-mail: mbp.szczecin@polferries.pl• Świnoujście 72-600, ul. Bema 9/2, tel./fax +(48-91) 322 43 96,

e-mail: mbp.swinoujscie@polferries.pl• Warsaw 00-613, ul. Chałubińskiego 8, Information about ferries

tel. +(48-22) 830 09 30, 830 00 97, fax 830 00 71,e-mail: mbp.warszawa@polferries.pl

• Wrocław 50-149, ul. Wita Stwosza 28, tel. +(48-71) 344 41 37, fax 344 13 78 e-mail: mbp.wroclaw@polferries.pl

Sea ferry bases and Polferries terminals• Gdańsk 80-542, ul. Przemysłowa 1, tel. +(48-58) 343 18 87,• Świnoujście 72-606, ul. Dworcowa 1, tel. +(48-91) 321 61 40.Passengers can also avail themselves of the ferry link services offered by Stena Line on the route Gdynia – Karlskrona. Six times weekly. Information and reservation of seats:• Stena Line, ul. Kwiatkowskiego 60, 81-156 Gdynia

tel. +(48-58) 660 92 00, fax 660 92 09, www.stenaline.pl, e-mail: info.pl@stenaline.com

or in travel offices round the country; or Unity Line on the route Ystad – Świnoujście. Daily link. Information and reservation of seats: • Unity Line, Plac Rodła 8, 70-419 Szczecin

tel. +(48-91) 359 55 92, fax 359 56 73, www.unityline.ple-mail: info@unityline.pl

Coastal and inland sailingIn summer season, pleasant boats navigating between ports on the Baltic coast offer one or two hour excursions. Tours through the Masurian Lakes are also very popular. Tickets may be purchased at ticket desks at landing places. For more information about ex-cursions in the region of the Great Masurian Lakes, call:Masurian Navigation Company, 11-500 Giżycko, tel./fax +(48-87) 428 53 32.

Getting there

Airlines offices

Getting there

4848

Denmark

Foreign tour operators

Austria, Belgium

Foreign tour operators selling Polish tourist offer:

AustriaBlaguss Touristik1040 WienWiedner Hauptstr. 15

tel. +(43-1) 50 18 00, fax 50 18 09 99www.blaguss.at, office@blaguss.at Regular bus services, bus tours on request

Columbus Ihr Reisebüro1010 WienDr. Karl-Lueger Ring 8

tel. +(43-1) 534 11 0, fax 534 11 200www.columbus-travel.combusines@columbus.co.at

Touring trips

Bustours Austria1010 WienDr. Karl-Lueger Ring 8

tel. +(43-1) 534 11, fax 534 11 208kobler.bustours@columbus.co.at Touring trips

EIT-Penta Tours1020 WienTaborstr. 39

tel. +(43-1) 211 260, fax 211 264 00www.vienna-travel.atsales@eit-penta.at

Touring trips

Gruber Reisen8020 GrazIdlhofgasse 5-7

tel. +(43-316) 70890, fax 7089 72www.gruberreisen.atoffice@gruberreisen.at

Touring trips

Kuoni Reisen1030 WienModecenterstr. 16

tel. +(43-1) 514 78 0, fax 514 78 96www.kuoni.atcities@kuoni.at

Touring trips

Kastler Reiseparadies4100 OtensheimKepplingerstr. 3

tel. +(43-72) 34 823 23, fax 34 823 23 23www.kastler.atreiseparadies@kastler.at

Touring trips

Kneissl Touristik4650 LambachLinzerstr. 4-6

tel. +(43-72) 45 207 00, fax 45 323 65www.kneissltouristik.ata.spannagi@kneissltouristik.at

Touring trips

ÖAMTC Reisebüro1010 WienSchubertring 1-3

tel. +(43-1) 711 99 0, fax 711 99 1469www.oeamtc.at/reisenreisebuero@oeamtc.at

Offer of other travel offices

Österreichisches Reisebüro1043 WienFriedrichstr. 7

tel. +(43-1) 58 80 00, fax 588 00 280www.verkehrsbuero.atinfo@verkehrsbuero.at

Cities: Warsaw, Cracow

Prima Reisen1060 WienFillgraderstr. 7

tel. +(43-1) 58 08 00, fax 580 80 80www.primareisen.comoffice@primareisen.com

Touring trips

Raiffeisen Reisebüro1030 WienGuglg. 7-9

tel. +(43-1) 313 75 0, fax 313 75 109www.raiffeisen-reiseninfo@raiffeisen-reisen.at

Touring trips

Ruefa Reisen1070 WienMariahilferstr. 120

tel. +(43-1) 52 55 50, fax 55 52 25www.ruefa.atsales@ruefa.at

Touring trips

Sabtours4560 KirchdorfHauptplatz 18

tel. +(43-7582) 641 09, fax 512 55www.sabtours.atkirchdorf@sabtours.at

Touring trips

Raiffeisen Reisewelt4020 LinzEuropaplatz 1a

tel. +(43-732) 65 96 62 13, fax 65 96 6213www.rrw.atgruppe2@rrw.raiffeisen.at

Touring trips

Studiosus, Airtour Austria1070 WienLindeng. 41

tel. +(43-1) 523 07 88, fax 526 65 10www.airtour.atsales@airtour.at

Touring trips (8 itineraries)

TUI Reisen1070 WienMariahilferstr. 20

tel. +(43-1) 525 52 50, fax 523 05 30www.tui.co.atwien6@tui.co.at

Touring trips

Belgium7 PlusAvenue d’ Auderghem 1821040 Bruxelles

tel. (+32-2) 743 10 10, fax 743 10 117plus@skynet.be

Touring trips, tours on request, group tours, weekend breaks in Cracow or Warsaw, hotel reservation, car rental

Bonvoyages s.a.Avenue des Celtes 561040 Brussel

tel. (+32-2) 736 39 28, fax 732 48 35www.bonvoyages.netinfo@bonvoyages.net

Trips to Poland, tours on request, group tours, touring trips, weekend breaks in Cracow or Warsaw, flat or house rental, hotel reservation, car rental

Eigen-Wijze ReizenVismarkt 63000 Leuven

tel. (+32-16) 62 47 62, fax 62 47 63www.eigenwijzereizen.comeigenwijzereizen@skynet.be

Tours on request

Escape TravelSint Sebastiaanstraat 48200 Sint Andries

tel. (+32-50) 34 63 63, fax 39 55 84www.escape-hansa.beleslie.de.nys@escape-hansa.be

Tours on request, group tours

Foreign tour operators

49

Denmark

EurocultAvenue Brugmann, 2191050 Bruxelles

tel. +(32-2) 346 81 42, fax 347 73 06www.eurocult.beinfo@eurocult.be

Flat or house rental, touring trips, weekend breaks in Cracow or Warsaw

Ictam ReizenRue de la Montagne 521000 Bruxelles

tel. +(32-2) 548 98 97, fax 548 98 96www.ictam.cominfo@ictam.com

Tours on request, tour operator

Lauwers ReizenNijverheidsstraat 172530 Boechout

tel. +(32-3) 454 05 44, fax 455 64 12www.lauwers.bereizen@lauwers.be

Touring trips

Leonard VoyagesBoulevard d’ Avroy, 254000 Liege

tel. +(32-4) 223 38 43, fax 23 11 87www.voyages-leonard.beliege@voyages-leonard.be

Touring trips

Odysseus NVPlaslaar 342500 Lier

tel. +(32-3) 491 04 60, fax 491 04 65www.odysseus.cominfo@odysseus.be

Weekend break in Warsaw

OutlineBeeldhouwersstraat 30/19040 Gent

tel. +(32-9) 219 90 18, fax 219 90 18www.outline-travel.cominfo@outline-travel.com

Youth tours, tours on request, tour operator

Pam VermeulenJezusstraat 382000 Antwerpen

tel. +(32-3) 232 01 80, fax 231 16 91www.pam-vermeulen.bereizen@pam-vermeulen.be

Touring trips

Polorbis BeneluxRue de la Montagne 501000 Bruxelles

tel. +(32-2) 513 13 22, fax 502 12 61polorbis.benelux@skynet.be

Trips to Poland, tours on request, group tours, touring trips, weekend breaks in Cracow or Warsaw, youth tours, rental of flats and houses, hotel reservation, ticket sales, car rental, tour operator

TrailfindersWaterstraat 253770 Zussen-Riemst

tel. +(32-12) 44 09 00, fax 44 09 01www.horseholiday.cominfo@horseholiday.com

Tours on request

Verhoeven BusreizenOostmallesteenweg 1762310 Rijkevorsel

tel. +(32-3) 311 59 59, fax 311 51 20www.verhoeven.beinfo@verhoeven.be

Touring trips

VTB reizen, Jetair Special BrandsStationstraat 1002800 Mechelen

tel. +(32-15) 71 65 83, fax 71 65 83www.vtb-reizen.be, www.tuitravel.besales@vtb.jetair.be

Tour operator, touring

DenmarkDSB Specialrejser Solvgade 401349 Köpenhamn K

tel. +(45-33) 54 25 80, fax 24 68 25 80ksoe@dsb.dkwww.dsb.dk

Group trips to Warsaw and Cracow

65 Ferie DanmarkSolvgade 5-171307 Köpenhamn

tel. +(45-33) 14 65 66, fax 93 53 88info@65ferie.dk

Group tours of Poland (Szczecin, Gdańsk, Warsaw, Cracow, Wrocław)

FremadrejserVestrebrogade 43, 11620 Köpenhamn

tel. +(45-33) 22 04 04, fax 22 22 77sales@fremadrejser.dkwww.fremadrejser.dk

Group trips to Poland - active, cultural and spa tourism

Gedser TuristfartLanggade 314874 Gedser

tel. +(45-54) 17 99 44, fax 17 90 44gt@gtrejser.dk Group trips to Poland (Cracow, Kołobrzeg)

Gislev RejserOrbaekvej 125854 Gislev

tel. +(45-62) 29 12 10, fax 29 12 49gislev@gislevrejser.dk Group trips to southern Poland ( Szczecin, Poznań)

Polonez RejsebureauFurrebyevej 109220 Aalborg

tel. +(45-98) 13 60 95, fax 13 60 92polonez@firma.tele.dk Group trips to Poland

Vindrose RejserVester Voldgade 901552 Köpenhamn

tel. +(45-33) 13 52 23, fax 14 29 09mail@vindroserejser.dk

Trips to Poland by ferry, all kinds of trips to Poland including active and spa tourism

Profil Rejser A/SKongevej 3-51610 Köpenhamn

tel. +(45-77) 33 55 50, fax 33 55 51production@profil-rejser.dk

Weekend breaks in Warsaw, Gdańsk, Cracow (soon in offer Masuria and southern Poland - the Tatras)

Kur RejserNorremarksvej 429270 Klarup

tel. +(45-98) 32 69 33, fax 32 65 33 Group trips to all Polish spas and health resorts

KurrejseselskabetHyldegårdsvej 272920 Charlottelund

tel. +(45-39) 90 13 90, fax 90 77 07rejsehuset@mail.dk Group trips to all Polish spas and health resorts

Foreign tour operators

Austria, Belgium

Foreign tour operators

5050

Germany

Foreign tour operators

Finland, France

FinlandTöölön MatkatoimistoLinnankatu 300160 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 22 88 82 40, fax 22 88 83 26www.toolonmatkatoimisto.fi Trips to Warsaw, Gdańsk, Cracow

OK-MatkatSörnaisten rantatie 27 A00500 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 61 55 55, fax 61 55 56 00myynti@okmatkat.fiwww.ok-matkat.fi

Group trips to Poland - active, cultural and spa tourism

Saga ToursAlbetrtinkatu 36 B00180 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 612 33 55, fax 612 33 77www.sagamatkat.fi

Warsaw, Cracow; touring trip including Warsaw, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk

Area TravelMannerheimintie 10200251 Helsinki, PL 6

tel. +(358-9) 81 83 83, fax 818 32 45www.area.fiarea@area.fi

Group trips to Warsaw and Cracow

PoltravelPakilantie 6100660 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 724 41 33, fax 724 41 66poltravel@kolumbus.fiwww.poltravel.fi

Everywhere in Poland

LomamatkatLönrötinkatu 3000180 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 64 37 11, fax 64 83 55loma@lomamatkat.fiwww.lomamatkat.fi

Trips to Warsaw and Cracow

Matka VekkaTyöpajankatu 1000580 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 272 73 10, fax 57 69 90tel. +(358-9) 27 27 31 40, fax 27 27 31 40kaisu.manninan@matka-vekka.fiwww.matka-vekka.fi

Cultural trips to Warsaw and Cracow

Kohdematkat Hietalahdenranta 1300180 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 61 56 17 00, fax 61 56 17 40www.kohdematkat.fieuro@kohdematkat.fi

Weekend breaks in Warsaw

MatkapojatMikonkatu 1100100 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 68 17 61, fax 68 17 62 30www.matkapojat.fi Gdańsk, Toruń, Cracow, Warsaw

MatkaMieli LtdAlbertinkatu 2800120 Helsinki

tel. +(358-9) 58 40 04 20, fax 58 40 04 21beata@matkamieli.fiwww.matkamieli.fi

Individual and group trips to Poland (to Cracow in particular)

FranceAmslav Tourisme 55, rue Letellier75015 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 40 59 43 10, fax 40 59 48 06info@amslav.frwww.amslav.com

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Arts et Vie39, rue des Favorites75738 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 40 43 20 21, fax 40 43 20 29information@artsvie.asso.frwww.artsvie.asso.fr

Cultural tours

Boomerang455, Promenade des Anglais06000 Nice

tel. +(33-4) 97 25 46 46, fax 97 25 46 47m.couacault@boomerang-voyages.comwww.boomerang-voyages.com

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request

Cedok France32, avenue de l’Opéra75002 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 44 94 87 50, fax 49 24 99 46cedok@wanadoo.frwww.cedok.fr

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

CGTT Voyages82, rue d’Hauteville75010 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 40 22 10 07, fax 40 22 88 54maia.azevedo@cgtt-voyages.frwww.cgtt-voyages.fr

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Clio34, rue du Hameau75015 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 53 68 82 99, fax 53 68 82 60information@clio.frwww.clio.fr

Cultural tours

Eastpak26, Cours Vitton69006 Lyon

tel. +(33-4) 72 83 63 33, fax 72 83 63 31eastpakgroupes@wanadoo.fr Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Euro Pauli34, rue Fays94300 Vincennes

tel. +(33-1) 58 64 50 50, fax 58 64 50 51info-web@pauli.frwww.pauli.fr

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, touring trips

Fram1, rue Lapeyrouse31000 Toulouse

tel. +(33-5) 62 15 16 17, fax 62 15 17 17agence.paris@fram.frwww.fram.fr

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request

International OK Tourisme16, rue de l’Evangile75018 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 44 89 64 10, fax 44 89 64 19iokt@oktourisme.comwww.oktourisme.com

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request

Mugler Ringenbach Voyages121, rue Mal. Leclerc68420 Hattstatt

tel. +(33-3) 89 49 37 37fax +(33-3) 89 49 26 51hattstatt@voyages-mugler.frwww.voyages-mugler.fr

Touring trips by bus

Foreign tour operators

51

Germany

Nouvelles Frontieres87, bd. de Grenelle75738 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 45 68 71 40fax +(33-1) 40 56 97 93infos@nouvelles-frontieres.comwww.nouvelles-frontieres.com

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, touring trips

PragomediaBastide d’Audabiac30580 Lussan

tel. +(33-4) 66 72 70 70, fax 66 72 70 71pragomedia@tiscali.fr Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Richou Voyages24, rue Sadi-Carnot BP 44549300 Cholet

tel. +(33-2) 41 65 40 22, fax 41 65 49 57richou@richou.frwww.richou.fr

Sept et Demi13, rue Caummartin75009 Paris

tel. +(33-1)43 12 81 00, fax 49 24 90 88info@sept-et-demi.frwww.sept-et-demi.fr

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Slav’Tours6, rue Jeanne d’Arc45000 Orleans

tel. +(33 2) 38 77 07 00. fax 77 18 37slavtours@slavtours.comwww.slavtours.com

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Tourmonde Cartour67, bd. Haussmann75008 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 44 56 30 30, fax 42 66 12 20resa@tourmonde.frwww.tourmonde.fr

Touring trips

Transtours10, rue du Faubourg Montmarte75009 Paris

tel. 0 825 031 031, fax +33-1 53 24 34 35commercial@marsans.frwww.marsans.fr

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Voyageurs du Monde55, rue Sainte-Anne75002 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 42 86 16 00, fax 42 86 17 88europe@vdm.comwww.vdm.com

Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow

Wasteels146, bd. de Ménilmontant75020 Paris

tel. +(33-1) 43 66 88 02, fax 43 62 30 25parismenilmontant@wasteels.frwww.wasteels.fr

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

GermanyReisebüro GROMADAKarl-Liebknecht-Str. 710178 Berlin

tel. +(49-30) 242 31 65, fax 242 49 98gromada-reisebüro@tiscalinet.de

Individual and group tours around Poland, active tourism and incentives

CS PlusreisenHusemannstr. 1610435 Berlin

tel. +(49-30) 442 41 73, fax 441 06 00cs-plusreisen@t-online.dewww.cs-plusreisen.de

Tour operator specializing in Poland: spa tourism, hotels, bungalows, special interest tours, agrotourism, school excursions, city breaks, winter sports

Reisebüro DarpolKaiser-Friedrich-Str. 1910585 Berlin

tel. +(49-30) 342 00 74, fax 342 24 72info@darpol.comwww.darpol.com

Tour operator specializing in Poland: hotels, private rooms, bungalows, rest and recreation programmes, city breaks, spa tourism, golf, car rental

Reiseland PolenBootsweg 416303 Schwedt/Oder

tel. +(49-3332) 267 00 40, fax 267 00 44Reiseland-Polen@t-online.dewww.Reiseland-Polen.de

Health resort packages, touring trips, group tours; hotels, tickets, German speaking tour guides for hire, tailoring tourist itineraries, interpreters, tourist bus rental

NOVASOLGotenstr. 1120097 Hamburg

tel. +(49-40 238 85 90, fax 23 88 59 24novasol@novasol.dewww.novasol.de

Tourist events: holidays in bungalows

Polonia ReisebüroLange Reihe 4520099 Hamburg

tel. +(49-40) 24 36 34, fax 280 10 34info@polenreisen-polonia.dewww.polenreisen-polonia.com

Tour operator specializing in individual (holidays, business trips, sports tours) and group tours of Poland (incentive tours, city breaks)

Imken ReisenKleiberg 226215 Wiefelstede

tel. +(49-44) 02 96 880, fax 02 96 88 11Imken@t-online.dewww.imken.com

Tours for groups (touring trips, city breaks, spa tourism) and individual tourists (holiday stays and congress tourism), short breaks and one-day trips

Partner-ReisenCalenbererstr. 2130169 Hannover

tel. +(49-511) 131 60 54, fax 131 73 73partner-reisen-2@t-online.de

Tours for groups (cultural, special interest, business and congresses, conferences, fairs) and individual tourists (hotels, private rooms, holiday homes, health resorts, biking, kayaking and vacation in the saddle)

TUI DeutschlandKarl-Wiechert-Allee 2330625 Hannover

tel. +(49-511) 56 70, fax 56 71 301tui@tui.dewww.tui.com

Individual tours (hotels, private rooms, touring trips on bike)

JAWA-FitreisenGiersstr.2033098 Paderborn

tel. +(49-5251) 28 19 49, fax 28 17 01jawa-reisen@t-online.dewww.jawa-reisen.de

Health trips, fitness, packages, last–minute offers, bus tours

Flyfishing KornekIngolstädter Weg 6033102 Paderborn

tel. +(49-5251) 40 78 00, fax 40 78 00mail@kornek.dewww.angeln-in-polen.de

Active tourism, angling

Ost-Reise-ServiceAm Alten Friedhof 233647 Bielefeld (Brackwede)

tel. +(49-521) 417 33 33, fax 417 33 44ors@ostreisen.dewww.ostreisen.de

Group tours (touring trips, city breaks)

Foreign tour operators

Finland, France

Foreign tour operators

5252

Holland

Foreign tour operators

Great BritainService Reisen GiessenRödgenerstr. 1235394 Giessen

tel. +(49-641) 40 060, fax 40 06 60info@servicereisen.dewww.servicereisen.de

Group tours (touring trips, cultural tours, city breaks), packages

Pol TravelBaselerstr. 35-3760329 Frankfurt/ M

tel. +(49-69) 23 23 60, fax 25 25 60poltravel@01019freenet.dewww.poltravel.net

Rest and recreation in health resorts, summer houses and bungalows (Masuria and the Baltic Sea)

DertourEmil-von-Behring-Str. 660424 Frankfurt/ M

tel. +(49-69) 95 88 00, fax 95 88 34 06webmaster@dertour.dewww.dertour.de

Summer houses and bungalows (Baltic Sea, Masuria, Carpathians, Tatras)

Reisecenter OstwestRotebühlstr. 5170178 Stuttgart

tel. +(49-711) 674 36 16, fax 674 36 18center@ostwestreisen.dewww.ostwestreisen.de

Group and individual tours, hotel reservation, reservation and sales of air, train and bus tickets

DNV-TouristikHeubergstr. 2170806 Kornwestheim

tel. +(49-7154) 13 18 30, fax 18 29 24info@dnv-tours.dewww.dnv-tours.de

Group and individual tours, nature tourism, city breaks, biking and hiking trips, air connections with Masuria, special trains

Studiosus ReisenRiesstr. 2580992 München

tel. +(49-89) 50 06 00, fax 50 06 01 00tours@studiosus.comwww.studiosus.com

Study and group tours (hiking tours, city breaks, youth tours for people aged 18-35), biking excursions

Polenreisen und Informationszentrum der Stadt KrakauHintere Insel Schütt 3490403 Nürnberg

tel. +(49-911) 22 50 31, fax 22 50 33info@polenreisen-nuernberg.dewww.polenreisen-nuernberg.de

Tourist Information Centre in Cracow, group and individual trips, reservation of air, train and bus tickets

Kästl-OsttouristikRosenberger Str. 1092237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg

tel. +(49-9661) 871 10, fax 87 11 40info@kaestl.dewww.kaestl.de

Tour operator specializing in Eastern Europe, group and individual tours

Wolff Ost-ReisenTradtstr. 693437 Furth im Wald

tel. +(49-9973) 50 80, fax 50 81 61wor@wolff-travel.comwww.wolff-travel.com

Bus tours (touring and cultural trips, city breaks, one-day trips)

Great BritainFregata Travel19-21 Connaught StreetLondon W2 2AY

tel. +(44-207) 247 84 84, fax 375 19 46www.commodore.co.uk City breaks, special interest tours

Polish Regency Tours5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury LaneLondon W3 8HR

tel. +(44-208) 992 88 66 fax 896 90 44www.bogdan-travel.cominfo@polish-travel.com

City breaks, special interest tours

Polorbis HolidaysWalmar House, 288/300 Regent Street London W1B 3AL

tel. +(44-207) 636 47 01, fax 637 49 71www.polorbis.co.uk City breaks, special interest tours

Appleby CoachesConisholme, LouthLincolnshire LN11 7LT

tel. +(44-1507) 35 79 00, fax 35 79 10www.applebyscoaches.co.ukenquiries@applebyscoaches.co.uk

Special interest tours

Bridge City BreaksBridge House, 55-59 High RoadBroxbourne EN10 7DT

tel. +(44-870) 727 58 55fax +(44-1992) 45 66 09www.bridgetravel.co.uk

City breaks

CosmosDale House, Tiviot DaleStockport SK1 1TB

tel. +(44-208) 464 34 44, fax 466 66 40www.cosmoscoach.co.uk City breaks, special interest tours

Cresta Holidays tel. +(44-161) 927 70 00, fax 953 44 44www.crestaholidays.co.uk City breaks

DA Study Tourstel. +(44-1383) 88 22 00, fax 88 15 50www.datours.co.ukholidays@datatours.co.uk

Special interest tours

Edwin Doran Music TravelTwickenham, 54 King StreetMiddlesex TW1 3SH

tel. +(44-208) 288 29 35, fax 288 29 55www.edwindoran.com Special interest tours

Exodus ExpeditionsGrange Mills, Weir Road London SW12 0NE

tel. +(44-208) 675 55 50, fax 673 07 79www.exodus.co.ukinfo@exodus.co.uk

Special interest tours

Explore Worldwide tel. +(44-1252) 76 03 00, fax 76 03 01www.exploreworldwide.com Special interest tours

Inghams TravelGemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill London SW15 6AX

tel. +(44-208) 780 44 00, fax 780 44 05www.inghams.com

Kirker Holidays3 New Concordia Wharf Mill Street, London SE1 2BB

tel. +(44-207) 231 33 33, fax 231 47 71www.kirkerholidays.comcities@kirkerholidays.com

City breaks

Foreign tour operators

53

Holland

Page & MoyAbbey House, 56 Burleys WayLeicester LE1 9GZ

tel. +(44-116) 250 71 51fax +(44-116) 250 71 23www.page-moy.co.uk

City breaks, special interest tours

Regent Holidays Ltd15 John StreetBristol BS1 2HR

tel. +(44-1179) 21 17 11, fax 25 48 66www.regent-holidays.co.ukwww.shearingsholidays.co.uk

City breaks, special interest tours

Shearings Holidays LtdMiry LaneWigan WN3 4AG

tel. +(44-1942) 24 42 46fax +(44-1942) 82 49 78www.shearingsholidays.com

Special interest tours

Thomson HolidaysGreater London HouseHampstead Road, London NW1 7SD

tel. +(44-870) 888 02 41,fax 888 02 42www.thomsonholidays.co.uk Special interest tours

TravelsceneTravelscene House11-15 St Ann’s Road Harrow HA1 1LQ

tel. +(44-208) 427 88 00, fax 861 36 74www.travelscene.co.uk City breaks

Travelsphere LtdCompass House, Rockingham RoadLeicestershire LE16 7QD

tel. +(44-185) 841 04 56, fax 846 64 77www.travelsphere.co.uk Special interest tours

Wallace Arnold tel. +(44-113) 263 64 56, fax 231 07 49www.wallacearnold.com Special interest tours

Worldwide Journeys Plc tel. +(44-207) 388 08 88, fax 383 38 48www.wwj.uk.com Special interest tours

HollandSimonse Tours Amstel 108 3961 HL Wijk bij Duurstede

tel. +(31-34) 343 23 03, fax 343 25 12 info@simonsetours.nl www.simonsetours.nl

Eastern Europe, Poland, bus tours, car excursions, air tours, individual tours on request (special accommodations, etc.)

Molenaar Tours Isabellalang 1140 2591 SX Den Haag

tel. +(31-70) 383 44 93, fax 383 44 94 info@molenaartours.nl www.molenaartours.nl

Eastern Europe, Poland, bus tours, car excursions, air tours, individual tours on request (special accommodations, etc.)

Polska Travel Mgr. Bekkersstraat 22a 6836 HK Arnhem

tel. +(31-26) 320 33 33, fax 320 33 34 info@polska.nl www.polska.nl

Poland (+ Czech Republic), tours by bus, car, train, plane, individual tours on request

Go East Honthorststraat 42 1071 DH Amsterdam

tel. +(31-20) 679 89 64, fax 379 50 55 go.east@freeler.nl www.goeast.nl

Cultural and active tourism to eastern destinations (from Poland to Corea)

Trailfinders Ruitervakanties Herdenkingsplein 32b 6211 PZ Maastricht

tel. +(31-43) 325 34 66, fax 325 36 56 info@horseholiday.com www.trailfinders.nl

Equestrian tours throughout the whole world, including Poland

De Jong Intra VakantiesHavenkade 1 2984 AA Ridderkerk

tel. +(31-180) 45 77 77, fax 42 80 66 informatie@dejongintra.nl www.dejongintra.nl Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland

Kras StervakantiesBernseweg 22a 5324 JW Ammerzoden

tel. +(31-73) 599 98 88, fax 599 99 00 h.bommer@kras.nl, info@kras.nl www.kras.nl

Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland

TUI Ned. / Holland International Volmerlaan 3 2280 AD Rijswijk

tel. +(31-70) 326 68 06, fax 326 63 89 isabelle.van.den.burg@tui.nl, info@tui.nlwww.hollandinternational.nl

Tours, also to Warsaw

Cycletours Buiksloterweg 7a 1031 CC Amsterdam

tel. +(31-20) 521 84 80 fax 20 626 90 24 info@cycletours.nl www.cycletours.nl

Cycling tours throughout the world, also to Poland (Masuria)

ANWB Reisbureau Wassenaarseweg 220 2596 EC Den Haag

tel. +(31-70) 314 71 47, fax 314 69 69 asv@anwb.nl www.anwb.nl

Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland

Stichting WolkaPostbus 483 6700 AL Wageningen

tel. +(31-317) 41 52 05 info@wolka.org www.wolka.org

Individual and organized agrotourism in north-eastern Poland

Novasol Postbus 13795004 BJ Tilburg

tel. +(31-13) 467 77 30, fax 468 66 42novasol@novasol.nl www.novasol.nl

Rental of bungalows, also in Poland

East European Travels Postbus 49 5060 AA Oisterwijk

tel. +(31-13) 521 29 98, fax 521 30 00 info@e-e-t.nl www.e-e-t.nl

Tourist trips to Poland and Bulgaria. Cultural, active and winter sports tours

Interhome Diepenhoestlaan 13 2288 EW Rijswijk

tel. +(31-70) 415 03 13, fax 395 84 66 info@interhome.nl www.interhome.nl

Car trips to Poland (Masuria, Sudeten Mountains, Wielkopolska region, Silesia, Beskid Mountains). Rental of bungalows

Foreign tour operators

Great Britain

Foreign tour operators

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Italy, Luxembourg

Foreign tour operators

HungarySRC Cultuurvakanties Oude Boteringestraat 37-39 9712 GD Groningen

tel. +(31-50) 312 31 23, fax 312 64 08 info@srctravel.nl www.src-cultuurvakanties.nl

Cultural and general touring trips through Poland

Intertrek Postbus 18760 2502 ET Den Haag

tel. +(31-70) 363 64 16, fax 364 02 69 info@intertrek.nlwww.intertrek.nl

Active rest in the Tatras (hikes in the mountains)

Time Out Ruiterreizen Rokkeveenseweg 40a 2712 XZ Zoetermeer

tel. +(31-79) 343 12 33, fax 341 43 47 info@timeout-reizen.nl www.timeout-reizen.nl

Equestrian tours throughout the whole world, also in Poland (Wielkopolska region, Bieszczady Mountains)

SNP Reiswinkel Bijleveldsingel 26 6521 AT Nijmegen

tel. +(31-24) 327 70 00, fax 327 70 99 sale@snp.nl www.snp.nl

Active tourism (hikes) in Poland; train trips through Poland („Trans-Polen”)

Hannick Reizen Geestbrugweg 28 2281 CL Rijswijk

tel. +(31-70) 319 19 29, fax 319 12 62 info@hannick.nl www.hannick.nl

Exclusive cultural tours, Chopin concerts, theatre performances, operas and operettas, etc.

Eigen-Wijze Reizen Postbus 1178 7500 BD Enschede

tel. +(31-53) 430 34 35, fax 432 67 37 info@eigenwijzereizen.nlwww.eigenwijzereizen.nl

Cycling throughout the whole world, also in Poland (Masuria)

HungaryAir Mediterrán4400 NyíregyházaSzarvas u. 5-7.

tel. +(36-42) 50 14 90, fax 50 14 94www.airmed.huairmed@axelero.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Alpesi Travel1065 BudapestTeréz krt. 33.

tel. +(36-1) 302 15 06, fax 331 6337www.alpesitravel.hualpesi@euroweb.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, active tourism for groups and individual tourists

Anna Tourist8200 VeszprémRákóczi u. 5.

tel. +(36-88) 41 23 92, fax 32 71 25www.annatourist.huannatourist@mail.uti.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Attila Tours1114 BudapestKosztolányi Dezső tér 10.

tel. +(36-1) 209 22 56, fax 372 03 15www.attilatours.hupattilat@axelero.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Bella Tours1032 BudapestSzőlő köz 4.

tel. +(36 1) 388 89 84, fax 250 11 57www.bellatours.hubella@bellatours.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Bibliai Utak1052 BudapestKároly krt. 8.

tel. +(36-1) 266 76 66, fax 337 69 97www.bibliaiutak.hubibliai@elender.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, pilgrimages

Car-Tour Utazási Iroda1054 BudapestSzemere u. 19.

tel. +(36-1) 269 47 45, fax 331 25 04www.cartour.hucar-tour@mail.matav.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, active and youth tours for groups and individual tourists

Forgó Travel Utazási Iroda1184 BudapestÜllői u. 368

tel. +(36-1) 294 31 78, 243 92 12fax +(36-1) 294 31 78forgoi@mail.datanet.hu

Outgoing tourism for groups and individuals

GWK – Máv Tours Utazási Iroda1051 BudapestNádor .19

tel. +(36-1) 269 54 22, fax 269 16 03www.gwkmavtours.huinfo@gwkmavtours.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Haris Travel1052 BudapestDeák F. u. 10.

tel. +(36-1) 317 23 54, fax 317 86 13www.haristravelclub.huharistravelclub@axelero.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups

Ibusz1053 BudapestFerenciek tere 10.

tel. +(36-1) 485 2700, fax 337 0326www.ibusz.huut.irodak@ibusz.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Jó napot Krakkó Lengyel Utazások Irodája1067 Budapest, Szondi u. 24.

tel. +(36-1) 312 47 63, fax 312 47 59www.jonapotkrakko.hujonapotkrakko@hsdnet.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists in Poland

Kisalföld Volántourist9400 SopronLackner K. u. 1-3.

tel. +(36-99) 31 14 08, fax 31 10 41www.kisalfoldvolan.huvolantourist@kisalfoldvolan.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists

KolomBusz 3528 Miskolc Arany dla młodzieży. u. 19.

tel. +(36-46) 34 44 54, fax 34 44 54kolombuszmiskolc@freemail.hu Pilgrimages - touring trips, city breaks, for groups

Makrovilág Utazási és Zarándok Iroda1091 BudapestÜllői út 7.

tel. +(36-1) 215 06 36, fax 215 25 70www.makrovilag.humakro@makrovilag.hu

Pilgrimages - touring trips, city breaks, youth tours, for groups

Magyar Autóklub-Autótours Utazási Iroda1132 Budapest, Visegradi u. 17.

tel. +(36-1) 237 19 40, fax 237 19 21www.autoclubtravel.huinfo@autoclubtravel.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Foreign tour operators

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Italy, Luxembourg

Nyakas&Társai8900 ZalaegerszegTompa M. u. 5.

tel. +(36-92) 59 68 90, fax 59 68 89nyakastours.zala@mailbox.hu Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

Omnibusz Air Travel Utazási Iroda1054 BudapestBank u. 4.

tel. +(36-1) 473 21 67, fax 269 36 95www.omnibusz.huinfo@omnibusz.hu

Cultural touring trips

Tolna Tours7100 SzekszárdSzáchenyi u. 38.

tel. +(36-74) 41 21 44, fax 51 16 64www.toltour.tolna.nettoltour@tolna.net

Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists

Zakopane-Hungaria Lengyel Utazási Iroda1065 Budapest, Podmaniczky u.11.

tel. +(36-1) 354 19 75, mob. 205 78 20 22fax 312 34 46, www.lengyelorszag.infozakopane.hungaria@hdsnet.hu

Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists in Poland

ItalyAlpitourvia Roccavione, 1512100 S. Rocco Cuneo

tel. +(39-171) 31 31, fax 31 32 19e-mail: bruno.sgobba@alpitour.itwww.alpitour.it

Bus tour (12 days) through Europe, Touring through Poland (Wrocław-Warsaw-Częstochowa-Cracow-Wadowice)

Altrovolovia Lirone, 340013 Castel Maggiore (BO)

tel. +(39-51) 71 46 68, fax 71 37 83e-mail: altrovoloviaggi@altrovolo.itwww.altrovolo.it

Bungalow in Masuria, weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow, Warsaw and Masuria

Boscolo toursvia Veneto, 2430019 Sottomarina di Chioggia

tel. +(39-49) 762 01 11, fax 762 01 10e-mail: boscolo.tours@boscolo.comwww.boscolo.com

Bus tours (8 or 14 days)

BrevivetCorso Italia, 3720122 Milano

tel. +(39-02) 58 39 01, fax 58 30 12 94e-mail: info@brevivet.itwww.brevivet.it

Pilgrimages

Caldana Travel Servicevia Benamati, 1925080 Maderno (Brescia)

tel. +(39-365) 54 04 86, fax 54 04 84e-mail: booking@caldana.itwww.caldana.it

Bus tour through Poland, classical itinerary: Cracow-Warsaw-Częstochowa

Columbia Turismovia Po, 3a00198 Roma

tel. +(39-06) 854 68 57, fax 855 27 08e-mail: info@columbiaturismo.itwww.columbiaturismo.it

Classical Poland

Comet Europavia Libero Leonardi,400173 Roma

tel. +(39-06) 721 82 21, fax 721 94 06e-mail: comet@rdn.itwww.cometeuropa.com

Classical Poland

Diffusione Viaggivia Rosario Nicoletti, 1390147 Palermo

tel. +(39-91) 691 41 47, fax 691 41 49e-mail: diffusione.viaggi@interbusiness.itwww.diffusioneviaggi.it

Air tour through Poland (Cracow, Częstochowa, Oświęcim, Warsaw, Toruń, Poznań, Wrocław)

Domina VIP Travelvia A. Maffel, 120135 Milano

tel. +(39-02) 55 00 43 70, fax 55 00 44 41e-mail: olgiate@dominanetwork.itwww.dominanetwork.it

Classical Poland, weekend breaks, castles, Masuria and national parks

Malan Viaggivia Accademia delle Scienze,110123 Torino

tel. +(39-11) 562 38 41, fax 562 44 41e-mail: malan@malanviaggi.itwww.malanviaggi.it

Teutonic Knights‘ Heritage Tour – by air from Italy to Poland (2 days)

Opera Romana Pellegrinaggivia della Pigna, 13°00186 Roma

tel. +(39-06) 69 89 61, fax 69 88 05 13www.orpnet.org Pilgrimages

Orbis Italiavia Barberini, 1100187 Roma

tel. +(39-06) 488 34 37, fax 482 11 09e-mail: orbisitalia@adv.itwww.adv.it

By air: Classical Poland, weekend breaks, most interesting cities and nature monuments; Masuria, Gdańsk, Warsaw

Tonello Viaggivia Cŕ Balbi, 22 M36100 Vicenza

tel. +(39-444) 91 03 11fax +(39-444) 91 31 53info@tonelloviaggi.it, www.tonelloviaggi.it

By bus: Classical Poland, Poland - Prague

Tour & Travel ItaliaPiazza Lagrande, 210100 Torino

tel. +(39-11) 559 64 11, fax 559 64 45e-mail: europa@tour-and-travel.comwww.tour-and-travel.com

By air: Jewels of the North, Discover the South

LuxembourgDemy CarsRue de Kehlen 228295 Keispelt

tel. +(352 30) 01 46, fax 30 76 89www.demycars.luinfo@demycars.lu

Touring trips

Emile Weber VoyagesRue d’Oetrange5411 Canach

tel. +(352 356) 57 51, fax 35 97 99www.voyages-weber.luinfo@vew.lu

Touring trips

Sales Lentz VoyagesRue du Curé 261368 Luxembourg

tel. +(352 461) 81 81, fax 472 24 11www.sales-lentz.com Touring trips

Foreign tour operators

Hungary

Foreign tour operators

5656

Spain

Foreign tour operators

Norway, Russia

Foreign tour operators

Voyages VandivinitKischtestrooss, 175683 Dalheim

tel. +(352 23) 66 83 41, fax 23 66 15 79www.vandivinit.lucontact@vandinivit

Touring trips

NorwayEuro Terra NovaKristian Auygusts gt. 130164 Oslo

tel. +(47-22) 99 23 99, fax 99 23 90www.euroterranova.nomail@euroterranova.no

Group tours to Warsaw, Gdańsk, Cracow

Kalinka ToursYtre Strandv. 13790 Kragero

tel. +(47-35) 98 99 60, fax 98 10 23www.kalinkatours.nokalinka@kalinkatours.no

Weekend breaks in Warsaw, Gdańsk, Cracow

PrismaDronning Mauds gt. 150250 Oslo

tel. +(47-22) 93 79 80, fax 93 79 69www.prisma.nojan.alvaer@prisma.no

Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow

Viking ReiserGrensen 9 a0250 Oslo

tel. +(47-22) 42 72 22, fax 42 03 93www.vikingreiser.nofelles@vikingreiser.no

Group tours to Poland: active, cultural and spa tourism

Zenith ReisebyråFr. Nansens pl. 60160 Oslo

tel. +(47-22) 41 80 64, fax 42 40 47zenitha@eunet.no Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow

Haga ReiserStavangerv. 364313 Sandnes

tel. +(47-51) 67 65 00, fax 68 95 00www.hagareiser.no Bus tours to Szczecin, Cracow, Warsaw

PlusreiserSkottegt. 155011 Bergen

tel. +(47-55) 30 30 30, fax 30 30 31www.plusreiser.noanny.britt.sletten@plus.no

Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow

Voyager Travel GroupHegdehaugsv. 310352 Oslo

tel. +(47-23) 33 49 49, fax 33 49 48voyager@voyager.no Tours through Poland - packages

RunWay UniturBox 1002 Sentrum5808 Bergen

tel. +(47-55) 21 04 50, fax 21 04 51www.runway.noinfo@runway.no

Bus tours to Gdańsk, Cracow, Wieliczka, Warsaw, Wrocław

Eavi Tours ASElvefaret 210751 Oslo

tel. +(47-92) 04 92 04, fax 50 29 96www.eavi.nopost@eavi.no

Tours through Poland

RussiaAlcesMoscowul. Lusinowskaja 39

tel. +(70-95) 237 60 58, fax 236 74 18www.polandtravel.rualces@polandtravel.ru

Business tourism, city breaks, Zakopane

Green-TurMoscowM. Suchariewskaja pl. 6

tel. +(70-95) 744 10 26, 208 64 14www.latin.ru/greentourgreentour@elnet.msk.ru

Cultural tourism and rest and recreation, group tours for adults and youth

Intrein-TurMoscowJakowo-Apostolskij Pierieułok 15

tel. +(70-95) 916 21 81, fax 916 19 93www.intrain.ruintrain@yandex.ru

Cultural tourism combined with city breaks, mainly in Warsaw and Cracow

Kompania SNPMoscowŁubianskij Projezd 23

tel. +(70-95) 928 99 50, fax 926 41 13www.snp.rupro@snp.ru

Youth tourism - rest and recreation in the mountains and at the seaside

MarnawaMoscowB. Czudow Pierieułok 8

tel. +(70-95) 291 72 12, fax 246 71 78www.marnava.ruinfo@marnava.ru

Children and youth tourism

RUTS-2000MoscowBolszoj Owczinnikowskij Pierieułok 26

tel. +(70-95) 953 53 26, 235 12 52www.roots2000.ruroots@comail.ru

Tours to Poland, children and youth tourism

SatmarketMoscowSuchariewskij Pierieułok 6

tel. +(70-95) 778 78 04, fax 208 45 98www.satmarket.ruinfo@satmarket.ru

Cultural tourism in cities: Warsaw, Cracow

SiborMoscowul. Twierskaja 10

tel. +(70-95) 292 34 39, fax 788 05 33www.sibor.rualex@sibor.ru

Cultural tourism, rest and recreation in holiday resorts at the seaside and in the mountains

Tawer-TurMoscowZielenyj Pierieułok 81

tel. +(70-95) 746 38 63, fax 301 45 42www.taver.rutaver@taver.ru

Tours to Poland, rest and recreation for youth

TurInkoMoscowul. Profsojuznaja 3

tel. +(70-95) 234 05 97, fax 124 75 24www.turinko.ruinfo@turinko.ru

Cultural tourism, rest and recreation, business tourism

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Foreign tour operators

Norway, Russia

Foreign tour operators

OnisSankt-Petersburgul. Łomonosowa 1

tel. +(07-812) 116 73 34, fax 314 96 86Tours to Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia and Scandinavia, tours for group and individual tourists, stays in spas, rest and recreation for children and youth, congresses

AWGUSTSankt-Petersburgul. Żukowskogo 3

tel. +(07-812) 279-80-90, fax 275 80 55 Tours to Poland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Turkey, Egypt, Estonia, Slovenia, charter flights

BALT-TURSankt-PetersburgLigowskij Prospiekt 10

tel. +(07-812) 118-15-85, fax 118 15 84Bus tours around Europe: France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland

EWASankt-Petersburgul. Miczurinskaja 9/11

tel. +(07-812) 230-52-97, fax 230-52-86www.evatour.spb.ruevatour@evatour.spb.ru

Tours to Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Finland, Sweden. Tours to Russia, rest and health treatment on the Crimea

KAPITAŁSankt-Petersburgul. Niekrasowa 34/5

tel. +(07-812) 272-39-11, fax 327-60-32 Tours to Poland, Finland, Estonia, Sri Lanka, Greece, Italy; conferences and seminars

KLASSIK-TURSankt-PetersburgLigowskij Prospiekt 1

tel. +(07-812) 118-22-27, fax 118-23-27Tours to Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Scandinavia; bus tours around Europe and to France and Germany

KLASSIK-TURSankt-Petersburg2 Sowietskaja 15

tel. +(07-812) 33114 31, fax 331 14 32Tours to Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Scandinavia; bus tours around Europe and to France and Germany

LUMSankt-PetersburgOziernyj Pierieułok 8

tel. +(07-812) 275-46-40, fax 275-68-20www.lum.spb.ru

Tours through Poland: Cracow, Wieliczka, Zakopane, Częstochowa, Warsaw

RUSSKIJ PUT’Sankt-PetersburgLigowskij Pierieułok 87

tel. +(07-812) 164-11-01, fax 346-81-65 Tours to Scandinavia and Central Europe: Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary

JUNITURSankt-PetersburgNabiereżnaja Obwodnogo Kanała 127

tel. +(07-812) 110-12-38, fax 316-50-56

SpainCatai ToursC/O’Donell, 4928009 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 409 32 81, fax 504 42 07www.catai.escatai@catai.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Tiempo Libre, S.A. / Mundi ColorC/ Sor Angela de la Cruz, 6, 9ş-10ş 28020 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 456 86 00, fax 456 87 68/76www.mundicolor.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

DimensionesC/ Jacometrazo, 4 pl. 1128013 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 531 06 07, fax 521 42 54www.viajesdimensiones.comdimensiones@viajesdimensiones.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Viajes MarsansAvda. de Burgos, 16 D – 10şEdificio Euromor, 28036 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 343 30 00, fax 343 31 75www.marsans.es Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and

incentives

VarsGran Vía, 86, Grupo 5, 3ş, 3.Edificio Espańa, 28013 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 547 02 30, fax 541 42 95www.varsviajes.cominfo@varsviajes.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

AviotelGran Vía Corts Catalanes, 645, 7ş08010 Barcelona

tel. +(34-93) 301 17 84, fax 318 46 74www.aviotel.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Cinco Estrellas ClubSanta Engracia, 72-74, 1ş A28010 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 446 48 88, fax 446 19 00www.5estrellasclub.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

TourmundialCantabria, 5128042 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 329 81 00, fax 329 22 73www.viajeseci.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

General ToursViriato, 56 – local28010 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 448 69 63, fax 448 64 01www.general-tours.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Viajes el Corte InglesAv. De Cantabria 5128042 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 329 81 00, fax 329 40 78www.viajes.elcorteingles.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

TravelplánPlaza de Espańa, 18, 2ş pltaEdificio Torre de Madrid, 28008 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 540 60 50, fax 971 46 35 77www.globalia-corp.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Halcon ViajesPlza. de Espańa, 18Torre de Madrid, plta. 2, 28008 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 540 60 30, fax 542 02 95www.halconviajes.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

5858

USA

Foreign tour operators

Sweden, Switzerland

Foreign tour operators

Hippo ViajesC/ O’Donnell, 828009 Madrid

tel. +(34-91) 431 21 58, fax 435 56 63www.hippoviajes.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Icu Viajes S.a. Tour OperadorC/ Bilbao, 1 Local 228100 Alcobendas (Madrid)

tel. +(34-91) 651 10 15, fax 653 00 29www.icu.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Iberojet Gran Vía Asima, 23 bajos07009 Polígono Son Catelló, Palma Mallorca

tel. +(34-97) 178 82 20fax 107 04 52www.iberojet.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Expo MundoC/ Diputación, 238 Sobrático08007 Barcelona

tel. +(34-93) 412 59 56, fax 412 29 14www.ambassadortours.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Barceló ViajesPérez Galdos, 3407006 Palma de Mallorca

tel. +(34-97) 117 88 00, fax 146 70 73www.barcelo.com

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

Ambassador Tours – ExpomundoDiputación, 238, 3ş08007 Barcelona

tel. +(34-93) 482 71 00, fax 482 71 31www.ambassadortours.es

Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

SwedenOrbis ResorBirger Jarlsgatan 71 104 32 Stokholm

tel. +(46-8) 441 71 90, fax 441 71 99info@orbisresor.se Variety of tours through Poland

PM Scandinavia/Sea Travel OfficeKöpmangatan 10 111 31 Stockholm

tel. +(46-8) 411 49 80, fax 411 49 81info@polferries.se Ferry trips, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Malbork, Stutthof

Exalibur ToursVärmlandsgatan 16 413 28 Göteborg

tel. +(46-31) 14 01 23, fax 14 30 79info@excaliburtours.se Cracow, also active and spa tourism

PrismaPyramidvägen 2 D169 29 Solna

tel. +(46-771) 41 84 19, fax 705 58 50help@prismatravel.se Weekend breaks in Warsaw

Polen ExpertenKalendegatan 9211 35 Malmö

tel. +(46-40) 10 05 65, fax 12 85 19info@polenexperten.se Variety of tours through Poland

ÖstersjöresorLinnégatan 52402 31 Göteborg

tel. +(46-31) 24 03 80, fax 24 25 45info@ostersjoresor.nu Trips to holiday resorts

ScandoramaAmiralsgatan 3203 11 Malmö

tel. +(46-40) 600 00 00, fax 600 01 96info@scandorama.se Bus tours: Szczecin, Toruń, Warsaw, Cracow, Poznań

TrivselresorRålambsvägen 17, Box 34133100 26 Stockholm

tel. +(46-8) 720 95 72, fax 668 96 00eva.gustafsson@trivsel.sewww.trivsel.se

Weekend breaks in Warsaw

AirtoursSveavägen 92113 50 Stockholm

tel. +(46-8) 56 61 03 00, fax 61 03 50airtours@airtours.se Weekend breaks in Cracow

Europa DirektMaskinvägen 24691 37 Karlskrona

tel. +(46-586) 348 11, fax 549 12ajbuss@ajbuss.sewww.europadirekt.se

Bus tours: Gdańsk, Gdynia

SwitzerlandKira ReisenCH - 5400 BadenMellingerstr. 6

tel. +(41-56) 200 19 00-05, fax 222 77 24www.kirareisen.chkira@travel.ch

Touring trips

Frantour Suisse SACh - 1211 Genf 2Postfach 2991

tel. +(41-22) 906 41 46, fax 738 74 72www.frantour.cheva.ackermann@frantour.ch

HotelplanCH - 8031 ZürichHabsburgstr. 9

tel. +(41-43) 277 85 82, fax 272 22 05www.hotelplan.chinfo@hotelplan.ch

City breaks: Cracow, Warsaw

Reisebüro MittelhurgauCH - 8401 WinterthurBahnhofplatz 4

tel. +(41-52) 212 19 55, fax 212 52 11www.mt-retail.chwinterthur@mt-retail.ch

Touring trips

VCS Ferien und ReisenCH - 3360 HerzogenbuchseeLagerstr. 18

tel. +(41-62) 956 56 56, fax 956 56 57www.vcs-reisen.chreisen@vcs-ate.ch

Active tourism touring trips

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USA

Foreign tour operators

Sweden, Switzerland

Foreign tour operators

Naturfreunde ReisenCH - 3001 BernPostfach 7809

tel. +(41-31) 318 48 55, fax 318 48 59www.nature-team.chnfreisen1@pop.agri.ch

Białowieża, Masuria, active tourism

Happitour TouristikCH - 6340 BaarNeuhofstr. 8-12

tel. +(41-41) 767 80 10, fax 41 767 80 90www.hapimag.chinfo@hapimag.com

Active tourism, Masuria, Pomerania

TwerenboldCH - BadenCordulaplatz 8

tel. +(41-56) 222 00 33, fax 222 49 61www.twerenbold.chinfo@twerenbold.ch

Touring trips

USAAbercombie & Kent1520 Kensington RoadOak Brook, IL 60523

tel. +(01-800) 323 73 08, fax 630 954 33 24www.abercrombiekent.cominfo@abercrombiekent.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks, Budapest-Prague- Warsaw-Cracow-Moscow-St. Petersburg

American Travel Abroad250 West 57th. StreetNew York, NY 10107

tel. +(01-212) 586 52 30, fax 581 79 25www.amta.comamtainfo@amta.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks; active tourism, recreation and special stays (sanatoriums)

Avanti Destinations851 SW 6th Avenue # 1010Portland, OR 97204

tel. +(01-503) 295 11 00, fax 800 422 95 05www.avantidestinations.cominfo@avantidestinations.com

“Poland & Hungary” in Warsaw or in Cracow

Brendan21625 Prairie StreetChatsworth, CA, 91311

tel. +(01-818) 428 60 00, fax 772 64 92 info@brendantours.com

Group and individual tours to Central and Northern Europe and to Russia

Canadian Travel Abroad80 Richmond Str. W. # 804Toronto, ON, M5H 2A4, Canada

tel. +(01-416) 364 27 38, fax 364 69 51www.cantrav.cacentrav@baxter.net

Cultural tourism and city breaks (Central European cities including Warsaw and Cracow; Warsaw-Cracow-Zakopane, Wrocław-Rydzyna-Poznań-Gdynia)

Collette Vacations162 Middle StreetPawtucket, RI 2860

tel. +(01-401) 728 38 05, fax 728 13 80www.collettevacations.cominfo@collettevacations.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks (Central European cities including Poznań, Warsaw, Częstochowa, Cracow, Zakopane)

Destination Europe Resources9501 W. Devon AvenueRosemont, IL 60018

tel. +(01-800) 782 24 24, fax 800 282 74 74www.der.comgeneralinfo@der.com

Independent Holiday and City Packages - mainly for individual tourists

Gate 1 Travel101 Limekiln PikeGlenside, PA 19038

tel. +(01-215) 572-7676, fax 886-2228www.gate1travel.cominfo@gate1travel.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks (Central European cities including Cracow, Warsaw, Oświęcim i Częstochowa)

Globus / Cosmos5301 S. Federal CircleLittleton, CO 80123

tel. +(01-303) 703 70 00, fax 798 54 41www.globusandcosmos.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks (Central European cities including Poznań, Warsaw and Cracow)

Grand Circle Corporation347 Congress StreetBoston, MA 02210

tel. +(01-617) 350 75 00, fax 346 60 92www.gct.comonline@gct.com

Trips to all corners of the world, river cruises, cruises and expeditions - mainly for customers with big budget

Homeric Tours55 E 59th StreetNew York, NY 10022

tel. +(01-212) 753 11 00, fax 753 03 19www.homerictours.cominfo@homerictours.com

Touring trips around Central Europe, also to Poland (Cracow, Wieliczka, Częstochowa)

Image Tours2828 Kraft Avenue SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512

tel. +(01-616) 957 10 10, fax 957 01 03www.imagetours.comsales@imagetours.com

Touring trips around Central Europe, also to Poland (Cracow, Warsaw, Poznań)

Intrav11969 Westline Industrial DriveSt. Louis, MO 63146-3220

tel. +(01-314) 727 05 00, fax 727 61 98www.intrav.cominfo@intrav.com

European monuments of architecture, including Poland

Isram World of Travel630 3rd AvenueNew York, NY 10017

tel. +(01-212) 661 11 93, fax 370 14 77www.isram.cominfo@isram.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks, active tourism, special interest tours (Jewish heritage)

ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau342 Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10173

tel. +(01-212) 867 50 11, fax 682 47 15info@orbistravel.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks, active tourism, special interest tours (Jewish heritage, sanatoriums)

Trafalgar Tours2300 E Katella AvenueAnaheim, CA 92806

tel. +(01-714) 456 05 05, fax 456 05 01www.trafalgartours.comtrafalgartravel@aol.com

Various events in Europe

Travcoa2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 310Newport Beach, CA 92660

tel. +(01-949) 476 28 00, fax 476 25 38www.travcoa.comrequests@travcoa.com

Cultural tourism and city breaks (Moscow-St. Petersburg-Warsaw-Prague-Budapest-Bucharest-Sophia)

Travel Impressions465 Smith StreetFramnigdale, NY 11735

tel. +(01-631) 845 80 00, fax 845 80 95www.travimp.cominfo@travimp.com

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Castles and palacesBaranów Sandomierski (Podkarpacie Voivodship) – Ren-aissance castle with a lovely arcaded courtyard.

Białystok (Podlasie Voivodship) – the capital of the region with the Baroque Branicki family palace. Worth a visit are Kruszyniany and Bohoniki, two tiny villages in the vicinity of Białystok, with their wooden mosques built by the Mus-lim Tartars. Brzeg (Opole Voivodship) – the castle of Piast Princes (16th c.).Bytów (Pomeranian Voivodship) – the Gothic Teutonic Knights’ castle.Darłowo (Western Pomerania Voivodship) – the Gothic cas-tle of the Pomeranian Princes.Gniew (Pomeranian Voivodship) – the Gothic Teutonic Knights’ castle; chivalrous tournaments are organised on its premises. Golub-Dobrzyń (Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship) – the medieval castle famous for the organisation of the annual In-ternational Knights’ Tournaments (July). Kielce (Świętokrzyskie Voivodship) – the sumptuous Ba-roque Bishops’ Palace from the 17th century.

Kozłówka (Lublin Voivodship) is one of the best-preserved magnate’s residences in Poland. The palace houses the Zamoyski family art collection. Kozłówka is also famous for its collection of socialist realist art. Krasiczyn (Podkarpacie Voivodship) – a splendid late Ren-aissance castle, the former residence of the Krasicki family.Książ near Wałbrzych (Lower Silesia Voivodship) – Poland’s

biggest magnate’s residence, the castle of Książ is majestical-ly perched on a steep hill amidst lush woods.Kwidzyn (Pomeranian Voivodship) – the Gothic Teutonic Knights’ castle and the adjoining cathedral.Lidzbark Warmiński (Warmia and Masuria Voivodship) – the sumptuous Gothic castle of the Warmia Bishops. Łańcut (Podkarpacie Voivodship) is famous for its palace, which is likely to be the best-known aristocratic residence an-ywhere in Pound. The large palace building contains a fabu-lous collection of historical interior decorations, supplement-ed by one of the largest collections of carriages in the world. Malbork (Pomeranian Voivodship) is known for its Europe’s largest Teutonic Knights’ castle, a classic medieval fortress with multiple defensive walls. It was built to become a seat of the Grand Master of the Order. Nieborów (Mazovian Voivodship) – the main attraction is the palace museum arranged in a Baroque aristocratic resi-dence with a nearby romantic park called Arcadia.Nowy Wiśnicz (Małopolska Voivodship) – a castle with

massive pentagonal fortifications that was reputedly well pre-pared to defend itself from an enemy siege for three years. Olsztyn (Warmia and Masuria Voivodship) – the capital city of the region; the two most important historical buildings in town are the Gothic castle and cathedral.Pszczyna (Silesian Voivodship) – the town’s prime attraction is the castle with an extensive English-style park, another ex-ample of a magnificent magnate’s residence.Ujazd (Świętokrzyskie Voivodship) – the small village is known for Krzyżtopór, an enormous castle whose ruins dominate the area.Czocha (Lower Silesia Voivodship) – one of the biggest cas-tles in Silesia.

Major churches and monasteries Czerwińsk upon Vistula – a monastery with a Romanesque and Gothic basilica.Częstochowa – the Jasna Góra Pauline monastery is Po-land’s most important religious sanctuary, famous for its mi-raculous icon of Black Madonna. Throughout centuries, the monastery gathered a wealth of art objects and precious vo-tive offerings.Dębno Podhalańskie, Binarowa, Lipnica Murowana, Sękowa – wooden churches in southern Małopolska placed on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list.Gniezno – Poland’s first capital and the cradle of the Polish state. Gniezno’s pride is its cathedral with its most precious possessions: the pair of 12th century bronze doors and the elaborate silver shrine of St Adalbert. Here, 1000 years ago,

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the future king of Poland Bolesław Chrobry arranged a his-torical meeting with the German emperor, Otto III. Frombork – a monumental Gothic cathedral surrounded by defensive walls.Jawor and Świdnica – wooden Churches of Peace built by Silesian Protestants in mid-17th century, included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.Kalwaria Zebrzydowska – the local Way of the Cross is rep-resented by 24 chapels built over the surrounding hills in the 17th century (later the number grew to 40). Every year thou-sands of pilgrims flock to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska to take part in Passion plays. The whole site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Kamień Pomorski – the highlight of the place is its Goth-ic (originally Romanesque) cathedral that contains an im-pressive organ, famous for its excellent tone and organ mu-sic concerts.Karpacz – the famous wooden church Wang was original-ly built in Norway in the 13th century and in 1840 trans-ferred to Karpacz. Krzeszów – an interesting Cistercian church with beautiful interior decorations and an old abbey nearby. Leżajsk – an impressive Bernadine church and monastery complex with a beautiful organ, built in the 17th century. Lubiąż – it boasts a gigantic Cistercian abbey, one of Eu-rope’s largest monastic arrangements.Pelplin – a Cistercian abbey with a beautiful Gothic cathe-dral, today possibly the third largest church in the country.Tum – a well-preserved form of the 12th century Roman-esque basilica.Święta Lipka boasts the most beautiful Baroque church in northern Poland. The pride of the church is its sumptuously decorated organ of some 5000 pipes.Święty Krzyż – a historical Benedictine monastery.Wąchock – a Cistercian abbey, one of the most valuable ex-amples of Romanesque architecture in Poland.

SanctuariesThe best known Poland’s religious (Roman Catholic) sanc-tuaries are located in Częstochowa, Gietrzwałd, Gniezno, on St Ann’s Mount, in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Kalwaria Pacławska, Kodeń, Licheń, Niepokalanów, Piekary Śląskie, Święta Lipka, and Wambierzyce. Orthodox sanctuaries are found at Grabarka and Jabłeczna.

Important museums• Jasna Góra Art Collection – 42-225 Częstochowa

ul. O. Kordeckiego 2, tel. +(48-34) 377 77 77, 365 66 88, fax 365 27 28• National Museum – 80-822 Gdańsk, ul. Toruńska 1,

tel. +(48-58) 301 70 61/65, fax 301 11 25• Museum of the Origins of the Polish State –

62-200 Gniezno, ul. Kostrzewskiego 1, tel. +(48-61) 426 46 41, fax 426 48 41 • Czartoryski Museum – 31-017 Cracow

ul. Św. Jana 19, tel. +(48-12) 422 55 66, fax 422 61 37 • Wawel Royal Castle – 31-001 Cracow, Wawel 5

tel. +(48-12) 422 51 55/58, fax 421 51 77• National Museum – 30-062 Cracow, al. 3 Maja 1

tel. +(48-12) 295 55 00, fax 633 53 31 • Jagiellonian University Museum – 31-010 Cracow

ul. Jagiellońska 15, tel. +(48-12) 422 05 49, fax 422 27 34 • Majdanek State Museum – 20-325 Lublin, ul. Droga

Męczenników Majdanka 67, tel. +(48-81) 744 26 48, fax 744 05 26 • Castle Museum – 82-200 Malbork, ul. Starościńska 1

tel. +(48-55) 272 33 64, tel./fax 272 33 64, fax 272 24 05

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• Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum – 32-603 Oświęcim, ul. Więźniów Oświęcimia 20, tel. +(48-33) 844 81 02, tel./fax 843 19 34. The site of the former Nazi concentration camp which claimed 1.5 million vic-tims during WW II, mainly Jews. Included on UNESCO’s World’s Heritage list.

• National Museum, 61-745 Poznań, al. Marcinkowskiego 9tel. +(48-61) 852 80 00, fax 851 58 98

• National Museum, 70-561 Szczecin, ul. Staromłyńska 27tel. +(48-91) 433 60 70, fax 434 78 94

• Museum of Martyrdom at Treblinka, the site of the former Nazi death camp. Information: 08-330 Kosów Lacki, tel. +(48-25) 781 16 58

• Nicolaus Copernicus Museum87-100 Toruń, ul. Kopernika 15/17, tel. +(48-56) 622 67 48

• Wadowice, Family House of Pope John Paul II34-100 Wadowice, ul. Kościelna 7, tel. +(48-33) 823 26 62

• Royal Castle, Memorial of National History and Culture00-277 Warsaw, pl. Zamkowy 4, tel. +(48-22) 657 21 70 (information)tel. 657 23 38 (reservation), fax 657 72 60

• National Museum00-495 Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 3, tel. +(48-22) 621 10 31, fax 622 35 59

• Wieliczka Salt Mine Tourist Route32-020 Wieliczka, ul. Daniłowicza 10, tel. +(48-12) 278 73 02, fax 278 73 33

• National Museum50-153 Wrocław, pl. Powstańców Warszawy 5, tel. +(48-71) 343 56 43

• Racławice Panorama50-155 Wrocław, ul. Purkyniego 11, tel. +(48-71) 344 16 61, fax 343 36 39

• Frederick Chopin Museum (Chopin’s birthplace)Żelazowa Wola, 96-503 Sochaczew, tel. +(48-46) 863 33 00, fax 863 40 76

Major open-air museums (skansens)• Ignacy Łukasiewicz Skansen of Oil Industry at Bóbrka

38-458 Chorkówka, tel. +(48-13) 433 34 89• Lower Silesia Ethnographic Park

41-500 Chorzów, ul. Parkowa 1, tel. +(48-32) 241 07 18, fax 241 55 01 • Father Krzysztof Kluk Museum of Agriculture

18-230 Ciechanowiec, ul. Pałacowa 5, tel./fax +(48-86) 277 13 28• Słowiński Skansen – Kluki

Kluki, 76-214 Smołdzino, tel. +(48-59) 846 30 20• Wielkopolski Ethnographic Park

Dziekanowice, 62-261 Lednogóra, tel. +(48-61) 427 50 10, fax 427 50 20• Lublin Region Rural Museum

20-833 Lublin, al. Warszawska 96, tel. +(48-81) 533 31 37, fax 533 30 51• Adam Chętnik Kurpie Region Skansen

18-414 Nowogród, ul. Zamkowa 25, tel. +(48-86) 217 55 62 • Lubusz Region Rural Museum

66-066 Ochla, ul. Muzealna 5, tel. +(48-68) 321 15 91• Skansen of Rural Architecture, Ethnographic Park

11-015 Olsztynek, ul. Sportowa 21, tel. +(48-89) 519 21 64

• Opole Region Rural Museum45-835 Opole, Bierkowice, ul. Wrocławska 174, tel. +(48-77) 474 30 21

• Museum of Folk Culture89-333 Osiek n. Notecią, ul. Dworcowa, tel./fax +(48-67) 286 60 90

• Radom Region Rural Museum26-600 Radom, ul. Szydłowiecka 30, tel. +(48-48) 332 92 81

• Skansen of Rural Architecture38-500 Sanok, ul. Traugutta 3, tel. +(48-13) 463 16 72

• Kielce Region Rural MuseumTokarnia, 26-053 Wolica, tel. +(48-41) 315 41 71

• Kaszuby Region Ethnographic ParkWdzydze Kiszewskie, 83-406 Wąglikowice, pl. 1 Maja 9, tel./fax +(48-58) 686 43 64

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Calendar of Major Cultural and Tourist Events in Poland in 2005

Event Where & When Organizer

Super Opera Stagings in Wrocław J. Bock – Fiddler on the Roof, January 7-9R. Wagner – Siegfried, June 18, 24-26 St. Moniuszko – Haunted Manor, December 31

Wrocław

Opera Dolnośląska, 50-066 Wrocław, ul. Świdnicka 35tel. +(48-71) 370 88 50, 370 88 80fax +(48-71) 370 88 52, 370 88 81e-mail: opera@opera.wroclaw.plwww.opera.wroclaw.pl

9th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival One of the top musical festivals in Poland with perform-ances by outstanding European and international soloists and orchestras.

Warsaw March 15-26

Stowarzyszenie im. Ludwiga van Beethovena31-147 Kraków, ul. Długa 19/4tel. +(48-12) 423 15 17fax +(48-12) 423 15 17e-mail: andrzej@beethoven.org.plwww.beethoven.org.pl

Misteria Paschalia Festival Presentation of organ music associated with the Holy Week and Easter. Passion Play of the Suffering of our Lord – an outdoor performance on Holy Saturday. Plus performances by great virtuosos.

Cracow March 24-27

Biuro Kraków 200031-028 Kraków, ul. Świętego Krzyża 1tel. +(48-12) 429 34 87, fax +(48-12) 422 13 81e-mail: biuro@krakow2000.plwww.krakow2000.pl

8th “Universitas Cantat 2005” International Festival of University Choirs A non-competition festival with performances by university choirs from all over the world.

Poznań April 21-25

Biuro Organizacyjne Festiwalu61-712 Poznań, ul. Wieniawskiego 1tel. +(48-61) 829 44 12,fax +(48-61) 829 44 12www.main.amu.edu.pl/~festiwal

12th Bydgoszcz Operatic Festival Poland’s largest presentation of opera, operetta, musical and ballet performances by Polish and international musical theatres.

Bydgoszcz April 23 – May 8

Opera Nova – Państwowa Opera w Bydgoszczy85-006 Bydgoszcz, ul. Gdańska 20tel. +(48-52) 322 59 50, 325 49 31 do 32fax +(48-52) 322 59 50e-mail: dyrekcja@operanova.bygdoszcz.plwww.operanova.bydgoszcz.pl

15th “Gaude Mater” International Festivalof Sacral Music Performances of sacral music representing various denomi-nations – from choir songs through cantatas to oratorios. Great variety of compositions and modern music apprecia-tion is the festival’s strength.

Częstochowa May 1-6

Ośrodek Promocji Kultury „Gaude Mater”42-200 Częstochowa, ul. Dąbrowskiego 1tel. +(48-34) 324 36 38, fax +(48-34) 365 17 60e-mail: biuro@gaudemater.plwww.gaudemater.pl

Hajnówka Orthodox Church Music Days International Festival Festival with the participation of Orthodox music choirs from the whole world will be held at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church.

Hajnówka May 9-16

Społeczny Komitet Hajnowskich Dni Muzyki Cerkiewnej17-200 Hajnówka, ul. Ks. Dziewiatowskiego 15tel. +(48-85) 873 47 23e-mail: festiwal@cerkiew.plwww.festiwal.cerkiew.pl

Music Festival in Łańcut A series of modern and classical music concerts performed by distinguished European soloists, ensembles and choirs.

Łańcut May 14-21

Filharmonia im. Artura Malawskiego35-959 Rzeszów, ul. F. Chopina 30tel. +(48-17) 862 85 07, fax +(48-17) 862 23 33e-mail: filh.rz@pro.onet.plwww.filharmonia.rzeszow.pl, www.lancut.pl

XIII Warsaw Summer Jazz Days Distinguished European jazz players perform in Poland. Open air performances at Zamkowy Square.

Warsaw June – August

Agencja Koncertowa „Akwarium” M. Adamiak00-901 Warszawa, Pl. Defilad 1tel. +(48-22) 620 50 72, fax +(48-22) 620 63 73e-mail: 64675351@pro.onet.plwww.adamiakjazz.pl

XV Mozart Festival Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart gala. Operatic, symphonic and chamber music performances.

Warsaw June 15 – July 26

Warszawska Opera Kameralna00-695 Warszawa, ul. Nowogrodzka 49tel. +(48-22) 628 30 96, fax +(48-22) 629 32 33e-mail: ticket@wok.pol.pl, www.wok.pol.pl

XIV International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music Organ and chamber music concerts held in the Bernardine basilica of Leżajsk.

Leżajsk June 21 – August 23

Burmistrz Miasta Leżajsk37-300 Leżajsk, Rynek 1tel. +(48-17) 242 73 33, fax +(48-17) 242 73 33e-mail: uml@lezajsk.um.gov.plwww.lezajsk.um.gov.pl

XV Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków Performances of traditional and modern Chassidim and Synagogue music. Film screening, theatrical performances, exhibitions and meetings.

Cracow June 25 – July 3

Stowarzyszenie Festiwal Kultury Żydowskiej31-107 Kraków, ul. św. Gertrudy 5tel. +(48-12) 431 15 17, 431 24 27fax +(48-12) 431 24 27e-mail: office@jewishfestival.plwww.jewishfestival.pl

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IX Summer Opera Festival in Kraków Featuring staged opera and operetta performances by opera theatres from Poland and abroad.

Cracow June 26 – July 10

Opera Krakowska31-512 Kraków, ul. Lubicz 48tel. +(48-12) 628 91 01, fax +(48-12) 628 91 03e-mail: marketing@opera.krakow.plwww.opera.krakow.pl

XLVIII International Festival of Organ Music in Oliwa Featuring famous organ compositions and first perform-ances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral.

GdańskJune 28 – September 2

Polska Filharmonia Bałtycka80-751 Gdańsk, ul. Ołowianka 1tel. +(48-58) 305 20 40, fax +(48-58) 305 20 40e-mail: sekretariat@filharmonia.gda.plwww.filharmonia.gda.pl

XV Malta International Theatre Festival Poland’s largest festival of dramatic, street and open-air theatres gathering performers and spectators from all over Europe.

Poznań June 29 – July 3

Fundacja Międzynarodowego Festiwalu Teatralnego Malta, 61-809 Poznań, ul. Św. Marcin 80/82 pok. 217tel. +(48-61) 646 52 43, fax +(48-61) 646 52 84e-mail: office@malta-festival.plwww.malta-festival.pl

XIV “PiknikCountry” International Festival of Country Music A country music festival attracting artists from the whole world.

Mrągowo July – August

Telewizja Polska S.A., Pr II, Agencja Artystyczno-Reklamowa „Pro-Country” Warszawa, Stowarzyszenie Muzyki Ludowej Country w Warszawie, Urząd Miasta Mrągowo11-700 Mrągowo, ul. Królewiecka 60Atel. +(48-89) 741 35 22, www.mragowo.um.gov.pl e-mail: promocja@mragowo.um.gov.pl

Concerts in the Palace on the Water at Łazienki Królewskie (Royal Baths) Chamber music hits performed in the beautiful setting of Royal Baths.

Warsaw, Park Łazienki Królewskie

July – August

Warszawskie Towarzystwo Muzyczne im. Stanisława Moniuszki02-511 Warszawa, ul. Morskie Oko 2tel. +(48-22) 849 68 56fax +(48-22) 849 56 51e-mail: wtm@waw.pdi.net

X Festival of Stars in Międzyzdroje The event is held to promote top achievements of theatre, movie, music, fine art and literature artists meeting the world of politics and business. The festival culminates with the “Promenade of Stars”, when film and theatre artists leave their hand imprints for moulding in the bonze.

Międzyzdroje July 1-4

Fundacja „Dla 8,5”02-904 Warszawaul. Grzesiuka 2/6tel. +(48-22) 826 13 25fax +(48-22) 826 13 25

IX Summer Jazz Festival at “Piwnica pod Baranami” Daily evening performances at Piwnica pod Baranami plus open air concert on Sundays and final concert at the courtyard of Radio Kraków.

Cracow July 3 – August 7

Cracovia Music Agency31-155 Kraków, ul. Warszawska 18tel. +(48-12) 423 40 16e-mail: cracovia@hotmail.comwww.cracjazz.com

Staging of the Battle of Grunwald More than 1.000 knights from knight brotherhoods across Europe stage the battle of 1410. Music performances and a fair accompany the event.

GrunwaldJuly 15-17

Stowarzyszenie Bitwa Grunwaldzka, Zarząd Gminy Grunwald14-107 Gierzwałdtel. +(48-89) 647 20 59e-mail: grunwald_gm@poczta.onet.pl

St. Dominic’s Fair An attractive fair with a tradition going back to the 13th century. A wide offer of cultural and entertainment events: festivals, concerts and feasts. More than 1000 traders, artists and collectors attend the fair and their stands occupy several streets in the centre of the town.

Gdańsk July 30 – August 22

Międzynarodowe Targi Gdańskie S.A.80-382 Gdańsk, ul. Beniowskiego 5tel. +(48-58) 554 91 59, fax +(48-58) 552 21 68e-mail: jarmark@mtgsa.com.plwww.mtgsa.com.pl/dominikanski

XLII Beskidy Culture Week The largest in Beskidy and one of the most prestigious Euro-pean folk events, colourful and diverse. Performances by folk groups from the most remote and exotic countries.

Maków Podhalański, Szczyrk, Wisła, Żywiec

July 30 – August 7

Komitet Organizacyjny Tygodnia Kultury Beskidzkiej43-300 Bielsko-Biała, ul. 1 Maja 8tel. +(48-33) 877 14 81, fax +(48-33) 877 18 03e-mail: ckptismakow@poczta.onet.plwww.tkb.art.pl

International Shakespearean Festival Presentation of the most interesting European stagings of Shakespeare’s plays.

Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot July 30 – August 6

Fundacja Theatrum Gedanense80-828 Gdańsk, ul. Długi Targ 11/13tel. +(48-58) 301 34 11, fax +(48-58) 301 34 11e-mail: fthgedan@gdansk.sprint.plwww.teatr-shakespeare.gda.pl

XI Vikings’ Festival The Festival is intended to promote early medieval culture of Slavs and Vikings. Ancient ceremonies, fashion, weapons and Vikings’ fighting are staged.

Wolin August

Zarząd Miejski Wolin72-500 Wolin, ul. Zamkowa 23tel. +(48-91) 326 13 22, fax +(48-91) 326 13 33e-mail: urzad@wolin.pl, mok@wolin.plwww.wolin.pl/festiwal_wikingow.html

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Jan Kiepura European Festival The major summer festival in this part of Europe. Held under honorary patronage of the President of Poland, it carries the name of Jan Kiepura, the famous Polish opera singer and film star. The programme includes operas, operettas, ballet performances, theatre shows, recitals.

Krynica Zdrój August

ORF EO - Fundacja Bogusława Kaczyńskiego, “Casa Grande” Artistic Impresario, 02-954 Warszawaul. Marconich 1/7tel./fax +(48-22) 842 44 69 www.boguslaw-kaczynski.pl

Woodstock Stop A concert of Grand Christmas Aid Orchestra for an attend-ance of approx. 200,000.

Kostrzyn August

Fundacja Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy02-737 Warszawa, ul. Niedźwiedzia 2atel. +(48-22) 852 32 14, fax +(48-22) 852 07 52e-mail: wosp@wosp.org.plwww.wosp.org.pl

XXXVII International Festival of Highlanders’ Folklore Highlanders’ groups from the entire world perform at the Festival.

Zakopane August

Biuro Promocji Zakopanego34-500 Zakopane, ul. Kościuszki 13tel. +(48-18) 206 69 50fax +(48-18) 206 69 50e-mail: promocja@um.zakopane.plwww.zakopane.pl

60th International Chopin Festival in Duszniki Zdrój The oldest festival in Poland, hosting artists from the whole world.

Duszniki Zdrój August 5-13

Fundacja Międzynarodowych Festiwali Chopinowskich57-340 Duszniki Zdrój, Rynek 10tel. +(48-74) 866 92 80, fax +(48-74) 866 92 80e-mail: chopin@festival.plwww.festival.pl

Four Cultures’ Dialogue Festival The Festival is intended to promote understanding and toler-ance between the four nations that have formed the multi-cultural population of Łódź throughout the City’s history. Exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances are held.

ŁódźSeptember 3-10

Towarzystwo Na Rzecz Dialogu Kultur Łódź Ziemia Przyszłości91-415 Łódź, Pl. Wolności 5tel. +(48-42) 636 38 21www.ziemiaprzyszlosci.w.pl

40th “Wratislavia Cantans” International Festival Interdisciplinary festival hosting artists from many coun-tries. Vocal/oratorio performances.

Wrocław September 9-17

Biuro Międzynarodowego Festiwalu „Wratislavia Cantans”50-106 Wrocław, ul. Rynek 7tel. +(48-71) 342 72 57, fax +(48-71) 343 08 33e-mail: office@wratislavia.art.plwww.wratislavia.art.pl

XI Archaeological Fair Various aspects of everyday life in the remote past are presented. Music and dance performances, warrior fights, ceremonies, bow and cross-bow shows, minting and many other stagings are held.

Biskupin September 17-25

Muzeum Archeologiczne w Biskupinie88-410 Gąsawa, Biskupin 17tel. +(48-52) 302 50 25fax +(48-52) 302 54 20e-mail: muzeum@biskupin.pl

XV F. Chopin Piano Contest One of the oldest musical contests worldwide.

Warsaw September 28 – October 24

Towarzystwo im. Fryderyka Chopina00-368 Warszawa, ul. Okólnik 1tel. +(48-22) 827 54 71, fax +(48-22) 827 95 99e-mail: info@chopin.pl, www.chopin.pl

47th JVC „Jazz Jamboree” International Jazz Festival The oldest and best jazz music festival in Poland.

Warsaw October

Adamiak i Brzeski Jazz Partners Sp. z o.o.00-901 Warszawa, Pl. Defilad 1tel. +(48-22) 620 50 72, fax +(48-22) 620 73 76e-mail: 64675351@pro.onet.plwww.adamiakjazz.pl

LXIII Contest for the Most Beautiful Cracovian Crèches The Contest with a tradition of more than 60 years is intended to award the most beautiful Cracovian crèche displaying typical architectural features of the old Kraków.

Cracow December 3

Muzeum Historyczne m. Krakowa31-011 Kraków, Rynek Główny 35tel. +(48-12) 422 32 64, fax +(48-12) 422 32 64e-mail: promocja@mhk.pl, dyrekcja@mhk.plwww.mhk.pl

Easter Palm and Handicraft Contest for the “Palm of Lipnica” Contest for the most beautiful and tallest Easter Palm.

Lipnica Murowana March 20

Gminny Dom Kultury32-724 Lipnica Murowanatel. +(48-14) 685 21 08, fax +(48-14) 685 21 02e-mail: kulturalipnica@wp.plwww.lipnicamurowana.prv.pl

“Baltic Sail 2005” International Sailing Event Annual sailing event lasting 5 weeks and held in Nor-rköping, Karlskrona, Rostock, Gdańsk, Lubeck and Helsin-gor; SAIL GDAŃSK is the Polish part of the event. Yachts from many European countries.

Gdańsk and the Gulf of Gdańsk July 28-31

Urząd Miasta Gdańsk80-803 Gdańsk, ul. Nowe Ogrody 8/12tel. +(48-58) 323 67 36e-mail: sail@gdansk.gda.plwww.sail.gdansk.gda.pl

Information about other recurrent events in Poland can be found on www.pot.gov.pl/kal2005 and in the promotional publica-tion of the Polish Tourist Organisation entitled: ”Calendar of the Major Cultural, Tourist and Sports Events Poland 2005”

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Rest and Recreation in Health Resorts

SpasPoland has forty-three spas operating all year round and lo-cated in different parts of the country. Nearly all are situat-ed in particularly picturesque and attractive holiday resorts. Polish spas provide mineral springs with many physical and chemical properties; therefore all kinds of diseases can be treated. Bathing facilities offer mineral water baths, mud-baths, water drinking cures, inhalations, underwater and dry massage, gym exercises, etc. Supervising doctors are official-ly approved experts in water and physiotherapy. The majority of spa accommodations have rooms with bath.For more information about spas in Poland contact:“Polish Spas” Economic Chamber, 02-729 Warsaw, ul. Rolna 179/181, tel./fax +(48-22) 843 34 60www.sanatoria.com.pl

Major spas and their therapeutic profile• Busko Zdrój – rheumatic and dermatological conditions,

motoric and circulatory disorders, www.umig.busko.pl• Ciechocinek – rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory

and circulatory disorders; old graduation towers are used for inhalation therapy, www.ciechocinek.pl

• Cieplice Śląskie Zdrój – rheumatic conditions, motoric and urinary tract disorders;

• Duszniki Zdrój – respiratory and digestive tract disorders, gynaecological problems;

• Inowrocław – rheumatic conditions, motoric, circulatory and digestive tract disorders, www.inozdroj.com.pl

• Iwonicz Zdrój – rheumatic conditions, motoric, respirato-ry and digestive tract disorders, gynaecological problems,www.uzdrowisko-iwonicz.com.pl

• Kamień Pomorski – rheumatic conditions, motoric and circulatory disorders, www.sanatoria.pl/kamienpomorski/uzdrowisko

• Kołobrzeg – rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabol-ic problems, www.uzdrowisko.kolobrzeg.pl

• Konstancin near Warsaw – rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, nervous system disturbances;

• Krynica – circulatory and digestive tract disorders, endo-crinological and metabolic problems, urinary tract and gynaecological problems, www.sanatoria.com.pl/krynica/uzdrowisko

• Kudowa Zdrój – circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, digestive tract problems (chil-dren), www.zuk-sa.pl

• Lądek Zdrój – rheumatic and dermatological conditions, motoric and circulatory disorders, www.uzdrowisko-ladek.com.pl

• Nałęczów – circulatory disorders (mainly heart problems), www.uzdrowisko-naleczow.com.pl

• Polanica Zdrój – circulatory and digestive tract disorders, www.zuk-sa.pl

• Polańczyk – respiratory and urinary tract disorders, gynae-cological problems;

• Rabka – respiratory and circulatory disorders; children: rheumatic conditions, respiratory and circulatory disor-ders, endocrinological and metabolic problems,www.uzdrowisko.rabka.pl

• Szczawnica – respiratory disorders, www.sanatoria.com.pl/szczawnica/uzdrowisko

• Świeradów Zdrój – rheumatic conditions, motoric and cir-culatory disorders, gynaecological problems;

• Świnoujście – respiratory and circulatory disorders, endo-crinological and metabolic problems, gynaecological prob-lems, dermatological conditions;

• Ustka – motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, rheumatic conditions, endocrinological and metabolic problems, www.uzdrowisko-ustka.com.pl

• Ustroń – motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, rheumatic conditions, metabolic problems (mainly obesi-ty), www.uzdrowisko-ustron.com.pl

• Wieliczka – respiratory (mainly asthmatic and other al-lergic conditions) and motoric disorders, rheumatic condi-tions, www.kopalnia.pl

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Rest and recreation on farms Vacation on a farm is the best solution for those who wish to spend holidays in close contact with nature. The number of such accommodations as well as their quali-ty have recently increased and improved. Agrotourism is very popular with families with kids. It is also a very effi-cient and comfortable way of getting acquainted with the country and its people. The „Gospodarstwa Gościnne” Polish Federation of Rural Tourism promotes this kind of rest: ul. Wspólna 30, apt. 544, 00-930 Warsaw, tel. (+48-52) 398 14 34, www.agroturystyka.pl, (in Polish), www.agritourism.pl (English version).To obtain more information about agrotourist accommo-dations contact the regional associations of the Polish Fed-eration of Rural Tourism. The following websites pro-vide information about holidays in the Polish countryside: www.agritourism.pl and www.polen-info.pl

AnglingWith its 26,000 kilometres of running waters, 9,286 lakes, many lagoons, ponds and the Baltic Sea coast, Poland is a real paradise for anglers. The Masurian lakes as well as rich in trout rivers of Pomerania, the Sudeten and the Be-skids Mountains are the most attractive angling areas of Europe. The inland waters of Poland are inhabited by near-ly 70 fish species, including the highly valued by anglers salmon, trout, pike, eel, perch-pike and carp. In all mat-ters related to angling, hobbyists should contact the Polish Angling Union. It’s the most popular association of anglers in Poland. For information about actual rules and regula-tions contact:Polish Angling Union, ul. Twarda 42, 00-831 Warsawtel./fax +(48-22) 620 50 85, zgpzw@zgpzw.pl, www.zgpzw.plAnglers who wish to practice their hobby in Poland need a payable licence that can be obtained from the local ad-

ministration authorities. The district board of the Polish Angling Union establishes the fee that ranges between PLN 20-80, depending on the period, region and the wa-ter body.Notice: As not all water bodies in Poland are managed by the Polish Angling Union, an appropriate local administra-tion authority should be asked to issue the angling licence in such a case.Anglers should observe the rules and regulations of the Polish Angling Union. They are supposed to get acquainted with them, especially with regulations related to the minimal sizes and close seasons as well as with fishing quotas. Rented boats should be registered and carry appropriate numbers on both sides. Sometimes boats rented by holiday centres to not meet these requirements.

Fish sizes and close seasons to be observedFish Species Close season Minimum size in cmEel 45Grayling 1. 03 – 31.05 30River trout 1.09 – 31.01 25/30Barbel 1.01 – 30.06 40Chub 25Baltic whitefish 15.10 – 31.12 35Pike 1.01 – 30.04 45Danube salmon 1.03 – 31.05 70Carp 30European whitefish 15.10 – 31.12 18Salmon 1.10 – 31.12 50Sea trout 1.10 – 31.12 40Tench 25Lake trout 1.09– 31.01 50Catfish 1.11 – 30.06 70Perch-pike 1.01 - 31.05 45

Distribution of species by regionLowland waters predatory species: eel, perch, pike, perch-pike, catfish – in Masurian lakes and Odra and Vistula riv-ers.

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Cyprinid family:Chub – nearly in all Polish rivers; Barbel – in rapid rivers with gravel bottom in southern and northern Poland; Roach, bream, – in lakes, canals and slow current rivers; Carp can be found in the majority of Polish lakes.

Salmonids: (allowed to be fished only with the use of artificial bait)Grayling, river trout, rainbow trout – in the rivers of Po-meranian and the Sudeten, Beskid and Bieszczady Moun-tains; Sea trout – in the Pomeranian rivers; Lake trout – in the lagoons located in the region of the Sudeten and Be-skid Mountains and in the Masurian lakes; Perch and Baltic whitefish – the best catch is available while fishing under ice in the deep and crystal-pure waters of the Masurian lakes, for example, in Lake Mamry; Cod – the Baltic Sea coastal wa-ters; Garfish – in the Bay of Puck, end of May and beginning of June; Salmon, sea trout, rainbow trout – the central part of the Polish Baltic Sea coast.

Hiking TripsA dense network of tourist trails criss-crosses the whole ter-ritory of Poland, especially the mountainous regions. There are nearly nine thousand marked trails leading through the most scenic parts of the country and bringing visitors to the most interesting historical monuments and nature cu-riosities. The year round open refuges and campsites open

in summer season are located along the most popular hik-ing trails. The letters E or I are used to mark tourist trails in Poland. The number of the trail is placed on the coloured stripe of the sign indicating the direction. For information about marked tourist trails, mountain refuges or youth hos-tels contact:Polish Tourist and Country-Lovers’ Society (PTTK)ul. Senatorska 11, 00-075 Warsawtel. +(48-22) 826 22 51, fax +(48-22) 826 25 04poczta@pttk.pl, www.pttk.pl.

Major tourist trails in Poland that also constitute sec-tions of European tourist routes:E-3 – This trail is divided into two parts. The Sudeten sec-

tion (292 km) – from Szklarska Pass to Międzylesie Pass, and the Carpathian section (500 km) – from Chyżne to Dukla Pass. Both sections have the PTTK mountain ref-uges. The PTTK regional offices are located in Szklarska Poręba, Jelenia Góra, Zakopane and Krynica.

E-8 – This part (188 km) runs through the Low Beskid and the Bieszczady. The PTTK offices: Nowy Sącz, Sanok.

Tourist information in Sanok: ul. Grzegorza 4, 38-500 Sanok, tel. +(48-13) 463 09 38.E-9 – The trail leads along the Polish Baltic Sea coast (537

km). It begins at Świnoujście on the German-Polish bor-der and ends at Braniewo on the Polish-Russian border. The PTTK offices: Świnoujście, Kołobrzeg, Gdańsk.

Tourist information in Gdańsk: ul. Długa 45, 80-827 Gdańsk, tel./fax +(48-58) 301 13 43, turystykazagraniczna@pttk-gdansk.pl, www.pttk-gdansk.pl.E-11 – The Polish section (1149 km) begins at Słubice

near the German-Polish border and ends at Ogrodniki near the Polish-Lithuanian border. The PTTK offices: Słubice, Poznań, Gniezno, Toruń.

Tourist information in Toruń: Rynek Staromiejski 1, 87-100 Toruń, tel. +(48-56) 621 09 31, fax +(48-56) 621 09 30. For more information about accommodation facilities, moun-tain refuges, PTTK refuges, campsites and bivouacs in the Carpathians contact: Karpaty PTTK Refuges and Tourist Hotels, Rynek 9, 33-300 Nowy Sącz, tel. +(48-18) 443 86 10, fax +(48-18) 443 89 19, karpaty@schroniska-pttk.com.pl, www.schroniska-pttk.com.pl

HuntsPolish wildlife is very rich. Hunting is available on the area of 2.5 million hectares. The most picturesque hunting grounds are located in the Bieszczady Mountains, Podkarpacie region, Augustów and Białowieża Forests, near Pisz, and in the for-ests surrounding Koszalin and Zielona Góra. The game that is very popular with hunters includes red-deer, elk (special per-mit needed) and wildboar. For information about hunts in Po-land, necessary formalities and about export of live animals contact: The Łowex Hunting Office of the Polish Hunting Union, ul. Nowy Świat 35, 00-029 Warsaw, tel. +(48-22) 826 79 49, fax +(48-22) 826 62 42, www.pzlow.pl, lowex@pzllowex.com.pl, www.pzllowex.com.pl

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All formalities must be dealt with by the local agent or can be arranged directly with the Łowex Hunting Office of the Polish Hunting Union.Import licence for arms and ammunition has to be obtained from the Polish diplomatic mission in the visitor’s country of origin. The following documents must be submitted together with the application for the import licence of arms and am-munition:1. Valid passport,2. Arms characteristics:

a. Type of arms and its manufacturer,b. Manufacturing number,c. Quantity of ammunition,d. Photocopy of the holder’s arms licence.

3. Voucher for services provided by the Polish hunting agent. The voucher should contain the following information:

a. Hunter’s first and second names,b. Dates of stay in Poland,c. Number of hunting licence issued by the Polish Ministry

of Environment.

Biking toursThere are few marked biking routes in Poland. However, due to the little traffic in the rural areas, the conditions for biking tourism are really excellent. Many roads located far away from busy main transportation routes are perfectly suited for cyclists.Higher standard hotels have usually bikes for hire. There are many marked trails for mountain bikers in the mountainous regions. Biking tourism in Poland is promoted by the PTTK: PTTK Head Office , ul. Senatorska 17, 00-075 Warsawtel. +(48-22) 826 22 51, fax +(48-22) 826 25 05e-mail: poczta@pttk.pl, www.p ttk.pl

The PTTK organizes biking tours and publishes biking guides with maps and description of trails that can be found on sale in bookshops. For detailed information about biking trails, bike rentals, accommodations and tourist attractions contact regional tourist information offices.

Regional biking trails promoted by the PTTKWielkopolska voivodship• PI 7001c: around Trzcianka (approx. 57 km)• PI 6001n: from Trzcianka to Tuczno (approx. 40 km)Lubusz voivodship • GO 7006y: from Sulęcin to Torzym (approx. 51 km)• Kujavia and Pomerania voivodship:• BY 6001n: from Bydgoszcz to Chojnice (approx. 166 km)• BY 6001c: from Czersk to Świecie (approx. 74 km)• BY 7001s: from Tuchola to Bachor (approx. 113 km)• TO 7001n: from Toruń to Grudziąd (approx. 72 km)Warmia and Masuria voivodship This region has the most scenic (not marked) biking trails.Following is the description of some of them:• Around Lake Juno / Mrągowo (approx. 27 km)• Around Lake Juksty / Mrągowo (approx. 26 km)• From Mrągowo to Jesuit monastery at Święta Lipka and

back (approx. 45 km)• From Olsztyn to Nidzica (approx. 52 km)• From Nidzica to Iława (approx. 76 km)• From Olsztyn to Iława (approx. 90 km)• From Lidzbark Warmiński to Węgorzewo (approx. 99 km)• From Olsztyn to Pisz (approx. 100 km)• From Węgorzewo to Pisz (approx. 91 km)• From Kętrzyn to Mrągowo (approx. 75 km).Mazovian voivodship • WA 6001z: around the Kampinos National Park (approx.

150 km)Tourist Information Centre:Kampinos National Park, 05-080 Izabelin, ul. Tetmajera 38tel. +(48-22) 722 83 91 (92), 722 60 01, 722 60 21, fax 722 65 60 www.kampinoski-pn.gov.plBaltic Sea coast • SL 7001y: from Kluki to Łeba (approx. 22 km)Cracow Region / Cracow and Częstochowa Uplands • “Dębowcówka” biking trail from Częstochowa to Poraj

(approx. 15 km)• “Orle Gniazda” biking trail from Częstochowa to Morsko

(approx. 64 km)• “Zygmunt Krasiński” biking trail from Częstochowa to

Myszków (approx. 70 km)• “Olsztyn” biking trail from Częstochowa to Olsztyn

(approx. 16 km)Legnica and Opole environs • EG 7001z: around Lubin (approx. 57 km)• OP 7001y: from Opole to Olesno (approx. 98 km)• L-J-O international biking route through Poland and Czech

Republic: from Lądek Zdrój to Otmuchów (approx. 41 km)Noteworthy is also the European biking route R1 leading from France via Belgium, Holland, Germany to Poland. The Polish section of R1 runs from Kostrzyn via Bydgoszcz, Frombork to Gronowo. For more information about this trail, campsites and bivouacs contact:Szlak Brdy PTTK Information Centre, ul. Gdańska 18, 85-006 Bydgoszcztel. +(48-52) 322 35 89, 322 79 29, fax +(48-52) 322 17 58www.pttk.bydgoszcz.pl, szlbrdy@pttk.bydgoszcz.plThose tourists who are not interested in individual itinerar-ies should consult tour operators that specialize in cycling tours. They offer trips around the most attractive areas of the country.• Kampio, ul. Maszynowa 9/2, 02-392 Warsaw, tel. +(48-22) 823 70 70, fax 823 71 44, www.kampio.com.pl, kampio@kampio.com.pl

• Natura Travel, ul. Wyspiańskiego 2-4 lok. 204, 15-888 Białystoktel. +(48-58) 744 45 62, fax 744 45 34, nattrav@masuren.travel.pl

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Water sports, sailing and kayaking, scuba-diving

Water sportsWith its great variety of water bodies, Poland is very attrac-tive for fans of such water sports as sailing, kayaking, wind-surfing and scuba-diving. Sailing and windsurfing is best practiced on the lakes of Warmia and Masuria, Pomerania, Wielkopolska and the Lubusz region.The following are the lakelands that are best suited for those who enjoy water sports: Drawskie, Kaszubskie, Iławskie, Olsztyńskie, Suwalskie and the Region of the Great Mas-urian Lakes. There are many well-developed lakeside cen-tres with accommodation facilities and rental of water sports equipment.

Sailing and windsurfing centres• Augustów

PTTK boat rental, ul. Nadrzeczna 70a, 16-300 Augustów, tel. +(48-87) 643 34 55, tel./fax 643 38 50, www.szekla.pl

• GiżyckoMarina Belbot, ul. Smętka 20a, m. 24, 11-500 Giżycko, tel. +(48-87) 428 03 85

• IławaPHGT “Pod Omegą”, ul. Sienkiewicza 24, 14-200 Iława, tel. +(48-89) 649 40 93

• MikołajkiŻegluga Mazurska, Aleja Kasztanowa, 11-730 Mikołajki, tel. +(48-87) 421 61 02

• MrągowoPPHU “Kanu”, ul. Traugutta 4b, 11-700 Mrągowo, tel. +(48-89) 741 37 21www.mragowo.um.org.pl

• Ruciane NidaPTTK, Al. Wczasów 17, 12-220 Ruciane Nida, tel. +(48-87) 423 10 12

• SuwałkiMiędzyszkolny Związek Sportowy, ul. Zastawie 38a, 16-400 Suwałkitel. +(48-87) 566 30 03

• WęgorzewoKlub Morski LOK, ul. Braci Ejsmontów 2, 11-600 Węgorzewotel. +(48-87) 427 48 75

• SuwałkiYacht rental - Lake Wigry vicinity, ul. Noniewicza 38c/8416-400 Suwałki, tel. +(48-87) 566 34 04

For information about sailing, kayaking, yachting and ca-noeing in Poland contact the Polish Sailing Union:00-791 Warsaw, ul. Chocimska 14, tel. +(48-22) 848 04 83, 849 57 31, fax +(48-22) 848 04 82.

Addresses of regional sailing unions• Kujavia and Pomerania Regional Sailing Union

85-026 Bydgoszcz, Babia Wieś, ul. Żupy 4, tel. +(48-52) 371 96 17 www.kpozzbyd.org.pl, biuro@kpozzbyd.org.pl

• Elbląg Regional Sailing Union82-300 Elbląg, ul. Radomska 29, tel. +(48-55) 232 67 20

• Gorzów Regional Sailing Union66-400 Gorzów, ul. Obotrycka, tel. +(48-95) 722 68 43

• Koszalin Regional Sailing Union75-201 Koszalin, ul. Przemysłowa 5, tel. +(48-94) 341 86 83

• Warmia and Masuria Regional Sailing Union10-044 Olsztyn, ul. Kołobrzeska 1, tel. +(48-89) 527 46 01, warmaz@wozz.org.pl

• Pomeranian Regional Sailing Union81-345 Gdynia, Aleja Zjednoczenia 9, tel./fax +(48-58) 621 09 12

• West Pomeranian Regional Sailing Union70-206 Szczecin, ul. Dworcowa 19 room 102, tel. +(48-91) 434 76 48www.zozz.com.pl

• Lubusz Regional Sailing UnionZielona Góra, al. Niepodległości 7A/4ab, tel. +(48-68) 324 75 16

Poland is a paradise for kayakers. For information about the most attractive kayaking routes, boat and kayak rentals and overnight accommodations contact:Polish Tourist and Country-Lovers’ Society (PTTK)ul. Senatorska 11, 00-075 Warsawtel. +(48-22) 826 22 51 (55), fax +(48-22) 826 25 05

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Szczecin Lagoon Sailing Centre, ul. Rybacka 26, 72-020 Trzebieżtel. +(48-91) 312 82 41, fax +(48-91) 312 82 94River Drawa Trail, Drawa National Park, ul. Leśników 2a, 73-220 Drawnotel. +(48-95) 768 20 51River Brda Trail, PTTK „Szlak Brdy”, ul. Gdańska 18, 85-006 Bydgoszcztel. +(48-52) 322 35 89, fax +(48-52) 322 17 58www.pttk.bydgoszcz.pl, szlbrdy@pttk.bydgoszcz.plRiver Krutynia Trail, OZGT PTTK, ul. Staromiejska 1, 10-950 Olsztyntel. +(48-89) 572 51 56, fax +(48-89) 527 51 56River Biebrza Trail, Head Office of the Biebrza National Park19-251 Osowiec, tel. +(48-86) 272 06 20

Mountainous water routesRafting down River Dunajec• Polish Association of the Pieniny Rafters, 33-443 Sromowce-Kąty 14

tel. +(48-18) 262 97 21or • Head Office of the Pieniny National Park, 33-450 Krościenko

tel. +(48-18) 262 56 01, 262 56 02, fax 262 56 03

Diving For information about scuba-diving contact the Polish Tour-ist and Country-Lovers’ Society: PTTK Scuba-Diving Committee – KDP PTTK, ul. Senatorska 11, 00-075 Warsaw,tel./fax +(48-22) 826 35 74, www.kdp-pttk.org.pl, biuro@kdp-pttk.org.plFor information about kayaking tourism contact: Polish Kayaking Union, ul. Erazma Ciołka 17, 01-445 Warsawtel./fax +(48-22) 837 14 70, 837 40 59, fax +(48-22) 877 24 60www.pzkaj.pl, office@pzkaj.pl

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The Baltic Sea waters offer excellent conditions to sailing and windsurfing fans. Świnoujście, Kołobrzeg, Ustka, Łeba, Gdańsk and Gdynia provide satisfactory facilities for seafar-ing sailors. Only holders of sailing licence can enjoy yachting on inland waters on boats with 10 sq m of sail. There are two water border crossings joining Polish waterways with Western Eu-rope:• Odra-Spree canal• Szczecin Lagoon

Holidays in the SaddlePoland has over one thousand stud farms and equestrian cen-tres. Many stud farms are located close to splendid manor houses and palaces. They offer horse riding, board and ac-commodation, horses for hire and horse riding lessons.Equestrian centres websites:www.jazdakonna.plwww.voltahorse.plwww.stadniny.plwww.qnwortal.com

The major PTTK riding trails:• the Beskid Mountains trail 600 km,• the Jurassic trail 250 km.

For information about equestrian tourism and about the two trails mentioned above contact the following PTTK offices: • Mountain Equestrian Tourism Commission of the PTTK Head Office

ul. Jagiellońska 6, 31-010 Cracow, tel. +(48-12) 422 28 40• Equestrian Tourism Commission of the PTTK Head Office

PTTK Zamek, 87-400 Golub-Dobrzyń, tel. +(48-56) 683 24 55

For detailed information about equestrian tourism in Poland and about riding trails contact the website: www.pttk.pl

GolfThe following are the golf courses in Poland that we recommend:Amber Baltic Golf Club - Kołczewo

ul. Bałtycka 13, 72-514 Kołczewo tel. +(48-91) 326 51 10, fax 326 53 33, www.abgc.pl

Armada Golf - Tychy 43-100 Tychy, ul. Edukacji 9tel./fax +(48-32) 327 58 46, www.armadaoolf.pl

Bachalski Sport Park - Poznań

60-449 Poznań Wichrowa, tel./fax +(48-61) 66 385 75, www.golf-bachalski.pl

Binowo Park Golf Club Binowo 62, 74-106 Stare Czarnowo, tel. +(48-91) 404 15 33, fax 404 15 38, www.binowopark.pl

First Warsaw Golf & Country Club - Rajszew

Rajszew 70, 05-110 Jabłonnatel. +(48-22) 782 45 55, fax 782 41 63www.warsawgolf.pl

First Wrocław Golf Club

ul. Żwirowa 37, 54-027 Wrocław, tel. +(48-71) 349 13 30, fax 396 51 12, www.tomgolf.wroc.biz

Gdańsk Golf & Country Club - Postołowo

83-042 Ełganowo, Postołowo, www.golf.com.pltel. +(48-58) 683 71 00, fax 683 72 00

Golf and Relax Łukęcin 72-419 Dziwnów 3, ul. Dziwna 12/1tel. +(48-91) 381 26 22, www.golfandrelax.com.pl

Golf Club Bytkowo,Country Poznań

ul. Pawłowicka, 62-090 Rokietnicatel./fax +(48-61) 663 74 00

Golf Club Pszczyna ul. Sznelowiec 30, 43-200 Pszczyna, tel. +(48-32) 326 58 58, fax 326 58 60, www.golfpszczyna.pl

Golf Palace - Wola Błędowa

Wola Błędowa 6, 95-011 Bratoszewice k. Strykowa, tel./fax +(48-42) 719 66 00, www.golfpalace.pl

Kraków Valley Golf and Country Club - Paczółtowice

Paczółtowice 54, 32-063 Krzeszowice 3, tel. +(48-12) 282 94 67, tel./fax 258 60 20 (21), www.krakow-valley.com

Mazury Golf & Country Club - Naterki

Naterki 13a, 11-036 Gietrzwałd, tel./fax+(48-89) 513 15 40, www.mazurygolf.pl

PLKG ul. Krańcowa 1, 21-200 Lubartówtel. +(48-81) 501 21 77

Sierra Golf Club Pętkowice, 84-200 Wejherowotel./fax +(48-58) 778 49 00

Silesian Golf Club ul. Sowia 10, 41-100 Siemianowice Śląskietel. +(48) 503 315 162

TATFORT Golf Club - Toruń

87-100 Toruń, ul. Kociewska 30A, tel. +(48-56) 655 06 28, www.tat.com.pl/golf

For information about golf opportunities in Poland contact:www.golf.pl

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Hotel chains in PolandAccor www.accor.comBest Western www.bestwestern.plCampanile www.campanile.com.plGromada www.gromada.plHoliday Inn www.holidayinn.comHotel Diament www.hoteldiament.plHP Park www.beph.plIbis www.ibishotel.comPolish Historical Hotels www.leisure-heritage.comMarriott www.marriott.comMercure www.mercure.comNovotel www.novotel.comOrbis www.orbis.pl, www.orbisonline.plPrestige Hotels www.prestigehotels.plQubus Hotel www.qubushotel.comRadison SAS www.radisson.comSheraton www.starwood.comSofitel www.sofitel.comWestin www.starwood.com

“Leisure and Heritage” – hotels in historical buildingsApproximately 800 castles, palaces and manors are scattered around Poland. Many of them were destroyed during war op-erations and others fell into ruin due to the lack of means for their maintenance. Their rehabilitation started in 1989. The Leisure & Heritage company offers a choice of more than 120 hotels and pensions located on historical sites in the most beautiful parts of Poland. Approximately 60 of them repre-

sent the standard of 5-3 star hotels. The rates are competitive. The overnight with breakfast in a double room costs from 40 to 80 Euro.Travelling from castle to palace is certainly one of the best ways of touring Poland. The Leisure & Heritage promotes its „Great Heritage Tour” with accommodation in Poland’s most precious historical properties, including many magnate residences. The Wieliczka Salt Mine with its fascinating un-derground tourist route and Zakopane with its unique high-landers’ folklore are also in the programme of the tour. The „Heritage & Nature Tour” combines wild nature, historical sites and regional cuisine. It includes rafting trip and a pho-to-safari in the largest wild bird sanctuary in Europe as well as the tour of the Białowieża National Park, the last prime-val forest in Europe.

The Hotel Palace at Maciejowice, Amber Palace of Strze-kęcino and the Castle at Karnity have tailored a few days tour of the Pomeranian and Masurian regions. Two castles in south-eastern Poland offer equally exciting programmes. The castles at Baranów Sandomierski and Krasiczyn are surrounded by beautiful landscape parks and belong to the group of Poland’s Renaissance jewels. Tourists are accommo-dated in their historical interiors with all modern comforts available. Tours of the nearby historical towns of Zamość and Sandomierz add to the attractiveness of the offer that also includes the excursion to the Bieszczady National Park.The new edition of the catalogue and map published by the „Leisure & Heritage” company contains 124 outlets.Leisure & HeritageAl. Jerozolimskie 44, 00-024 Warsawtel. +(48-22) 433 60 30, fax 433 60 31, e-mail: heritage@wwz.plwww.leisure-heritage.com, www.wwz.pl

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Youth hostelsSome youth hostels in Poland are open year round and some only in season. The ones open in season are usually located in school buildings and operate in summer. They are all mem-bers of the Polish Association of Youth Hostels (PTSM) that is affiliated with the International Youth Hostels Federation (IYHF). For information about youth hostels contact the Head Office of the PTSM:Polish Association of Youth Hostels (PTSM)00-791 Warsaw, ul. Chocimska 28, tel. +(48-22) 849 81 28tel./fax +(48-22) 849 83 54, hostellingpol@ptsm.com.pl, www.ptsm.com.pl. Contact the PTSM in order to make any reservations. Ad-dresses of youth hostels can be found on the websites: www.ptsm.pl

International student hotelsMany student dorms are turned into student hotels during holidays. All reservations should be arranged directly with student hostels.Cracow - www.hotele.studenckie.pl

CampsitesThe majority of Polish campsites are affiliated with the Polish Federation of Camping and Caravanning (PFCC) that should be contacted to obtain information: 03-838 Warsaw, ul. Grochowska 331, tel./fax +(48-22) 810 60 50biuro@pfcc.info, www.pfcc.infoPolish campsites operate from 1 June through September. Some are open round the year. There are numerous camping sites in Poland. Depending on their facilities and offered serv-ices, they are divided into four categories. Four stars are used to indicate luxurious capmsites and one star denotes a modest outlet. All campsites offer space for tents, trailers and camping cars. They are all guarded and their facilities include cold and hot running water, toilets, kitchens and electricity (230 V).

PensionsThey are usually located in attractive tourist spots. The high standard pensions have rooms with baths. Reservations can be arranged directly or through travel agents. Addresses of pensions can be found on the website: www.pensjonaty.pl

Farm staysFor information about agrotourist holidays contact: “Gospodarstwa Gościnne” Polish Federation of Rural Tourism, 00-930 Warsaw, ul. Wspólna 30, tel. +(48) 602 459 137, tel. +(48-52) 398 14 34tel. +(48) 602 305 330, www.agritourism.plHoliday homes and apartmentsThere are many holiday homes and apartments to choose from and they are located in all regions of Poland, predomi-nantly on the seacoast, in the mountains and in the Masuri-an lakeland and Pomerania. They represent all standards of accommodations. Reservations should be arranged through touroperators. www.interhome.pl.

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Business TripsThe number of business trips is quickly growing. Poland hosts more and more conferences, congresses and incentives. Polish tourist sector is well prepared to offer hospitality to business-men. Our infrastructure includes high standard accommoda-tions in hotels, motels and pensions as well as business centre backup. Professional business centres offer organization servic-es, modern office facilities and conference space. Businessmen are welcomed and well served in many hotels located in big cit-ies as well as in attractive tourist spots. They can avail them-selves of all necessary business facilities and enjoy interesting lei-sure time programmes.

Convention Bureau addresses in Poland:• cbp@pot.gov.pl, www.pot.gov.pl Convention Bureau of Poland• www.warsawtour.pl Warsaw Convention Bureau • www.convention.wroclaw.pl Wrocław Convention Bureau

Important business addresses in Poland:• www.msz.gov.pl Ministry of Foreign Affairs • www.paiz.gov.pl Polish Information and Foreign Investments Agency • www.kig.pl Polish Chamber of Trade

CongressesInformation about hotel accommodations for organizers of congresses, seminars and conferences can be found in the bro-chure entitled “Conventions & Incentive Travel Poland”. Orders should be sent to: cbp@pot.gov.pl

IncentivesPoland is a good destination for incentive tours. Many War-saw-based touroperators offer interesting incentive packages. They are very helpful in planning and organization of trips to Poland. Their addresses can be found in the chapter enti-tled “Polish touroperators – Members of Incoming Tourist Forum, Polish Tourist Organisation”. Most of them organ-ize incentives.

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Members of Incoming Tourist Forum, Polish Tourist Organisation:

Company Contact address Product Target markets Source markets

AKADEM Sp. z o o.ul. Oleandrów 7/1200-629 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 825 41 52fax +(48-22) 825 89 53akadem@akadem.plwww.akadem.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria,

Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Japan

AKTIV TOURSul. Jaśkowa Dolina 11480-286 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 344 38 79, 344 38 80344 06 70, fax +(48-58) 520 19 13aktiv@aktivtours.com.pl www.aktivtours.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, incentives,

conventions, trainingsTri-city, Poland Worldwide

ALEKSANDERul. Dąbrowskiego 75/5460-523 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 847 42 83, 813 31 07 w. 31fax +(48-61) 813 31 07 w. 31alleksander@onet.plwww.aleksanderreisebuero.de

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, health tourism, business

tourism - events

Wielkopolska region

MasuriaKarkonosze Mts

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Russia,

Ukraine, Great Britain, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus

ALMATUR OPOLE Sp. z o.o.ul. Ozimska 26/245-058 Opole

tel. +(48-77) 45 45 120fax +(48-77) 45 39 926opole@almatur.pl, info@almatur.ruwww.almatur.pl, www.almatur.ru

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure health tourism Poland

Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland,

Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus

Biuro Podróży ANPA TRAVELul. Kordeckiego 4904-330 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 673 04 00, 612 46 62fax +(48-22) 673 12 01info@anpatravel.pl www.anpatravel.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism Poland Italy, Germany, USA, Austria,

Slovenia

ARESul. Chmielna 98 pawilon 400-801 Warszawa

tel./fax +(48-22) 624 32 841ares1@wp.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism,

vacation for youthPoland Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia,

Estonia, Belarus

ATA Sp. z o. o.ul. Kisielewskiego 480-275 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 341 48 85, 341 40 31fax +(48-58) 341 39 94info@atatravel.com.plwww.atatravel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, Incentives, business

tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia,

Belarus, Italy, Spain

ATANA TRAVEL Pl. Szczepański 330-011 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 426 52 50, 426 58 40fax +(48-12) 423 76 00atana@atanatravel.comwww.atanatravel.com

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism Poland

Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania,

Estonia, Belarus

ATURBiuro Podróżyul. Ogrodowa 1461-821 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 851 62 92, 856 08 81tel./fax +(48-61) 851 70 21fax +(48-61) 851 73 34office@atur.com, www.atur.com

Culture tourism and city breaks, fairs and exhibitions,

business tourism

Poznań and Wielkopolska

regions

Germany, Czech Republic, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Hungary,

Bulgaria

ATLAS TRAVEL SERVICEal. Jerozolimskie 42/11500-024 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 627 33 48, 627 33 49fax +(48-22) 827 82 28ats@atlas-travel.com.plwww.atlas-travel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health

tourism, business tourismPoland Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia,

Estonia, Belarus

AVE Biuro Pielgrzymkoweul. Gawronów 2040-527 Katowice

tel. +(48-32) 205 38 30, fax 205 38 28info@ave.turystyka.plwww.ave.turystyka.pl

Culture tourism and city breakspilgrimage tourism Poland France, Italy, Germany, USA,

Sweden, Great Britain, Spain

AT WEISS TRAVELul. Mścibora 62/961-062 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 653 36 50fax +(48-61) 653 36 59office@weiss-travel.comwww.weiss-travel.com

Culture tourism and city breaks,eco and active tourism,

leisure tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain,

Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia,

Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia

BALTIC GATEWAY POLANDul. Słowackiego 58/581-392 Gdynia

tel. +(48-58) 620 21 48fax +(48-58) 661 61 04info@balticgate.plwww.balticgate.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks,eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy,

Spain

BEST EASTERN PLAZA HOTELSul. Niemcewicza 1700-973 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 822 96 05fax +(48-22) 658 15 07rezerwacja@beph.plwww.beph.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism,

business tourism, Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech

Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia,

Italy, SpainBON VOYAGEAl. Niepodległości 3961-714 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 852 03 33fax +(48-61) 852 95 88bonvoyage@bonvoyage.com.pl

Business tourism, culture tourism and city breaks,

leisure tourismPoland Germany

BUSINESS TRAVELul. Nałkowskiej 4/c nr 980-286 Gdańsk

tel./fax +(48-58) 347 64 15halina.holowska@travel.com.plwww.business.travel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland Germany, USA, Japan, Scandinavia,

Great Britain

BTS PARKER Sp. z o.o.ul. Marywilska 2603-228 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 676 94 48, fax 811 66 37wanda.radomska@btsparker.comwww.btsparker.com

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism,

incentivesPoland Germany, Great Britain, France,

Italy, Spain

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BUH Bonawenturul. Krochmalna 15/893-144 Łódź

tel./fax +(48-42) 643 68 79bonawentur@wp.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health

tourism, business tourismPoland

Germany, Belgium, Holland, Great Britain, Austria, Switzerland,

Denmark, Israel, USA

Biuro Turystyki Dien VenAl. K. Marcinkowskiego 26/461-745 Poznań

tel. +(48) 505 10 77 37fax +(48) 505 16 00 48dinven@dinven.comwww.dinven.com

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism Poland Scandinavia

Centrum Podróży AIR CLUB ul. Senatorska 2800-095 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 829 95 00fax +(48-22) 827 17 82info@airclub.plwww.airclub.pl

Leisure and city breaks,leisure tourism, incentives Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg,

Great Britain, Italy, Spain, USA, Canada

Taiwan, Japan

CT Poland Biuro PodróżyAl. Solidarności 117/21500-140 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 654 51 33fax +(48-22) 620 52 71info@ctpolandwww.ctpoland.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism Poland Chinese People’s Republic,

Hong Kong

DEMELul. Głowackiego 2233-085 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 636 21 11, 636 16 00fax +(48-12) 636 45 43hotel@demel.com.plwww.demel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, incentives Poland Worldwide

DOLNOŚLĄSKA GRUPA TURYSTYCZNA Sp. z o.o.ul. Krakowska 19/2350-424 Wrocław

tel. +(48-71) 787 52 91tel./fax +(48-71) 799 98 20dgt@dgt.wroc.pl

Eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, agrotourism Poland

Germany, Great Britain, France, Scandinavia, Russia, Ukraine,

Benelux, Italy, USA, Canada, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Latvia,

Estonia, Belarus

EKO-TOURul. Kolejowa 57b40-602 Katowice

tel./fax +(48-32) 252 30 58biuro@ekotour.com.plwww.ekotour.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health

tourism, youth tourismPoland Worldwide

ELECT Sp. z o.o.ul. Szpitalna 500-031 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 827 73 62, 827 65 89fax +(48-22) 828 53 37elect@elect.com.pl, www.elect.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism

Poland Worldwide

ESPACE VOYAGESPl. J.H. Dąbrowskiego 1/31700-057 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 827 72 88fax +(48-22) 827 72 89voyages@espace.com.plwww.espace-voyages.pl

City breaks, health tourism,

transitsPoland

Russia, Holland, China, France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus,

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia

ESTURul. Paulińska 431-065 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 421 47 70fax +(48-12) 422 39 88estur@estur.krakow.plwww.estur.krakow.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

business tourism

Poland, especially Cracow and

Małopolaska region

Italy, Germany, Austria, Hungary, France, USA, Czech Republic,

Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Spain

EUROCONTACT-POLAND Al. Stanów Zjedn. 5304-028 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 813 50 42fax +(48-22) 813 51 74

Culture tourism and city breaks,eco and active tourism,

leisure tourism, incentivesPoland Worldwide

EURO POL TOURul. Moniuszki 740-005 Katowice

tel. +(48-32) 253 02 07fax +(48-32) 258 74 95europol@europol.com.plwww.europol.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourismPoland Worldwide

EXCALIBUR TOURSul. Grodzka 4031-044 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 421 05 77fax +(48-12) 429 10 67info@excaliburtours.plwww.excaliburtours.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism,

youth tourismPoland Worldwide

FLY AWAY TRAVEL Sp. z o.o.ul. Przyłęcka2602-402 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 332 77 22, 332 77 21-24fax +(48-22) 332 77 00incoming@flyaway.plwww.flyaway.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism Poland

Germany, Scandinavia,

Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain,

Italy, Spain

FUNCLUBul. Szamarzewskiego 3660-532 Poznań

tel. +(48-61) 66 28 616fax +(48-61) 84 34 636www.funclub.plfunclub@funclub.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism Poland Worldwide

FURNEL TRAVEL INTERNATIONALul. Kopernika 300-367 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 826 45 50fax +(48-22) 826 01 35furnel@furnel.plwww.furnel.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, health

tourism, special interest tourismPoland Worldwide

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FERIE. WCZASY. PODRÓŻETRAVELPl. Konstytucji 200-552 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 628 56 00fax +(48-22) 628 89 27fwptravel@poczta.onet.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, leisure and health tourism Poland Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania,

Germany, Belgium, Italy

PGN i G S.A. Oddział GEOVITAul. Krucza 6/1400-537 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 583 52 00-04fax +(48-22) 582 52 22marketing@geovita.plwww.geovita.pl

Leisure tourism combined with preventive treatment and rehabilitation,

business tourismPoland Germany, Scandinavia, France,

Russia, Ukraine, Canada, USA

GLOBAL WINGSul. Grochowska 28003-841 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 870 09 33fax +(48-22) 813 39 66info@sports-tourist.com.plwww.sports-tourist.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, health tourism Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg,

Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary,

Switzerland, Italy, Spain, USA

GM Travelul. Bratnia 3005-840 Brwinów

tel. +(48-22) 729 26 81fax +(48-22) 729 36 63info@gmtravel.plwww.gmtravel.pl

Orgainzed pilgrimage groups Poland Great Britain, Italy, USA

OST GROMADA ul. Cicha 700-353 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 826 66 35fax +(48-22) 827 01 35incoming@gromada.plwww.gromada.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, incentives Poland Worldwide

GRUPA A-05 Sp. z o.o.Plac na Groblach 14/231-101 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 429 62 23fax +(48-12) 429 62 87a05@a05.pl www.a05.pl

Business tourism, culture tourism and city breaks,

meetings Poland Worldwide

GRUPA EUROPEJSKIEGO BIZNESUPl. Wilsona 4/7401-527 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 839 36 53, 869 72 42fax +(48-22) 839 88 32geb@warsaw.neostrada.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism,

business tourismPoland Holland, Luxembourg, Russia,

Ukraine

HAPPY END Sp. z o.o.ul. Sikorskiego 505-119 Legionowo

tel. +(48-22) 644 48 60fax +(48-22) 644 30 93info@happy-end.plwww.happy-end.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism Poland Belarus, Russia, Germany, Italy,

Ukraine

HAXEL ADVENTURE TOURSul. Morawskiego 5/61230-102 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 427 20 14fax +(48-12) 421 07 77biuro@haxel.plwww.haxel.pl

Incentives Poland Worldwide

HETMAN SPORT &TRAVEL Sp. z o.o.Al. Solidarności 6103-402 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 618 04 59, 670 16 09fax +(48-22) 670 13 49hetman_sport@post.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks,eco and active tourism Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain,

France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland,

Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain

HOLIDAY TRAVEL S.A.ul. Nowowiejska 1000-653 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 825 69 51fax +(48-22) 825 91 52tourist@holtravel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and

health tourism, incentivesPoland Germany, Italy, Spain Canada,

Austria

HOLIDAYSAgencja Podróży i Turystyki Wiesław Niechwiedowicz ul. Grunwaldzka 76/7880-244 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 341 27 61, 305 59 74fax +(48-58) 341 27 61holidays@holidays.com.plwww.holidays.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland Great Britain, Lithuania, Russia,

Germany, Scandinavia

INTERCRAC TRAVELul. Krupnicza 331-123 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 422 58 40, 422 58 67fax +(48-12) 421 98 58ic@intercrac.com.plwww.intercrac.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health

tourism, incentivesPoland Worldwide

INTERFERIE Sp. z o.o.ul. Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie 176 59-300 Lubin

tel. +(48-76) 749 54 00, 749 54 22fax +(48-76) 749 54 01interferie@interferie.plwww.interferie.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, business tourism, health

tourism

Mountain and sea resorts, lakes of western Poland,

Karkonosze Range

Germany, Scandinavia, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia,

Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia

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INTOURIST Warszawa Sp. z o.o. ul. Nowogrodzka 1000-509 Warszawa

tel./fax+(48-22) 629 02 02622 32 06, 625 08 52, 622 32 11info@intourist.plwww.intourist.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, USA, Japan, Great Britain,

Canada, China

JAN-POL S.A. ul. Westerplatte 1531-033 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 421 42 06fax +(48-12) 421 27 26, 413 38 94btp@janpol.com.plwww.incoming.janpol.com

Culture tourism and city breaks, active tourism, pilgrimage tourism, business

tourism, health tourismPoland Worldwide

JORDANTravel Officeul. Gęsia 831-535 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 422 40 33fax +(48-12) 422 96 19office@jordan.plwww.jordan.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, thematic trails (geological),

offer for children and youthPoland Worldwide

PUHP JUNIOR S.C. Biuro Podróżyul. Sienkiewicza 2215-092 Białystok

tel. +(48-85) 653 76 87tel./fax +(48-85) 741 57 20biuro@junior.bialystok.plwww.bialowieza.net.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism,

nature tours

North-eastern Poland

Białowieża Forest

Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Great Britain,

France

Biuro Turystyki KALINKAul. Marszałkowska 11500-102 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 620 53 75, 624 82 32fax +(48-22) 624 81 04, 624 82 32kalinka@supermedia.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, special interest tours Poland Former USSR countries

KAMPIOul. Maszynowa 9/202-392 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 823 70 70, 823 71 43fax +(48-22) 823 71 44kampio@acn.waw.plwww.kampio.com.pl

Incentive travel, active tourism,bus tours, business tourism

North-eastern Poland (Masuria,

Białowieża, Pomerania),

south-eastern Poland, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Poznań,

Cracow

USA, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux

KRAKUSBiuro TurystyczneRynek Główny 30/9 31-010 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 432 31 10tel./fax +(48-12) 421 32 20biuro@krakus.com.plwww.krakus.com.pl

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LECHBiuro Usług TurystycznychSiedlec 15132-744 Łapczyca

tel. +(48-14) 610 18 60fax +(48-14) 611 77 84hotelech@hotel-lech.com.plwww.hotel-lech.com.pl

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tourism, youth tourism, congresses, trainings

Poland European countries

LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL ul. Wąwozowa 25/2602 796 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 649 23 23fax +(48-22) 648 29 42office@libertypoland.plwww.liberty-international.info

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leisure and health tourism, conventionsPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain,

France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland,

Italy, Spain, Turkey, South America, USA, Canada

Biuro Turystyczne LUMICOul. Radzikowskiego 5631-315 Kraków

tel./fax +(48-12) 638 06 02 biuro@lumico.com.plwww. lumico.com.pl

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Poland Worldwide

Marco der Poleul. Leg. Piłsudskiego 23/830-509 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 430 21 31fax +(48-12) 430 21 17office@marcoderpole.com.plwww.marcoderpole.com.pl

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Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland Luxembourg, Russia,

Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus

MAZURKAS TRAVELul. Długa 8/1400-238 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 635 66 33, 536 46 00fax +(48-22) 831 59 50,euromic@mazurkas.com.plwww.mazurkas.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, incentive Poland Worldwide

NATURA TRAVELul. Dyrekcyjna 2-480-958 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 328 34 77, 328 51 47fax +(48-58) 328 36 03agenci@naturatour.plwww.naturatour.pl

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tourism, summer holidays and camps for children and youth in Poland

Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania,

Latvia, Estonia

NEW POLANDul. Broniewskiego 701-780 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 663 57 95fax +(48-22) 663 57 06newpoland@newpolsnd.com.plwww.newpoland.com.pl

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Italy, Scandinavia

Polish tour operators

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NEW WORLD ul. Mikołajska 531-027 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 429 21 61, 421 68 41fax +(48-12) 429 42 65agency@newworld.krakow.plwww.newworld.krakow.pl

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Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, China,

Hongkong, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines,

Indonesia

Old Town Apartamretsul. Piekarska 4/1600-264 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 829 40 72 fax. (48 22) 829 40 72office@staypoland.comwww.staypoland.com

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OLIMPIJSKIE BIURO PODRÓŻYul. Chocimska 1400-791 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 646 44 45, 646 44 46fax +(48-22) 646 44 45 ext. 115obp@obp.com.plwww.obp.com.pl

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tourism, orgainzation of sports events

Poland Worldwide

ORBIS TRAVELul. Kremerowska 531-130 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 422 46 32fax +(48-12) 422 28 85incoming@orbis.travel.krakow.plwww.orbis.krakow.pl

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pilgrimage tourism

Poland Worldwide

PBP ORBIS Sp. z o.o.ul. Heweliusza 2280-890 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 301 21 32fax +(48-58) 301 31 10orbis.gdansk@pbp.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks,business tourism Poland Germany, Great Britain, Sweden,

Belarus, Russia

ORBIS Biuro Turystyki Zagranicznejul. 1 Sierpnia 36b02-134 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 573 28 99fax +(48-22) 868 35 35orbis.incoming@pbp.com.plwww.orbis.incoming.pbp.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives,

hunting games

Poland Worldwide

ORBIS GIŻYCKOul. Dąbrowskiego 311-500 Giżycko

tel. +(48-87) 428 13 34, 428 31 12fax +(48-87) 428 30 20, 428 15 44orbis.gizycko@pbp.com.plturystyka.gizycko@pbp.com.plwww.twoje.mazury.com.plwww.orbis.com.pl

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trainings

Poland Worldwide

ORBIS OLSZTYNul. Dąbrowszczaków 110-538 Olsztyn

tel. +(48-89) 535 16 78, 535 16 75fax +(48-89) 527 02 48orbis.olsztyn@pbp.com.plwww.twoje.mazury.com.plwww.orbis.com.pl

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trainings

Poland Worldwide

ORBIS TRAVEL.ul. Rynek 2950-102 Wrocław

tel. +(48-71) 343 33 71, 343 7 1 59fax +(48-71) 344 79 46, 346 03 36orbis.wroclawryn@pbp.com.plwww.orbis.wroclaw.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, health tourism, pilgrimage tourism, business

tourismPoland

Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Holland, Luxembourg,

Switzerland

Orbis Travel Oddział Opoleul. Krakowska 3145-951 Opole

tel. +(48-77) 453 97 39fax +(48-77) 453 63 36orbis.opole@pbp.com.plwww.orbis.opole.pl

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OSTI Biuro Turystyczne Hotel SENACKIul. Karmelicka 28 / 10 B31-128 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 429 24 37fax +(48-12) 429 24 37biuroturystyczne@senacki.krakow.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism, golf Poland

Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic,

Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine,

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, New

ZealandPOINT TOURS&TRAVELAt the Novotel Bronowiceul. Armii Krajowej 1130-150 Kraków

POINT TRAVEL INCENTIVE&CONFERENCEAt the Ibis Hotel F. Chopinul. Przy Rondzie 230-547 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 636 01 51fax +(48-12) 638 68 94point@point.travel.pltel. +(48-12) 411 36 09, 421 84 33fax +(48-12) 411 55 17point-i@point.travel.plpoint@conference.plwww.conference.plwww.point.travel.plwww.point-travel.com.pl

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tourism – rehabilitation, business tourism, incentives

Poland and its neighbours Worldwide

Polish tour operators

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B.P. POLMARul. Grzegorza z Sanoka 10/1080-408 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 341 36 82, 344 45 00fax +(48-58) 344 54 44polmar@polmar.gda.plwww.polmar.gda.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourism Poland Germany, Scandinavia, France

Biuro Turystyki POLONEZul. Rynek 2037-500 Jarosław

tel/fax +(48-16) 621 54 20polonez_lic@poczta.onet.plwww.bt-polonez.rz.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourism, incentiveSouthern Poland

Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, Holland

Luxembourg, Scandinavia

PRIMAPOLOdzierejko Mariaul. Kościuszki 1941-300 Dąbrowa Górnicza

Tel: (48 32) 262 40 24, 262 36 37Fax: (48 32) 262 40 28rezerwacja@primapol.com.plwww.primapol.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, tours

and staysPoland Belgium, France, Italy, Spain

PROFI-TOURul. Wita Stwosza 2850-149 Wrocław

tel./fax +(48-71) 344 58 99343 24 51, 342 92 83wroclaw@profi-tour.plkrakow@profi-tour.plwww.profi-tour.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, health tourism Poland

Germany, Austria, Czech Republic Slovakia, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia,

Belarus, Ukraine, France, Italy

PROGRESS 21 ul. Smyczkowa 12/4202-678 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 853 76 55fax (48 22) 853 79 56progress21@onet.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks Poland Worldwide

POLISH TRAVEL QUO VADISul. Ptasia 200-138 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 652 14 58-60fax +(48-22) 652 14 61ptqv@polishtravel.com.plwww.polishtravel.com.pl

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PTA Polish Travel Agencyul. Mazurska 29/2970-444 Szczecin

tel. +(48-91) 488 40 99fax +(48-91) 488 40 09pta@adres.plwww.pta.prv.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure tourism, caravaningPoland Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium,

Holland, Luxembourg, Austria

PW CERTAul. Redutowa 46/801-131 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 524 44 00fax +(48-22) 524 10 44biuro@certa.plwww.certa.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism Poland Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia,

Belarus, Latvia

RAJBM-IKARIA TOURSul. Piękna 66/100-672 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 622 18 75fax +(48-22) 621 33 42ikaria@rajbm.com.plwww.rajbm.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health

tourism, rest for children and youthPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain,

Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia,

Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain

ROLAND TOURul. 3-go Maja 17/G/481-747 Sopot

tel. +(48-58) 551 49 94fax +(48-58) 551 49 94gdansk@clifftour.com.plwww.clifftour.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Great Britain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Russia,

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, USA, Canada

Biuro Podróży SINDBADul. Rynek 845-015 Opole

tel. +(48-77) 402 13 14fax +(48-77) 453 68 59turystyka@sindbad.plwww.sindbad.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourismPoland

Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary,

Switzerland

SPORTS-TOURISTul. Marszałkowska 84/9200-514 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 813 23 86fax +(48-22) 813 39 66sports@sports-tourist.com.plwww. sports-tourist.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, health tourism, maritime

tourism, business tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain,

USA, Canada

START BTPul. Kapelanka 6030-347 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 269 22 10fax +(48-12) 269 04 05hotel.start@krakow.mtl.plwww.hotelstart.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism,

pilgrimage tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, Czech Republic Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Belgium, Italy,

Great Britain, France, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland

T. T. RICARDOul. Żelazna 2700-806 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 621 55 33, 621 47 47fax +(48-22) 621 31 12ttricardo@ttricardo.com.plwww.ttricardo@ttricardo.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure tourismPoland

Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia,

Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Great Britain, France, Austria, Slovakia,

Hungary, Switzerland

Top TravelAl. Wojska Polskiego 20a/2805-800 Pruszków

tel. +(48-22) 758 84 29fax +(48-22) 758 88 76toptravel@poczta.wp.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourism, youth tourism

Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech

Republic Slovakia, Hungary Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine,

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain

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TOUR ARTISul. Podbipięty 27/3702-732 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 847 48 58fax +(48-22) 847 48 58 tourartis@acn.waw.pl

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Tour Development Groupul. W. Żeleńskiego 51B/6A31-353 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 626 38 63, 626 38 64fax +(48-12) 626 38 65office@tourdg.com.plwww.tourdg.com.pl

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Poland Worldwide

TOURIST POLSKAul. Boczna 405-123 Chotomów

tel. +(48-22) 772 28 30fax +(48-22) 772 63 04targowa@touristpolska.plwww.touristpolska.pl

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tourism, business tourismPoland Worldwide

TRAVELBANKBankowe Biuro Podróżyul. Żelazna 3200-832 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 654 35 25, 654 35 35fax +(48-22) 654 66 50 , 654 66 75wr@travelbank.cominfo@travelbank.com.plwww.travelbank.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, business tourism, incentives Poland

Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Italy,

Spain

TRAVPOL LTDul. Kasprowicza 5701-836 Warszawa

tel./fax +(48-22) 834 05 26apuchacz@polbox.comfkubik@pol.pl

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TRAVEL PROJEKTul. Kopernika 2800-336 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 828 92 38, 828 92 39fax +(48-22) 826 23 76info@travel-projekt.com.plwww.travel-projekt.com.pl

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tourism, pilgrimage tourismPoland

Germany, Belgium, Holland, Austria, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland,

Scandinavia

TRAVEL PLUSul. Szeroka 50/51 lok. 180-835 Gdańsk

tel. +(48-58) 346 31 18, 301 96 02fax +(48-58) 346 22 15, 305 41 82travelplus@travelplus.com.plwww. travelplus.com.pl

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tourism

Poland Worldwide

BP TRIP s.c.ul. Tetmajera 1834-500 Zakopane

tel. +(48-18) 20 20 200, 20 20 20220 20 220, fax +(48-18) 20 20 250biuro@trip.pl, www.trip.pl

Active tourism, business tourism Poland Worldwide

TURYSTASpółdzielnia Turystycznaul. Solskiego 232-600 Oświęcim

tel. +(48-33) 84 243 76, 84 227 19fax +(48-33) 84 259 94turysta@turysta.oswiecim.plwww.turysta.oswiecim.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland France

TRAVEL SERVICE OPERATOR ul. Kraszewskiego 1960-501 Poznań

tel./fax +(48-61) 843 63 77843 63 88, tso@tso.pl, www.tso.pl

Leisure stays and active tourism business tourism Poland Israel, USA, Germany

WARSZAWSKIE CENTRUM KOLONII i OBOZÓW MŁODIEŻOWYCHul. Smocza 2701-048 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 838 20 61fax +(48-22) 838 07 89biuro@obozy.plwww.obozy.plwww.jugendreisen.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, youth

tourismPoland Germany, Austria, Czech Republic,

Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland

WĘDROWIEC Biuro Usług Przewodnickichul. Powiśle - Parking31-101 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 292 72 75, 421 89 08fax +(48-12) 421 89 08biuro@wedrowiec.krakow.plwww.wedrowiec.krakow.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure and health tourism

Cracow, Małopolska region

Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia,

Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus

UNIKAT Sp. z o.o.Biuro Turystykiul. Radziwiłłowska 3331-026 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 423 16 70tel./fax +(48-12) 423 11 96agency@unikattravel.com.plwww.unikattravel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Poland

Germany, Belgium, Holland Luxembourg, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia,

Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia,

Estonia, USA

VARSOVIA-TOURSul. Wałowa 400-211 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 636 70 80, 831 64 83fax +(48-22) 636 70 81vta@varsovia-tours.plwww.varsovia-tours.pl

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leisure and health tourismPoland Worldwide

VISIT.PL Sp. z o.o.ul. G. Zapolskiej 3830-126 Kraków

tel. +(48-12) 623 90 62fax +(48-12) 623 90 61contact@visit.plwww.visit.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism,

leisure tourism, business tourismPoland Worldwide

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The on-line updating of the data referring to the Incoming Tourism Forum can be found on the POT Internet site: www.pot.gov.pl/ftp.asp

• AUSTRIA • Viennatel. +(43-1) 524 71 91 12, fax 524 71 91 20www.poleninfo.at, info@poleninfo.at

• BELGIUM • Brusselstel. +(32-2) 740 06 20, fax 742 37 35www.polska-be.cominfo@polska-be.com

• FRANCE • Paris tel. +(33-1) 42 44 19 00, fax 42 97 52 25www.tourisme.pologne.netinfo@tourisme.pologne-org.net

• GERMANY • Berlintel. +(49-30) 21 00 920, fax 21 00 92 14www.polen-info.de, info@polen-info.de

• GREAT BRITAIN • London tel. +(44-0) 8700 67 50 10, 8700 67 50 12fax 8700 67 50 11www.visitpoland.org, info@visitpoland.org

• HOLLAND • Amsterdam tel. +(31-20) 625 35 70, fax 623 09 29www.poleninfo.info, poleninfo@planet.nl

• HUNGARY • Budapesttel. +(36-1) 269 78 09, fax 269 78 10www.polska-tourist.info.hu, bakonyi@polska.datanet.hu

• ITALY • Rometel. +(39-06) 482 70 60, fax 481 75 69www.polonia.it, turismo@polonia.it

• JAPAN • Tokyotel. +(81-3) 53 23 85 08, fax 53 23 67 51www.polandkanko.org, info@polandkanko.org

• RUSSIA • Moscowtel. +(70-95) 510 62 10, fax 510 62 11www.visitpoland.ru, info@visitpoland.ru

• SPAIN • Madridtel. +(34-91) 541 48 08, fax 541 34 23www.visitapolonia.org, info@visitapolonia.org

• SWEDEN • Stockholmtel. +(46-8) 21 60 75, 21 81 45, fax 21 04 65www.tourpol.com, info@tourpol.com

• USA • New Yorktel. +(1-201) 420 99 10, fax 584 91 53www.polandtour.org, pntonyc@polandtour.org

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