With the stunningly beautiful architecture of Krakow, the cultural attractions of Warsaw, the somber Holocaust museums, spectacular hiking in the Tatra Mountains, and the seaside resorts of the Baltic Coast, Poland offers a range of attractions to suit every travelers tastes. Frommers Polandwill provide detailed maps, thoroughly researched reviews of reputable accommodations, dining recommendations, and suggested itineraries that allow readers to tailor a vacation uniquely suited to their needs, all written with Frommers trusted insider perspective and outspoken opinions. Table of Contents The Best of Poland Poland in Depth Planning Your Trip to Poland Suggested Itineraries The Best of Polandin One Week; The Best of Poland in Two Weeks; A Week Exploring Polish Jewish History Warsaw Attractions, dining, accommodations and night life, including detailed reviews of 17th-century palaces, the rebuilt historic town centre, andthe lively drinking and dining scene Southeastern Poland Visiting the popularCatholic pilgrimage site of the Black Madonna, the magical old-town of Lublin, and exploring the market towns and farming villages of the rolling countryside Krakow Attractions, dining, accommodations and night life for the countrys most popular city for tourists, with detailed listings on its many historic churches and one of Europes premiere public squares, along with day trips to themuseums at Auschwitz/Birkenau and the salt mines of Wieliczka Zakopane and the Tatras Top-notch hiking, skiing, and wildlife viewing options abound amid the Tatra mountain range, centered on Zakopane national park. Wroclaw and the Southwest Visitors can choose from the bustling bars and shops of Wroclaw, the charming historical border town of Cieszyn, and the spa-laden rolling hills of Upper and Lower Silesia. Central and Northwest Poland Explore the little-changed Polish culture of Wielkopolska, from the burgeoning city of Poznan to Gniezno and the home of Polands first ruler, along with a reconstruction of an IronAge village in Biskupin. Gdansk and the Baltic Coast Thorough reviews of the seaside resorts and fishing villages that line the Baltic coast, along with the gothic architecture and beautifully restored mansions of Gdansk Northeast Poland Previously part of Germany and Prussia, the region boasts medieval castles that once hosted the Teutonic Knights, excellent boating and kayaking on theGreat Masurian lakes, and a bison reserve in Europes largest surviving primeval forest. Appendix A: Fast Facts, Toll-Free Numbers, & Websites Appendix B: Useful Terms & Phrases Index
- ISBN: 978-0-470-15819-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 27/05/2009
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- Idioma: Inglés