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11. Direction: cultural capital

...Kraków as the European Capital of Culture 2000 The only Polish city to serve as ECC before Wrocław was Kraków. It was recognized by the European Union as one of the cities making the most significant ...

Sightseeing up in the clouds

12. Sightseeing up in the clouds

Hot air balloon races in Poland have a long history. But strong-minded contestants are not the only people to float over Poland – tourists too can admire Polish landscapes from a balloon basket. The f...

Lovers’ day the Slavic way

13. Lovers’ day the Slavic way

The turn of 23-24 June, or St John’s Eve, is the shortest night during the year. To understand its special position in our culture one needs to go back to the custom of Kupala Night, a Slavic holiday ...

Ojców National Park

14. Ojców National Park

The Ojców National Park features amazing natural bridges, hundreds of caves and deep ravines. A royal fortress is perched on top of steep rocks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/polandmfa/sets/7215762795...

Poland hosts European Handball Championship

15. Poland hosts European Handball Championship

For two exciting weeks Poland will transform into Europe’s handball capital. The continent’s 16 finest handball nations will compete for the top prize in games held in Krakow, Katowice, Gdansk and Wro...