The Auschwitz Concentration Camp is, arguably, the twentieth century’s most pervasive symbol of human suffering, and of the depths of human cruelty. The largest prison complex ever built by the Nazis includes prison camps, fields of works and, later, the construction of a purpose-built extermination camp designed for ´processing’ vast numbers of victims with machine-like efficiency. In the last years of WWII, the sleepy Polish town of Oświęcim saw the cruel massacre of as many as three million innocent men, women and children in the gas chambers: almost half of the Holocaust’s total death toll.

Kraków, famous for its priceless historical monuments of culture and art, is Poland's former royal capital and one of the most attractive spots on the tourist map of Europe. Besides history, art and an atmosphere all of its own, Krakow offers visitors entertainment and leisure: theatres, cabarets, clubs, cafes, bars, wine cellars and restaurants having something to offer for everyone. International festivals and other events are held either in the Main Market Square or at the foot of the Wawel Castle. Also Krakow surrounding areas offer plenty of tourist attractions: Wieliczka is famous for being one of the world's oldest salt mines open to sightseers.

Established in 1932, it's one of the oldest nature reserves in Europe. It envelops the central part of the Białowieża Forest which is known worldwide for its vast, virgin forested terrain and as the breeding grounds of the European bison. Today, the largest herd of bison found here is made up of over 300 animals. Due to the great natural values, Białowieża National Park was listed as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1977 and in 1979 it became the first and only natural Polish World Heritage Site.

This is a place not to be missed when visiting Poland. It is rich in cultural and architectural relics. This cheerful maritime city is popular with both tourist and holiday destination. Situated by the sea, it has a gentle climate and beautiful beaches. The exclusive architecture of the Old Town, including the largest brick Gothic church in the world, is undoubtedly worth exploring. The present image of the city was created by its complex history. Gdansk used to often change hands and in 1980 it witnessed the birth of the Solidarity movement, which brought the end of Communism.

The city of Malbork is home of the largest brick castle in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fascinating fortress was built in the end of 13th century as a seat of Teutonic Knights Order and capital city of Order’s State when they decided to move from Venice. The size is really impressive: for its construction were used almost five millions bricks. This is one of only few strongholds in the world which have never been captured in battle.

The park has been recorded on the UNESCO list of World Biosphere Reserves. The greatest attraction of this park stretching along the Baltic Sea coast are the shifting sand dunes, which, as they move, uncover dead tree stumps - the fossilized remains of forests once growing here. The biggest dune rises to 42 meters above sea level. The park is also inhabited by a number of rare aquatic bird species.