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 Europes biggest animal, living in its natural habitat that occupies a part of the Biaowiea 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 Sowiski 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, Polands 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 Nicolaus 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 Poland as the homeland of Pope John Paul II and as the cradle of the Solidarity movement 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 manual that is predominantly of practical character. It provides readers with general information about Poland, travelling tips and many suggestions for interesting ways of passing the time. Polish Tourist Organisation

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Physical map of Poland Administrative map of Poland Pomerania, Baltic Sea Coast and Kashubia 4 5 6 18 20 22 28 29 30 42 43 44 48 49 50 60 61 62 66 67 68 72 72 73 74 Biking tours Water sports, sailing and kayaking, scuba-diving Holidays in the saddle, golf Camping sites Pensions Agrotourist farms 69 70 71 73 73 73 Business travel Congresses Incentives 73 73 73 Shopping, food, disabled people, taxi, medical aid, pets Currency regulations, customs regulations Free of duty Travel by train, air Airlines oces Travel by ferry Germany Great Britain Holland Hungary Italy, Luxembourg Cultural and tourist events 31 32 33 45 46 47 51 52 53 54 55 63 Norway, Russia Spain Sweden, Switzerland USA 56 57 58 59 Tourist information centres in Poland Poland in Internet 34 40 Warmia, Masuria and Podlasie Lubusz, Wielkopolska and Kujavia-Pomerania Regions Central and Eastern Poland Gdask Wrocaw 8 10 12 24 26 The Sudeten Mountains and Silesia Maopolska and the Carpathians 14 16

Cities

Warsaw Cracow Pozna

Practical information

Tourism in Poland Visa, accommodation Registration duty, electricity, telephone, press and TV, money

Getting there

Travel by car, roads Fuel stations, car rentals, travel by bus Car parks, bus companies

Foreign tour operators

Austria, Belgium Denmark Finland, France

Selected monuments Events

Castles and palaces, churches, monasteries Sanctuaries, museums Museums, skansens

Active holidays

Rest and recreation, spas Agrotourism and angling Hiking trips, hunts

Accommodation

Hotels Historical buildings Youth hostels

Tour operators

Polish tour operators

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General Information
The Republic of Poland is located in Central Europe. It borders on Germany in the west, the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the south, Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine in the east, while its northern border is delimited by the Baltic Sea coast and Russia (Kaliningrad district). Polands 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. The major Polish cities include Cracow, Gdask, Katowice, d, Pozna, Szczecin, Wrocaw and Lublin. Poland is a country with diversified landscape. The Sudeten (Sudety) and the Carpathian (Karpaty) Mountains stretch along Polands southern border. The Sudenten belong to the oldest massifs in Europe. Mt nieka (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 innumerable lakes set amidst picturesque hills and beautiful forests; the largest is Lake niardwy which occupies a surface area of 109,700 hectares. Further north are the sandy beaches of the Baltic Sea coast.

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The country is divided into administrative units called voivodships (provinces), poviats (counties) and gminas (communes). There are the following voivodships (and their respective capitals): Szczecin Gdask Olsztyn Biaystok the voivod in Gorzw Wielkopolski, 5 Lubusz Voivodship the regional council in Zielona Gra 6 Wielkopolska Voivodship Pozna the voivod in Bydgoszcz, 7 Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship the regional council in Toru 8 d Voivodship d 9 Mazovian Voivodship Warsaw 10 witokrzyskie Voivodship Kielce 11 Lublin Voivodship Lublin 12 Lower Silesia Voivodship Wrocaw 13 Opole Voivodship Opole 14 Silesian Voivodship Katowice 15 Maopolska Voivodship Cracow 16 Podkarpacie Voivodship Rzeszw 1 2 3 4 Western Pomerania Voivodship Pomeranian Voivodship Warmia and Masuria Voivodship Podlasie Voivodship

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shubia st and Kaand a small golf course. Pobierowo is a calm resort, Coa school Baltic Sea

The north-western Poland with its 500 kilometres of the seacoast, the Pomeranian Lake District and the Szwajcaria Kaszubska District is among the most attractive tourist regions of the country. Its territory covers both the West Pomeranian Voivodship, with capital in Szczecin, and the Pomeranian Voivodship with capital in Gdask. The land of Kashubia situated to the south-east of Gdask is inhabited today by 200,000 descendants of the Slav tribe the Kashubians, cultivating their language and culture.

Major localities and historical monuments

Baltic Coast winoujcie both a port city and a health resort located right next to the border with Germany partly on the Uznam Island and partly on the Wolin Island. The recreation park was founded in the mid-19th century. At Plac Rybaka 1 there is a Museum of Sea Fishery. By the estuary of the wina River there is a lighthouse built in mid-19th century, the highest on the Polish coast (68 metres). The Wolin Island with its important beach resort Midzyzdroje, and two health resort sites, Midzywodzie and Dziwnw 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 stretches from the cliff coast nearby Midzyzdroje, as far as the Bay of Szczecin. Many hiking trails run across the moraine landscape dominated by beech forests. A bison reserve is a particular attraction. Further east there are some small tourist localities with beautiful sandy beaches. In ukcin there is a horse-riding

especially popular with families. In Trzsacz there are remains 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 beaches can be found. The route of the narrow-tracked rail starts here, leading through Niechorze to Trzebiatw. The emblem 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. Kamie Pomorski boasts its historical monuments as well as the world-renowned church organ. Widely known are the local organ concerts. The 90 metres high tower of the Gothic St Marys church is the emblem of Trzebiatw. Koobrzeg 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 Koobrzeg promenade leads to the lighthouse by the mouth of river Parsta. Among Koobrzegs valuable monuments there is a collegiate church from the turn of 14th and 15th centuries and the neo-Gothic Town Hall. To the east of Koobrzeg there is Ustronie Morskie, a beautiful 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 51meter tall lighthouse in the neighbouring Gski, a beautiful panorama can be savoured. The town of Darowo, situated a couple of kilometres inland survived the war intact. In Darowo, it is worthwhile seeing the castle rebuilt in the 16th century, or visiting the magnificent Gothic church of Our Lady. Darwko, 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 Sowiski National Park is famous for its unique moving 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 eba (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 Sowicy tribe that used to inhabit this region. Further east, there is a fishing village of Dbki 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. Jastrzbia Gra 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 Gdask. In the village of Hel located at the south-eastern end of the peninsula there are beautiful old fishermens huts. The fishing village of Jastarnia is also a tourist attraction, as well as the renowned holiday site Jurata. The village of Chaupy 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 wooden 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 Bohaterw Monte Cassino Street there are countless shops, cafs 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 Gdask only a narrow stripe of land separates the Vistula Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The Vistula Sandbar belongs in part to Poland and in part to the Kaliningrad District (Russia). On the isthmus there are some really impressive beaches. The reed on its southern side nests rare water bird species. The towns Kty Rybackie and Krynica Morska are popular summer resorts on this narrow land strip. Krynica Morska, Elblg and Frombork, are connected with sightseeing ship routes across the Vistula Lagoon. Pomeranian Lake District Almost 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 offers spectacular conditions for water sports. Unfortunately, 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 accommodation 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 century. In a Gothic tower at ul. Krlowej Elbiety 6 a region-

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al museum is situated today. The town of Biay Br 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 Drawsko considered one of the largest and deepest lakes of the region. Poczyn Zdrj is a traditional health resort on the northern boundary of the lake district. The Szwajcaria Kaszubska Region Kashubia comprises not only the part of coast to the northwest of Gdask, but also the picturesque lakes of the Szwajcaria 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 largest forest areas in Poland. The whole region is scarcely populated. Narrow, rarely frequented roads run in the vicinity of country farms and through well-maintained villages. Bytw has got an old Teutonic Knights castle as well as the Western-Kashubian Museum. A part of the Teutonic Knights castle erected around 1400 serves as a hotel. Chmielno is a popular summer resort, renowned for pottery. It is worthwhile seeing the Museum of Kashubian Pottery. Kartuzy is a main town of the Szwajcaria Kaszubska region and a major tourist centre. In the Kashubian Museum at ul. Kocierska 1 traditional ware of artistic craft is presented. 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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sie and Podla Elblg (125,000 inhabitants) is located on the river of the same

The north-eastern Poland is called the Green Lungs of Europe. Forests and lakes dominate this scarcely populated area. The western part, comprising mostly the Great Masurian Lake District, is intensely frequented by tourists. Territories situated further to the east, among which there are the Marshlands of Biebrza and the Biaowiea Forest, attract nature-lovers in the first place. Warmia, with it assortment of old castles and worship places is, historically speaking, a most interesting region. The Warmia and Masuria Voivodship with its capital in Olsztyn forms the western administrative district. The eastern administrative district spreads over the lands of Podlasie Voivodship with its capital in Biaystok.

name, a couple of kilometres away from the Vistula Lagoon. Historical 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 Elblg Canal ends after running for 80 kilometres between Elblg and Ostrda. A massive 14th century cathedral is towering above Frombork. The world famous astronomer, Nicolaus 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 Museum arranged in the bishops palace. Kadyny is a small locality between Frombork and Elblg with a magnificent palace surrounded by a beautiful park. Today, a hotel is located in the renovated Kadyny palace. In the old farm buildings, there is a stud and an equestrian centre that offers horse-riding lessons and britzka-rides. Olsztyn the capital of the Warmia and Masuria Region Olsztyn, with its 160,000 inhabitants, is the largest town of the Warmia and Masuria region. The centre of the town, heavily damaged by the war was thoroughly reconstructed. Around the centre there are old burghers tenement houses with characteristic galleries. The Teutonic Knights castle from the 14th century is a valuable 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 after him, which was built in 1973 for the 500th anniversary of the astronomers birthday. Other cultural monuments include a lateGothic 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 Warmiski founded by the Teutonic Knights was a residence of the Warmia bishops until mid 19th century. In 1350, the castle was reshaped to become a bishops palace. Cloisters surround the inner courtyard of the massive four-winged structure.

Major localities and historical monuments

Iawa Lake District The westernmost part of the region is situated near the town of Iawa. Numberless large and small lakes, interconnected by canals and rivulets offer excellent conditions for water sports. The main town Iawa (35,000 inhabitants) has got a big water sports centre by the Jeziorak Lake. There are pleasant ship cruises that begin here. Ostrda (35,000 inhabitants) surrounded by twelve lakes is also a favourite of sailing and kayaking enthusiasts. It is here that the 80 kilometres long Elblg 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 metres along the whole trail, the cruise ships have to be transported several times overland with the use of special rail-mounted trolleys and slipways designed for that purpose. The village of Grunwald, to the south of Ostrda, 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 Jagieo defeated the Teutonic Knights. Each year on the 15th of July the battle is staged here in historical costumes. In the nearby Olsztynek, the skansen of rural architecture is worth paying a visit. On 39 hectares fishermans huts, farmhouses and windmills are displayed. The Vistula Lagoon to the north of Warmia A thin sandbar separates the Vistula Lagoon from the Baltic Sea. The border between Poland and Russian Kaliningrad District runs across the lagoon.

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, Mrgowo is a major tourist centre with well-developed accommodation facilities. There are 18 lakes in its close vicinity. Every year, at the end of July, an international Picnic Country Festival takes place in the Mrgowos amphitheatre. Nearby, there is a little village of Sorkwity where the Krutynia kayaking trail starts. This 91-kilometre trail ending in Ruciane-Nida ranks among the most beautiful in Poland.

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Around the Great Masurian Lakes Spreading over 114 square kilometres, the niardwy 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 Masuria, there are many holiday sites with good accommodation and recreation facilities. The bathing conditions in the region are excellent. Main tourist resorts are those of Giycko, Mikoajki and Wgorzewo. Giycko 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. Mikoajki is located between the niardwy and Taty Lakes. There is a large marina here with many hotels, pensions, bungalows, camping sites, restaurants, cafs and shops. The uknajno Lake situated nearby is the largest European reserve of mute swan. In Mikoajki there is also a Museum of Reformation. Wgorzewo is situated to the north of Lake Mamry. The Teutonic Knights castle heavily damaged during WW II has now been rebuilt. In the SS Peter and Paul Church is one of the oldest organs in this area. There is a small Regional Museum in the Wolnoci Square. In Ktrzyn, located to the west of the Mamry Lake, the Teutonic Knights erected a stronghold in 1329, hosting a museum today. Other historical monuments in the partially preserved town centre are the St Georges Church and a fortified church with a 48-meter tall tower. The tower was erected in the 14th century as a part of town fortifications. In Giero near Ktrzyn there are ruins of the Wolfs Lair, the Hitlers 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 remarkable building is the bishops castle founded in the 14th century. In wita Lipka, situated between Reszel and Ktrzyn, there is a votive Baroque edifice flanked by two towers. It has gained a fame of the most spectacular Baroque church in northern Poland. wita Lipka is a very important Marian sanctuary in Poland, each year visited by thousands of pilgrims. The church prides itself with a magnificent organ from the beginning of 18th century. The town of Pisz situated south of the niardwy Lake is also an interesting tourist locality. It is a good starting point for hikes in the Pisz Forest, the largest expanse of woods in the Masurian region. Ruciane-Nida, the terminal of the Krutynia kayaking trail is also an attractive holiday resort. In the nearby Wojnowo, St Philips monastery, recently made available for sightseeing, deserves a stopover. The Podlasie Region In the north-eastern part of the country, near the border with Lithuania, between the cities of Suwaki and Augustw, 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 Biaystok. To the south of Biaystok spreads the Biaowiea Forest with the Biaowiea National Park in its centre, renown as the last primeval forests in Europe. Three lakes surround Augustw. The city with its 30 000 inhabitants is a popular sailing centre. A local office organizes cruises. The Augustw Forest is one of Polands largest dense forest complexes. The 100 kilometre-kayaking trail runs through the forest along the Augustw Canal and River Czarna Hacza. In 1993, the European Council distinguished Suwaki (66,000 inhabitants) for its achievements in the environmental protection. In Pisudskiego Square, there is a couple of beautiful neoclassical buildings. On the Wigry Lake peninsula the Camaldolese monastery was erected in the late 18th century, today a hotel. Biaystok 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 Voivodship authorities. Among its important historical monuments is the Branicki Palace with a beautiful rococo garden. In the 18th century town hall situated next to the triangular market, the Regional Museum is located. East of Biaystok, in the vicinity of Belarus border, there are the villages of Kruszyniany and Bohoniki inhabited by the Muslim descendants of Tartars. They prey in the local wooden mosques. West of Biaystok lies Tykocin with its synagogue built in 1642, nowadays housing the Jewish Museum. At present, mainly the followers of the Russian Orthodox Church populate the lands around Biaystok. Numerous Orthodox 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. oma (40,000 inhabitants) situated at the edge of the Kurpie Forest suffered heavy damages during WW II. A couple of major monuments of architecture were restored. The citys emblem is the cathedral erected in the early 14th century. In the nearby Nowogrd is a skansen with old farmhouses, windmills and workshops.

In the Biebrza River valley spreads one of Europes largest marshlands, 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 national park but hikes and boat trips can be arranged. The best tourist base is in Osowiec where the parks head office is located. In Osowiec, there is also a 19th century fortress open to visitors. The Biaowiea Forest is located about 100 kilometres south-east of Biaystok. It is one of Europes last primeval forests. It is also Polands first national park, later added by UNESCO to the list of Worlds 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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olska ania Regions Lubusz, Wielkop avia-Pomer and Kuj park numerous species of fauna can be spotted, including otSituated in western and central 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 recreation. On these lands, crucial for a historian, one finds many old castles and manors, now adapted for museums or hotels. Wielkopolska is recognized as the cradle 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 Gorzw Wielkopolski and Zielona Gra), the Wielkopolska Voivodship (with its capital in Pozna) and the Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship (with its main cities Bydgoszcz and Toru).

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Between Gorzw Wielkopolski and Zielona Gra Gorzw Wielkopolski (125,000 inhabitants) lies in the northern part of the voivodship. The 13th century St Marys Cathedral is a valuable architectural highlight of this 800year-old city on River Warta. The Cathedral Square is lined with several restored historical buildings. The Garden Castle Museum (ul. Warszawska 35) is located in a beautiful mansion dating back to 1903. Together with the dendrological garden, it has been pl. aced under the protection of the conservator of monuments. The museums collection includes zinc metal ware and contemporary art. To the north of Gorzw Wielkopolski is the Drawa National Park. It includes the valley of rivers Drawa and its tributary Pociczna, together with 13 lakes. The high peat bog by the springs of Pociczna is one of the regions greater attractions. The regional waters are populated by a variety of fish and inside the

ter (the parks 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 catchment 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 Subice. The old stronghold was completely destroyed during WW II. At present, on the bank of the river Odra, the archaeologists are uncovering fragments of a historical town. The Natural History Museum (ul. Dworcowa) organizes bike-tours in summer. The village of Dbroszyn lies seven kilometres east of Kostrzyn. Its 17th century castle is being adapted for the needs of the PROVIADRINA Euroregion. First references of Midzyrzecz date back to 1005. Major monuments of architecture are the Gothic castle ruins and the former residence of the starost from the early 18th century, now turned into a museum. The major tourist attraction, however, is the Midzyrzecz Fortified Region, i.e. the underground 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. agw is situated over the lakes agowskie and Ciecz. The beautiful surroundings and mineral springs attract many tourists. The castle, since mid-14th century till 1890 occupied by the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, now has been turned into a stylish hotel. Lubniewice between the lakes Lubi and Krajnik is a popular holiday resort. The castle dating from the early 20th century is now under restoration. Horses can be hired in its immediate vicinity. Around Sulcin run numerous well-marked bike routes. Between wiebodzin and Midzyrzecz we run into one of the most noteworthy architectural monuments of the region, the Parady monastery in a tiny village of Gocikowo. Since 1952, the monastic complex has been housing a theological seminary. wiebodzin has a castle built at the turn of 14th century. In

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the same period the St Michaels Church and the city walls were erected, the latter preserved only in part with a single bastion. The Renaissance town hall dates back to the 16th century. In Sulechw, 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 village of Klpsk. The church has a wooden tower and beautifully painted interiors. The city of Zielona Gra, 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 uycka 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 hotel. Further south, the old princely town of aga has an interesting Baroque palace. Occupying both banks of River Nysa uycka in the vicinity of knica, the Muakowski Park has been entered onto The Worlds Cultural Heritage List as an example of the 19th-century European art of gardening. It has a form of an English landscape arrangement and includes roads, forests, meadows, hills, lakes and rivers.

was altered in 1830 in the English Gothic style. The interiors contain a precious collection of antique furniture, weapons and paintings as well as a library. The palace in Rogalin was erected in the late 18th century in rococo and neoclassical styles. The palace museum displays its historical furnishings 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 manor house. The manor offers modest accommodation facilities. In Antonin, sout-west of Kalisz, is the hunting palace, a wooden four-storied building. 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 Region Toru (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 commemorating Nicolaus Copernicus. In the house of his birth, a collection of documents and instruments from the epoch can be viewed. His name was given to the Toru University. The sumptuous church of St Mary is famous for its stellar vault. In Golub-Dobrzy, to the east of Toru, there is an impressive Teutonic Knights castle. It was built in the 13th century and subsequently altered with Renaissance overlay. Today it is housing a museum and a hotel. Ciechocinek is an old spa with partially 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 splendid 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 surrounded by a dyke. Inowrocaw (75,000 inhabitants), a former capital of the Kujavia region is a renowned spa as well as a major industrial centre. The stone Romanesque church of St Mary dating from the early 13th century may be of interest. To the southeast is a popular holiday resort Kruszwica on the lake Gopo, with a several times remodelled Romanesque 12th century cathedral of SS Peter and Paul. Chemno is one of the most beautiful medieval Polish cities. The spacious town hall is among the most breathtaking Renaissance edifices in Poland. Attention deserves also the massive Gothic parish church.

The Wielkopolska Region Gniezno (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. Popular with tourists as well as with pilgrims are the silver reliquary of St Adalbert and the sepulchre of the saint covered with a Gothic tombstone. The island of Ostrw Lednicki is among the major excavation sites in Poland. Situated on the lake Lednickie, the island lies between Pozna 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 Pozna. Its name was recorded for the first time in 142 A. D. In the city centre, there is a number of wellpreserved 19th century burgher houses. The most interesting 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 regency house in the centre of Pia 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 periods since the 17th century until today. In the Wielkopolska region, castles and palaces are of particular interest. The castle in Krnik, to the south of Pozna,

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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 Warsaw urban complex. Southwards, the witokrzyskie 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 Zamo radiate the atmosphere of the South. The whole region comprises four voivodships: the Mazovian Voivodship with its capital in Warsaw, the d and Lublin Voivodships with their respective administrative centres in d and Lublin and the witokrzyskie Voivodship with its capital in Kielce.

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d and its surroundings d 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 architecture, they carry the same message as the superb palaces of their former owners and still well preserved workers housing estates. Among the most glamorous residences are those of banker Maksymilian Goldfeder, publisher Jan Petersilge and factory-owner Juliusz Heinzel, all located in ul. Piotrkowska. In the same street stands the Grand Hotel, one of the largest 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. Wlczaska 31 passes for one of the most stunning Art Nouveau masterpieces in Poland. The former Poznaski family palace at ul. Wickowskiego 36 is housing a most intriguing collection of Polish modern art. Another palace and a former property of the factory own-

er Israel Poznaski at ul. Ogrodowa 15 is occupied by the Historical Museum of d. In its side wing is a museum of Arthur Rubinstein, the famous pianist and composer born in d. The residence known as Ksiy Myn is a good example of the economic leap performed by 19th century d. After the costly renovation, the palace, situated at ul. Przdzalnicza 72, was turned into a museum presenting life of the d factory owners to an amazing detail. At ul. Bracka 40 stretches one of Europes largest Jewish cemeteries with as many as 180,000 graves. The city is metamorphosing into a modern cultural metropolis. 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 Polaski as one of its best renowned graduates. owicz is well-known for its multi-colour folk costumes on display in the museum at Rynek Kociuszki 4, and the famousCorpus 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 Nieborw stands one of the most famous Polish palaces. The very well-preserved two-storied construction was raised in 1690-96. Today, the palace is home to the Warsaw branch of the National Museum, presenting a valuable collection of masterpieces once belonging to the Radziwi family. In Tum, north of d, there is a Romanesque collegiate church of great historical value. The threenave basilica founded in 1141-61 is believed to be Polands largest Romanesque church.

Kielce and the witokrzyskie Mountains Kielce was for a long time the property of Cracows bishops who used it as their residence. The city with its 215,000 inhabitants is an important industrial and cultural centre. It is also Polands second largest fair city. The former Baroque Bishops Palace, which overlooks the town centre, was built in the mid17th century. The cathedral built around the same time is another 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 witokrzyskie Mountains. That massif reaching 600 metres is among the oldest in Europe. Even before Christ the locals of the region specialized in iron smelting. In the most beautiful part of the mountains, the witokrzyski National Park has been established. The local Benedictine monastery of the Holy Cross preserves five splinters claimed to have originated from the Cross of Christ. The monastery is a well-known pilgrimage site. In Nowa Supia, 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 archaeological reserves in Europe: the Neolithic Mine of Striped Flint, a part of which is open to visitors. In Chciny, 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 Vistula bank. Having a favourable position on the major river route, it was supporting itself from grain and timber trade for centuries. The cathedral erected in 1360 is one of its highlights. The superb town hall at the town square today housing a museum combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. A late Romanesque St Jacobs Church raised in the early 13th century is another example of fine historical architecture in the town. To the south of Sandomierz, a glamorous Renaissance castle can be found in Baranw Sandomierski. Mazovia The favourite weekend spot of Varsovians, the Kampinos Forest, occupies the area to the north-west of the city. Situated at the forests edge, elazowa 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. Pock (125,000 inhabitants) is set in the picturesque landscape on the banks of the Vistula. Although today an oil-processing centre, the city can boast a sizeable number of historic treasures. A complex of burgher houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries forms the old town. The town hall raised in 1825 is one of the finest examples of neoclassical architecture in Poland. The cathedral on the Tumskie Hill (Wzgrze Tumskie) dates back to the first half of 12th century, but it was later remodelled many times. Czerwisk upon Vistula is a village situated mid-way between Pock and Warsaw. A fine 12th century Romanesque church with wall paintings is well worth a visit. Putusk lies on the river Narew. At the vast 400 metres long town square stands a Baroque town hall with a defensive Gothic 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 castle, a meeting centre has been established for the use of Poles living 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, culture and business. The old town with its picturesque medieval streets is worth a closer look. Lined with beautiful 15th and 16th century houses, the town square has many atmospheric cafs 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 communities in Poland. The monument on Plac Ofiar Getta commemorates Jews murdered by the Nazis during WW II. Not far away from the centre, in the district of Majdanek, the German occupants created in 1941 one of the largest extermination camps; after the war the site was turned to a museum and a big memorial to the victims was erected. Damaged during the Thirty Years War, the Renaissance palace in Biaa Podlaska was partly restored. The museum at ul. Pocztowa 4 boasts one of the biggest Polish collection of icons. Janw Podlaski is a picturesque holiday locality on the river Czywka. The Arab horses from the stud in a nearby village of Wygoda are known in the whole world. The Lubomirski and Czartoryski Palace is a pride of Puawy on the river Vistula. The town of Kazimierz Dolny on the Vistula attracts throngs of painters, sculptors, photographers and fine art students who appreciate the alluring atmosphere of this place. The town square often turns into a huge gallery. The merchants houses of the Przybya Brothers are of particular 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 connection with Janowiec from where a stunning panorama of Kazimierz Dolny can be admired. To the east of Lublin is located the city of Chem. Its star attraction are the underground 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 Zamo included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List was constructed between 1580-1591 in the style of late Italian Renaissance. The Great Square looks particularly impressive with its lavishly adorned coloured facades of the burgher houses. But the landmark of Zamo is its town hall with its broadly spread stairs which are often used to stage performances and concerts. In the house named Pod Anioami, 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 diversified landscapes in the country and is therefore particularly valued by tourists. Foreign visitors are especially attracted by the Karkonosze Mountains. Upper Silesia was and still is an important economic centre of the country. The region comprises the following three voivodships: Dolnolskie Voivodship with its capital in Wrocaw, Opolskie Voivodship with its authorities seated in Opole, and lskie Voivodship with administrative centre in Katowice.

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Around Wrocaw The oldest historical monument of Legnica (110,000 inhabitants) is the SS Peter and Pauls 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 remodelled in the 19th century. An interesting Cistercian monastery stands in Lubi. Its late 17th century arrangement measuring 223 x 118 metres used to be the biggest in Europe. Gogw was almost entirely destroyed in World War II. Since the early 90s, however, the historical town centre, formerly falling into disrepair, has been systematically reconstructed. widnica has the tallest church spire in Lower Silesia (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 Krzyowa was a meeting spot for one of the well-known groups of anti-fascist movement. Wooden Churches of Peace in widnica and Jawor, both of half-timber construction, were built by Silesian Protestants and are included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Opole and its surroundings Situated on the river Odra, the city of Opole with its population 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-

for the citys architecture. Worth a look is a Franciscan monastic 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 Annes Mount to the south-east of Opole is a well-known place of religious worship. The St Annes Church with a figure of Saint Anne on its high altar is the goal of pilgrimage. 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 objects. The late Gothic church of St Jacob dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt after WW II. The 17th century bishops palace is housing a Regional Museum. Otmuchw 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 surround Paczkw, 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 century. At present a hotel occupies it.

The Sudeten Mountains The Izerskie Mountains stretch to the west, with their tallest summit reaching 1100 metres. The most popular resort is wieradw Zdrj, 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 movies. 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 nieka (1602 m). On the top of Mt nieka 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 Maa Kopa, right above Karpacz, run numerous ski trails. The local highlight 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 Porba. 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. Jelenia Gra 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 Zdrj, today a suburb of Jelenia Gra, 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 nearby. The Chojnik castle overlooks one of Jelenia Gras districts Sobieszw. The holiday resort of Jagnitkw also belongs to Jelenia Gra. In the house of Gerhard Hauptmann known as Wiesenstein, a museum has recently been installed. Mysakowice is known as a place where the Protestant refugees from Zillertal settled in 1837. Many Tyrol-style houses survived there till today. Wabrzych (140,000 inhabitants) is a centre of the coal-mining region in Lower Silesia. On the northern citys edge stands Ksi, the biggest castle in Silesia. This huge building with an adjoining stud farm serves partly as a museum and partly as a hotel. Once the most important health resorts in Lower Silesia, Szczawno Zdrj with its beautiful spa park is today a district of Wabrzych. To the south-west of Wabrzych is Krzeszw with its well-known Cistercian abbey the most spectacular example of a late-Baroque monastic arrangement in Silesia. Kotlina Kodzka is of particular tourist value. On its outer reaches spreads the National Park of Table Mountains with its peculiar rock formations resembling animals or huge mushrooms. The poviats capital Kodzko is well-known for its huge stronghold with underground corridors partly open for tourists. A well-preserved old town complex with a miniature replica of the Karols Bridge in Prague deserves attention. Duszniki Zdrj is a popular spa. Its old papermill 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 Zdrj is another well-known health resort with a charming centrally situated park and elegant 19th century mansions. Ldek Zdrj is the oldest resort in the region with well-preserved Baroque and Renaissance arcaded buildings. Polanica Zdrj with a beautiful spa-park, palmhouse and a theatre in its historical centre is the youngest of local resorts. Located in the southernmost part of the Kodzko region, Bystrzyca Kodzka attracts tourists with its walled historic centre, retaining much of the towns medieval character. Midzygrze is another popular holiday resort with a couple of ski lifts. It is also a good starting point for hikes in Mt nienik (1425 m) area. Famous are the caves in Kletno to the east of Bystrzyca. The Silesian Beskid The Beskid Mountains form a part of the Carpathian Arc with numerous summits above 1000 metres. The largest local town is Bielsko-Biaa (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 burgher houses and mansions of factory owners from different historical periods. Szczyrk is the second largest winter sports resort in Poland. The town is situated 17 kilometres south from Bielsko Biaa and has three ski trails with the total length of 60 kilometres, around 40 ski lifts and 4 ski-jumps. A hiking trail leads to Mt Barania Gra (1220 m) where the three springs of river Vistula are located. Ustro is a remarkable resort providing excellent conditions for winter sports. Other winter sport resorts include Wisa by the river of the same

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name and Korbielw, situated between the Babia Gra massif (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-preserved. Beautiful 18th and 19th century houses ring the large market square. On the Gra Zamkowa (Castle Hill), the Rotunda of St Nicolas calls for closer inspection. It is an exclusive example of Romanesque architecture appearing in Silesia in such a good shape. ywiec 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 ywieckie. Czstochowa (259,000 inhabitants) is the main centre of religious worship in Poland. This is due to the miraculous icon of Our Lady of Czstochowa known as the Black Madonna. The sanctuary is located in the Pauline monastery on Jasna Gra, 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 legend has it, was painted by St Luke 13 years after the death of Christ. Very soon it was ascribed miraculous powers. Its strength was also reputedly 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 Gra with the icon of Black Madonna has become the countrys principal religious symbol. The first buildings appeared here in the 15th century. The monastery derives its contemporary shape predominantly from the 17th century.

Katowice and its surroundings Surrounding Katowice is the Upper Silesian Industrial Region. Its two main branches are mining and metallurgy. Except for old factory buildings, the architectural highlights include characteristic 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 buildings preserved in a decent shape. Worth a visit is the Museum of Silesia with a valuable collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Between Katowice and Chorzw, there is a big recreation centre with the ethnographic museum, zoological 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 largely managed to maintain its medieval urban arrangement. The town hall dating from mid-16th century is surrounded by numerous Baroque and neoclassical buildings. The castle of Piast Princes has been now turned into a Museum of Upper Silesia, including archaeological and ethnographical sections. The castle in Pszczyna was built in 15th century and later altered 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 Krlowa Luiza with exhibitions illustrating the life of mineworkers.

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Situated in the countrys south, the Maopolska region was among the parts of pure Polish descent since the Middle Ages. Its major city of Cracow and the area of High Tatras are among the most popular tourist destinations 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 agriculture prevails across the whole region. The region consists of two voivodships the Maopolska Voivodship with capital in Cracow and the Podkarpacie Voivodship with its administrative centre in Rzeszw.

ans sulting from karstic processes. The town of Ojcw is situated at the oute Carpathi and th er edge of Ojcw National Park. Gothic castle ruins are a possible stop-

Major localities and historical monuments

Around Cracow Wieliczka at the outskirts of Cracow has been the salt-mining centre since the 13th century. The length of its shafts and tunnels totals 350 kilometres. Besides, there are above 2,000 underground excavating 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 extends to a depth of 136 metres below the ground, passing 20 chambers and numerous underground lakes on its way. Many chambers are decorated with intricate salt-carvings. In the St Kingas Chapel where regular concerts are held, there is an altar carved from salt. The mine museum tells about the history of salt mining. A local curiosity is the sanatorium situated 211 metres below the ground where asthma and bronchitis are treated. While in the environs of Wieliczka, it is also worthwhile visiting the castle (Zamek upny) dating from the 14th century with a museum, displaying, among other objects, an interesting collection of old saltcellars. To the north of Cracow stretches out the Ojcw National Park, marked by countless caverns, canyons and curious rock formations re-

over. In Pieskowa Skaa, there is a castle dating from the 14th century, subsequently altered in Renaissance style. It shelters an interesting display 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 Cracow. It is the second most famous Marian shrine in Poland after Czstochowa, 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 (Owicim-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 extermination 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 leaving the camp, the SS blew up part of the facilities. The barracks 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 camps liberation. This memorial site can be visited every day. It was added to UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Tarnw 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 subsequently reshaped. The town hall, today mostly Renaissance, is housing the Regional Museum. The Diocesan Museum at Cathedral Square is arranged inside an early 16th century building. In the High Tatras and around Mt Rysy (2499 m) in the Tatras is Polands highest peak. The Tatra National Park has been entered on UNESCO World Biosphere Reserves List, together with the adjoining park area on the Slovakian 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 mountain 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 example, the world championships in ski-jumps, world championships in biathlon or world cup in slalom. Ski trails of various difficulty 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 highlanders handicrafts. In the area of ul. Krupwki, the Zakopanes main shopping mall, stand a number of wooden houses. In Chochow, to the north west of Zakopane, are more than 30 of these lovely highlanders timber constructions. Bukowina Tatrzaska, Polands highest located village has many ski lifts and offers good conditions for winter sports fans. Every Thursday, located off the beaten track Nowy Targ hosts a huge country fair with a variety of local handicraft on sale. In the nearby Dbno Podhalaskie is a wooden 15th century church with interiors entirely covered by paintings. The church in Dbno Podhalaskie is part of the Maopolska Trail of Wooden Architecture and together with churches in Binarowa, Lipnica Murowana and Skowa has been included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

The first mountaineer to climb Mount Everest, sir Edmund Hillary, in Zakopane.

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The Beskids Situated on the border with Slovakia, the Beskid Sdecki Mountain Range is a very popular winter sports area. Nowy Scz (75,000 inhabitants) is a good base for touring. The medieval outlook of the city has been largely preserved. The city has the second largest (after Cracow) town square in the Maopolska Region. The town hall dates back to the late 19th century and the surrounding buildings are even older. Originally Gothic St Margarets 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 Scz is a lovely old town, a centre of regional handicrafts. 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 Scz is a meeting point of two rivers 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 Scz. 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 Sromowce Wyne, ending in the popular health resort Szczawnica. The river Poprad originates in Slovakia, 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 Sdecki. In Rytro are the 12th century castle ruins. Piwniczna Zdrj, egiestw and Muszyna are traditional health resorts. 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 inhabitants) is the worlds oldest oil drilling area. It is here that the pharmacist Ignacy ukasiewicz constructed the worlds first oil lamp in 1854. The town square in Krosno is among the loveliest in Poland, surrounded by superb arcaded burgher houses. Located inside the 15th century former Bishops Palace at ul. Pisudskiego 16, the Regional Museum has different sections, but its highlight is an extensive collection of decorative old kerosene lamps. The world oldest oil shaft sunk by ukasiewicz in 1854 can be seen to the south-west of Krosno in the village of Bbrka. 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 scarcely 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 (hucuy) are available in Polana, Rabe, Woosate and a few other places. 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 Polands largest collection of icons. Quite remarkable 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 Grne situated at the foot of Mt Tarnica (1346 m). In the southern part of the Bieszczady is Majdan - a starting point of a historical narrow-gauge train running through the scenic mountain valleys. The Podkarpacie Region In Rzeszw (160,000 inhabitants) a couple of interesting pieces of the 18th and 19th century architecture stand till today. The parish church dates from the 15th century and the early 17th century Bernardine monastery has sumptuous Baroque interiors. Two synagogues stand east of the town square, one housing an exhibition, the other an archive. The city also has a castle renovated in 19th century opened to visitors. North-east of Rzeszw, the Bernardine monastery in Leajsk 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 master Pellaccini. In acut, to the east of Rzeszw, stands one of the countrys most important magnate 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 museum of carriages, containing one of the most exquisite collections of carriages and stagecoaches. Przemyl (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-eastern Poland. Przemyl 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. Today 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 Johns cathedral, originally Gothic with later Baroque alternations, is one of the major highlights. Other buildings of interest include the Baroque 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 Przemyl. 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
the capital in times of change
The capital of the country is not a destination meant solely for politicians. Its interesting monuments of architecture, more than 30 theatres, about 50 museums and a variety of art exhibitions attract culture fans from all over the world.

A stroll across the city

Old Town The whole area of the Old Town is the only post-war reconstruction that has been included on UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Walking through the Old Town it is hard to imagine 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 cafs 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 Gonzales. 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 Museum of Warsaw. In the square itself, a number of open-air cafs await tired passers-by. Right next to them, artists display their paintings and drawings trying to attract the attention of numerous 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 construction with four corner turrets was erected in 1548. The New Town Continuing northwards, ul. Freta brings us to the New Town Market Square. In the house at ul. Freta 16 Maria SkodowskaCurie the double Noble prize-winning chemist was born. Today 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 Market Square originally dating to the 18th century, after the war underwent a general reconstruction. The Church of the Nuns of the Holy Sacrament was erected in 1638. West of the New Town Market Square is pl. Krasiskich where the Warsaw Uprising began in 1944. Just behind the Warsaw Uprising monument, the modern Supreme Court building was erected. The Krasiski Palace, today housing a department of the National Library, occupies the western 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 private donations of Poles living all over the world. The inhabitants of Warsaw saved from ruins many important castle furnishings that were subsequently used during the reconstruction. In the late 16th century the castle was transformed into a royal residence. Right in front of it stands the oldest citys monument the imposing column of King Sigismund III Vaza erected in 1644. Several elegant buildings complete the squares 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 Wilanw Palace. In its first part the way leads along the elegant ul. Krakowskie Przedmiecie lined with Baroque houses. The whitewashed Radziwi Palace is a representative edifice. Built in the mid17th century, it served as a seat of the Council of Ministers up till 1994. Since then, it has become the seat of the president. 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 Warsaw 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 Przedmiecie is occupied by Warsaw University founded in 1816. Further on begins the representative ul. Nowy wiat, 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 wiat ends up at pl. Trzech Krzyy and the further 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 azienki. King Stanisaw August Poniatowski who transformed it to an English-style landscape park with a pond and canals purchased its territory in 1760. On a little island a neoclassical kings summer residence was built. Except for lavishly furnished palace interiors, it contains the galleries of Flemish and Dutch masters. Opposite the Palace is a replica of an antique amphitheatre. 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 Ujazdowskie, the neoclassical palace Belweder is located. Today, the building is designated for the official guests of the countrys president. A couple of kilometres further at the terminus of Royal Way stands the Wilanw Palace. Remodelled in the 17th century and transformed to a royal residence, it is the finest Baroque residence in Poland. Historical furniture, valuable collections of Polish portraits as well as Canalettos city panoramas adorn the palace interiors. The surrounding park was designed in French and English styles; the Poster Museum boasts collection of posters by Polish and foreign artists. Jewish traces in Warsaw From among three synagogues in the former Warsaw ghetto, only the Noyk Synagogue at ul. Twarda is still standing. Since 1983, the Jewish community has used it. In the nearby Plac Grzybowski, the Jewish Theatre resuscitates 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 monument 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 begins the so-called Memorial Route to the Struggle & Martyrdom of the Jews 1940-43 and continues to the Umschlagplatz 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 Memorial was erected in the late 80s. The Jewish Historical Institute at ul. Tomackie 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. 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 welcome a 2,000 audience. Situated opposite the theatre is the recently reconstructed former town hall building which now contains different financial institutions. Beyond the theatre stretches the vast Plac Pisudskiego with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and an adjoining Saxon Gardens founded in 1727. On the other bank of the Vistula in the district of Praga, the surroundings dramatically change, quite as if we wandered into a different world. The 19th century tenement houses dominate the area. Except for the Zoological Garden at ul. Ratuszowa 1/3, the district highlight is the Dziesiciolecia Stadium. At the much-famed bazaar thousands of vendors 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.

Major cultural events and institutions

The cultural offer of Warsaw doesnt differ from that of other European cities. Among the most outstanding museums, with the exception of royal residences, are the following: The National Museum at Aleje Jerozolimskie 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 different epochs. The museum boasts the biggest in Europe exhibition 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 Palace 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 located in a neoclassical building of the former Polish Bank at Plac Bankowy 1 and displays a collection of nearly 450 masterpieces of European painting. The Zachta Art Gallery at Plac Maachowskiego 3, ranking among the most renowned in the country, features such outstanding artists as Picasso or Max Ernst, as well as contemporary art. Except for the Grand Theatre, among the important stages and concert halls are also the Chamber Opera where the annual Mozart festival is held, and the National Philharmonic 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.

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 50s as a gift from Joseph Stalin. The palace has 3288 rooms. Various institutions use some of them whereas others serve cultural and entertainment pur-

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Cracow
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 country 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 Square Measuring 200x200 metres, the Main Market Square or the Rynek Gwny 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 restaurants and cafs. 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 century the building was enlarged with neo-Gothic arcades with oriel windows. Today, the old basement stalls sell mostly souvenirs and handicrafts. The caf, decorated by secession ornaments is a popular tourist hangout. In the east section of the Rynek Gwny two uneven spires of St Marys Church dominate the skyline. For many centuries a famous buglecall has resounded here, performed everyday at full hours. Each time the melody halts abruptly to remind of the valiant 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 Marys 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 altar was carved in lime-wood (1477-1489) by a famous sculptor 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 dismantled in the early 19th century. On both sides of the tower thoroughly restored burgher houses line the square. The Old Town area Eleven 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 cafs. Ul. Floriaska, a street lined by magnificent burghers mansions, is among the most beautiful streets of the city, running from the Rynek to the Floriaska Gate (14th century). In its immediate vicinity stands the Barbican a 15th century Gothic defensive keep. The popular caf Jama Michalika (ul. Floriaska 45) in the early 20th century was the central meeting point for Cracows intellectuals and the stage of the famous Green Balloon Cabaret. The oldest building of the Jagiellonian University is the Collegium Maius (ul. Jagielloska 15), with a superb arcaded 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. w. Anny) is among the finest in the city. The Wawel Hill Ul. Grodzka runs from the Rynek straight to the Wawel Hill. The first cathedral on the hill was built in 1000. The present cathedral 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 became a model for many other Polish castles. Its central point is

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the pentagonal inner courtyard with three-storied arcaded galleries. The tour of the castle covers its representative chambers, the Treasury, the Armoury and a collection of oriental artwork. In the basement and vaults, the exhibition Lost Wawel shows archaeological finds of the hills most ancient buildings, some of which from the 10th century. The gilded coronation sword displayed in the Coronation Chamber served since 1320 in the coronation ceremony. A display of war weaponry 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 Zygmunt (1520) striking only on state and church holidays hangs in the Zygmuntowska Tower. The shrine of St Stanisaw with the silver sarcophagus depicting the scenes from the life of the saint is located in the cathedrals main nave. The Wawel Cathedral had remained the coronation place of Polish kings until the 18th century. The majority of them, as well as numerous magnates, artists and national heroes were buried here. The Cathedral Museum has a display of memorabilia associated with the life of Karol Wojtya who served here as cardinal before his election to pope. Kazimierz the Jewish quarter of Cracow Almost 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 businessman Oskar Schindler in authentic surroundings. 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. Rabina Meiselsa 17). Everyone with an interest in Jewish history and culture will receive here all necessary information. The seven local synagogues 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 Isaacs Synagogue (ul. Jzefa) is attempting to resurrect the lost world of Cracovian Jews. The movies show life in the old district of Kazimierz. The small Synagogue Remuh (ul. Szeroka 40) from the mid-16th century serves the local congregation as a place of religious worship 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 caf and restaurant, is gradually 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 today in the district of Podgrze at Plac Bohaterw Getta. One of them is the Pod Orem pharmacy. At the end of ul. Lwowska remained some fragments of the old ghetto walls and at the neighbouring ul. Lipowa 4 is the Oskar Schindlers former factory of enamelware. The Tadeusz Kociuszko Mound situated away from the centre was raised in 1820-1823 as a monument commemorating the Polish national hero. On nice days, a beautiful city panorama spreads from its top with the Tatra Mountains peaks in the background. To the foot of the mound clings an old Austrian fort. The Villa Deciusa (1540) is situated inside a beautiful 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.

Major cultural events and institutions

The National Museum occupies several buildings. The first floor of the Cloth Hall shelters an exhibition of Polish 19th century painting and sculpture, including works of the famous Cracow painter Jan Matejko. Arranged in Matejkos birthplace (ul. Floriaska 41) is a display of his sketches and drawings, as well as antique folk costumes and handicraft items from his collection. The Szoayski Museum (pl. Szczepaski 9) has an exhibition of Polish 14th-19th century art, medieval religious art and a collection of Polish painting and sculpture from various periods since 1890. In the Czartoryski Museum (ul. w. Jana 19) are some precious examples of European painting with the famous Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci. The National Museum (Al. Trzeciego Maja 1) has some Polish 20th century art on view, including works by Stanisaw Wyspiaski and Tadeusz Kantor. The Historical Museum of Cracow. Part of the museum is housed in the Krzysztofory Palace (Rynek Gwny 35) and contains the oldest city panorama; another part is the Jewish Museum in the Old Synagogue (ul. Szeroka 24), illustrating the history of Cracovian Jewry. Cracow has also a range of classiest theatres, like the Stary Theatre (ul. Jagielloska 1) and the Sowackiego Theatre (ul. w. Ducha 1). The latter often holding classical music concerts and ballet performances. The famous stage manager Tadeusz Kantor used to work at the theatre Cricot-2, part of which is now occupied by a display dedicated to the artist. The fame of National Philharmonic named after Karol Szymanowski extends far beyond the countrys borders with its performances often conducted by the best-known Polish contemporary composer Krzysztof Penderecki. Important cultural events happen in Cracow almost throughout the year. For example Ballet Spring, Summer Jazz Days Festival in July, Music in Old Cracow (second half of August), Jewish Culture Festival (end of June), and the competition of Christmas cribs in December.

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Pozna
the city of fairs
The excavations prove that as early as in the 9th century 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 Ostrw Tumski and is the oldest remaining part of contemporary Pozna. In the Gothic cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul are sepulchres of Mieszko I and his follower Bolesaw Chrobry, the first king of Poland. In the cathedrals vaults fragments of the original church (968) are on display.

A stroll across the city

Old Town The Old Town Market Square (Stary Rynek) is ringed by picturesque merchant houses from different historical periods and shadowed by arcades where artists sell their works. A couple of historically significant churches and a fine range of shops and cafeterias surround the square. The place is especially popular in summertime when the cafs and open-air restaurants are occupied till late night. Among the citys 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 faade 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 mechanism of the clock dates from 1551. The Town Hall interiors shelter the Historical Museum of Pozna. Its kernel is the Great Hall situated on the first floor. The hall, with ceilings decorated by the coffered vault, is the largest rococo interior in Poland. Opposite the Town Hall is a copy of the old pillory with the 18th century Fountain of Proserpine sculpted in sandstone. Left of the Town Hall stand the so-called Houses of Keepers dating from the 17th century, with characteristic arcades. Its 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 Arsenal, often listed among the top exhibitions of contemporary art. Multi-coloured columns with gilded capitals are noticed immediately on entering one of Poznas most precious edifices the Baroque parish church (ul. witosawska). The church holds regular organ concerts. Next to it stands the former Jesuit College (18th c.), today a seat of the Municipal 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 Pozna Ballet (ul. Kozia). The Dominican church (ul. Dominikaska) 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 Jezuitw with a display of contemporary art. Perched on the hill north-west of Stary Rynek, is the Royal 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 Raczyski Manor, was reconstructed and is currently occupied by the Museum of Artistic Crafts. The elongated Plac Wolnoci was designed by the end of 18th century. The overwhelming shape of Raczyski Library dominates the skyline. Its faade was decorated in the early 19th century with 24 iron columns. Not far away from the square (ul. 27 Grudnia), stands the eclectic building of Theatre Polski erected between 1873 and 1875, bearing an inscription The nation unto itself . In the times of Prussian germanising policy, Polish plays were staged here. Around Plac Adama Mickiewicza At the point where pl. Adama Mickiewicza meets ul. w. 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-Romanesque building (1905) of the Center of Culture Zamek, today houses numerous galleries and a puppet show. Adjoining, there is a neo-Renaissance building of Adam Mickiewicz University. Its main assembly hall has great acoustics and is often used as a concert 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 Pozna International Fair spreading over 23 hectares. Opposite the fair area (ul. Zwierzyniecka) stretches the oldest zoological garden in Poland (1854). Another zoo lies on the opposite side of the city (ul. Kracowa). Founded in 1967 on 113 hectares, it gathers about 6,000 animals. Ostrw Tumski Island Two rivers, the Warta and the Cybina, surround the island of Ostrw Tumski. This oldest part of Pozna abounds in historical architecture. More than a thousand years back, a large stronghold stood here. Today the double-spired cathedral 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 Bolesaw Chrobry, the first two rulers of Poland. In the cathedrals 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 boatracings are held. The toboggan-run operates in summer while the local ski-centre with a dry slope is open throughout the year. The Botanical Garden (ul. Dbrowskiego) 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. Gogowska).

Major cultural events and institutions

Pozna 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 Marcinkowskiego 9) displays stunning collections of painting by old Polish masters, Italian, Flemish or German painters and contemporary art. Of particular interest is a small collection of Spanish masters including works of Zurbaran and Ribera. In the Historical Museum of Pozna 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 interesting, 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 collection of instruments from different epochs and places around the world. The Archaeological Museum (ul. Wodna 27) stores a collection of 180,000 exhibits coming mostly from the area of western Poland. The oldest exhibits date from the Palaeolithic period. The fame of Pozna Ballet that gives performances at the Polish Dance Theater (ul. Kozia 4) extends far beyond the city itself. Also the Philharmonics and the boys choir Poznaskie Sowiki (Pozna Nightingales) have been both marked by international recognition. The opera performances are staged regularly in the Wielki Theatre (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 November. Every two years the Bienniale of Contemporary Dance is held in August, and every five years the Henryk Wieniawskis International Violin Competition. During the St Johns Fair in mid-June, the city centre becomes one huge vanity fair accompanied by varied cultural events.

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Gdask
old Hanseatic town
There has always been a tight link between the history of Gdask 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 centre. The appearance of the Workers Union Solidarity in the Lenins Shipyard (1980) was a hallmark to the end of communism in the Central-Eastern Europe.

A short tour of the city

Main Town The historical city centre is divided in two parts, with major historical monuments located in the area of Main Town (Gwne Miasto). Nine of the Main Towns streets crossed by numerous little streets are opening to the River Motawa through historical gates. The heart of district is the Royal Way, running from the Upper Gate (Brama Wyynna) to the Golden Gate (Brama Zota) and further down ul. Duga and ul. Dugi Targ up until the Green Gate (Brama Zielona). 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 Renaissance. Both sides of ul. Duga and ul. Dugi Targ are lined with exuberantly ornamented burgher houses with slender facades and beautiful finials. The Town Hall in Gwne Miasto is situated on the corner of ul. Dugi 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 Renaissance portal. Inside, red tapestries adorn the walls of representative 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 Artus 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 citys seafaring heritage. The place, surrounded by plentiful restaurants and cafs, is usually full of tourists. Through the Renaissance Green Gate we get to the waterfront a bustling promenade by the River Motawa. Heading north we pass the St Marys Gate and reach the Old Crane, the symbol of the city, with an overhanging wooden superstructure. Founded in the 15th century, it was in its heyday the biggest embarkation crane in the world. The exhibition of the Maritime 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 Motawa 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 Marys Church is the grandest temple in Poland and can gather as many as 20,000 people at a time. The three nave hall church (1343 1502) used to contain many valuable furnishings 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 Memlings picture The Last Judgement hanging in a side altar (the original hangs in the National Museum in Gdask). Particular attention deserves also the astronomical clock (1464-70), in its heyday the biggest 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 little way further on from the St Marys Church stands a small Royal Chapel the only Baroque church in Gdask. Old Town The 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. Constructed by the Teutonic Knights (1350), it used to have 18 millstones and was one of the largest examples of industrial engineering 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 (May Myn), earlier a grain store, today a wine vault. Near the mill stands the Renaissance 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 Obrocw Poczty Polskiej stands the historical building of Polish Post. On the 1st of September 1939 a crew of Polish post clerks fought bravely for 14 hours against German invaders. The little in-house museum reminds about that event.

In the Oliwa Suburb

The centre of Oliwa, a suburb of Gdask, 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 characteristic mark of the church is the narrow Baroque faade framed by two tall Gothic towers. Inside there is a beautiful stellar vault. Another valuable element is the organ (1763-1788). It consists of 7876 organ-pipes renowned for their admirable 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 Abbots Palace today given over to the Museum of Contemporary Art. The historical Abbots Granary is housing the Ethnographic Museum.

Major cultural events and institutions

One of the most significant museums in Poland the National Museum in Gdask uses the premises of old Franciscan monastery (ul. Toruska 1). The focus here is the 15th century painting by Hans Memling the Last Judgement. The Archaeological Museum (ul. Mariacka 25/26) displays relics of the early colonization of Pomerania. The Maritime Museum housed by the Old Crane as well as the three historical granaries on The Granary Island, depicts 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. Cystersw) houses the exhibition of Kashubian folk art. The well-deserved fame falls to the Baltic Opera and Philharmonics (Al. Zwycistwa 15) holding also ballet performances. The Theater Wybrzee is also a popular place (ul. w. Ducha 2). Among the citys best musical clubs is the ak Club (ul. Way Jagielloskie 1). The biggest event in Gdask 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 August the Oliwa cathedral organizes the Organ Music Festival. Later on, in September in Gdynia, there is the annual festival of Polish film.

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

A stroll across the city

Town Square The 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 citys prime. The astronomical clock dating from 1580 adorns the top of the faade. Underneath, there is an oriel window over which throughout centuries the public announcements were made. The New Town Hall (after 1863) harmoniously matches the surroundings. In the vaults is the well-known beer house and brewery Spi. 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 thoroughly 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 Ja and Magosia (Hansel and Gretel). Just behind, rises the massive St Elisabeths Church, one of the grandest and oldest temples of Wrocaw (14th c.). Assortment of cafs 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 century. 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 Bohaterw Getta focused the life of Wrocaws Jewry. Not far from here (ul. Wodkowica) is a synagogue Pod Biaym Bocianem (White Stork Synagogue), the only one surviving fascist invasion currently under renovation. Another Jewish trace in this area is the Jewish cemetery (ul. lna).

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Wrocaw 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 Poland, entirely in-laid with paintings and frescoes. Thanks to its excellent acoustics it can hold not only academic celebrations but also concerts of the music festival Wratislavia Cantans. The Baroque 17th century Jesuit church adjoins the university building. A little further (intersection of ul. Grodzka and ul. Szewska), rises the building of Ossoliski 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 Ossoliski Institute in Lww. The ul. widnicka is a thoroughfare popular both with tourists and locals. At the Teatralny Square rises the neoclassical Opera building constructed in 1837-1841 according to Langhanss project. Following ul. widnicka we reach the pl. Kociuszki with the hotel Savoy boasting long and rich traditions. It is also worthwhile stopping by at the old Department Store (1927) with an interesting faade made of glass and concrete. The St Mary Magdalenes 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 monastery (15th c.) with beautiful galleries, now an exhibition of the Museum of Architecture. In the nearby park named after Juliusz Sowacki stands a rotunda with a gigantic painting measuring 114m x 15m the Panorama of Racawice. The paintings theme celebrates the victory of the Polish peoples militia over the Russian army in 1794. The Ostrw Tumski and Piasek Islands The Ostrw Tumski Island is the cradle of the city, place where the original city stronghold used to stand (10th c.). Today it abounds in religious architecture. The double-spire St Johns cathedral was created in the 13th and 14th centuries and was the first Gothic temple on Polish lands. The reconstruction of the cathedral from severe war damages was completed in 1951. Inside is the Baroque 17th century chapel of St Elisabeth, a work of Italian masters. The Romanesque church of St Martin dates from the 13th century and was subsequently often remodelled. Similarly the St Gilles Church, the oldest temple in Wrocaw (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 inside. The 17th century icon of Our Lady the Victorious derives from the territory of todays Ukraine. To the Piasek Island leads the Piaskowy Bridge that is the oldest of Wrocaws bridges. Just behind the bridge stands the Baroque building of University Library. Maria and Feliks are the names of two mills situated at the end of the Piasek Island (17th and 18th cc.) where a beautiful view over Ostrw Tumski can be savoured. On our way to Piasek Island we pass the historical Hala Targowa (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 (Peoples Hall) and the Spolno district The 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 century. Part of the park was fashioned as Japanese garden with exotic plants and a floating pergola. In 1913 an old wooden Silesian church was erected in the park. Adjoining is the Wrocaw ZOO founded in 1865 the largest Polish zoological garden.

Major cultural events and institutions

The National Museum (Plac Powstacw Warszawy) contains a collection of Silesian art from the Middle Ages and later periods. An interesting collection portraying the beginnings of photography is also on view. The Historical Museum in the Old Town Hall by the Rynek presents documents linked with the citys history. The Archaeological Museum is situated in a former palace (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 Wrocaw the foundations of his scanty theatre. His activity lasted until the announcement of martial law in 1981. Today in his former theatre situated at the Rynek, a research institute has been established, organizing performances associated with the work of Grotowski. The Wrocaws Pantomime Theatre is also a well-known venue, having received numerous international awards since the founding in 1956. Outside the country boundaries the Philharmonics (ul. Pisudskiego 19) is a wellrecognized cultural institution. The Wratislavia Cantans International Oratorio & Cantata Festival held annually in September is the most renowned of the city festivals. The popular festival Jazz on the Odra (Jazz nad Odr) has been taking place since 1964. At about the same time of year, the city hosts the International Days of Music Porozumienie. Another important cultural event is the International Triennial of Graphics in summer.

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d Tourism in Polan
The Polish Tourist Organisation (Polish abbreviation POT) is the central managing institution dealing with tourism in Poland. POT collaborates with the Polish government, representatives of voivodships 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 regulations 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 introduction of legal acts regulating the tourist market in Poland.

Essential addresses connected with tourism in Poland

Organisation Polish Tourist Organisation (Polska Organizacja Turystyczna) Department of Tourism in the Ministry of Economy and Labour (Departament Turystyki w Ministerstwie Gospodarki i Pracy) Polish Chamber of Tourism (Polska Izba Turystyki) Polish Tourism Development Agency (Polska Agencja Rozwoju Turystyki S.A.) Institute of Tourism (Instytut Turystyki) Polish Hotel Association (Polskie Zrzeszenie Hoteli) Polish Tourist and Country Lovers Society PTTK (Polskie Towarzystwo Turystyczno-Krajoznawcze) Polish Camping and Caravanning Federation PFCC (Polska Federacja Campingu i Caravaningu) Polish Youth Hostels Association PTSM (Polskie Towarzystwo Schronisk Modzieowych) address ul. Chaubiskiego 4/6 00-928 Warszawa ul. urawia 4a 00-503 Warszawa ul. Astronomw 3/411 01-450 Warszawa ul. Stawki 2 00-193 Warszawa ul. Merliniego 9a 02-511 Warszawa ul. Nowogrodzka 44 lok.2 00-695 Warszawa ul. Senatorska 11 00-075 Warsaw ul. Grochowska 331 03-838 Warszawa ul. Chocimska 28 00-791 Warsaw phone / fax tel. +(48-22) 630 17 36 fax +(48-22) 630 17 42 tel. +(48-22) 836 99 71 fax +(48-22) 836 99 73 tel. +(48-22) 836 99 71 fax +(48-22) 836 99 73 tel. +(48-22) 860 67 79 fax +(48-22) 860 67 79 tel. +(48-22) 844 63 47 fax +(48-22) 844 12 63 tel. +(48-22) 622 69 92 fax +(48-22) 622 69 91 tel. +(48-22) 826 22 51 fax +(48-22) 826 25 04 tel. +(48-22) 810 60 50 fax +(48-22) 810 60 50 tel. +(48-22) 849 81 28 fax +(48-22) 849 83 54 e-mail, website pot@pot.gov.pl www.pot.gov.pl bwpit@pit.org.pl www.pit.org.pl bwpit@pit.org.pl www.pit.org.pl part@part.com.pl it@intur.com.pl www.intur.com.pl pzh@hotel.pl www.hotelarze.pl poczta@pttk.pl www.pttk.pl biuro@pfcc.info www.pfcc.info hostellingpol@ptsm.com.pl www.ptsm.pl

General information
Distances from Warsaw to Main European Cities Berlin Paris Moscow Prague Vienna Zurich Rome 575 km 1695 km 1310 km 630 km 770 km 1390 km 910 km Madrid Vilnius Minsk Kiev Belgrade Athens Sophia 2820 km 320 km 880 km 1020 km 1080 km 2300 km 1455 km Holidays in Poland The following official holidays are celebrated country-wide: 1 January New Year 27-28 March Easter (movable) 1 May Workers Day 3 May 3rd May Constitution Feast 26 May Corpus Christi (movable) 15 August Feast of the Assumption 1 November All Saints Day 11 November Independence Day 25, 26 December Christmas Winter and summer school breaks Christmas 23 December till 2 January Winter break 2 weeks, depends on the region, usually falls between January and February. Easter Break 6 days, starting on the Maundy Thursday Summer vacation 25 June 31 August Post Post 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 z (prices November 2004), www.poczta-polska.pl

Climate Poland is situated in a moderate climatic zone. In summer (July) the average temperature amounts to 19 degrees Celsius. However, there are sultry days with thermometer peaking 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 conditions for winter sports are generally good. Time In Poland, the standard European time is applied in winter and eastern European, in summer.

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Visa Regulations 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 regulations and the law of July 27, 2002, on the terms and conditions 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 family 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 citizens of countries other than those listed, a visa is required, which is to be obtained prior to the arrival in Poland. Issuing a visa may last up to 14 days depending on its type, international agreements, or the tourists 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 Latvia Argentina Liechtenstein Austria Lithuania Australia Luxemburg Belgium Macao Bolivia Malaysia Brazil Malta Brunei Mexico Bulgaria Monaco Canada Netherlands Chile Nicaragua Costa Rica Norway Croatia New Zealand Czech Republic Panama Cyprus Portugal Denmark Romania Ecuador San Marino Estonia Singapore Finland Slovakia France Slovenia Germany South Korea Greece Spain Honduras Sweden Hong Kong Switzerland Hungary United Kingdom Iceland United States of America Ireland Uruguay Israel Vatican (Holy See) Italy Venezuela Japan In order to cross the border of the RP, a citizen of the EU needs a valid travel document or another document certifying 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

Accommodation Hotel 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 Tourist and Country Lovers Society (PTTK) await travellers, especially 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 International Tourist Card ISiC receive 25% discount. Additionally in summer there are 200 economy youth hostels available. To IYHF holders (International Youth Hostel Federation) 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.com www.hotelspoland.com, www.polhotel.pl www.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

press and tv, money telephone, , electricity

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

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 duty Travellers 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. Electricity The electric current is 230V.

The general emergency phone for foreign tourists: 0 800 200 300, +(48-608) 599 999 Press and TV Foreign press is available in big hotels, at railway stations and airports. In most hotels there are satellite TV receivers in the rooms. Money The Polands 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 kantor) and in main hotels and travel offices. Banks work usually 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 banks department. Zloty is exchangeable to hard currencies. The pending exchange rate for the day can be found in Internet at www.bankier.pl or www.portfel.pl Shopping Supermarkets in towns and around tourist centres work usually from 6 am to 10 pm on weekdays and to 1 pm on weekends. Some supermarkets are open 24 hours daily. Department stores work generally from 9 am to 8 pm (weekdays). Souvenir shops work from 9 am to 7 pm (weekdays). Vegetable markets in cities open up as early as 6 am. Food and beverage The 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 several 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 meals value.

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Taxi Taxis 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 ordered by phone (mobile) from any place is worth recommendation. Toilets Public 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 inserting a 1 zloty coin. Medical aid Medical care in cities and tourist areas is on a pretty high level. Persons coming to Poland on tourist visits are able to obtain emergency medical assistance in the framework of health care coverage they have in the countries of permanent residence. 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 services 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 ones 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 people Even though there are more and more public utility buildings adapted for the disabled, the journey by public transport still happens to be a problem. Thats 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. Pets Pets 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 doctors opinion about the animals overall health condition should be issued in the vaccination booklet. Crime As usual, while travelling in tourist areas the precautions concerning safety should be taken in ones own best interest. Valuables shouldnt 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, ones handbag and purse should be carefully watched.

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es, customs regulations Language cours egulations, currency r

Language courses Universities in Cracow, Lublin, d, Pozna and Wrocaw 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 regulations There 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 Poland: 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 presentation of this declaration is prerequisite to the re-export of the currencies listed on it. Customs regulations for visitors entering Poland Import Persons 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 includes the disposal of the goods imported as gifts, though their sale would be illegal - possibly leading to confiscation 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 intended 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 considered 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 alcoholic beverages or tobacco. After Polands accession to the EU, tourists returning to their country are not able to claim VAT refunds on goods purchased in Poland. Entering the customs area of the Common Market, the nonUE 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, noncontaminated 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.

For further information about customs and currency regulations call the Ministry of Finance (Main Custons Office), 00916 Warsaw, ul. witokrzyska 12, tel. +(48-22) 694 31 94, info@clo.gov.pl, www.mf.gov.pl/sluzba_celna, and the Customs Office at the Okcie 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 conservator of historical monuments. On importing goods from Poland to the European Union countries, except for the Polish customs regulations apply also the EU regulations. According to them it is allowed to import duty-free e.g. 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of high-grade spirits or 2 litres of wine per person above 18 years of age. Mushrooms can be imported only with a Polish export certificate. In the case of exporting goods from Poland, apply also the importation regulations of a given country.

The following lower rates are applicable to residents and jobholders of the border zone, and to members of crews employed 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, noncontaminated 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, sparkling 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.

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Location Name and address Biuro Informacji Turystycznej, Urzd Miasta i Gminy al. Niepodlegoci 6, 78-449 Borne Sulinowo Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Agroturystycznej i Promocji CHOJNA ul. Jagielloska 2, 74-500 Chojna Informacja Turystyczna CZAPLINEK Stowarzyszenie Gmin i Powiatw Pojezierza Drawskiego Rynek 1, 78-440 Czaplinek Powiatowo-Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej DAROWO ul. Zamkowa 4, 76-150 Darowo Punkt Informacji Turystycznej Urzd Miasta i Gminy DRAWSKO POMORSKIE ul. Sikorskiego 41, 78-500 Drawsko Pomorskie Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, Urzd Gminy DZIWNW ul. Szosowa 5, 72-420 Dziwnw Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Goleniowski Dom Kultury GOLENIW pl. Bramy Woliskiej 1, 72-100 Goleniw Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej LOT KOOBRZEG ul. Dworcowa 1, 78-100 Koobrzeg Informacja Turystyczna MIELNO ul. Lechitw 23, 76-032 Mielno Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej POCZYN ZDRJ ul. Zamkowa 2, 73-320 Poczyn Zdrj STARGARD Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Galeria, Rynek Staromiejski 4, SZCZECISKI 73-110 Stargard Szczeciski Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Agroturystycznej SZCZECIN al. Niepodlegoci 1, 70-412 Szczecin Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej, Zamek Ksit SZCZECIN Pomorskich, ul. Korsarzy 34, 70-540 Szczecin Centrum Informacji Turystycznej SZCZECINEK pl. Wolnoci 7, 78-400 Szczecinek Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Gospodarczej WIDWIN ul. 1 Maja 29, 78-300 widwin Centrum Informacji Turystycznej WINOUJCIE Wybrzee Wadysawa IV , 72-600 winoujcie Biuro Informacji Turystycznej F.U.H. TARA-TUR TRZEBIATW ul. Witosa 9a, 72-320 Trzebiatw Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Urzd Miasta i Gminy ZOCIENIEC Stary Rynek 6, 78-520 Zocieniec Bytowski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej ul. Zamkowa 2, 77-100 Bytw Informacja Turystyczna Promoacja Regionu Chojnickiego Stary Rynek 4, 89-600 Chojnice Powiatowe Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Os. Wazw 1, 77-300 Czuchw Gdaski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej, Stowarzyszenie Turystyczne Pomorze Gdaskie, ul. Heweliusza 27, 80-861 Gdask Gdaska Informacja Turystyczna PTTK ul. Duga 45, 80-827 Gdask Informacja Turystyczna Oddzia Morski PTTK ul. 3 Maja 27/31, 81-364 Gdynia Batycki Punkt Informacji Turystycznej Al. Zjednoczenia, 81-354 Gdynia BORNE SULINOWO

Telephone, fax, www, e-mail

Western Pomerania Voivodship (Wojewdztwo zachodniopomorskie)

tel. +(48-94) 373 35 90 do 94, fax +(48-94) 373 35 95 www.vpd.tourism.pl, borne@vpd.tourism.pl, bornesulinowo@home.pl tel. +(48-91) 414 30 50, fax +(48-91) 414 30 50 www.bartex-cit.com.pl, bartex@bartex-cit.com.pl tel. +(48-94) 375 52 37, 375 52 20, fax +(48-94) 375 52 37 www.czaplinek.pl, atlobelia@poczta.onet.pl www.pojezierzedrawskie.pl, biuro@pojezierzedrawskie.pl tel. +(48-94) 314 35 72, 314 23 51, fax +(48-94) 314 23 51 www.cit.darlowo.pl, darcit@wp.pl tel. +(48-94) 363 26 47, fax +(48-94) 363 31 13 www.drawsko.pl, drawsko@home.pl tel. +(48-91) 381 32 56, fax +(48-91) 381 32 90 www.dziwnow.pl, promocja@dziwnow.pl tel. +(48-91) 418 95 90, fax +(48-91) 418 95 90 www.gdk.goleniow.pl, cit@gdk.goleniow.pl tel. +(48-94) 352 79 39, fax +(48-94) 354 79 39 www.kolobrzeg.turystyka.pl, turystyka@home.pl, cepit@post.pl tel. +(48-94) 318 99 55, fax +(48-94) 318 99 55 citmielno@poczta.onet.pl, www.mielno.pl tel. +(48-94) 366 31 17, fax +(48-94) 366 31 17 cikt-polczyn@poczta.wp.pl tel. +(48-91) 578 54 66, fax +(48-91) 578 54 66 startur@wp.pl tel. +(48-91) 433 84 20, 434 04 40, fax +(48-91) 433 84 20, 434 04 40 cit.szczecin@wp.pl tel. +(48-91) 489 16 30, fax +(48-91) 434 02 86 www.zamek.szczecin.pl, cikit@zamek.szczecin.pl tel. +(48-94) 372 37 00, fax +(48-94) 372 37 00 www.szczecinek.pl, szczecinek@gminy.pl tel. +(48-94) 365 72 63, 365 47 18, fax +(48-94) 365 47 18 www.citig.prv.pl, www.swidwin.prv.pl, biuro@citig.pl tel. +(48-91) 322 49 99, fax +(48-91) 327 16 29 www.swinoujscie.pl, cit@um.swinoujscie.pl tel. +(48-91) 387 24 45 fax +(48-91) 387 24 45 tel. +(48-94) 367 03 48, fax +(48-94) 363 09 06 www.osir.zlocieniec.ibip.pl, osir.@wp.pl tel. +(48-59) 822 55 97, fax +(48-59) 822 55 97 boit@pf.pl tel. +(48-52) 397 05 97, fax +(48-52) 397 36 75 www.promocja.chojnice.pl, promocja@chojnice.pl tel. +(48-59) 834 53 66-68, fax +(48-59) 834 53 66 www.starostwo.czluchow.net.pl, pocik@czluchow.net.pl tel. +(48-58) 301 43 55, 301 66 37, fax +(48-58) 301 66 37 itgdansk@op.pl tel. +(48-58) 301 91 51, 301 37 52, fax +(48-58) 301 60 96 www.trojmiasto.pl, www.pttk-gdansk.pl, it@pttk-gdansk.pl tel. +(48-58) 621 77 51, fax +(48-58) 621 75 24 www.gdynia.pttk.pl, morski@gdynia.pttk.pl tel. +(48-58) 620 77 11, fax +(48-58) 620 77 11 www.gdynia.pl/it, bpit@gdynia.pl (may-september)

Pomeranian Voivodship (Wojewdztwo pomorskie)

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HEL JASTARNIA JASTRZBIA GRA KARTUZY KOCIERZYNA KRYNICA MORSKA KWIDZYN EBA MALBORK PUCK SUPSK SOPOT TCZEW USTKA WADYSAWOWO Informacja Turystyczna Domek Rybacki 78, 84-150 Hel Miejski Orodek Kultury i Rekreacji, Biuro Promocji ul. Ks. Stefaskiego 5, 84-140 Jastarnia Towarzystwo Mionikw Jastrzbiej Gry ul. Krlewska 2, 84-104 Jastrzbia Gra Informacja Turystyczna, Muzeum Kaszubskie Rynek 2, 83-300 Kartuzy Gminne Centrum Informacji Miasta Kocierzyna Rynek 21, 83-400 Kocierzyna Centrum Informacyjno-Turystyczne ul. eromskiego 6, 82-120 Krynica Morska Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Turystycznego Gmin Liwa ul. Warszawska 1, 82-500 Kwidzyn Informacja Turystyczna LOT ul. 11 Listopada 5a, 84-360 eba Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Piastowska 15, 82-200 Malbork Informacja Turystyczna, Miejski Orodek Kultury, Sportu i Rekreacji, pl. Wolnoci 2, 84-100 Puck Orodek Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji Miasta ul. H. Sienkiewicza 19, 76-200 Supsk 12 , Skrytka pocztowa 97 Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Uzdrowiskowej ul. Dworcowa 4, 81-704 Sopot Punkt Informacji Turystycznej przy Dworcu Gwnym ul. Pomorska 18, 83-103 Tczew Informacja Turystyczna ul. Marynarki Polskiej 87, 76-270 Ustka Informacja Turystyczna Wadysawowo Otoczenie ul. Gen. Hallera 4, 84-120 Wadysawowo

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tel. +(48-58) 675 10 10, fax +(48-58) 675 04 10 tel. +(48-58) 675 24 40, 675 20 97, fax +(48-58) 675 24 40 www.jastarnia.pl, www.kuznica.pl, www.jurata.net.pl, promocja@jastarnia.pl tel. +(48-58) 674 96 83 tel. +(48-58) 684 02 01, fax +(48-58) 684 02 01 www.muzeum-kaszubskie.gda.pl, it@muzeum-kaszubskie.gda.pl tel. +(48-58) 686 28 80, 686 84 35, fax +(48-58) 680 01 55 www.infokoscierzyna.pl, it@infokoscierzyna.pl tel. +(48-55) 247 64 44, 0-501 193 893, fax +(48 55) 247 60 41 www.mierzeja.pl, info@mierzeja.pl tel. +(48-55) 279 58 12, fax +(48-55) 279 58 12 liwa@kwidzyn.pl tel. +(48-59) 866 25 65, 866 26 00, fax +(48 59) 866 25 65 www.leba.pl, przymorze@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-55) 273 49 90, 647 99 00, fax +(48-55) 273 49 90 www.malbork.pl, (mayseptember) tel. +(48-58) 673 24 03, fax +(48 58) 673 24 03 www.moksir-puck.home.pl, moksir-puck@home.pl tel. +(48-59) 842 43 26, 842 07 91, fax +(48-59) 842 43 26 www.slupsk.pl, it@um.slupsk.pl tel. +(48-58) 550 37 83, fax +(48-58) 555 12 27 www.sopot.pl, cit@sopot.pl tel. +(48-58) 532 33 15 fax +(48-58) 532 33 61 tel. +(48-59) 814 71 70, fax +(48-59) 814 71 70 ustka@parr.slupsk.pl 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.pl biuro@centrum_reklamy.pl, infotur@intermedia.net.pl tel. +(48-55) 232 42 34, fax +(48-55) 232 42 34 www.it.elblag.com.pl, touristinfo@wp.pl tel. +(48-87) 428 52 65, 428-57-60, fax +(48-87) 428 57 60 infogizycko@post.pl, www.gizycko.turystyka.pl tel. +(48-87) 615 20 90, fax +(48-87) 615 08 00 justyna.gpldap@wp.pl tel. +(48-89) 648 82 48, 648 58 00, fax +(48-89) 648 82 48 www.it.ilawa.com.pl, ilawainfo@op.pl tel. +(48-87) 421 68 50, 421 90 51, fax +(48-87) 421 68 50, 421 90 99 www.mikolajki.pl, it@mikolajki.pl tel. +(48-89) 741 26 62, fax +(48-89) 741 26 62 www.powiat.mragowo.pl, it.mragowo@wp.pl tel. +(48-89) 625 54 68, fax +(48-89) 625 52 64 www.nida.pl, nidzica.it@o2.pl tel. +(48-89) 535 35 66, 535 35 65, fax +(48-89) 535 35 65, 535 35 66 www.warmia.mazury.pl, cit@warmia.mazury.pl tel. +(48-87) 423 71 87, fax +(48-87) 423 71 87 www.orzysz.pl, cit@orzysz.pl tel. +(48-89) 646 38 71, fax +(48-89) 646 38 71 info@zegluga.com.pl tel. +(48-87) 427 40 09, fax +(48-87) 427 40 09 www.wegorzewo.pl, infotur@wegorzewo.pl

Warmia and Masuria Voivodship (Wojewdztwo warmisko-mazurskie)

ELBLG GIYCKO GODAP IAWA MIKOAJKI MRGOWO NIDZICA OLSZTYN ORZYSZ OSTRDA WGORZEWO Regionalne Centrum Informacji Europejskiej i Turystycznej ul. Czerwonego Krzya 2, 82-300 Elblg Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej Regionu ul. Warszawska 7, 11-500 Giycko Centrum Promocji Regionu Godap Pl. Zwycistwa 16, 19-500 Godap Informacja Turystyczna Firma Traper ul. Niepodlegoci 13, 14-200 Iawa Punkt Informacji Turystycznej pl. Wolnoci 3, 11-730 Mikoajki Informacja Turystyczna, Starostwo Powiatowe w Mrgowie ul. Krlewiecka 27, 11-700 Mrgowo Informacja Turystyczna Pl. Wolnoci 1, 13-100 Nidzica Wojewdzkie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Staromiejska 1, 10-017 Olsztyn Orzyskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek 5, 12-250 Orzysz Informacja Turystyczna ul. Mickiewicza 9a, 14-100 Ostrda Biuro Informacji Turystycznej ul. Zamkowa 7, 11-600 Wgorzewo

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AUGUSTW BIAOWIEA BIAYSTOK GONIDZ HAJNWKA SEJNY SUWAKI Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek Zygmunta Augusta 44, 16-300 Augustw Informacja Turystyczna Park Paacowy 5, 17-230 Biaowiea Informacja Turystyczna i Kulturalna ul. Sienkiewicza 3, 15-432 Biaystok Biebrzaski Park Narodowy ul. Wojska Polskiego 72, 19-111 Gonidz Centrum Turystyki Regionu Puszczy Biaowieskiej ul. 3 Maja 45, 17-200 Hajnwka Informacja Turystyczna, Stowarzyszenie Ziemia Sejneska ul. Wojska Polskiego 60b, 16-500 Sejny Suwalskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji Regionu ul. T. Kociuszki 45, 16-400 Suwaki Zielonogrskie Centrum Informacji i Promocji Turystyki ul. Kupiecka 15, 65-426 Zielona Gra Informacja Turystyczna PTTK pl. Kardynaa Wyszyskiego 11, 68-200 ary Powiatowe Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Tumska 12, 62-200 Gniezno Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Garbarska 2, 62-800 Kalisz Informacja Turystyczna ul. Sowiaska 24, 64-100 Leszno Centrum Informacji i Promocji Sanktuarium Maryjne ul. Klasztorna 4, 62-563 Liche Stary Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Stary Rynek 59/60, 60-772 Pozna Centrum Informacji Miejskiej ul. Ratajczaka 44, 61-816 Pozna remski Orodek Wspierania Maej Przedsibiorczoci ul. Okulickiego 3, 63-100 rem Centrum Obsugi Ruchu Turystycznego ul. Kociuszki 12, 87-300 Brodnica Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Stary Rynek 15, 85-109 Bydgoszcz Chemiska Informacja Turystyczna, Muzeum Ziemi Chemiskiej Rynek 2 (Ratusz), 86-200 Chemno Miejski Punkt Informacji Turystycznej ul. M. Curie-Skodowskiej 19, 86-300 Grudzidz Punkt Informacji PTTK ul. Narutowicza 4, 88-100 Inowrocaw Orodek Informacji Turystycznej Rynek Staromiejski 1 (Ratusz), 87-100 Toru Informacja Turystyczna ul. Zduska 4, 87-800 Wocawek Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Al. Kociuszki 88 , 90-437 d

Podlasie Voivodship (Wojewdztwo podlaskie)

tel. +(48-87) 643 28 83, fax +(48-87) 643 28 83 www.um.augustow.pl, cit@augustownet.com.pl tel. +(48-85) 681 23 06, 681 29 01, fax +(48-85) 681 29 01 infobpn@bpn.com.pl tel. +(48-85) 653 79 50, fax +(48-85) 743 51 13 www.city.bialystok.pl, itbialystok@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-86) 272 06 20, fax +(48-86) 272 06 20 www.biebrza.org.pl, it@biebrza.org.pl tel. +(48-85) 682 43 81, 682 51 41, fax +(48-85) 682 51 41 www.powiat.hajnowka.pl, turystyka@sphajnowka.pl tel. +(48-87) 516 34 00, fax +(48-87) 516 34 00 www.ziemia-sejnenska.pl, biuro@ziemia-sejnenska.pl tel./fax +(48-87) 566 58 72 www.suwalki-turystyka.info.pl, agro@suwalki.turystyka.info.pl tel. +(48-68) 323 22 22, fax +(48-68) 323 22 22 www.zielona-gora.pl, turystyka@zielona-gora.pl tel. +(48-68) 374 24 60 fax +(48-68) 374 24 60 tel. +(48-61)428 41 00, fax +(48-61) 428 41 00 turystyka@powiat-gniezno.pl tel. +(48-62) 764 21 84, fax +(48-62) 764 21 84 www.kalisz.pl, www.101.pl, citosir@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-65) 529 81 91, fax +(48-65) 529 81 92 www.leszno.pl, infotur@leszno.pl tel. +(48-63) 27 08 262, 270 81 63, 270 81 62, fax +(48-63) 270 77 10 www.lichen.pl, lichen@lichen.pl tel. +(48-61) 852 61 56, 852 98 05, fax +(48-61) 855 33 79 cit@wielkopolska.mw.gov.pl tel. +(48-61) 851 96 45, fax +(48-61) 856 04 54 www.cim.poznan.pl, cim@man.poznan.pl tel. +(48-61) 283 27 04, fax +(48-61) 283 27 04 www.sowmp.srem.pl, sowmpsrem@agrotur.com.pl tel. +(48-56) 498 44 48, 498 28 28, fax +(48-56) 498 44 48 www.brodnica.pttk.pl, poczta@brodnica.pttk.pl tel. +(48-52) 348 23 73, fax +(48-52) 348 23 73 www.it.byd.pl, it@byd.pl tel. +(48-56) 686 21 04, fax +(48-56) 686 21 04 www.chelmno.pl, promocja@chelmno.pl tel. +(48-56) 461 23 18, fax +(48-56) 462 56 54 www.it.gdz.pl, it@gdz.pl tel. +(48-52) 357 68 11, 357 69 02, fax +(48-52) 357 68 11 pttk@inonet.pl tel. +(48-56) 621 09 31, 622 37 46, 651 08 12, fax +(48-56) 621 09 30 www.it.torun.pl, it@it.torun.pl tel. +(48-54) 411 27 57, fax +(48-54) 411 27 54 www.wloclawek.pl, it@um.wlocl.pl tel. +(48-42) 638 59 55, 638 59 56, fax +(48-42) 638 59 55 www.lodz.pl, www.iturysta.pl, www.uml.lodz.pl, cit@uml.lodz.pl

Lubusz Voivodship (Wojewdztwo lubuskie)

ZIELONA GRA ARY

Wielkopolska Voivodship (Wojewdztwo wielkopolskie)

GNIEZNO KALISZ LESZNO LICHE POZNA POZNA REM

Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship (Wojewdztwo kujawsko-pomorskie)

BRODNICA BYDGOSZCZ CHEMNO GRUDZIDZ INOWROCAW TORU WOCAWEK

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PIOTRKW TRYBUNALSKI Centrum Informacji Turystycznej PTTK pl. Czarnieckiego 10, 97-300 Piotrkw Trybunalski Oddzia PTTK ZDUSKA WOLA ul. Dbrowskiego 11a, 98-220 Zduska Wola Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Stary Rynek 8, 09-400 Pock Warszawskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej - Agencja Mufa, pl. Zamkowy 1/13, 00-262 Warszawa Dworzec Centralny; Lotnisko im. F.Chopina - Hala Przylotw; Dworzec PKS - Hala Gwna; Krakowskie Przedmiecie 89 Punkt Informacji Turystycznej Regionu Ponidzia ul. Waryskiego 38, 28-100 Busko Zdrj Miejski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej Rynek 1, 25-334 Kielce Punkt Informacji Turystycznej (Dworek Mikoaja Reja) 28-362 Nagowice 178 Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Ponidzia pl. Wolnoci 22, 28-400 Piczw Punkt Informacji Turystycznej PTTK Rynek 12, 27-600 Sandomierz Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Warszawska 11, 21-500 Biaa Podlaska OSiR, Chemski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej ul. Lubelska 63, 22-100 Chem Informacja Turystyczna PTTK Rynek 27, 24-120 Kazimierz Dolny Lubelski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej ul. Jezuicka 1/3, 20-113 Lublin Zamojski Orodek Informacji Turystycznej, Orodek Sportu i Rekreacji, Rynek Wielki 13, 22-400 Zamo Miejskie Centrum Kultury Fizycznej Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, ul. Wysoka 1, 58-260 Bielawa Punkt Informacji Turystycznej ul. Sierpnia 80 nr 12/13, 59-700 Bolesawiec Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Biuro Zwizku Gmin nienickich, ul. Rycerska 20, 57-500 Bystrzyca Kodzka Biuro Informacji Turystycznej i Promocji Miasta Rynek 9, 57-340 Duszniki Zdrj Centrum Informacj i Turystycznej Rynek 2, 58-200 Dzieroniw

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tel. +(48-44) 649 51 96, 647 70 52, fax +(48-44) 649 51 96 piotrkow@iturysta.pl tel. +(48-43) 824 33 60, fax +(48-34) 824 33 60 www.pttk.zdunskawola.pl, biuro@pttk.zdunskawola.pl tel./fax+(48-24) 367 19 44 www.ump.pl, cit.plock@ump.pl tel. +(48-22) 635 18 81, 831 78 53, fax +(48-22) 635 18 81 www.wcit.waw.pl, wcit@wcit.waw.pl, wcit@neostrada.pl tel. +(48-22) 94 31, fax +(48-22) 524 11 43 www.warsawtour.pl, info@warsawtour.pl, oce@warsawtour.pl tel. +(48-41) 378 14 64, 370 86 50, fax +(48-41) 378 28 54 www.buskozdroj.pl, fundacja@buskozdroj.pl tel. +(48-41) 367 60 11, 367 64 36, fax +(48-41) 345 86 81 www.um.kielce.pl/turystyka, informacja.turystyczna@um.kielce.pl tel. +(48-41) 381 45 70 fax +(48-41) 381 49 21 tel. +(48-41) 357 54 04, fax +(48-41) 357 54 04 citpinczow@poczta.fm tel. +(48-15) 832 23 05, fax +(48-15) 832 26 82 www.pttk-sandomierz.pl, poczta@pttk-sandomierz.pl tel. +(48-83) 342 62 89, fax +(48-83) 342 24 81 www.bialapodlaska.pl, citbialapodlaska@go2.pl tel. +(48-82) 565 36 67, 565 41 85, fax +(48-82) 565 41 85 www.um.chelm.pl/it, itchelm@wp.pl tel. +(48-81) 881 00 46, fax +(48-81) 881 00 46 www.kazimierz-dolny.pl/bort.htlm, pttk_kazimierz_dolny@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-81) 532 44 12, fax +(48-81)442 35 56 www.lublin.pl, itlublin@onet.pl tel. +(48-84) 639 22 92, 627 08 13, fax +(48-84) 627 08 13 www.zamosc.pl, zoit@zamosc.um.gov.pl tel. +(48-74) 834 45 64, 833 47 76, wew. 21, fax +(48-74) 833 47 76 mcf@interia.pl tel. +(48-75) 732 44 55, 732 02 12, fax +(48-75) 732 44 55 www.boleslawiec.it.data.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, perfect@data.pl tel. +(48-74) 811 37 31, fax +(48-74) 811 37 07 www.bystrzycaklodzka.pl, it-bystrzycaklodzka@wp.pl tel. +(48-74) 866 94 13, fax +(48-74) 866 94 13 www.duszniki.pl, informacja@duszniki.pl tel. +(48-74) 645 66 11, fax +(48-74) 832 32 36 cit.dzierzoniow@wp.pl

Mazovian Voivodship (Wojewdztwo mazowieckie)

POCK WARSAW WARSAW

witokrzyskie Voivodship (Wojewdztwo witokrzyskie)

BUSKO ZDRJ KIELCE NAGOWICE PICZW SANDOMIERZ

Lublin Voivodship (Wojewdztwo lubelskie)

BIAA PODLASKA CHEM KAZIMIERZ DOLNY LUBLIN ZAMO

Lower Silesia Voivodship (Wojewdztwo dolnolskie)

BIELAWA BOLESAWIEC BYSTRZYCA KODZKA DUSZNIKI ZDRJ DZIERONIW GUSZYCA GRYFW LSKI JAWOR JELENIA GRA

Punkt Informacji Turystycznej przy Zakadzie Turystycznym Pod- tel. +(48-74) 845 62 20, fax +(48-74) 845 63 32 ziemne Miasto Oswka, ul. Grunwaldzka 55, 58-340 Guszyca www.osowka.pl, biuro@osowka.pl Punkt Informacji Turystycznej i Europejskiej Rynek 1, 59-620 Gryfw lski Informacja Turystyczna PTTK ul. Legnicka 3, 59-400 Legnica Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej ul. Grodzka 16, 58-560 Jelenia Gra tel. +(48-75) 781 35 52 (53), fax +(48-75) 781 29 44 www.gryfow.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, www.karkonosze.it.pl, it@gryfow.pl tel. +(48-76) 870 21 35 tel. +(48-75) 767 69 25, fax +(48-75) 767 69 35 www.jeleniagora.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, itratusz@box43.pl

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JUGOWICE KARPACZ KODZKO KOWARY KUDOWA ZDRJ LDEK ZDRJ LEGNICA PODGRZYN POLANICA ZDRJ RADKW STRONIE LSKIE SZKLARSKA PORBA WIDNICA WIERADW ZDRJ WABRZYCH WROCAW ZBKOWICE Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, Urzd Gminy Walim ul. Gwna 10, 58-321 Jugowice Informacja Turystyczna, Referat Promocji Miasta ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 25a, 58-540 Karpacz Regionalna Informacja Turystyczna pl. Bolesawa Chrobrego 1, 57-300 Kodzko Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. 1 Maja 1a, 58-530 Kowary Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Orodek Kultury, Sportu i Promocji Miasta, ul. Zdrojowa 44, 57-350 Kudowa Zdrj Ldecka Informacja Turystyczna PTTK ul. Kociuszki 44, 57-540 Ldek Zdrj Miejska Informacja Turystyczna, Biuro Turystyczne Rynek 29, 59-220 Legnica Punkt Informacji Turystycznej ul. onierska 14, 58-562 Podgrzyn Biuro Promocji Miasta ul. Zdrojowa 13, 57-320 Polanica Zdrj Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek 17, 57-420 Radkw Biuro Obsugi Ruchu Turystycznego PTTK ul. Kociuszki 17, 57-550 Stronie lskie Informacja Turystyczna Urzd Miejski, Referat Promocji ul. Jednoci Narodowej 3, 58-580 Szklarska Porba Informacja Turystyczna ul. Wewntrzna 2, (Rynek), 58-100 widnica Miejskie Biuro Informacji Turystycznej ul. Zdrojowa 10, 59-850 wieradw Zdrj

tel. +(48-74) 845 38 75, fax +(48-74) 849 43 55 www.walim.dolnyslask.pl, www.zmigk.org.pl tel. +(48-75) 761 86 05, fax +(48-75) 761 97 16 www.karpacz.pl, it@www.karpacz.pl tel. +(48-74) 865 89 70 (71), 867 70 07, fax +(48-74) 865 89 71 www.ziemiaklodzka.it.pl, rit@powiat.klodzko.pl tel. +(48-75) 718 24 89, fax +(48-75) 718 24 89 www.kowary.pl, www.sudety.it.pl, it.kowary@interia.pl, it.kowary@box43.pl tel. +(48-74) 866 35 68, fax +(48-74) 866 13 87 www.kudowa.pl, turystyka@kudowa.pl tel. +(48-74) 814 62 55, fax +(48-74) 814 84 50 www.gory.info.pl/pttk, pttk@ladek.com.pl tel. +(48-76) 851 22 80, fax +(48-76) 851 22 80 www.orbis.legnica.pl, biuro@orbis.legnica tel. +(48-75) 762 10 93, wew. 94, fax +(48-75) 762 13 58 www.sudety.it.pl, itpodg@box43.gnet.pl tel. +(48-74) 868 11 21, 868 10 33, fax +(48-74) 868 10 33 www.polanica.pl, info@polanica.pl tel. +(48-74) 871 22 70, fax +(48-74) 871 22 70 www.radkow.com.pl, radkow@dolnyslak.pl

tel. +(48-74) 814 13 79 fax +(48-74) 814 13 79 tel. +(48-75) 717 24 49, 717 24 94, tel./fax +(48-75) 717 21 18 Ski-Service, tel./fax +(48-75) 717 20 41 www.szklarskaporeba.pl, it@szklarskaporeba.pl tel. +(48-74) 852 02 90, fax +(48-74) 852 02 98 www.um.swidnica.pl, swidnicainftur@poczta.onet.pl, swidnica@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-75) 781 61 00, 781 63 50, fax +(48-75) 781 61 00 www.swieradowzdroj.pl, it@swieradowzdroj.pl

Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Zwizek Miast i Gmin Ksia- tel. +(48-74) 842 20 00, fax +(48-74) 842 20 00 skich, Rynek 9, 58-300 Wabrzych www.zmig.org.pl, cit_walbrzych@poczta.onet.pl Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, Dolnolska Organizacja Turystyczna, Rynek 14, 50-102 Wrocaw Powiatowe Centrum Informacji Turystycznej pl. Jana Pawa II 1, 57-200 Zbkowice lskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej pl. Basztowy 4a, 48-340 Guchoazy Centrum Informacji Turystycznej PTTK ul. Bracka 4, 48-300 Nysa Punkt Informacji Turystycznej, PTTK ul. Pieloka 1, 46-300 Olesno Miejska i Regionalna Informacja Turystyczna ul. Krakowska 15, 45-015 Opole Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej pl. Ratuszowy 4, 44-300 Bielsko-Biaa Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Kulturalnej i Agencja Informacji Przygranicznej, Rynek 1, 43-400 Cieszyn Miejskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Al. NMP 65, 42-225 Czstochowa Jasnogrskie Centrum Informacji ul. Kordeckiego 2, 42-225 Czstochowa tel. +(48-71) 344 31 11, 344 11 09, fax +(48-71) 344 29 62 www.wroclaw.div.pl, www.dot.org.pl, info@orn.pl tel. +(48-74) 815 74 01, fax +(48-74) 815 74 01 www.pcit.zabkowice.com.pl tel. +(48-77) 439 14 53, fax +(48-77) 439 43 60 www.glucholazy.pl, cit@glucholazy.pl tel. +(48-77) 433 41 71, fax +(48-77) 448 43 43 tel. +(48-34) 358 26 89, fax +(48-34) 358 37 72 tel. +(48-77) 451 19 87, fax +(48-77) 451 18 61 www.opole.pl, mit@um.opole.pl, elatala@um.opole.pl tel. +(48-33) 819 00 50, fax +(48-33) 819 00 61 www.it.bielsko.pl, mcibielsko@skg.pl tel. +(48-33) 852 30 50, fax +(48-33) 852 14 87 www.olza.pl, api@olza.pol.pl tel. +(48-34) 368 22 50, fax +(48-34) 368 22 60 www.czestochowa.um.gov.pl, cit@czestochowa.um.gov.pl tel. +(48-34) 365 38 88, 377 74 08, fax +(48-34) 365 43 43 www.jasnagora.pl, jci@jasnagora.pl, informacja@jasnagora.pl

Opole Voivodship (Wojewdztwo opolskie)

GUCHOAZY NYSA OLESNO OPOLE

Silesian Voivodship (Wojewdztwo lskie)

BIELSKO-BIAA CIESZYN CZSTOCHOWA CZSTOCHOWA

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KATOWICE OGRODZIENIEC SOSNOWIEC WISA YWIEC Centrum Informacji o Miecie ul. Myska 2, 40-098 Katowice Zwizek Gmin Jurajskich pl. Wolnoci 42, 42-440 Ogrodzieniec Centrum Informacji o Miecie ul. Modrzejowska 1a, 41-200 Sosnowiec Wilaskie Centrum Kultury i Informacji pl. Bogumia Hoa 3, 43-460 Wisa Biuro Informacji Turystycznej Miejski Orodek Sportu i Rekreacji Rynek 12, 34-300 ywiec Punkt Informacji o Miecie Informacja Turystyczna ul. Szpitalna 25, 31-207 Krakw Maopolskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek Gwny 1/3 (Sukiennice), 31- 042 Krakw Centrum Informacji Turystycznej i Zakwaterowania Biuro Jordan, ul. Pawia 8, 31-154 Krakw Centrum Informacji Kulturalnej ul. w. Jana 2, 31-018 Krakw Gorlickie Centrum Informacji ul. Legionw 3, 38-300 Gorlice Centrum Informacji Turystycznej, przy LOT ul. Pisudskiego 8, 33-380 Krynica Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. B. Czecha 4, 34-600 Limanowa Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Piotra Skargi 2, 33-300 Nowy Scz Miejski Punkt Informacji Turystycznej ul. Stanisawy Leszczyskiej 11, 32-603 Owicim Informacja Turystyczna PTTK ul. Pisudskiego 1, 34-700 Rabka Tarnowskie Regionalne Centrum Koordynacji i Obsugi Turystyki Rynek 7, 33-100 Tarnw Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Kociuszki 17, 34-500 Zakopane Centrum Promocji i Informacji Turystycznej, Urzd Gminy 38-543 Komacza 166 Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek 5, 38-400 Krosno Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek, 38-600 Lesko Centrum Informacji Turystycznej Rynek 26, 37-700 Przemyl Gminny Orodek Kultury ul. Zdrojowa 45, 38-481 Rymanw Zdrj Regionalne Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Asnyka 6, 35-001 Rzeszw Sanocko-Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej ul. Grzegorza z Sanoka 2, 38-500 Sanok Bieszczadzkie Centrum Informacji i Promocji Rynek 16, 38-700 Ustrzyki Dolne

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tel. +(48-32) 259 38 08, fax +(48-32) 259 33 69 www.um.katowice.pl, ciom@um.katowice.pl tel. +(48-32) 673 33 64 www.jura.info.pl, biuro@jura.info.pl tel. +(48-32) 368 17 74, fax +(48-32) 266 79 44 cim_sosnowiec@wp.pl tel. +(48-33) 855 34 56, fax +(48-33) 855 29 67 www.beskidy.pl, wck@wisla.pl, www.wisla.pl tel. +(48-33) 861 43 10, fax +(48-33) 861 43 60

Maopolska Voivodship (Wojewdztwo maopolskie)

CRACOW CRACOW CRACOW CRACOW GORLICE KRYNICA LIMANOWA NOWY SCZ OWICIM RABKA TARNW ZAKOPANE tel. +(48-12) 432 00 60, 432 01 10, fax +(48-12) 432 00 62 www.krakow.pl, it-krakow@wp.pl tel. +(48-12) 421 77 06, 421 30 51, fax +(48-12) 421 30 36 www.mcit.pl, www.invitour.pl, info@mcit.pl tel. +(48-12) 422 60 91, fax +(48-12) 429 17 68 www.jordan.pl, it@jordan.pl tel. +(48-12) 421-77-87, fax +(48-12) 421 77 31 www.karnet.krakow2000.pl, karnet@krakow2000.pl tel. +(48-18) 353 50 91, fax +(48-18) 353 50 91 www.it.gorlice.pl, gci@it.gorlice.pl, itgorlice@interia.pl tel. +(48-18) 471 61 05, fax +(48-18) 471 55 13 biuro@kot.org.pl, biurokot@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-18) 337 16 23, 337 23 87, fax +(48-18) 337 16 23 www.cit.ldk.pl, ldk@cit.ldk.pl tel. +(48-18) 443 55 97, 444 24 22, fax +(48-18) 443 55 97, 444 24 22 www.nowy-sacz.pl/cit, cit@sarr.com.pl tel. +(48-33) 843 00 91, tel./fax +(48-33) 843 24 81 www.mpit-oswiecim.neostrada.pl, mpit@um.oswiecim.pl tel. +(48-18) 267 73 17, fax +(48-18) 267 73 17 tel. +(48-14) 627 87 35, 627 87 36, fax +(48-14) 627 87 35 www.turystyka.tarnow.pl, www.it.tarnow.pl, centrum@turystyka.tarnow.pl tel. +(48-18) 201 22 11, fax +(48-18) 206 60 51 www.zakopane.pl, info@um.zakopane.pl

Podkarpacie Voivodship (Wojewdztwo podkarpackie)

KOMACZA KROSNO LESKO PRZEMYL RYMANW ZDRJ RZESZW SANOK USTRZYKI DOLNE tel. +(48-13) 467 70 76, fax +(48-13) 467 70 76 tel. +(48-13) 432 77 07, fax +(48-13) 432 77 07 www.beskidniski.info, cit@beskidniski.info tel. +(48-13) 469 66 95, fax +(48-13) 469 66 95 www.bieszczady.pl, lesko@gminy.pl tel. +(48-16) 678 73 09, 675 16 64 www.przemysl.pl, oitinform@wp.pl tel. +(48-13) 435 71 90, fax +(48-13) 435 71 90 www.rymanow.pl, biuro_it@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-17) 85246 11, fax +(48-17) 852 46 11 www.prit.pl, rcit@res.pl tel. +(48-13) 463 09 38, 463 28 59, fax +(48-13) 463 28 59 www.sanok.pl, orbis.sanok@pbp.com.pl tel. +(48-13) 471 11 30, fax +(48-13) 471 16 69 www.cit.ustrzyki-dolne.pl, informacja@cit.ustrzyki-dolne.pl

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Internet In Polish business life Internet is very popular. Every large enterprise or office has a website as well as an e-mail address. Many travel companies have websites, also available in English. Who would like to surf the net while on vacation, will find Internet cafs with cheap access to the net in all big towns and tourist localities. Government institutions www.prezydent.pl State presidents website (GB*) www.sejm.gov.pl Parliaments website (GB*) www.senat.gov.pl Senates website (GB*) Website explorers www.onet.pl (PL*) www.interia.pl (PL*) www.wp.pl (PL*) www.polska.pl (PL*) Accommodation facilities www.hotele.net (PL*) www.hotelsinpoland.com (GB*) www.travel-poland.pl/hotele (GB*) www.orbis.pl, www.orbisonline.pl (GB*)

www.poland-tourism.pl .poland-tourism. .poland-tourism.pl

www.poland.gov.pl Polish National Website (GB*) www.kprm.gov.pl Government website (GB*) www.nbp.pl Polish State Bank (GB*) www.krrtv.gov.pl Radio and TV Committee (GB*) www.msz.gov.pl Ministry of Foreign Affairs (GB*)

Transport www.lot.com by plane (GB*)

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*)

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

*PL - website text in Polish *GB - website text in English

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 organizations www.poland-tourism.pl Polish tourist website (GB*) Cities and regions www.warsawtour.pl Warsaw (GB*) www.gdansk.pl Gdask (GB*)

www.pot.gov.pl Polish Tourist Organisation (PL*) www.krakow.pl Cracow (GB*) www.szczecin.pl Szczecin (GB*) www.city.poznan.pl Pozna (GB*) www.it.torun.pl Toru (GB*) www.wroclaw.pl Wrocaw (GB*) www.mazury.info Warmia and Masuria (PL*) www.saptsit.com.pl Jelenia Gra (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 Koobrzeg (GB*) www.malbork.pl Malbork (GB*) www.gniezno.home.pl Gniezno (GB*) www.um.oswiecim.pl Auschwitz (GB*) www.city.bialystok.pl Biaystok (GB*) www.bydgoszcz.pl Bydgoszcz (GB*) www.gorzow.pl Gorzw Wielkopolski (GB*) www.um.katowice.pl Katowice (GB*) www.kielce.pl Kielce (PL*) www.lublin.pl Lublin (PL*) www.lodz.pl d (PL*) www.olsztyn.um.gov.pl Olsztyn (PL*) www.opole.pl Opole (PL*) www.rzeszow.pl Rzeszw (PL*) www.malopolska.pl Maopolska region website (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*)

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

Miscellaneous www.jewishfestival.pl Jewish Cultural Festival (GB*)

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Travel by Car
Drivers license Drivers licenses issued by other EU member states are recognized by Poland and remain valid until the expiry date indicated in the document. While driving a vehicle on the territory of the RP, the driver is obliged to have with him a drivers license and civil liability insurance. Seat belts must be used in both front and back seats, with children 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 alcohol limit is 0.2 promille. Speed limits Trucks / Passenger cars with trailer One lane roads 70 km/h One lane expressways 70 km/h Two lane expressways 70 km/h Highways 80 km/h Built-up areas (5am-11pm) 50 km/h Built-up areas (11pm-5am) 60 km/h Passenger cars / Motorbikes / Trucks up to 3.5 t 90 km/h 110 km/h 120 km/h 130 km/h 50 km/h 60 km/h PZMot border offices The Polish Motoring Association (PZMot) has offices at all border crossings. They provide such services as currency exchange, 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 Kunica Biaostocka, 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 Wolnoci, al. ysaka, tel. +(48-33) 852 18 41 - VAT refund Maopolska Voivodship 34-481 Chyne, tel./fax +(48-18) 265 24 28 - VAT refund 34-500 ysa 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 Sawatycze, 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 refund Western Pomerania Voivodship 72-001 Kobaskowo, 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-Sone, tel. +(48-74) 866 14 25 - VAT refund 59-900 Zgorzelec, ul. Wolnoci 12, tel. +(48-75) 775 60 21 - VAT refund 59-970 Zawidw, tel./fax +(48-75) 778 83 95 - VAT refund 58-350 Golisk, 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 Subice, wiecko, 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 Roads Poland has a dense network of paved roads. Beware of poorly lit bikers, farm vehicles and horse-drawn carts on minor roads. In Poland you drive on the righthand side of the road and driving rules and traffic signs are similar to those in other European states, although with some local variations. If you see a signpost indicating animals, drive very carefully: Polish roads are not fenced off and wild animals suddenly and frequently cross them, especially at night time.

Driving rules Between 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 vehicle 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 entry 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 Gubin/Guben, Jdrzychowice/Ludwigsdorf, Kobaskowo/Pomellen, Kostrzyn/Kietz, Krajnik Dolny/Schwedt, Lubieszyn/Linken, knica/ German Bad Muskau, Olszyna/Forst, Osinw Dolny/Hohenwutzen, PoraBorder jw/Zittau, Przewz/Podrosche, Roswek/Rosow, Sieniawka /Zittau, Subice/Frankfurt, wiecko/Frankfurt, Zgorzelec/Grlitz Boboszw/Dol. Lipka, Bogatynia/Kurnatice, Cieszyn/es. Tein, Chaupki/Bohumin, Guchoazy/Mikulovice, Golisk/Starostin, Jakuszyce/Harrachov, Jasnowice/Bukovec, Konradw/Zlat Hory, Czech Kudowa-Sone/Nchod, Leszna Grna/Hor. Listna, Lubawka/ Border Krlovec, Marklowice Grne/D. Marklovice, Paczkw/Bil Potok, Pietraszyn/Sudice, Pietrowice/Krnov, Porajw/Hradek n. N., Przecz Okraj/Pomezni Boudy, Tumaczw/Otovice, Zawidw/Habartice Barwinek/Vysn Komarnik, Chochow/Sucha Hora, Chyne/ Slovak Trsten, Konieczna/Becherov, Korbielw/Oravsk Polhora, Border ysa Polana/Javorina, Piwniczna/Mniek n. Popr., Zwardo/ Skalite Ukrainian Dorohusk/Jahodyn, Hrebenne/Rava Ruska, Korczowa/ Border Krakovec, Medyka/ehyni Belarussian Kunica Biaostocka/Bruzgi, Sawatycze/Damaava, Border Terespol/Brst Lithuanian Budzisko/Kalvarija, Ogrodniki/Lazdijai Border Russian Bezledy/Bagrationovsk, Gronowo/Mamonovo, Godap/Gusev Border

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Sections of international roads on Polands territory E 28 German border, Kobaskowo, Szczecin, Koszalin, Supsk, Gdynia, Gdask wiecko, Pozna, E 30 German border,Belarussian borderKonin, Warsaw, Siedlce, Biaa Podlaska, Terespol, E 36 German border, Olszyna, joins E 40

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Car rentals Tourists 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 receptions, and some travel bureaux. International rent-a-car companies operating in Poland: AVIS Budget Europcar Hertz National

E 40 German border, Zgorzelec, Wrocaw, Opole, Cracow, Rzeszw, Przemyl, Medyka, Ukrainian border Jakuszyce, Jelenia Gra, Legnica, Zielona E 65 Czech border, Szczecin, winoujcie, German border Gra, Gorzw Wielkopolski, E 67 Czech border, Sone, Kudowa Zdrj, Wrocaw, Piotrkw Trybunalski, Warsaw E 75 Czech border, Cieszyn, Bielsko-Biaa, Katowice, Czstochowa, d, Toru, Gdask E 77 Slovak border, Chyne, Cracow, Kielce, Warsaw, Ostrda, Elblg, Gdask E 261 Wrocaw, Leszno, Pozna, Bydgoszcz, joins E 75 E 462 Czech border, Cieszyn, Bielsko-Biaa, Wadowice, joins E 77 In the centres of big cities parking is payable. Car hijacking Car theft is not uncommon in Poland, therefore, its better 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 resorts. Fees are low. Your insurer should provide you with detailed information related to the proceedings in case of car theft. Fuel stations Poland has a dense network of fuel station owned by Polish companies such as Orlen, and Rafineria Gdaska, 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 assistance In case of a breakdown or an accident motorists may ask for help the nearest breakdown service centre of the Polish Motoring 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 Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA). Tourist can also turn for help to many private garages, scattered all around the country.

Travel by Bus

Numerous bus companies maintain regular connections with Poland, bringing passengers from many major European cities. For example, there are links with Belgium (also from Brussels, Antwerp, Lige), 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, Kln, Stuttgart), Norway (also from Oslo), Switzerland (also from Bern, Geneva, Zurich), Sweden (also from Gteborg, Stockholm), Great Britain (also from London, Manchester), Italy (also from Rome, Bologna, Milan, Venice). Information, ticket sales and reservations can be made through agents in the destination cities. Information for bus companies Bus 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 operate occasional, shuttle and regular services. Taxes and payments Road taxes (in zlotys, valid as of 8 January 2001, legal reference: 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 accomplished 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 Roads ul. elazna 59, 00-848 Warsaw tel. +(48-22) 455 88 88, fax +(48 22) 622 35 22 www. 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 to 1 March; Waiting for entry on the border crossing should be taken into

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consideration in planning your travelling time. Working time limits of drivers employed in the international road transportation (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 during 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 parks The 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 brochure entitled Bus parking rates in Poland published by the Travel Project from Warsaw. Orders should be addresses to: Travel Project Co. Ltd, ul. Jagielloska 15, 03-717 Warsaw tel. + (48-22) 463 33 00, fax + (48-22) 463 33 01 info@travel-punkt.com.pl, www.travel-projekt.com.pl Bus companies The PKS National Bus Company buses run normal and express 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 Katowice +(48-32) 258 94 65, in d +(48-42) 631 37 06, in Pozna +(48-61) 833 12 12, in Wrocaw +(48-71) 361 22 99, in Gdask +(48-58) 302 15 32, in Szczecin +(48-91) 434 69 80. Tickets can be purchased at booking offices at bus terminals, or directly from bus drivers if there are free seats available. Children under four travel free. Kids between four and seven enjoy 50% discount. The Polski Express bus company provides regular services to the following Polish cities: Biaystok, Bydgoszcz, Cracow, Czstochowa, Elblg, Gdask, Gdynia, Katowice, Kielce, Lublin, d, Piotrkw Trybunalski, Pock, Radom, Rzeszw, Szczecin, Toru, Warsaw, Wocawek, and Zakopane. For more information call +(48-22) 620 03 30, www.polskiexpress.pl

Travel by Train

Fast and express trains, InterCity and EuroCity, service international rail connections. These trains contain 1st and 2nd class carriages, couchettes, WARS sleepers, and restaurant 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 Pozna Berlin, FrankfurtonOder Szczecin Budapest Wrocaw Berlin, Dresden, Kiev For further information use website: www.pkp.pl There exists a possibility of organising tours throughout Poland 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 provides convenient connections with all Polish major cities and some tourist destinations as well. The countrys railway lines are administered by the Polish State Railways (PKP). Passenger 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 rates The 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. one day (24 hours) seven days one month half a year (6 months) one year (12 months) Rate in PLN / vehicle type exhaust fumes emission of the vehicle EURO 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 6 5 20 18 60 54 240 215 400 360 weight together with trailer exceeding 3.5 - 12 tons, on two axels Exceeding 3.5 - 12 tons, three axels and more 20 18 60 54 180 165 720 650 1280 1150 All vehicles except buses of total authorized 30 27 70 63 210 190 840 760 1600 1450 weight together with trailer exceeding 12 tons, on max. three axels On four axels and more 45 40 100 90 300 270 1200 1080 2200 1900 Buses of total authorized weight together with 12 11 45 40 120 108 480 430 800 700 trailer exceeding 3.5 tons 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) A special card must be purchased in order to make the payment.

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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 Trains Name Route Chrobry Warsaw Szczecin Fredro Warsaw Wrocaw Grnik Warsaw Katowice Gliwice Kaszub Warsaw Gdynia Kociuszko Warsaw Cracow Krakus Warsaw Cracow Lech Warsaw Pozna Norwid Cracow Gdynia Odra Warsaw Wrocaw Ondraszek Warsaw Bielsko-Biaa la Warsaw Wrocaw Warta Warsaw Pozna Wawel Cracow Berlin (Hamburg) EuroCity, EuroNight and Hotel Trains Name Route 35/36 Cracow Kiev Balti Warsaw Vilnius BWE Warsaw Berlin BWE Pozna Berlin Chopin Warsaw Vienna / Prague Jan Kiepura Warsaw Brussels Polonez Warsaw Moscow Polonia Warsaw Budapest / Vienna Praha Warsaw Prague Sobieski Warsaw Vienna Sobieski Cracow Vienna Tickets can be purchased at station booking offices, at booking offices of such travel agents as Orbis, Wasteels, INT Express, Fly Away, Campus, Wagon Lits Travel, and Polres. Additionally, a seat reservation ticket is required on all InterCity, 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 telephone number 94 36 for national and +(48-22) 620 45 12 for international connections, www.pkp.pl The Polish State Railways (PKP) has a well-developed network of connections. Its worth to buy a Polrailpass that covers 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 vacation period. Bikes on trains One bicycle per person can be brought into Poland free of duty. On the whole Polish territory bikes can be transported by train only in baggage cars that are specially marked in the timetable. Buy a ticket from the booking office, attach it to your bike and take it to the freight carriage. Collect the bike as soon as you arrive. Some trains have luggage 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 EuroCity trains since they dont carry baggage cars. If a fast train doesnt carry a baggage car, you may put your bike in the front entranceway of the first carriage or the back entranceway of the last carriage. There is no reservation service for bikes on Polish trains. Narrow-gauge railways in Poland There are still many narrow-gauge lines in Poland. Some services run according to timetable, some can be put in operation on request of tourist groups.

Travel by Air

The LOT Polish Airlines S.A. maintains regular air connections with almost all European capitals and with many countries outside Europe. Reservations and ticket purchase may be made at any of the LOT sales offices or at the offices of authorised agents. Customers staying in the USA can avail themselves of the Internet 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 Abroad Amman King Hussain Str., tel. +(962-6) 62 59 81, 65 51 56 Amsterdam Overtoom 60, 1054 HK, tel. +(31-20) 201 39 17 Athens 15, Venizelou Ave., tel. +(30-210) 32 37 762, fax 325 28 66 Auckland 396 Queen Str., tel. +(64-9) 308 33 69, fax 308 33 88 Barcelona Mallorca 272, 5th floor, No. 10, tel. +(34-901) 11 67 10, 11 67 13 Beirut El Mazraa-Shwairy Bldg., tel. +(96-11) 70 57 13, fax 81 60 53 Berlin Berlin Tegel, tel. +(49-30) 887 561 34/35, 887 561 30 Bratislava 51, Spitalska, tel. +(421-2) 526 34 775, fax 526 34 774 Brussels Airport Zaventem, tel. +(32-2) 75 32 399, fax 75 32 398 Budapest Deak Ferenc u.21, tel. +(36-1) 266 47 71, fax 485 00 79 Bucharest 41, Magheru Blvd., tel. +(40-21) 212 83 65, fax 210 87 40 Chicago Airport OHare, tel. +(1-773) 894 34 02, 686 06 36 Colombo 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 16 Dublin Collinstown House 302, tel. +(353-1) 890 200 514 Dsseldorf Airport Terminal A, tel. +(49 -211) 421 72 36, 47 9 1 9 90 Copenhagen Airport Kastrup, tel. +(45) 70 10 50 63, fax 32 50 57 11 Frankfurt Airport, tel. +(49-69) 690 72 109, fax 690 58 208 Hamburg Airport Fuhlsbtell, tel. +(49-180) 58 38 42 67 Helsinki Airport Vantaa, tel. +(358-9) 615 131 71, fax 615 131 75 Hong Kong Silver Fortune Plaza 1, tel. +(852) 28 69 06 68, fax 252 67 207 Istanbul Cumhuriyet Caddesi 16, tel. +(90-212) 315 34 60, fax 266 57 03 Johannesburg Norwich Close, Sandton 2196, tel. +(27-11) 784 54 91 Kaliningrad Leninsky Prospekt 5a, tel. +(7-112) 34 27 07, fax 34 27 32 Kiev 36, Ivana Franco St., tel. +(380-44) 246 56 20, fax 246 56 22 Limassol 61 Spyrou Araouzou Str., tel. +(357-5) 36 16 80, fax 34 40 70 Lisbon 35 Ave da Liberdade, 4 PDT, tel. +(351-21) 347 64 33 London 414 Chiswick High Rd., tel. +(44) 870 414 00 88, 208 747 61 88 Los Angeles 6033 West Century Blvd. Ste 1107, tel. +(1) 1 800 223 0593 Lvov Sichovych Strilciv 5, tel. +(380-322) 97 50 57, fax 97 11 55 Lyon 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 65 Manila 539 Arquiza Str., tel. +(63-2) 522 48 69, fax 536 12 07 Melbourne VIC, 310 King Str., tel. +(61-3) 99 20 38 74, fax 99 20 38 80 Milan 26, Via G.B. Pirelli, tel. +(39-2) 670 53 85, fax 670 77 199 Minsk 7, Prospekt Masherov, tel. +(375-172) 226 628, fax 226 753 Munich Airport, tel. +(49-180) 58 38 42 67 Moscow Trubnaya 21/11, tel. +(7-095) 775 77 37, 783 96 90 New York 500, Fifth Ave., tel. +(1-718) 656 26 32, fax 656 90 88 Nice Airport Terminal 1, tel. +(33) 493 214 690, fax 493 214 691 Nikozja Diagoras Bldg. 12, tel+(357-2) 67 20 61, fax 67 39 24 Odessa Airport, tel. +(380-48) 731 28 80, fax 731 28 95 Oslo 6 Fr. Nansens Pl., tel. +(47) 810 00 023, fax 22 00 80 24 Paris 27, rue du Quatre Septembre tel. +(33) 47 42 05 60, fax 40 17 02 97 Prague 14, Stepanska, tel. +(420) 222 317 524, fax 222 326 817 Riad Riyadh 11421, tel. +(996-1) 402 71 76, fax 402 39 80 Rome 54, Via V. Veneto, tel. +(39-6) 848 859 300, fax 65 01 20 19 Sanaa 158, Hadda Str., tel. +(967-1) 26 74 11/15, fax 26 74 16 Seul 5-2 Soon Hwa Dong, tel. +(82-2) 778 84 30, fax 774 77 65 Singapore 190, Clemenceau Ave 05-34, tel. +(65-33) 99 576 Sofia 27, Blvd. Stambolijski, tel. +(359-2) 987 45 62, fax 980 32 93 Stockholm 66, Kungsgatan, tel. +(46-8) 587 704 47, fax 593 600 50 St. Petersburg 1, Karavannaya St., tel. +(7-812) 273 57 21, fax 272 29 82 Sydney World Aviation Systems, 64 York St. tel. +(61-2) 924 42 466, fax 929 03 306 Taipei 1, Fu Hsing North Rd., tel. +(886-2) 740 36 88, fax 740 36 80 Tallinn SAS Tallinn Airport, tel. +(372) 605 85 53, fax 605 83 54 Tel Aviv 95, Allenby Rd., tel. +(972-3) 5664 182, fax 5663 580 Thesaloniki 62 Tsimiski Str., tel. +(30-31) 26 96 19/20, fax 27 07 74 Toronto 3300 Bloor St. W. Suite 3080, Etobicoke, ONT M8X 2X3, tel. +(1-905) 676 09 91, fax 676 83 06, 1-800-668-5928 Vienna 5, Schwedenplatz, tel. +(43) 0 810 810 885 Vilnius 2, Radunies Kelias St., tel. +(370-2) 73 90 20, fax 73 90 19 Zurich Airport Zrich, tel. +(41-43) 816 61 88, fax 816 61 41

LOT Polish Airlines maintain regular and seasonal connections between major Polish cities (Bydgoszcz, Cracow, Gdask, Katowice, d, Pozna, Rzeszw, Szczecin, Warsaw, Wrocaw, Zielona Gra). Tickets may be purchased at LOT sales offices and at some travel bureaux as well. For information 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 money, and rent a car. In order to get to the city centre, travellers can hire a taxi, use the city bus service or a special Airport City Bus link.
LOT Polish Airlines offices in Poland Bydgoszcz ul. Jezuicka 16, tel./fax +(48-52) 375 33 55 Cracow ul. Basztowa 15, fax +(48-12) 422 66 83 Gdask ul. Way Jagielloskie 2/4, fax +(48-58) 341 64 50 Katowice Al. Korfantego 38, fax +(48-32) 206 28 67 Lublin ul. Krakowskie Przedmiecie 53, fax +(48-81) 53 214 47 d ul. Piotrkowska 122, fax +(48-42) 633 70 75 Pozna ul. Bukowska 285, fax +(48-61) 858 55 15 Rzeszw Plac Ofiar Getta 6, fax +(48-17) 853 27 21 Szczecin ul. Wyzwolenia 17, fax +(48-91) 433 93 27 Warsaw Al. Jerozolimskie 65/79, fax +(48-22) 630 56 68 Wrocaw ul. Pisudskiego 36, fax +(48-71) 343 90 32 Foreign airline companies in Warsaw and Cracow Almost all foreign airline companies which have offices in Warsaw maintain regular air connections with the capital of Poland. Aeroflot Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 29 Russian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 628 17 10 Air Algerie Warsaw, ul. wirki i Wigury 1 Algerian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 650 25 12 Air Baltic Warsaw, ul. Truskawiecka 6 Latvian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 651 51 76 Air Canada Warsaw, ul. Filtrowa 81/37 Canadian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 822 54 77 Air France Warsaw, ul. Krucza 21 French Airlines tel. +(48-22) 584 99 00 Air Ukraina Bureau at the Okcie International Airport Ukrainian Airlines ul. wirki i Wigury 1, tel. +(48-22) 650 40 60 Air India Warsaw, ul. Marszakowska 99a, flat 701 Indian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 621 85 56 Alitalia Warsaw, ul. Moliera 8, tel. +(48-22) 827 40 14 Italian Airlines Cracow, ul. Krupnicza 3, tel. +(48-12) 431 06 21 American Airlines Warsaw, Al. Ujazdowskie 20 tel. +(48-22) 625 05 60 Austrian Airlines Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 627 52 99 Cracow, ul. Krakowska 41 tel. +(48-12) 429 66 66, fax 429 20 06 Balkan Warsaw, ul. Marszakowska 83 Bulgarian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 621 12 78 Belavia Warsaw, ul. wirki i Wigury 1 Belarus Airlines tel. +(48-22) 628 38 87 British Airways Warsaw, ul. Krucza 49, tel. +(48-22) 529 90 00 British Airlines Cracow, ul. w. Tomasza 25, tel. +(48-12) 422 86 21 British Warsaw, ul. wirki i Wigury 1 Midland Airways tel. +(48-22) 650 36 56 British Airlines CSA Warsaw, pl. Zawiszy 1 (Hotel Jan III Sobieski) Czech Airlines tel. +(48-22) 659 67 99 El Al Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 65/79, flat 1616 Israeli Airlines tel. +(48-22) 830 09 56 Finnair Warsaw, Aleje Jerozolimskie 81 Finnish Airlines tel. +(48-22) 695 08 11

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Iberia Spanish Airlines KLM SA Royal Dutch Airlines Lufthansa German Airlines Warsaw, ul. Somiskiego 19/516 tel. +(48-22) 536 20 31 Warsaw, ul. Wolnoci 7d tel. +(48-22) 862 70 00 Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 338 13 00 Cracow, ul. Sienna 9 tel. +(48-12) 422 41 99, fax 422 41 88 Sabena Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39 Belgium Airlines tel. +(48-22) 627 02 30 SAS Warsaw, ul. Sienna 39, tel. +(48-22) 850 05 00 Scandinavian Airlines Cracow-Balice, ul. Kapitana Medweckiego 1 tel. +(48-12) 285 50 08, fax 285 50 62 South Warsaw, ul. witokrzyska 36 African tel. +(48-22) 826 02 91 Airways Swissair Warsaw, ul. Jana Pawa II 15, tel. +(48-22) 697 66 00 Swiss Airlines Cracow, ul. Basztowa 15, tel. +(48-12) 639 34 24 Tarom SA Warsaw, ul. Marszakowska 84/92 Rumanian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 629 90 98 Tunisair Warsaw, ul. witokrzyska 36 Tunisian Airlines tel. +(48-22) 652 04 92 United Airlines Warsaw, ul. witokrzyska 36 American Airlines tel. +(48-22) 455 38 21 Cracow has direct air connections with the following cities: Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Chicago, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Gdask, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rome, Stockholm, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington, Zurich. Budget airlines In addtition, several other carriers, including budget airlines such as Air Berlin www.airberlin.com, Air Polonia www.airpolonia.com, Easy Jet www.easyjet.com, Germanwings www.germanwings.com, Sky Europe www.skyeurope.com, Wizzair www. wizzair.com, have scheduled flights to and from Poland. 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 winoujcie, for more information consult the Internet pages: www.unityline.pl, info@unityline.pl Maritime transportation Outbound 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 Koobrzeg 78-100, ul. Zwycizcw 15, tel. +(48-94) 352 50 10, fax 352 77 84, e-mail: mbp.kolobrzeg@polferries.pl Pozna 60-264, ul. Gogowska 86, tel. +(48-61) 866 12 16, fax 866 13 12, e-mail: mbp.kolobrzeg@polferries.pl Szczecin 70-203, ul. Kardynaa Wyszyskiego 28, tel. +(48-91) 488 02 38, 488 09 45, fax 488 04 36, e-mail: mbp.szczecin@polferries.pl winoujcie 72-600, ul. Bema 9/2, tel./fax +(48-91) 322 43 96, e-mail: mbp.swinoujscie@polferries.pl Warsaw 00-613, ul. Chaubiskiego 8, Information about ferries tel. +(48-22) 830 09 30, 830 00 97, fax 830 00 71, e-mail: mbp.warszawa@polferries.pl Wrocaw 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 Gdask 80-542, ul. Przemysowa 1, tel. +(48-58) 343 18 87, winoujcie 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 winoujcie. Daily link. Information and reservation of seats: Unity Line, Plac Roda 8, 70-419 Szczecin tel. +(48-91) 359 55 92, fax 359 56 73, www.unityline.pl e-mail: info@unityline.pl

Travel by Ferry

POLFERRIES vessels operated by the Polish Baltic Navigation (PB) maintain regular ferry connections with Sweden and Denmark on the following routes: Gdask Visby Ystad winoujcie Copenhagen winoujcie Nynshamn Gdask Rnne - winoujcie Information: www.polferries.com.pl Ticket sales and reservation abroad Sweden Polferries AB Malm, Hans Michelsensgatan 6A, S-211 20 Malm, tel. +46 (0) 40 12 17 00, fax 40 97 03 70, Polferries - Stockholm Hamnterminalen, S-149 30 Nynshamn 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 Rnne, Bornholm tel. +45 (0) 56 951 069, fax 56 958 910 Motorists should be in possession of an driving license, automobile 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 offered by:

Coastal and inland sailing In 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 excursions in the region of the Great Masurian Lakes, call: Masurian Navigation Company, 11-500 Giycko, tel./fax +(48-87) 428 53 32.

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Austria, Belgium
Foreign tour operators selling Polish tourist offer: Blaguss Touristik 1040 Wien Wiedner Hauptstr. 15 Columbus Ihr Reisebro 1010 Wien Dr. Karl-Lueger Ring 8 Bustours Austria 1010 Wien Dr. Karl-Lueger Ring 8 EIT-Penta Tours 1020 Wien Taborstr. 39 Gruber Reisen 8020 Graz Idlhofgasse 5-7 Kuoni Reisen 1030 Wien Modecenterstr. 16 Kastler Reiseparadies 4100 Otensheim Kepplingerstr. 3 Kneissl Touristik 4650 Lambach Linzerstr. 4-6 AMTC Reisebro 1010 Wien Schubertring 1-3 sterreichisches Reisebro 1043 Wien Friedrichstr. 7 Prima Reisen 1060 Wien Fillgraderstr. 7 Raiffeisen Reisebro 1030 Wien Guglg. 7-9 Ruefa Reisen 1070 Wien Mariahilferstr. 120 Sabtours 4560 Kirchdorf Hauptplatz 18 Raiffeisen Reisewelt 4020 Linz Europaplatz 1a Studiosus, Airtour Austria 1070 Wien Lindeng. 41 TUI Reisen 1070 Wien Mariahilferstr. 20 7 Plus Avenue d Auderghem 182 1040 Bruxelles Bonvoyages s.a. Avenue des Celtes 56 1040 Brussel Eigen-Wijze Reizen Vismarkt 6 3000 Leuven Escape Travel Sint Sebastiaanstraat 4 8200 Sint Andries

Austria
Regular bus services, bus tours on request Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Offer of other travel offices Cities: Warsaw, Cracow Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips (8 itineraries) Touring trips

tel. +(43-1) 50 18 00, fax 50 18 09 99 www.blaguss.at, office@blaguss.at tel. +(43-1) 534 11 0, fax 534 11 200 www.columbus-travel.com busines@columbus.co.at tel. +(43-1) 534 11, fax 534 11 208 kobler.bustours@columbus.co.at tel. +(43-1) 211 260, fax 211 264 00 www.vienna-travel.at sales@eit-penta.at tel. +(43-316) 70890, fax 7089 72 www.gruberreisen.at office@gruberreisen.at tel. +(43-1) 514 78 0, fax 514 78 96 www.kuoni.at cities@kuoni.at tel. +(43-72) 34 823 23, fax 34 823 23 23 www.kastler.at reiseparadies@kastler.at tel. +(43-72) 45 207 00, fax 45 323 65 www.kneissltouristik.at a.spannagi@kneissltouristik.at tel. +(43-1) 711 99 0, fax 711 99 1469 www.oeamtc.at/reisen reisebuero@oeamtc.at tel. +(43-1) 58 80 00, fax 588 00 280 www.verkehrsbuero.at info@verkehrsbuero.at tel. +(43-1) 58 08 00, fax 580 80 80 www.primareisen.com office@primareisen.com tel. +(43-1) 313 75 0, fax 313 75 109 www.raiffeisen-reisen info@raiffeisen-reisen.at tel. +(43-1) 52 55 50, fax 55 52 25 www.ruefa.at sales@ruefa.at tel. +(43-7582) 641 09, fax 512 55 www.sabtours.at kirchdorf@sabtours.at tel. +(43-732) 65 96 62 13, fax 65 96 6213 www.rrw.at gruppe2@rrw.raiffeisen.at tel. +(43-1) 523 07 88, fax 526 65 10 www.airtour.at sales@airtour.at tel. +(43-1) 525 52 50, fax 523 05 30 www.tui.co.at wien6@tui.co.at

Belgium

tel. (+32-2) 743 10 10, fax 743 10 11 7plus@skynet.be tel. (+32-2) 736 39 28, fax 732 48 35 www.bonvoyages.net info@bonvoyages.net tel. (+32-16) 62 47 62, fax 62 47 63 www.eigenwijzereizen.com eigenwijzereizen@skynet.be tel. (+32-50) 34 63 63, fax 39 55 84 www.escape-hansa.be leslie.de.nys@escape-hansa.be

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

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Eurocult Avenue Brugmann, 219 1050 Bruxelles Ictam Reizen Rue de la Montagne 52 1000 Bruxelles Lauwers Reizen Nijverheidsstraat 17 2530 Boechout Leonard Voyages Boulevard d Avroy, 25 4000 Liege Odysseus NV Plaslaar 34 2500 Lier Outline Beeldhouwersstraat 30/1 9040 Gent Pam Vermeulen Jezusstraat 38 2000 Antwerpen Polorbis Benelux Rue de la Montagne 50 1000 Bruxelles Trailfinders Waterstraat 25 3770 Zussen-Riemst Verhoeven Busreizen Oostmallesteenweg 176 2310 Rijkevorsel VTB reizen, Jetair Special Brands Stationstraat 100 2800 Mechelen DSB Specialrejser Solvgade 40 1349 Kpenhamn K 65 Ferie Danmark Solvgade 5-17 1307 Kpenhamn Fremadrejser Vestrebrogade 43, 1 1620 Kpenhamn Gedser Turistfart Langgade 31 4874 Gedser Gislev Rejser Orbaekvej 12 5854 Gislev Polonez Rejsebureau Furrebyevej 10 9220 Aalborg Vindrose Rejser Vester Voldgade 90 1552 Kpenhamn Profil Rejser A/S Kongevej 3-5 1610 Kpenhamn Kur Rejser Norremarksvej 42 9270 Klarup Kurrejseselskabet Hyldegrdsvej 27 2920 Charlottelund tel. +(32-2) 346 81 42, fax 347 73 06 www.eurocult.be info@eurocult.be tel. +(32-2) 548 98 97, fax 548 98 96 www.ictam.com info@ictam.com tel. +(32-3) 454 05 44, fax 455 64 12 www.lauwers.be reizen@lauwers.be tel. +(32-4) 223 38 43, fax 23 11 87 www.voyages-leonard.be liege@voyages-leonard.be tel. +(32-3) 491 04 60, fax 491 04 65 www.odysseus.com info@odysseus.be tel. +(32-9) 219 90 18, fax 219 90 18 www.outline-travel.com info@outline-travel.com tel. +(32-3) 232 01 80, fax 231 16 91 www.pam-vermeulen.be reizen@pam-vermeulen.be tel. +(32-2) 513 13 22, fax 502 12 61 polorbis.benelux@skynet.be tel. +(32-12) 44 09 00, fax 44 09 01 www.horseholiday.com info@horseholiday.com tel. +(32-3) 311 59 59, fax 311 51 20 www.verhoeven.be info@verhoeven.be tel. +(32-15) 71 65 83, fax 71 65 83 www.vtb-reizen.be, www.tuitravel.be sales@vtb.jetair.be Flat or house rental, touring trips, weekend breaks in Cracow or Warsaw Tours on request, tour operator Touring trips Touring trips Weekend break in Warsaw Youth tours, tours on request, tour operator Touring trips 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 Tours on request Touring trips Tour operator, touring

tel. +(45-33) 54 25 80, fax 24 68 25 80 ksoe@dsb.dk www.dsb.dk tel. +(45-33) 14 65 66, fax 93 53 88 info@65ferie.dk tel. +(45-33) 22 04 04, fax 22 22 77 sales@fremadrejser.dk www.fremadrejser.dk tel. +(45-54) 17 99 44, fax 17 90 44 gt@gtrejser.dk tel. +(45-62) 29 12 10, fax 29 12 49 gislev@gislevrejser.dk tel. +(45-98) 13 60 95, fax 13 60 92 polonez@firma.tele.dk tel. +(45-33) 13 52 23, fax 14 29 09 mail@vindroserejser.dk tel. +(45-77) 33 55 50, fax 33 55 51 production@profil-rejser.dk tel. +(45-98) 32 69 33, fax 32 65 33 tel. +(45-39) 90 13 90, fax 90 77 07 rejsehuset@mail.dk

Denmark
Group trips to Warsaw and Cracow Group tours of Poland (Szczecin, Gdask, Warsaw, Cracow, Wrocaw) Group trips to Poland - active, cultural and spa tourism Group trips to Poland (Cracow, Koobrzeg) Group trips to southern Poland ( Szczecin, Pozna) Group trips to Poland Trips to Poland by ferry, all kinds of trips to Poland including active and spa tourism Weekend breaks in Warsaw, Gdask, Cracow (soon in offer Masuria and southern Poland - the Tatras) Group trips to all Polish spas and health resorts Group trips to all Polish spas and health resorts

Foreign tour operators

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Finland, France
Tln Matkatoimisto Linnankatu 3 00160 Helsinki OK-Matkat Srnaisten rantatie 27 A 00500 Helsinki Saga Tours Albetrtinkatu 36 B 00180 Helsinki Area Travel Mannerheimintie 102 00251 Helsinki, PL 6 Poltravel Pakilantie 61 00660 Helsinki Lomamatkat Lnrtinkatu 30 00180 Helsinki Matka Vekka Typajankatu 10 00580 Helsinki Kohdematkat Hietalahdenranta 13 00180 Helsinki Matkapojat Mikonkatu 11 00100 Helsinki MatkaMieli Ltd Albertinkatu 28 00120 Helsinki Amslav Tourisme 55, rue Letellier 75015 Paris Arts et Vie 39, rue des Favorites 75738 Paris Boomerang 455, Promenade des Anglais 06000 Nice Cedok France 32, avenue de lOpra 75002 Paris CGTT Voyages 82, rue dHauteville 75010 Paris Clio 34, rue du Hameau 75015 Paris Eastpak 26, Cours Vitton 69006 Lyon Euro Pauli 34, rue Fays 94300 Vincennes Fram 1, rue Lapeyrouse 31000 Toulouse International OK Tourisme 16, rue de lEvangile 75018 Paris Mugler Ringenbach Voyages 121, rue Mal. Leclerc 68420 Hattstatt

Finland
tel. +(358-9) 22 88 82 40, fax 22 88 83 26 www.toolonmatkatoimisto.fi tel. +(358-9) 61 55 55, fax 61 55 56 00 myynti@okmatkat.fi www.ok-matkat.fi tel. +(358-9) 612 33 55, fax 612 33 77 www.sagamatkat.fi tel. +(358-9) 81 83 83, fax 818 32 45 www.area.fi area@area.fi tel. +(358-9) 724 41 33, fax 724 41 66 poltravel@kolumbus.fi www.poltravel.fi tel. +(358-9) 64 37 11, fax 64 83 55 loma@lomamatkat.fi www.lomamatkat.fi tel. +(358-9) 272 73 10, fax 57 69 90 tel. +(358-9) 27 27 31 40, fax 27 27 31 40 kaisu.manninan@matka-vekka.fi www.matka-vekka.fi tel. +(358-9) 61 56 17 00, fax 61 56 17 40 www.kohdematkat.fi euro@kohdematkat.fi tel. +(358-9) 68 17 61, fax 68 17 62 30 www.matkapojat.fi tel. +(358-9) 58 40 04 20, fax 58 40 04 21 beata@matkamieli.fi www.matkamieli.fi tel. +(33-1) 40 59 43 10, fax 40 59 48 06 info@amslav.fr www.amslav.com tel. +(33-1) 40 43 20 21, fax 40 43 20 29 information@artsvie.asso.fr www.artsvie.asso.fr tel. +(33-4) 97 25 46 46, fax 97 25 46 47 m.couacault@boomerang-voyages.com www.boomerang-voyages.com tel. +(33-1) 44 94 87 50, fax 49 24 99 46 cedok@wanadoo.fr www.cedok.fr tel. +(33-1) 40 22 10 07, fax 40 22 88 54 maia.azevedo@cgtt-voyages.fr www.cgtt-voyages.fr tel. +(33-1) 53 68 82 99, fax 53 68 82 60 information@clio.fr www.clio.fr tel. +(33-4) 72 83 63 33, fax 72 83 63 31 eastpakgroupes@wanadoo.fr tel. +(33-1) 58 64 50 50, fax 58 64 50 51 info-web@pauli.fr www.pauli.fr tel. +(33-5) 62 15 16 17, fax 62 15 17 17 agence.paris@fram.fr www.fram.fr tel. +(33-1) 44 89 64 10, fax 44 89 64 19 iokt@oktourisme.com www.oktourisme.com tel. +(33-3) 89 49 37 37 fax +(33-3) 89 49 26 51 hattstatt@voyages-mugler.fr www.voyages-mugler.fr Trips to Warsaw, Gdask, Cracow Group trips to Poland - active, cultural and spa tourism Warsaw, Cracow; touring trip including Warsaw, Wrocaw, Pozna, Gdask Group trips to Warsaw and Cracow Everywhere in Poland Trips to Warsaw and Cracow Cultural trips to Warsaw and Cracow Weekend breaks in Warsaw Gdask, Toru, Cracow, Warsaw Individual and group trips to Poland (to Cracow in particular)

France

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Cultural tours Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Cultural tours Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, touring trips Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, group tours on request Touring trips by bus

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Germany
Nouvelles Frontieres 87, bd. de Grenelle 75738 Paris Pragomedia Bastide dAudabiac 30580 Lussan Richou Voyages 24, rue Sadi-Carnot BP 445 49300 Cholet Sept et Demi 13, rue Caummartin 75009 Paris SlavTours 6, rue Jeanne dArc 45000 Orleans Tourmonde Cartour 67, bd. Haussmann 75008 Paris Transtours 10, rue du Faubourg Montmarte 75009 Paris Voyageurs du Monde 55, rue Sainte-Anne 75002 Paris Wasteels 146, bd. de Mnilmontant 75020 Paris Reisebro GROMADA Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 7 10178 Berlin CS Plusreisen Husemannstr. 16 10435 Berlin Reisebro Darpol Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 19 10585 Berlin Reiseland Polen Bootsweg 4 16303 Schwedt/Oder NOVASOL Gotenstr. 11 20097 Hamburg Polonia Reisebro Lange Reihe 45 20099 Hamburg Imken Reisen Kleiberg 2 26215 Wiefelstede Partner-Reisen Calenbererstr. 21 30169 Hannover TUI Deutschland Karl-Wiechert-Allee 23 30625 Hannover JAWA-Fitreisen Giersstr.20 33098 Paderborn Flyfishing Kornek Ingolstdter Weg 60 33102 Paderborn Ost-Reise-Service Am Alten Friedhof 2 33647 Bielefeld (Brackwede) tel. +(33-1) 45 68 71 40 fax +(33-1) 40 56 97 93 infos@nouvelles-frontieres.com www.nouvelles-frontieres.com tel. +(33-4) 66 72 70 70, fax 66 72 70 71 pragomedia@tiscali.fr tel. +(33-2) 41 65 40 22, fax 41 65 49 57 richou@richou.fr www.richou.fr tel. +(33-1)43 12 81 00, fax 49 24 90 88 info@sept-et-demi.fr www.sept-et-demi.fr tel. +(33 2) 38 77 07 00. fax 77 18 37 slavtours@slavtours.com www.slavtours.com tel. +(33-1) 44 56 30 30, fax 42 66 12 20 resa@tourmonde.fr www.tourmonde.fr tel. 0 825 031 031, fax +33-1 53 24 34 35 commercial@marsans.fr www.marsans.fr tel. +(33-1) 42 86 16 00, fax 42 86 17 88 europe@vdm.com www.vdm.com tel. +(33-1) 43 66 88 02, fax 43 62 30 25 parismenilmontant@wasteels.fr www.wasteels.fr Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow, touring trips Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Touring trips Expert in trade (comprehensive offer) Weekend break in Warsaw and Cracow Expert in trade (comprehensive offer)

Germany
tel. +(49-30) 242 31 65, fax 242 49 98 gromada-reisebro@tiscalinet.de tel. +(49-30) 442 41 73, fax 441 06 00 cs-plusreisen@t-online.de www.cs-plusreisen.de tel. +(49-30) 342 00 74, fax 342 24 72 info@darpol.com www.darpol.com tel. +(49-3332) 267 00 40, fax 267 00 44 Reiseland-Polen@t-online.de www.Reiseland-Polen.de tel. +(49-40 238 85 90, fax 23 88 59 24 novasol@novasol.de www.novasol.de tel. +(49-40) 24 36 34, fax 280 10 34 info@polenreisen-polonia.de www.polenreisen-polonia.com tel. +(49-44) 02 96 880, fax 02 96 88 11 Imken@t-online.de www.imken.com tel. +(49-511) 131 60 54, fax 131 73 73 partner-reisen-2@t-online.de tel. +(49-511) 56 70, fax 56 71 301 tui@tui.de www.tui.com tel. +(49-5251) 28 19 49, fax 28 17 01 jawa-reisen@t-online.de www.jawa-reisen.de tel. +(49-5251) 40 78 00, fax 40 78 00 mail@kornek.de www.angeln-in-polen.de tel. +(49-521) 417 33 33, fax 417 33 44 ors@ostreisen.de www.ostreisen.de Individual and group tours around Poland, active tourism and incentives Tour operator specializing in Poland: spa tourism, hotels, bungalows, special interest tours, agrotourism, school excursions, city breaks, winter sports Tour operator specializing in Poland: hotels, private rooms, bungalows, rest and recreation programmes, city breaks, spa tourism, golf, car rental Health resort packages, touring trips, group tours; hotels, tickets, German speaking tour guides for hire, tailoring tourist itineraries, interpreters, tourist bus rental Tourist events: holidays in bungalows Tour operator specializing in individual (holidays, business trips, sports tours) and group tours of Poland (incentive tours, city breaks) Tours for groups (touring trips, city breaks, spa tourism) and individual tourists (holiday stays and congress tourism), short breaks and one-day trips 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) Individual tours (hotels, private rooms, touring trips on bike) Health trips, fitness, packages, lastminute offers, bus tours Active tourism, angling Group tours (touring trips, city breaks)

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Great Britain
Service Reisen Giessen Rdgenerstr. 12 35394 Giessen Pol Travel Baselerstr. 35-37 60329 Frankfurt/ M Dertour Emil-von-Behring-Str. 6 60424 Frankfurt/ M Reisecenter Ostwest Rotebhlstr. 51 70178 Stuttgart DNV-Touristik Heubergstr. 21 70806 Kornwestheim Studiosus Reisen Riesstr. 25 80992 Mnchen Polenreisen und Informationszentrum der Stadt Krakau Hintere Insel Schtt 34 90403 Nrnberg Kstl-Osttouristik Rosenberger Str. 10 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg Wolff Ost-Reisen Tradtstr. 6 93437 Furth im Wald Fregata Travel 19-21 Connaught Street London W2 2AY Polish Regency Tours 5 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane London W3 8HR Polorbis Holidays Walmar House, 288/300 Regent Street London W1B 3AL Appleby Coaches Conisholme, Louth Lincolnshire LN11 7LT Bridge City Breaks Bridge House, 55-59 High Road Broxbourne EN10 7DT Cosmos Dale House, Tiviot Dale Stockport SK1 1TB Cresta Holidays DA Study Tours Edwin Doran Music Travel Twickenham, 54 King Street Middlesex TW1 3SH Exodus Expeditions Grange Mills, Weir Road London SW12 0NE Explore Worldwide Inghams Travel Gemini House, 10-18 Putney Hill London SW15 6AX Kirker Holidays 3 New Concordia Wharf Mill Street, London SE1 2BB tel. +(49-641) 40 060, fax 40 06 60 info@servicereisen.de www.servicereisen.de tel. +(49-69) 23 23 60, fax 25 25 60 poltravel@01019freenet.de www.poltravel.net tel. +(49-69) 95 88 00, fax 95 88 34 06 webmaster@dertour.de www.dertour.de tel. +(49-711) 674 36 16, fax 674 36 18 center@ostwestreisen.de www.ostwestreisen.de tel. +(49-7154) 13 18 30, fax 18 29 24 info@dnv-tours.de www.dnv-tours.de tel. +(49-89) 50 06 00, fax 50 06 01 00 tours@studiosus.com www.studiosus.com tel. +(49-911) 22 50 31, fax 22 50 33 info@polenreisen-nuernberg.de www.polenreisen-nuernberg.de tel. +(49-9661) 871 10, fax 87 11 40 info@kaestl.de www.kaestl.de tel. +(49-9973) 50 80, fax 50 81 61 wor@wolff-travel.com www.wolff-travel.com Group tours (touring trips, cultural tours, city breaks), packages Rest and recreation in health resorts, summer houses and bungalows (Masuria and the Baltic Sea) Summer houses and bungalows (Baltic Sea, Masuria, Carpathians, Tatras) Group and individual tours, hotel reservation, reservation and sales of air, train and bus tickets Group and individual tours, nature tourism, city breaks, biking and hiking trips, air connections with Masuria, special trains Study and group tours (hiking tours, city breaks, youth tours for people aged 18-35), biking excursions Tourist Information Centre in Cracow, group and individual trips, reservation of air, train and bus tickets Tour operator specializing in Eastern Europe, group and individual tours Bus tours (touring and cultural trips, city breaks, one-day trips)

Great Britain
tel. +(44-207) 247 84 84, fax 375 19 46 www.commodore.co.uk tel. +(44-208) 992 88 66 fax 896 90 44 www.bogdan-travel.com info@polish-travel.com tel. +(44-207) 636 47 01, fax 637 49 71 www.polorbis.co.uk tel. +(44-1507) 35 79 00, fax 35 79 10 www.applebyscoaches.co.uk enquiries@applebyscoaches.co.uk tel. +(44-870) 727 58 55 fax +(44-1992) 45 66 09 www.bridgetravel.co.uk tel. +(44-208) 464 34 44, fax 466 66 40 www.cosmoscoach.co.uk tel. +(44-161) 927 70 00, fax 953 44 44 www.crestaholidays.co.uk tel. +(44-1383) 88 22 00, fax 88 15 50 www.datours.co.uk holidays@datatours.co.uk tel. +(44-208) 288 29 35, fax 288 29 55 www.edwindoran.com tel. +(44-208) 675 55 50, fax 673 07 79 www.exodus.co.uk info@exodus.co.uk tel. +(44-1252) 76 03 00, fax 76 03 01 www.exploreworldwide.com tel. +(44-208) 780 44 00, fax 780 44 05 www.inghams.com tel. +(44-207) 231 33 33, fax 231 47 71 www.kirkerholidays.com cities@kirkerholidays.com City breaks City breaks, special interest tours City breaks, special interest tours City breaks, special interest tours Special interest tours City breaks City breaks, special interest tours City breaks Special interest tours Special interest tours Special interest tours Special interest tours

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Holland
Page & Moy Abbey House, 56 Burleys Way Leicester LE1 9GZ Regent Holidays Ltd 15 John Street Bristol BS1 2HR Shearings Holidays Ltd Miry Lane Wigan WN3 4AG Thomson Holidays Greater London House Hampstead Road, London NW1 7SD Travelscene Travelscene House 11-15 St Anns Road Harrow HA1 1LQ Travelsphere Ltd Compass House, Rockingham Road Leicestershire LE16 7QD Wallace Arnold Worldwide Journeys Plc Simonse Tours Amstel 108 3961 HL Wijk bij Duurstede Molenaar Tours Isabellalang 1140 2591 SX Den Haag Polska Travel Mgr. Bekkersstraat 22a 6836 HK Arnhem Go East Honthorststraat 42 1071 DH Amsterdam Trailfinders Ruitervakanties Herdenkingsplein 32b 6211 PZ Maastricht De Jong Intra Vakanties Havenkade 1 2984 AA Ridderkerk Kras Stervakanties Bernseweg 22a 5324 JW Ammerzoden TUI Ned. / Holland International Volmerlaan 3 2280 AD Rijswijk Cycletours Buiksloterweg 7a 1031 CC Amsterdam ANWB Reisbureau Wassenaarseweg 220 2596 EC Den Haag Stichting Wolka Postbus 483 6700 AL Wageningen Novasol Postbus 1379 5004 BJ Tilburg East European Travels Postbus 49 5060 AA Oisterwijk Interhome Diepenhoestlaan 13 2288 EW Rijswijk tel. +(44-116) 250 71 51 fax +(44-116) 250 71 23 www.page-moy.co.uk tel. +(44-1179) 21 17 11, fax 25 48 66 www.regent-holidays.co.uk www.shearingsholidays.co.uk tel. +(44-1942) 24 42 46 fax +(44-1942) 82 49 78 www.shearingsholidays.com tel. +(44-870) 888 02 41,fax 888 02 42 www.thomsonholidays.co.uk tel. +(44-208) 427 88 00, fax 861 36 74 www.travelscene.co.uk tel. +(44-185) 841 04 56, fax 846 64 77 www.travelsphere.co.uk tel. +(44-113) 263 64 56, fax 231 07 49 www.wallacearnold.com tel. +(44-207) 388 08 88, fax 383 38 48 www.wwj.uk.com tel. +(31-34) 343 23 03, fax 343 25 12 info@simonsetours.nl www.simonsetours.nl tel. +(31-70) 383 44 93, fax 383 44 94 info@molenaartours.nl www.molenaartours.nl tel. +(31-26) 320 33 33, fax 320 33 34 info@polska.nl www.polska.nl tel. +(31-20) 679 89 64, fax 379 50 55 go.east@freeler.nl www.goeast.nl tel. +(31-43) 325 34 66, fax 325 36 56 info@horseholiday.com www.trailfinders.nl City breaks, special interest tours City breaks, special interest tours Special interest tours Special interest tours City breaks Special interest tours Special interest tours Special interest tours Eastern Europe, Poland, bus tours, car excursions, air tours, individual tours on request (special accommodations, etc.) Eastern Europe, Poland, bus tours, car excursions, air tours, individual tours on request (special accommodations, etc.) Poland (+ Czech Republic), tours by bus, car, train, plane, individual tours on request Cultural and active tourism to eastern destinations (from Poland to Corea) Equestrian tours throughout the whole world, including Poland Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland Tours, also to Warsaw Cycling tours throughout the world, also to Poland (Masuria) Cultural and general touring trips, also to Poland Individual and organized agrotourism in north-eastern Poland Rental of bungalows, also in Poland Tourist trips to Poland and Bulgaria. Cultural, active and winter sports tours Car trips to Poland (Masuria, Sudeten Mountains, Wielkopolska region, Silesia, Beskid Mountains). Rental of bungalows

Holland

tel. +(31-180) 45 77 77, fax 42 80 66 informatie@dejongintra.nl www.dejongintra.nl tel. +(31-73) 599 98 88, fax 599 99 00 h.bommer@kras.nl, info@kras.nl www.kras.nl tel. +(31-70) 326 68 06, fax 326 63 89 isabelle.van.den.burg@tui.nl, info@tui.nl www.hollandinternational.nl tel. +(31-20) 521 84 80 fax 20 626 90 24 info@cycletours.nl www.cycletours.nl tel. +(31-70) 314 71 47, fax 314 69 69 asv@anwb.nl www.anwb.nl tel. +(31-317) 41 52 05 info@wolka.org www.wolka.org tel. +(31-13) 467 77 30, fax 468 66 42 novasol@novasol.nl www.novasol.nl tel. +(31-13) 521 29 98, fax 521 30 00 info@e-e-t.nl www.e-e-t.nl tel. +(31-70) 415 03 13, fax 395 84 66 info@interhome.nl www.interhome.nl

Foreign tour operators

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Hungary
SRC Cultuurvakanties Oude Boteringestraat 37-39 9712 GD Groningen Intertrek Postbus 18760 2502 ET Den Haag Time Out Ruiterreizen Rokkeveenseweg 40a 2712 XZ Zoetermeer SNP Reiswinkel Bijleveldsingel 26 6521 AT Nijmegen Hannick Reizen Geestbrugweg 28 2281 CL Rijswijk Eigen-Wijze Reizen Postbus 1178 7500 BD Enschede Air Mediterrn 4400 Nyregyhza Szarvas u. 5-7. Alpesi Travel 1065 Budapest Terz krt. 33. Anna Tourist 8200 Veszprm Rkczi u. 5. Attila Tours 1114 Budapest Kosztolnyi Dezs tr 10. Bella Tours 1032 Budapest Szl kz 4. Bibliai Utak 1052 Budapest Kroly krt. 8. Car-Tour Utazsi Iroda 1054 Budapest Szemere u. 19. Forg Travel Utazsi Iroda 1184 Budapest lli u. 368 GWK Mv Tours Utazsi Iroda 1051 Budapest Ndor .19 Haris Travel 1052 Budapest Dek F. u. 10. Ibusz 1053 Budapest Ferenciek tere 10. J napot Krakk Lengyel Utazsok Irodja 1067 Budapest, Szondi u. 24. Kisalfld Volntourist 9400 Sopron Lackner K. u. 1-3. KolomBusz 3528 Miskolc Arany dla modziey. u. 19. Makrovilg Utazsi s Zarndok Iroda 1091 Budapest lli t 7. Magyar Autklub-Auttours Utazsi Iroda 1132 Budapest, Visegradi u. 17. tel. +(31-50) 312 31 23, fax 312 64 08 info@srctravel.nl www.src-cultuurvakanties.nl tel. +(31-70) 363 64 16, fax 364 02 69 info@intertrek.nl www.intertrek.nl tel. +(31-79) 343 12 33, fax 341 43 47 info@timeout-reizen.nl www.timeout-reizen.nl tel. +(31-24) 327 70 00, fax 327 70 99 sale@snp.nl www.snp.nl tel. +(31-70) 319 19 29, fax 319 12 62 info@hannick.nl www.hannick.nl tel. +(31-53) 430 34 35, fax 432 67 37 info@eigenwijzereizen.nl www.eigenwijzereizen.nl tel. +(36-42) 50 14 90, fax 50 14 94 www.airmed.hu airmed@axelero.hu tel. +(36-1) 302 15 06, fax 331 6337 www.alpesitravel.hu alpesi@euroweb.hu tel. +(36-88) 41 23 92, fax 32 71 25 www.annatourist.hu annatourist@mail.uti.hu tel. +(36-1) 209 22 56, fax 372 03 15 www.attilatours.hu pattilat@axelero.hu tel. +(36 1) 388 89 84, fax 250 11 57 www.bellatours.hu bella@bellatours.hu tel. +(36-1) 266 76 66, fax 337 69 97 www.bibliaiutak.hu bibliai@elender.hu tel. +(36-1) 269 47 45, fax 331 25 04 www.cartour.hu car-tour@mail.matav.hu tel. +(36-1) 294 31 78, 243 92 12 fax +(36-1) 294 31 78 forgoi@mail.datanet.hu tel. +(36-1) 269 54 22, fax 269 16 03 www.gwkmavtours.hu info@gwkmavtours.hu tel. +(36-1) 317 23 54, fax 317 86 13 www.haristravelclub.hu haristravelclub@axelero.hu tel. +(36-1) 485 2700, fax 337 0326 www.ibusz.hu ut.irodak@ibusz.hu tel. +(36-1) 312 47 63, fax 312 47 59 www.jonapotkrakko.hu jonapotkrakko@hsdnet.hu tel. +(36-99) 31 14 08, fax 31 10 41 www.kisalfoldvolan.hu volantourist@kisalfoldvolan.hu tel. +(36-46) 34 44 54, fax 34 44 54 kolombuszmiskolc@freemail.hu tel. +(36-1) 215 06 36, fax 215 25 70 www.makrovilag.hu makro@makrovilag.hu tel. +(36-1) 237 19 40, fax 237 19 21 www.autoclubtravel.hu info@autoclubtravel.hu Cultural and general touring trips through Poland Active rest in the Tatras (hikes in the mountains) Equestrian tours throughout the whole world, also in Poland (Wielkopolska region, Bieszczady Mountains) Active tourism (hikes) in Poland; train trips through Poland (Trans-Polen) Exclusive cultural tours, Chopin concerts, theatre performances, operas and operettas, etc. Cycling throughout the whole world, also in Poland (Masuria)

Hungary
Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, active tourism for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, pilgrimages Touring trips, city breaks, active and youth tours for groups and individual tourists Outgoing tourism for groups and individuals Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, for groups Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists in Poland Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists Pilgrimages - touring trips, city breaks, for groups Pilgrimages - touring trips, city breaks, youth tours, for groups Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists

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Italy, Luxembourg
Nyakas&Trsai 8900 Zalaegerszeg Tompa M. u. 5. Omnibusz Air Travel Utazsi Iroda 1054 Budapest Bank u. 4. Tolna Tours 7100 Szekszrd Szchenyi u. 38. Zakopane-Hungaria Lengyel Utazsi Iroda 1065 Budapest, Podmaniczky u.11. Alpitour via Roccavione, 15 12100 S. Rocco Cuneo Altrovolo via Lirone, 3 40013 Castel Maggiore (BO) Boscolo tours via Veneto, 24 30019 Sottomarina di Chioggia Brevivet Corso Italia, 37 20122 Milano Caldana Travel Service via Benamati, 19 25080 Maderno (Brescia) Columbia Turismo via Po, 3a 00198 Roma Comet Europa via Libero Leonardi,4 00173 Roma Diffusione Viaggi via Rosario Nicoletti, 13 90147 Palermo Domina VIP Travel via A. Maffel, 1 20135 Milano Malan Viaggi via Accademia delle Scienze,1 10123 Torino Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi via della Pigna, 13 00186 Roma Orbis Italia via Barberini, 11 00187 Roma Tonello Viaggi via C Balbi, 22 M 36100 Vicenza Tour & Travel Italia Piazza Lagrande, 2 10100 Torino Demy Cars Rue de Kehlen 22 8295 Keispelt Emile Weber Voyages Rue dOetrange 5411 Canach Sales Lentz Voyages Rue du Cur 26 1368 Luxembourg tel. +(36-92) 59 68 90, fax 59 68 89 nyakastours.zala@mailbox.hu tel. +(36-1) 473 21 67, fax 269 36 95 www.omnibusz.hu info@omnibusz.hu tel. +(36-74) 41 21 44, fax 51 16 64 www.toltour.tolna.net toltour@tolna.net tel. +(36-1) 354 19 75, mob. 205 78 20 22 fax 312 34 46, www.lengyelorszag.info zakopane.hungaria@hdsnet.hu tel. +(39-171) 31 31, fax 31 32 19 e-mail: bruno.sgobba@alpitour.it www.alpitour.it tel. +(39-51) 71 46 68, fax 71 37 83 e-mail: altrovoloviaggi@altrovolo.it www.altrovolo.it tel. +(39-49) 762 01 11, fax 762 01 10 e-mail: boscolo.tours@boscolo.com www.boscolo.com tel. +(39-02) 58 39 01, fax 58 30 12 94 e-mail: info@brevivet.it www.brevivet.it tel. +(39-365) 54 04 86, fax 54 04 84 e-mail: booking@caldana.it www.caldana.it tel. +(39-06) 854 68 57, fax 855 27 08 e-mail: info@columbiaturismo.it www.columbiaturismo.it tel. +(39-06) 721 82 21, fax 721 94 06 e-mail: comet@rdn.it www.cometeuropa.com tel. +(39-91) 691 41 47, fax 691 41 49 e-mail: diffusione.viaggi@interbusiness.it www.diffusioneviaggi.it tel. +(39-02) 55 00 43 70, fax 55 00 44 41 e-mail: olgiate@dominanetwork.it www.dominanetwork.it tel. +(39-11) 562 38 41, fax 562 44 41 e-mail: malan@malanviaggi.it www.malanviaggi.it tel. +(39-06) 69 89 61, fax 69 88 05 13 www.orpnet.org tel. +(39-06) 488 34 37, fax 482 11 09 e-mail: orbisitalia@adv.it www.adv.it tel. +(39-444) 91 03 11 fax +(39-444) 91 31 53 info@tonelloviaggi.it, www.tonelloviaggi.it tel. +(39-11) 559 64 11, fax 559 64 45 e-mail: europa@tour-and-travel.com www.tour-and-travel.com tel. +(352 30) 01 46, fax 30 76 89 www.demycars.lu info@demycars.lu tel. +(352 356) 57 51, fax 35 97 99 www.voyages-weber.lu info@vew.lu Touring trips, city breaks, for groups and individual tourists Cultural touring trips Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists Touring trips, city breaks, rest and recreation for groups and individual tourists in Poland Bus tour (12 days) through Europe, Touring through Poland (Wrocaw-Warsaw-Czstochowa-Cracow-Wadowice) Bungalow in Masuria, weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow, Warsaw and Masuria Bus tours (8 or 14 days) Pilgrimages Bus tour through Poland, classical itinerary: CracowWarsaw-Czstochowa Classical Poland Classical Poland Air tour through Poland (Cracow, Czstochowa, Owicim, Warsaw, Toru, Pozna, Wrocaw) Classical Poland, weekend breaks, castles, Masuria and national parks Teutonic Knights Heritage Tour by air from Italy to Poland (2 days) Pilgrimages By air: Classical Poland, weekend breaks, most interesting cities and nature monuments; Masuria, Gdask, Warsaw By bus: Classical Poland, Poland - Prague By air: Jewels of the North, Discover the South

Italy

Luxembourg
Touring trips Touring trips Touring trips

tel. +(352 461) 81 81, fax 472 24 11 www.sales-lentz.com

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Norway, Russia
Voyages Vandivinit Kischtestrooss, 17 5683 Dalheim Euro Terra Nova Kristian Auygusts gt. 13 0164 Oslo Kalinka Tours Ytre Strandv. 1 3790 Kragero Prisma Dronning Mauds gt. 15 0250 Oslo Viking Reiser Grensen 9 a 0250 Oslo Zenith Reisebyr Fr. Nansens pl. 6 0160 Oslo Haga Reiser Stavangerv. 36 4313 Sandnes Plusreiser Skottegt. 15 5011 Bergen Voyager Travel Group Hegdehaugsv. 31 0352 Oslo RunWay Unitur Box 1002 Sentrum 5808 Bergen Eavi Tours AS Elvefaret 21 0751 Oslo Alces Moscow ul. Lusinowskaja 39 Green-Tur Moscow M. Suchariewskaja pl. 6 Intrein-Tur Moscow Jakowo-Apostolskij Pierieuok 15 Kompania SNP Moscow ubianskij Projezd 23 Marnawa Moscow B. Czudow Pierieuok 8 RUTS-2000 Moscow Bolszoj Owczinnikowskij Pierieuok 26 Satmarket Moscow Suchariewskij Pierieuok 6 Sibor Moscow ul. Twierskaja 10 Tawer-Tur Moscow Zielenyj Pierieuok 81 TurInko Moscow ul. Profsojuznaja 3 tel. +(352 23) 66 83 41, fax 23 66 15 79 www.vandivinit.lu contact@vandinivit tel. +(47-22) 99 23 99, fax 99 23 90 www.euroterranova.no mail@euroterranova.no tel. +(47-35) 98 99 60, fax 98 10 23 www.kalinkatours.no kalinka@kalinkatours.no tel. +(47-22) 93 79 80, fax 93 79 69 www.prisma.no jan.alvaer@prisma.no tel. +(47-22) 42 72 22, fax 42 03 93 www.vikingreiser.no felles@vikingreiser.no tel. +(47-22) 41 80 64, fax 42 40 47 zenitha@eunet.no tel. +(47-51) 67 65 00, fax 68 95 00 www.hagareiser.no tel. +(47-55) 30 30 30, fax 30 30 31 www.plusreiser.no anny.britt.sletten@plus.no tel. +(47-23) 33 49 49, fax 33 49 48 voyager@voyager.no tel. +(47-55) 21 04 50, fax 21 04 51 www.runway.no info@runway.no tel. +(47-92) 04 92 04, fax 50 29 96 www.eavi.no post@eavi.no Touring trips

Norway
Group tours to Warsaw, Gdask, Cracow Weekend breaks in Warsaw, Gdask, Cracow Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow Group tours to Poland: active, cultural and spa tourism Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow Bus tours to Szczecin, Cracow, Warsaw Weekend breaks in Warsaw and Cracow Tours through Poland - packages Bus tours to Gdask, Cracow, Wieliczka, Warsaw, Wrocaw Tours through Poland

tel. +(70-95) 237 60 58, fax 236 74 18 www.polandtravel.ru alces@polandtravel.ru tel. +(70-95) 744 10 26, 208 64 14 www.latin.ru/greentour greentour@elnet.msk.ru tel. +(70-95) 916 21 81, fax 916 19 93 www.intrain.ru intrain@yandex.ru tel. +(70-95) 928 99 50, fax 926 41 13 www.snp.ru pro@snp.ru tel. +(70-95) 291 72 12, fax 246 71 78 www.marnava.ru info@marnava.ru tel. +(70-95) 953 53 26, 235 12 52 www.roots2000.ru roots@comail.ru tel. +(70-95) 778 78 04, fax 208 45 98 www.satmarket.ru info@satmarket.ru tel. +(70-95) 292 34 39, fax 788 05 33 www.sibor.ru alex@sibor.ru tel. +(70-95) 746 38 63, fax 301 45 42 www.taver.ru taver@taver.ru tel. +(70-95) 234 05 97, fax 124 75 24 www.turinko.ru info@turinko.ru

Russia
Business tourism, city breaks, Zakopane Cultural tourism and rest and recreation, group tours for adults and youth Cultural tourism combined with city breaks, mainly in Warsaw and Cracow Youth tourism - rest and recreation in the mountains and at the seaside Children and youth tourism Tours to Poland, children and youth tourism Cultural tourism in cities: Warsaw, Cracow Cultural tourism, rest and recreation in holiday resorts at the seaside and in the mountains Tours to Poland, rest and recreation for youth Cultural tourism, rest and recreation, business tourism

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Spain
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Hippo Viajes C/ ODonnell, 8 28009 Madrid Icu Viajes S.a. Tour Operador C/ Bilbao, 1 Local 2 28100 Alcobendas (Madrid) Iberojet Gran Va Asima, 23 bajos 07009 Polgono Son Catell, Palma Mallorca Expo Mundo C/ Diputacin, 238 Sobrtico 08007 Barcelona Barcel Viajes Prez Galdos, 34 07006 Palma de Mallorca Ambassador Tours Expomundo Diputacin, 238, 3 08007 Barcelona Orbis Resor Birger Jarlsgatan 71 104 32 Stokholm PM Scandinavia/Sea Travel Office Kpmangatan 10 111 31 Stockholm Exalibur Tours Vrmlandsgatan 16 413 28 Gteborg Prisma Pyramidvgen 2 D 169 29 Solna Polen Experten Kalendegatan 9 211 35 Malm stersjresor Linngatan 52 402 31 Gteborg Scandorama Amiralsgatan 3 203 11 Malm Trivselresor Rlambsvgen 17, Box 34133 100 26 Stockholm Airtours Sveavgen 92 113 50 Stockholm Europa Direkt Maskinvgen 24 691 37 Karlskrona Kira Reisen CH - 5400 Baden Mellingerstr. 6 Frantour Suisse SA Ch - 1211 Genf 2 Postfach 2991 Hotelplan CH - 8031 Zrich Habsburgstr. 9 Reisebro Mittelhurgau CH - 8401 Winterthur Bahnhofplatz 4 VCS Ferien und Reisen CH - 3360 Herzogenbuchsee Lagerstr. 18 tel. +(34-91) 431 21 58, fax 435 56 63 www.hippoviajes.com tel. +(34-91) 651 10 15, fax 653 00 29 www.icu.es tel. +(34-97) 178 82 20 fax 107 04 52 www.iberojet.es tel. +(34-93) 412 59 56, fax 412 29 14 www.ambassadortours.com tel. +(34-97) 117 88 00, fax 146 70 73 www.barcelo.com tel. +(34-93) 482 71 00, fax 482 71 31 www.ambassadortours.es Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives Group and individual tours, tours tailored to order and incentives

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tel. +(41-56) 200 19 00-05, fax 222 77 24 www.kirareisen.ch kira@travel.ch tel. +(41-22) 906 41 46, fax 738 74 72 www.frantour.ch eva.ackermann@frantour.ch tel. +(41-43) 277 85 82, fax 272 22 05 www.hotelplan.ch info@hotelplan.ch tel. +(41-52) 212 19 55, fax 212 52 11 www.mt-retail.ch winterthur@mt-retail.ch tel. +(41-62) 956 56 56, fax 956 56 57 www.vcs-reisen.ch reisen@vcs-ate.ch

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Naturfreunde Reisen CH - 3001 Bern Postfach 7809 Happitour Touristik CH - 6340 Baar Neuhofstr. 8-12 Twerenbold CH - Baden Cordulaplatz 8 Abercombie & Kent 1520 Kensington Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 American Travel Abroad 250 West 57th. Street New York, NY 10107 Avanti Destinations 851 SW 6th Avenue # 1010 Portland, OR 97204 Brendan 21625 Prairie Street Chatsworth, CA, 91311 Canadian Travel Abroad 80 Richmond Str. W. # 804 Toronto, ON, M5H 2A4, Canada Collette Vacations 162 Middle Street Pawtucket, RI 2860 Destination Europe Resources 9501 W. Devon Avenue Rosemont, IL 60018 Gate 1 Travel 101 Limekiln Pike Glenside, PA 19038 Globus / Cosmos 5301 S. Federal Circle Littleton, CO 80123 Grand Circle Corporation 347 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210 Homeric Tours 55 E 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Image Tours 2828 Kraft Avenue SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Intrav 11969 Westline Industrial Drive St. Louis, MO 63146-3220 Isram World of Travel 630 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10017 ORBIS Polish Travel Bureau 342 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10173 Trafalgar Tours 2300 E Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 Travcoa 2424 SE Bristol Street, Suite 310 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Travel Impressions 465 Smith Street Framnigdale, NY 11735 tel. +(41-31) 318 48 55, fax 318 48 59 www.nature-team.ch nfreisen1@pop.agri.ch tel. +(41-41) 767 80 10, fax 41 767 80 90 www.hapimag.ch info@hapimag.com tel. +(41-56) 222 00 33, fax 222 49 61 www.twerenbold.ch info@twerenbold.ch tel. +(01-800) 323 73 08, fax 630 954 33 24 www.abercrombiekent.com info@abercrombiekent.com tel. +(01-212) 586 52 30, fax 581 79 25 www.amta.com amtainfo@amta.com tel. +(01-503) 295 11 00, fax 800 422 95 05 www.avantidestinations.com info@avantidestinations.com tel. +(01-818) 428 60 00, fax 772 64 92 info@brendantours.com tel. +(01-416) 364 27 38, fax 364 69 51 www.cantrav.ca centrav@baxter.net tel. +(01-401) 728 38 05, fax 728 13 80 www.collettevacations.com info@collettevacations.com tel. +(01-800) 782 24 24, fax 800 282 74 74 www.der.com generalinfo@der.com tel. +(01-215) 572-7676, fax 886-2228 www.gate1travel.com info@gate1travel.com tel. +(01-303) 703 70 00, fax 798 54 41 www.globusandcosmos.com tel. +(01-617) 350 75 00, fax 346 60 92 www.gct.com online@gct.com tel. +(01-212) 753 11 00, fax 753 03 19 www.homerictours.com info@homerictours.com tel. +(01-616) 957 10 10, fax 957 01 03 www.imagetours.com sales@imagetours.com tel. +(01-314) 727 05 00, fax 727 61 98 www.intrav.com info@intrav.com tel. +(01-212) 661 11 93, fax 370 14 77 www.isram.com info@isram.com tel. +(01-212) 867 50 11, fax 682 47 15 info@orbistravel.com tel. +(01-714) 456 05 05, fax 456 05 01 www.trafalgartours.com trafalgartravel@aol.com tel. +(01-949) 476 28 00, fax 476 25 38 www.travcoa.com requests@travcoa.com tel. +(01-631) 845 80 00, fax 845 80 95 www.travimp.com info@travimp.com Biaowiea, Masuria, active tourism Active tourism, Masuria, Pomerania Touring trips

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Castles and palaces Baranw Sandomierski (Podkarpacie Voivodship) Renaissance castle with a lovely arcaded courtyard.

Biaystok (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 Biaystok, with their wooden mosques built by the Muslim Tartars. Brzeg (Opole Voivodship) the castle of Piast Princes (16th c.). Bytw (Pomeranian Voivodship) the Gothic Teutonic Knights castle. Darowo (Western Pomerania Voivodship) the Gothic castle of the Pomeranian Princes. Gniew (Pomeranian Voivodship) the Gothic Teutonic Knights castle; chivalrous tournaments are organised on its premises. Golub-Dobrzy (Kujavia and Pomerania Voivodship) the medieval castle famous for the organisation of the annual International Knights Tournaments (July). Kielce (witokrzyskie Voivodship) the sumptuous Baroque Bishops Palace from the 17th century.

biggest magnates residence, the castle of Ksi is majestically perched on a steep hill amidst lush woods. Kwidzyn (Pomeranian Voivodship) the Gothic Teutonic Knights castle and the adjoining cathedral. Lidzbark Warmiski (Warmia and Masuria Voivodship) the sumptuous Gothic castle of the Warmia Bishops. acut (Podkarpacie Voivodship) is famous for its palace, which is likely to be the best-known aristocratic residence anywhere in Pound. The large palace building contains a fabulous collection of historical interior decorations, supplemented by one of the largest collections of carriages in the world. Malbork (Pomeranian Voivodship) is known for its Europes 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. Nieborw (Mazovian Voivodship) the main attraction is the palace museum arranged in a Baroque aristocratic residence with a nearby romantic park called Arcadia. Nowy Winicz (Maopolska Voivodship) a castle with

massive pentagonal fortifications that was reputedly well prepared 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 towns prime attraction is the castle with an extensive English-style park, another example of a magnificent magnates residence. Ujazd (witokrzyskie Voivodship) the small village is known for Krzytopr, an enormous castle whose ruins dominate the area. Czocha (Lower Silesia Voivodship) one of the biggest castles in Silesia. Major churches and monasteries Czerwisk upon Vistula a monastery with a Romanesque and Gothic basilica. Czstochowa the Jasna Gra Pauline monastery is Polands most important religious sanctuary, famous for its miraculous icon of Black Madonna. Throughout centuries, the monastery gathered a wealth of art objects and precious votive offerings. Dbno Podhalaskie, Binarowa, Lipnica Murowana, Skowa wooden churches in southern Maopolska placed on UNESCOs World Cultural Heritage list. Gniezno Polands first capital and the cradle of the Polish state. Gnieznos 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,

Kozwka (Lublin Voivodship) is one of the best-preserved magnates residences in Poland. The palace houses the Zamoyski family art collection. Kozwka is also famous for its collection of socialist realist art. Krasiczyn (Podkarpacie Voivodship) a splendid late Renaissance castle, the former residence of the Krasicki family. Ksi near Wabrzych (Lower Silesia Voivodship) Polands

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the future king of Poland Bolesaw Chrobry arranged a historical meeting with the German emperor, Otto III. Frombork a monumental Gothic cathedral surrounded by defensive walls. Jawor and widnica 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 represented by 24 chapels built over the surrounding hills in the 17th century (later the number grew to 40). Every year thousands of pilgrims flock to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska to take part in Passion plays. The whole site is included in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. Kamie Pomorski the highlight of the place is its Gothic (originally Romanesque) cathedral that contains an impressive organ, famous for its excellent tone and organ music concerts. Karpacz the famous wooden church Wang was originally built in Norway in the 13th century and in 1840 transferred to Karpacz. Krzeszw an interesting Cistercian church with beautiful interior decorations and an old abbey nearby. Leajsk an impressive Bernadine church and monastery complex with a beautiful organ, built in the 17th century. Lubi it boasts a gigantic Cistercian abbey, one of Europes largest monastic arrangements. Pelplin a Cistercian abbey with a beautiful Gothic cathedral, today possibly the third largest church in the country. Tum a well-preserved form of the 12th century Romanesque basilica. wita Lipka boasts the most beautiful Baroque church in northern Poland. The pride of the church is its sumptuously decorated organ of some 5000 pipes. wity Krzy a historical Benedictine monastery. Wchock a Cistercian abbey, one of the most valuable examples of Romanesque architecture in Poland. Sanctuaries The best known Polands religious (Roman Catholic) sanctuaries are located in Czstochowa, Gietrzwad, Gniezno, on St Anns Mount, in Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Kalwaria Pacawska, Kode, Liche, Niepokalanw, Piekary lskie, wita Lipka, and Wambierzyce. Orthodox sanctuaries are found at Grabarka and Jabeczna. Important museums Jasna Gra Art Collection 42-225 Czstochowa ul. O. Kordeckiego 2, tel. +(48-34) 377 77 77, 365 66 88, fax 365 27 28 National Museum 80-822 Gdask, ul. Toruska 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. w. 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. Jagielloska 15, tel. +(48-12) 422 05 49, fax 422 27 34 Majdanek State Museum 20-325 Lublin, ul. Droga Mczennikw Majdanka 67, tel. +(48-81) 744 26 48, fax 744 05 26 Castle Museum 82-200 Malbork, ul. Starociska 1 tel. +(48-55) 272 33 64, tel./fax 272 33 64, fax 272 24 05

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Major open-air museums (skansens) Ignacy ukasiewicz Skansen of Oil Industry at Bbrka 38-458 Chorkwka, tel. +(48-13) 433 34 89 Lower Silesia Ethnographic Park 41-500 Chorzw, ul. Parkowa 1, tel. +(48-32) 241 07 18, fax 241 55 01 Father Krzysztof Kluk Museum of Agriculture 18-230 Ciechanowiec, ul. Paacowa 5, tel./fax +(48-86) 277 13 28 Sowiski Skansen Kluki Kluki, 76-214 Smodzino, tel. +(48-59) 846 30 20 Wielkopolski Ethnographic Park Dziekanowice, 62-261 Lednogra, 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 Chtnik Kurpie Region Skansen 18-414 Nowogrd, 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

Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum 32-603 Owicim, ul. Winiw Owicimia 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 victims during WW II, mainly Jews. Included on UNESCOs Worlds Heritage list. National Museum, 61-745 Pozna, al. Marcinkowskiego 9 tel. +(48-61) 852 80 00, fax 851 58 98 National Museum, 70-561 Szczecin, ul. Staromyska 27 tel. +(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 Kosw Lacki, tel. +(48-25) 781 16 58 Nicolaus Copernicus Museum 87-100 Toru, ul. Kopernika 15/17, tel. +(48-56) 622 67 48 Wadowice, Family House of Pope John Paul II 34-100 Wadowice, ul. Kocielna 7, tel. +(48-33) 823 26 62

Opole Region Rural Museum 45-835 Opole, Bierkowice, ul. Wrocawska 174, tel. +(48-77) 474 30 21 Museum of Folk Culture 89-333 Osiek n. Noteci, ul. Dworcowa, tel./fax +(48-67) 286 60 90 Radom Region Rural Museum 26-600 Radom, ul. Szydowiecka 30, tel. +(48-48) 332 92 81 Skansen of Rural Architecture 38-500 Sanok, ul. Traugutta 3, tel. +(48-13) 463 16 72 Kielce Region Rural Museum Tokarnia, 26-053 Wolica, tel. +(48-41) 315 41 71 Kaszuby Region Ethnographic Park Wdzydze Kiszewskie, 83-406 Wglikowice, pl. 1 Maja 9, tel./fax +(48-58) 686 43 64

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Royal Castle, Memorial of National History and Culture 00-277 Warsaw, pl. Zamkowy 4, tel. +(48-22) 657 21 70 (information) tel. 657 23 38 (reservation), fax 657 72 60 National Museum 00-495 Warsaw, Al. Jerozolimskie 3, tel. +(48-22) 621 10 31, fax 622 35 59 Wieliczka Salt Mine Tourist Route 32-020 Wieliczka, ul. Daniowicza 10, tel. +(48-12) 278 73 02, fax 278 73 33 National Museum 50-153 Wrocaw, pl. Powstacw Warszawy 5, tel. +(48-71) 343 56 43 Racawice Panorama 50-155 Wrocaw, ul. Purkyniego 11, tel. +(48-71) 344 16 61, fax 343 36 39 Frederick Chopin Museum (Chopins birthplace) elazowa Wola, 96-503 Sochaczew, tel. +(48-46) 863 33 00, fax 863 40 76

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Calendar of Major Cultural and Tourist Events in Poland in 2005
Event Super Opera Stagings in Wrocaw J. Bock Fiddler on the Roof, January 7-9 R. Wagner Siegfried, June 18, 24-26 St. Moniuszko Haunted Manor, December 31 9th Ludwig van Beethoven Easter Festival One of the top musical festivals in Poland with performances by outstanding European and international soloists and orchestras. 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. 8th Universitas Cantat 2005 International Festival of University Choirs A non-competition festival with performances by university choirs from all over the world. 12th Bydgoszcz Operatic Festival Polands largest presentation of opera, operetta, musical and ballet performances by Polish and international musical theatres. 15th Gaude Mater International Festival of Sacral Music Performances of sacral music representing various denominations from choir songs through cantatas to oratorios. Great variety of compositions and modern music appreciation is the festivals strength. Hajnwka 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. Music Festival in acut A series of modern and classical music concerts performed by distinguished European soloists, ensembles and choirs. Where & When Wrocaw Organizer Opera Dolnolska, 50-066 Wrocaw, ul. widnicka 35 tel. +(48-71) 370 88 50, 370 88 80 fax +(48-71) 370 88 52, 370 88 81 e-mail: opera@opera.wroclaw.pl www.opera.wroclaw.pl Stowarzyszenie im. Ludwiga van Beethovena 31-147 Krakw, ul. Duga 19/4 tel. +(48-12) 423 15 17 fax +(48-12) 423 15 17 e-mail: andrzej@beethoven.org.pl www.beethoven.org.pl Biuro Krakw 2000 31-028 Krakw, ul. witego Krzya 1 tel. +(48-12) 429 34 87, fax +(48-12) 422 13 81 e-mail: biuro@krakow2000.pl www.krakow2000.pl Biuro Organizacyjne Festiwalu 61-712 Pozna, ul. Wieniawskiego 1 tel. +(48-61) 829 44 12,fax +(48-61) 829 44 12 www.main.amu.edu.pl/~festiwal Opera Nova Pastwowa Opera w Bydgoszczy 85-006 Bydgoszcz, ul. Gdaska 20 tel. +(48-52) 322 59 50, 325 49 31 do 32 fax +(48-52) 322 59 50 e-mail: dyrekcja@operanova.bygdoszcz.pl www.operanova.bydgoszcz.pl Orodek Promocji Kultury Gaude Mater 42-200 Czstochowa, ul. Dbrowskiego 1 tel. +(48-34) 324 36 38, fax +(48-34) 365 17 60 e-mail: biuro@gaudemater.pl www.gaudemater.pl Spoeczny Komitet Hajnowskich Dni Muzyki Cerkiewnej 17-200 Hajnwka, ul. Ks. Dziewiatowskiego 15 tel. +(48-85) 873 47 23 e-mail: festiwal@cerkiew.pl www.festiwal.cerkiew.pl Filharmonia im. Artura Malawskiego 35-959 Rzeszw, ul. F. Chopina 30 tel. +(48-17) 862 85 07, fax +(48-17) 862 23 33 e-mail: filh.rz@pro.onet.pl www.filharmonia.rzeszow.pl, www.lancut.pl Agencja Koncertowa Akwarium M. Adamiak 00-901 Warszawa, Pl. Defilad 1 tel. +(48-22) 620 50 72, fax +(48-22) 620 63 73 e-mail: 64675351@pro.onet.pl www.adamiakjazz.pl Warszawska Opera Kameralna 00-695 Warszawa, ul. Nowogrodzka 49 tel. +(48-22) 628 30 96, fax +(48-22) 629 32 33 e-mail: ticket@wok.pol.pl, www.wok.pol.pl

Warsaw March 15-26

Cracow March 24-27

Pozna April 21-25

Bydgoszcz April 23 May 8

Czstochowa May 1-6

Hajnwka May 9-16

acut May 14-21

XIII Warsaw Summer Jazz Days Distinguished European jazz players perform in Poland. Open air performances at Zamkowy Square. XV Mozart Festival Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart gala. Operatic, symphonic and chamber music performances. XIV International Festival of Organ and Chamber Music Organ and chamber music concerts held in the Bernardine basilica of Leajsk.

Warsaw June August Warsaw June 15 July 26

Burmistrz Miasta Leajsk Leajsk 37-300 Leajsk, Rynek 1 June 21 August 23 tel. +(48-17) 242 73 33, fax +(48-17) 242 73 33 e-mail: uml@lezajsk.um.gov.pl www.lezajsk.um.gov.pl Stowarzyszenie Festiwal Kultury ydowskiej XV Jewish Culture Festival in Krakw 31-107 Krakw, ul. w. Gertrudy 5 Performances of traditional and modern Chassidim and Cracow tel. +(48-12) 431 15 17, 431 24 27 Synagogue music. Film screening, theatrical performances, June 25 July 3 fax +(48-12) 431 24 27 exhibitions and meetings. e-mail: office@jewishfestival.pl www.jewishfestival.pl

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Opera Krakowska 31-512 Krakw, ul. Lubicz 48 tel. +(48-12) 628 91 01, fax +(48-12) 628 91 03 e-mail: marketing@opera.krakow.pl www.opera.krakow.pl XLVIII International Festival of Organ Music Polska Filharmonia Batycka in Oliwa 80-751 Gdask, ul. Oowianka 1 Featuring famous organ compositions and first perform- June 28Gdask September 2 tel. +(48-58) 305 20 40, fax +(48-58) 305 20 40 ances of new organ works by distinguished virtuosos e-mail: sekretariat@filharmonia.gda.pl playing monumental organ in the Oliwa Cathedral. www.filharmonia.gda.pl Fundacja Midzynarodowego Festiwalu Teatralnego XV Malta International Theatre Festival Pozna Malta, 61-809 Pozna, ul. w. Marcin 80/82 pok. 217 Polands largest festival of dramatic, street and open-air June 29 July 3 tel. +(48-61) 646 52 43, fax +(48-61) 646 52 84 theatres gathering performers and spectators from all over e-mail: office@malta-festival.pl Europe. www.malta-festival.pl Telewizja Polska S.A., Pr II, Agencja ArtystycznoReklamowa Pro-Country Warszawa, XIV PiknikCountry International Festival Mrgowo Stowarzyszenie Muzyki Ludowej Country of Country Music July August w Warszawie, Urzd Miasta Mrgowo A country music festival attracting artists from the whole 11-700 Mrgowo, ul. Krlewiecka 60A world. tel. +(48-89) 741 35 22, www.mragowo.um.gov.pl e-mail: promocja@mragowo.um.gov.pl Warszawskie Towarzystwo Muzyczne Concerts in the Palace on the Water at im. Stanisawa Moniuszki Warsaw, Park azienki 02-511 Warszawa, ul. Morskie Oko 2 azienki Krlewskie (Royal Baths) Krlewskie tel. +(48-22) 849 68 56 Chamber music hits performed in the beautiful setting of July August Royal Baths. fax +(48-22) 849 56 51 e-mail: wtm@waw.pdi.net X Festival of Stars in Midzyzdroje Fundacja Dla 8,5 The event is held to promote top achievements of theatre, Midzyzdroje 02-904 Warszawa movie, music, fine art and literature artists meeting the July 1-4 ul. Grzesiuka 2/6 world of politics and business. The festival culminates with tel. +(48-22) 826 13 25 the Promenade of Stars, when film and theatre artists fax +(48-22) 826 13 25 leave their hand imprints for moulding in the bonze. IX Summer Opera Festival in Krakw Featuring staged opera and operetta performances by opera theatres from Poland and abroad. Cracow June 26 July 10 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 Krakw. 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. Cracow July 3 August 7 Cracovia Music Agency 31-155 Krakw, ul. Warszawska 18 tel. +(48-12) 423 40 16 e-mail: cracovia@hotmail.com www.cracjazz.com Stowarzyszenie Bitwa Grunwaldzka, Zarzd Gminy Grunwald 14-107 Gierzwad tel. +(48-89) 647 20 59 e-mail: grunwald_gm@poczta.onet.pl Midzynarodowe Targi Gdaskie S.A. 80-382 Gdask, ul. Beniowskiego 5 tel. +(48-58) 554 91 59, fax +(48-58) 552 21 68 e-mail: jarmark@mtgsa.com.pl www.mtgsa.com.pl/dominikanski

Grunwald July 15-17

St. Dominics Fair An attractive fair with a tradition going back to the 13th century. A wide offer of cultural and entertainment events: Gdask festivals, concerts and feasts. More than 1000 traders, July 30 August 22 artists and collectors attend the fair and their stands occupy several streets in the centre of the town. XLII Beskidy Culture Week Makw Podhalaski, The largest in Beskidy and one of the most prestigious Euro- Szczyrk, Wisa, ywiec pean folk events, colourful and diverse. Performances by July 30 August 7 folk groups from the most remote and exotic countries. International Shakespearean Festival Presentation of the most interesting European stagings of Shakespeares plays. 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.

Komitet Organizacyjny Tygodnia Kultury Beskidzkiej 43-300 Bielsko-Biaa, ul. 1 Maja 8 tel. +(48-33) 877 14 81, fax +(48-33) 877 18 03 e-mail: ckptismakow@poczta.onet.pl www.tkb.art.pl Fundacja Theatrum Gedanense Targ 11/13 Gdask, Gdynia, Sopot 80-828 Gdask, ul. Dugi fax +(48-58) 301 34 11 July 30 August 6 tel. +(48-58) 301 34 11, e-mail: fthgedan@gdansk.sprint.pl www.teatr-shakespeare.gda.pl Wolin August Zarzd Miejski Wolin 72-500 Wolin, ul. Zamkowa 23 tel. +(48-91) 326 13 22, fax +(48-91) 326 13 33 e-mail: urzad@wolin.pl, mok@wolin.pl www.wolin.pl/festiwal_wikingow.html

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ORFEO - Fundacja Bogusawa Kaczyskiego, Casa Grande Krynica Zdrj Artistic Impresario, 02-954 Warszawa August ul. Marconich 1/7 tel./fax +(48-22) 842 44 69 www.boguslaw-kaczynski.pl Fundacja Wielka Orkiestra witecznej Pomocy Woodstock Stop 02-737 Warszawa, ul. Niedwiedzia 2a Kostrzyn A concert of Grand Christmas Aid Orchestra for an attendtel. +(48-22) 852 32 14, fax +(48-22) 852 07 52 August ance of approx. 200,000. e-mail: wosp@wosp.org.pl www.wosp.org.pl Biuro Promocji Zakopanego XXXVII International Festival 34-500 Zakopane, ul. Kociuszki 13 of Highlanders Folklore Zakopane tel. +(48-18) 206 69 50 Highlanders groups from the entire world perform at the August fax +(48-18) 206 69 50 Festival. e-mail: promocja@um.zakopane.pl www.zakopane.pl Fundacja Midzynarodowych Festiwali 60th International Chopin Festival Chopinowskich Duszniki Zdrj in Duszniki Zdrj 57-340 Duszniki Zdrj, Rynek 10 August 5-13 The oldest festival in Poland, hosting artists from the whole tel. +(48-74) 866 92 80, fax +(48-74) 866 92 80 world. e-mail: chopin@festival.pl www.festival.pl Four Cultures Dialogue Festival Towarzystwo Na Rzecz Dialogu Kultur d Ziemia The Festival is intended to promote understanding and tolerPrzyszoci d ance between the four nations that have formed the multiSeptember 3-10 91-415 d, Pl. Wolnoci 5 cultural population of d throughout the Citys history. tel. +(48-42) 636 38 21 Exhibitions, concerts and theatrical performances are held. www.ziemiaprzyszlosci.w.pl Biuro Midzynarodowego Festiwalu 40th Wratislavia Cantans Wratislavia Cantans International Festival Wrocaw 50-106 Wrocaw, ul. Rynek 7 Interdisciplinary festival hosting artists from many counSeptember 9-17 tel. +(48-71) 342 72 57, fax +(48-71) 343 08 33 tries. Vocal/oratorio performances. e-mail: office@wratislavia.art.pl www.wratislavia.art.pl XI Archaeological Fair Muzeum Archeologiczne w Biskupinie Various aspects of everyday life in the remote past are 88-410 Gsawa, Biskupin 17 Biskupin presented. Music and dance performances, warrior fights, tel. +(48-52) 302 50 25 ceremonies, bow and cross-bow shows, minting and many September 17-25 fax +(48-52) 302 54 20 other stagings are held. e-mail: muzeum@biskupin.pl Towarzystwo im. Fryderyka Chopina Warsaw 00-368 Warszawa, ul. Oklnik 1 XV F. Chopin Piano Contest September 28 tel. +(48-22) 827 54 71, fax +(48-22) 827 95 99 One of the oldest musical contests worldwide. October 24 e-mail: info@chopin.pl, www.chopin.pl Adamiak i Brzeski Jazz Partners Sp. z o.o. 47th JVC Jazz Jamboree 00-901 Warszawa, Pl. Defilad 1 Warsaw International Jazz Festival tel. +(48-22) 620 50 72, fax +(48-22) 620 73 76 October The oldest and best jazz music festival in Poland. e-mail: 64675351@pro.onet.pl www.adamiakjazz.pl LXIII Contest for the Most Beautiful Muzeum Historyczne m. Krakowa Cracovian Crches 31-011 Krakw, Rynek Gwny 35 Cracow The Contest with a tradition of more than 60 years is tel. +(48-12) 422 32 64, fax +(48-12) 422 32 64 December 3 intended to award the most beautiful Cracovian crche e-mail: promocja@mhk.pl, dyrekcja@mhk.pl displaying typical architectural features of the old Krakw. www.mhk.pl Gminny Dom Kultury Easter Palm and Handicraft Contest Lipnica Murowana 32-724 Lipnica Murowana for the Palm of Lipnica March 20 tel. +(48-14) 685 21 08, fax +(48-14) 685 21 02 Contest for the most beautiful and tallest Easter Palm. e-mail: kulturalipnica@wp.pl www.lipnicamurowana.prv.pl Baltic Sail 2005 International Sailing Event Urzd Miasta Gdask Annual sailing event lasting 5 weeks and held in NorGdask and the Gulf 80-803 Gdask, ul. Nowe Ogrody 8/12 rkping, Karlskrona, Rostock, Gdask, Lubeck and Helsinof Gdask tel. +(48-58) 323 67 36 gor; SAIL GDASK is the Polish part of the event. Yachts July 28-31 e-mail: sail@gdansk.gda.pl from many European countries. www.sail.gdansk.gda.pl Information about other recurrent events in Poland can be found on www.pot.gov.pl/kal2005 and in the promotional publication of the Polish Tourist Organisation entitled: Calendar of the Major Cultural, Tourist and Sports Events Poland 2005 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.

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Krynica circulatory and digestive tract disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, urinary tract and gynaecological problems, www.sanatoria.com.pl/krynica/uzdrowisko Kudowa Zdrj circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, digestive tract problems (children), www.zuk-sa.pl Ldek Zdrj rheumatic and dermatological conditions, motoric and circulatory disorders, www.uzdrowisko-ladek.com.pl Naczw circulatory disorders (mainly heart problems), www.uzdrowisko-naleczow.com.pl Polanica Zdrj circulatory and digestive tract disorders, www.zuk-sa.pl

Spas Poland has forty-three spas operating all year round and located in different parts of the country. Nearly all are situated 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, mudbaths, water drinking cures, inhalations, underwater and dry massage, gym exercises, etc. Supervising doctors are officially 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 60 www.sanatoria.com.pl Major spas and their therapeutic profile Busko Zdrj 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 lskie Zdrj rheumatic conditions, motoric and urinary tract disorders; Duszniki Zdrj respiratory and digestive tract disorders, gynaecological problems; Inowrocaw rheumatic conditions, motoric, circulatory and digestive tract disorders, www.inozdroj.com.pl Iwonicz Zdrj rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory and digestive tract disorders, gynaecological problems, www.uzdrowisko-iwonicz.com.pl Kamie Pomorski rheumatic conditions, motoric and circulatory disorders, www.sanatoria.pl/kamienpomorski/uzdrowisko Koobrzeg rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, www.uzdrowisko.kolobrzeg.pl Konstancin near Warsaw rheumatic conditions, motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, nervous system disturbances;

Polaczyk respiratory and urinary tract disorders, gynaecological problems; Rabka respiratory and circulatory disorders; children: rheumatic conditions, respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, www.uzdrowisko.rabka.pl Szczawnica respiratory disorders, www.sanatoria.com.pl/szczawnica/uzdrowisko wieradw Zdrj rheumatic conditions, motoric and circulatory disorders, gynaecological problems; winoujcie respiratory and circulatory disorders, endocrinological and metabolic problems, gynaecological problems, dermatological conditions; Ustka motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, rheumatic conditions, endocrinological and metabolic problems, www.uzdrowisko-ustka.com.pl Ustro motoric, respiratory and circulatory disorders, rheumatic conditions, metabolic problems (mainly obesity), www.uzdrowisko-ustron.com.pl Wieliczka respiratory (mainly asthmatic and other allergic conditions) and motoric disorders, rheumatic conditions, 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 quality have recently increased and improved. Agrotourism is very popular with families with kids. It is also a very efficient and comfortable way of getting acquainted with the country and its people. The Gospodarstwa Gocinne Polish Federation of Rural Tourism promotes this kind of rest: ul. Wsplna 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 accommodations contact the regional associations of the Polish Federation of Rural Tourism. The following websites provide information about holidays in the Polish countryside: www.agritourism.pl and www.polen-info.pl

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 water body. Notice: As not all water bodies in Poland are managed by the Polish Angling Union, an appropriate local administration 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 observed Fish Species Close season Minimum size in cm Eel 45 Grayling 1. 03 31.05 30 River trout 1.09 31.01 25/30 Barbel 1.01 30.06 40 Chub 25 Baltic whitefish 15.10 31.12 35 Pike 1.01 30.04 45 Danube salmon 1.03 31.05 70 Carp 30 European whitefish 15.10 31.12 18 Salmon 1.10 31.12 50 Sea trout 1.10 31.12 40 Tench 25 Lake trout 1.09 31.01 50 Catfish 1.11 30.06 70 Perch-pike 1.01 - 31.05 45 Distribution of species by region Lowland waters predatory species: eel, perch, pike, perchpike, catfish in Masurian lakes and Odra and Vistula rivers.

Angling With 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 Beskids Mountains are the most attractive angling areas of Europe. The inland waters of Poland are inhabited by nearly 70 fish species, including the highly valued by anglers salmon, trout, pike, eel, perch-pike and carp. In all matters related to angling, hobbyists should contact the Polish Angling Union. Its the most popular association of anglers in Poland. For information about actual rules and regulations contact: Polish Angling Union, ul. Twarda 42, 00-831 Warsaw tel./fax +(48-22) 620 50 85, zgpzw@zgpzw.pl, www.zgpzw.pl Anglers who wish to practice their hobby in Poland need a payable licence that can be obtained from the local ad-

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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 Pomeranian and the Sudeten, Beskid and Bieszczady Mountains; Sea trout in the Pomeranian rivers; Lake trout in the lagoons located in the region of the Sudeten and Beskid 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 waters; 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 Trips A dense network of tourist trails criss-crosses the whole territory 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 curiosities. The year round open refuges and campsites open E-8 This part (188 km) runs through the Low Beskid and the Bieszczady. The PTTK offices: Nowy Scz, 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 winoujcie on the German-Polish border and ends at Braniewo on the Polish-Russian border. The PTTK offices: winoujcie, Koobrzeg, Gdask. Tourist information in Gdask: ul. Duga 45, 80-827 Gdask, tel./fax +(48-58) 301 13 43, turystykazagraniczna@pttk-gdansk.pl, www.pttk-gdansk.pl. E-11 The Polish section (1149 km) begins at Subice near the German-Polish border and ends at Ogrodniki near the Polish-Lithuanian border. The PTTK offices: Subice, Pozna, Gniezno, Toru. Tourist information in Toru: Rynek Staromiejski 1, 87-100 Toru, tel. +(48-56) 621 09 31, fax +(48-56) 621 09 30. For more information about accommodation facilities, mountain refuges, PTTK refuges, campsites and bivouacs in the Carpathians contact: Karpaty PTTK Refuges and Tourist Hotels, Rynek 9, 33-300 Nowy Scz, tel. +(48-18) 443 86 10, fax +(48-18) 443 89 19, karpaty@schroniskapttk.com.pl, www.schroniska-pttk.com.pl Hunts Polish 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, Augustw and Biaowiea Forests, near Pisz, and in the forests surrounding Koszalin and Zielona Gra. The game that is very popular with hunters includes red-deer, elk (special permit needed) and wildboar. For information about hunts in Poland, necessary formalities and about export of live animals contact: The owex Hunting Office of the Polish Hunting Union, ul. Nowy wiat 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

in summer season are located along the most popular hiking 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 hostels contact: Polish Tourist and Country-Lovers Society (PTTK) ul. Senatorska 11, 00-075 Warsaw tel. +(48-22) 826 22 51, fax +(48-22) 826 25 04 poczta@pttk.pl, www.pttk.pl. Major tourist trails in Poland that also constitute sections of European tourist routes: E-3 This trail is divided into two parts. The Sudeten section (292 km) from Szklarska Pass to Midzylesie Pass, and the Carpathian section (500 km) from Chyne to Dukla Pass. Both sections have the PTTK mountain refuges. The PTTK regional offices are located in Szklarska Porba, Jelenia Gra, Zakopane and Krynica.

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All formalities must be dealt with by the local agent or can be arranged directly with the owex Hunting Office of the Polish Hunting Union. Import licence for arms and ammunition has to be obtained from the Polish diplomatic mission in the visitors country of origin. The following documents must be submitted together with the application for the import licence of arms and ammunition: 1. Valid passport, 2. Arms characteristics: a. Type of arms and its manufacturer, b. Manufacturing number, c. Quantity of ammunition, d. Photocopy of the holders arms licence. 3. Voucher for services provided by the Polish hunting agent. The voucher should contain the following information: a. Hunters first and second names, b. Dates of stay in Poland, c. Number of hunting licence issued by the Polish Ministry of Environment. Biking tours There 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 Warsaw tel. +(48-22) 826 22 51, fax +(48-22) 826 25 05 e-mail: poczta@pttk.pl, www.p ttk.pl Regional biking trails promoted by the PTTK Wielkopolska voivodship PI 7001c: around Trzcianka (approx. 57 km) PI 6001n: from Trzcianka to Tuczno (approx. 40 km) Lubusz voivodship GO 7006y: from Sulcin to Torzym (approx. 51 km) Kujavia and Pomerania voivodship: BY 6001n: from Bydgoszcz to Chojnice (approx. 166 km) BY 6001c: from Czersk to wiecie (approx. 74 km) BY 7001s: from Tuchola to Bachor (approx. 113 km) TO 7001n: from Toru to Grudzid (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 / Mrgowo (approx. 27 km) Around Lake Juksty / Mrgowo (approx. 26 km) From Mrgowo to Jesuit monastery at wita Lipka and back (approx. 45 km) From Olsztyn to Nidzica (approx. 52 km) From Nidzica to Iawa (approx. 76 km) From Olsztyn to Iawa (approx. 90 km) From Lidzbark Warmiski to Wgorzewo (approx. 99 km) From Olsztyn to Pisz (approx. 100 km) From Wgorzewo to Pisz (approx. 91 km) From Ktrzyn to Mrgowo (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 38 tel. +(48-22) 722 83 91 (92), 722 60 01, 722 60 21, fax 722 65 60 www.kampinoski-pn.gov.pl Baltic Sea coast SL 7001y: from Kluki to eba (approx. 22 km) Cracow Region / Cracow and Czstochowa Uplands Dbowcwka biking trail from Czstochowa to Poraj (approx. 15 km) Orle Gniazda biking trail from Czstochowa to Morsko (approx. 64 km) Zygmunt Krasiski biking trail from Czstochowa to Myszkw (approx. 70 km) Olsztyn biking trail from Czstochowa 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 Ldek Zdrj to Otmuchw (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. Gdaska 18, 85-006 Bydgoszcz tel. +(48-52) 322 35 89, 322 79 29, fax +(48-52) 322 17 58 www.pttk.bydgoszcz.pl, szlbrdy@pttk.bydgoszcz.pl Those tourists who are not interested in individual itineraries 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. Wyspiaskiego 2-4 lok. 204, 15-888 Biaystok tel. +(48-58) 744 45 62, fax 744 45 34, nattrav@masuren.travel.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.

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Water sports With its great variety of water bodies, Poland is very attractive for fans of such water sports as sailing, kayaking, windsurfing 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, Iawskie, Olsztyskie, Suwalskie and the Region of the Great Masurian Lakes. There are many well-developed lakeside centres with accommodation facilities and rental of water sports equipment.

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For information about sailing, kayaking, yachting and canoeing 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 Wie, ul. upy 4, tel. +(48-52) 371 96 17 www.kpozzbyd.org.pl, biuro@kpozzbyd.org.pl Elblg Regional Sailing Union 82-300 Elblg, ul. Radomska 29, tel. +(48-55) 232 67 20 Gorzw Regional Sailing Union 66-400 Gorzw, ul. Obotrycka, tel. +(48-95) 722 68 43 Koszalin Regional Sailing Union 75-201 Koszalin, ul. Przemysowa 5, tel. +(48-94) 341 86 83 Warmia and Masuria Regional Sailing Union 10-044 Olsztyn, ul. Koobrzeska 1, tel. +(48-89) 527 46 01, warmaz@wozz.org.pl Pomeranian Regional Sailing Union 81-345 Gdynia, Aleja Zjednoczenia 9, tel./fax +(48-58) 621 09 12 West Pomeranian Regional Sailing Union 70-206 Szczecin, ul. Dworcowa 19 room 102, tel. +(48-91) 434 76 48 www.zozz.com.pl Lubusz Regional Sailing Union Zielona Gra, al. Niepodlegoci 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 Warsaw tel. +(48-22) 826 22 51 (55), fax +(48-22) 826 25 05 Sailing and kayaking routes Szczecin Lagoon Sailing Centre, ul. Rybacka 26, 72-020 Trzebie tel. +(48-91) 312 82 41, fax +(48-91) 312 82 94 River Drawa Trail, Drawa National Park, ul. Lenikw 2a, 73-220 Drawno tel. +(48-95) 768 20 51 River Brda Trail, PTTK Szlak Brdy, ul. Gdaska 18, 85-006 Bydgoszcz tel. +(48-52) 322 35 89, fax +(48-52) 322 17 58 www.pttk.bydgoszcz.pl, szlbrdy@pttk.bydgoszcz.pl River Krutynia Trail, OZGT PTTK, ul. Staromiejska 1, 10-950 Olsztyn tel. +(48-89) 572 51 56, fax +(48-89) 527 51 56 River Biebrza Trail, Head Office of the Biebrza National Park 19-251 Osowiec, tel. +(48-86) 272 06 20 Mountainous water routes Rafting down River Dunajec Polish Association of the Pieniny Rafters, 33-443 Sromowce-Kty 14 tel. +(48-18) 262 97 21 or Head Office of the Pieniny National Park, 33-450 Krocienko tel. +(48-18) 262 56 01, 262 56 02, fax 262 56 03 Diving For information about scuba-diving contact the Polish Tourist 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.pl For information about kayaking tourism contact: Polish Kayaking Union, ul. Erazma Cioka 17, 01-445 Warsaw tel./fax +(48-22) 837 14 70, 837 40 59, fax +(48-22) 877 24 60 www.pzkaj.pl, office@pzkaj.pl

Sailing and windsurfing centres Augustw PTTK boat rental, ul. Nadrzeczna 70a, 16-300 Augustw, tel. +(48-87) 643 34 55, tel./fax 643 38 50, www.szekla.pl Giycko Marina Belbot, ul. Smtka 20a, m. 24, 11-500 Giycko, tel. +(48-87) 428 03 85 Iawa PHGT Pod Omeg, ul. Sienkiewicza 24, 14-200 Iawa, tel. +(48-89) 649 40 93 Mikoajki egluga Mazurska, Aleja Kasztanowa, 11-730 Mikoajki, tel. +(48-87) 421 61 02 Mrgowo PPHU Kanu, ul. Traugutta 4b, 11-700 Mrgowo, tel. +(48-89) 741 37 21 www.mragowo.um.org.pl Ruciane Nida PTTK, Al. Wczasw 17, 12-220 Ruciane Nida, tel. +(48-87) 423 10 12 Suwaki Midzyszkolny Zwizek Sportowy, ul. Zastawie 38a, 16-400 Suwaki tel. +(48-87) 566 30 03 Wgorzewo Klub Morski LOK, ul. Braci Ejsmontw 2, 11-600 Wgorzewo tel. +(48-87) 427 48 75 Suwaki Yacht rental - Lake Wigry vicinity, ul. Noniewicza 38c/84 16-400 Suwaki, tel. +(48-87) 566 34 04

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The Baltic Sea waters offer excellent conditions to sailing and windsurfing fans. winoujcie, Koobrzeg, Ustka, eba, Gdask and Gdynia provide satisfactory facilities for seafaring 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 Europe: Odra-Spree canal Szczecin Lagoon Golf The following are the golf courses in Poland that we recommend: Amber Baltic Golf Club ul. Batycka 13, 72-514 Koczewo - Koczewo tel. +(48-91) 326 51 10, fax 326 53 33, www.abgc.pl Armada Golf - Tychy 43-100 Tychy, ul. Edukacji 9 tel./fax +(48-32) 327 58 46, www.armadaoolf.pl Bachalski Sport Park 60-449 Pozna Wichrowa, tel./fax +(48-61) - Pozna 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 Rajszew 70, 05-110 Jabonna & Country Club tel. +(48-22) 782 45 55, fax 782 41 63 - Rajszew www.warsawgolf.pl First Wrocaw Golf ul. wirowa 37, 54-027 Wrocaw, tel. +(48-71) Club 349 13 30, fax 396 51 12, www.tomgolf.wroc.biz Gdask Golf & Country 83-042 Eganowo, Postoowo, www.golf.com.pl Club - Postoowo tel. +(48-58) 683 71 00, fax 683 72 00 Golf and Relax ukcin 72-419 Dziwnw 3, ul. Dziwna 12/1 tel. +(48-91) 381 26 22, www.golfandrelax.com.pl Golf Club Bytkowo, ul. Pawowicka, 62-090 Rokietnica Country Pozna tel./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 Wola Bdowa 6, 95-011 Bratoszewice k. Strykowa, Bdowa tel./fax +(48-42) 719 66 00, www.golfpalace.pl Krakw Valley Golf Pacztowice 54, 32-063 Krzeszowice 3, and Country Club tel. +(48-12) 282 94 67, tel./fax 258 60 20 (21), - Pacztowice www.krakow-valley.com Mazury Golf & Country Naterki 13a, 11-036 Gietrzwad, Club - Naterki tel./fax+(48-89) 513 15 40, www.mazurygolf.pl PLKG ul. Kracowa 1, 21-200 Lubartw tel. +(48-81) 501 21 77 Sierra Golf Club Ptkowice, 84-200 Wejherowo tel./fax +(48-58) 778 49 00 Silesian Golf Club ul. Sowia 10, 41-100 Siemianowice lskie tel. +(48) 503 315 162 TATFORT Golf Club 87-100 Toru, ul. Kociewska 30A, - Toru tel. +(48-56) 655 06 28, www.tat.com.pl/golf For information about golf opportunities in Poland contact: www.golf.pl

Holidays in the Saddle Poland has over one thousand stud farms and equestrian centres. Many stud farms are located close to splendid manor houses and palaces. They offer horse riding, board and accommodation, horses for hire and horse riding lessons. Equestrian centres websites: www.jazdakonna.pl www.voltahorse.pl www.stadniny.pl www.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. Jagielloska 6, 31-010 Cracow, tel. +(48-12) 422 28 40 Equestrian Tourism Commission of the PTTK Head Office PTTK Zamek, 87-400 Golub-Dobrzy, tel. +(48-56) 683 24 55 For detailed information about equestrian tourism in Poland and about riding trails contact the website: www.pttk.pl

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Hotel chains in Poland Accor Best Western Campanile Gromada Holiday Inn Hotel Diament HP Park Ibis Polish Historical Hotels Marriott Mercure Novotel Orbis Prestige Hotels Qubus Hotel Radison SAS Sheraton Sofitel Westin www.accor.com www.bestwestern.pl www.campanile.com.pl www.gromada.pl www.holidayinn.com www.hoteldiament.pl www.beph.pl www.ibishotel.com www.leisure-heritage.com www.marriott.com www.mercure.com www.novotel.com www.orbis.pl, www.orbisonline.pl www.prestigehotels.pl www.qubushotel.com www.radisson.com www.starwood.com www.sofitel.com www.starwood.com The Hotel Palace at Maciejowice, Amber Palace of Strzekcino 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 Baranw Sandomierski and Krasiczyn are surrounded by beautiful landscape parks and belong to the group of Polands Renaissance jewels. Tourists are accommodated in their historical interiors with all modern comforts available. Tours of the nearby historical towns of Zamo 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 & Heritage Al. Jerozolimskie 44, 00-024 Warsaw tel. +(48-22) 433 60 30, fax 433 60 31, e-mail: heritage@wwz.pl www.leisure-heritage.com, www.wwz.pl

Leisure and Heritage hotels in historical buildings Approximately 800 castles, palaces and manors are scattered around Poland. Many of them were destroyed during war operations 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 Polands most precious historical properties, including many magnate residences. The Wieliczka Salt Mine with its fascinating underground tourist route and Zakopane with its unique highlanders 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 photo-safari in the largest wild bird sanctuary in Europe as well as the tour of the Biaowiea National Park, the last primeval forest in Europe.

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Youth hostels Some 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 members 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 28 tel./fax +(48-22) 849 83 54, hostellingpol@ptsm.com.pl, www.ptsm.com.pl. Contact the PTSM in order to make any reservations. Addresses of youth hostels can be found on the websites: www. ptsm.pl International student hotels Many student dorms are turned into student hotels during holidays. All reservations should be arranged directly with student hostels. Cracow - www.hotele.studenckie.pl Campsites The 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 50 biuro@pfcc.info, www.pfcc.info Polish 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 services, 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). Pensions They 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 stays For information about agrotourist holidays contact: Gospodarstwa Gocinne Polish Federation of Rural Tourism, 00-930 Warsaw, ul. Wsplna 30, tel. +(48) 602 459 137, tel. +(48-52) 398 14 34 tel. +(48) 602 305 330, www.agritourism.pl Holiday homes and apartments There are many holiday homes and apartments to choose from and they are located in all regions of Poland, predominantly on the seacoast, in the mountains and in the Masurian lakeland and Pomerania. They represent all standards of accommodations. Reservations should be arranged through touroperators. www.interhome.pl.

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The 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 businessmen. Our infrastructure includes high standard accommodations in hotels, motels and pensions as well as business centre backup. Professional business centres offer organization services, modern office facilities and conference space. Businessmen are welcomed and well served in many hotels located in big cities as well as in attractive tourist spots. They can avail themselves of all necessary business facilities and enjoy interesting leisure 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 Wrocaw 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 Congresses Information about hotel accommodations for organizers of congresses, seminars and conferences can be found in the brochure entitled Conventions & Incentive Travel Poland. Orders should be sent to: cbp@pot.gov.pl Incentives Poland is a good destination for incentive tours. Many Warsaw-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 entitled Polish touroperators Members of Incoming Tourist Forum, Polish Tourist Organisation. Most of them organize incentives.

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FERIE. WCZASY. PODRE TRAVEL Pl. Konstytucji 2 00-552 Warszawa PGN i G S.A. Oddzia GEOVITA ul. Krucza 6/14 00-537 Warszawa GLOBAL WINGS ul. Grochowska 280 03-841 Warszawa GM Travel ul. Bratnia 30 05-840 Brwinw OST GROMADA ul. Cicha 7 00-353 Warszawa GRUPA A-05 Sp. z o.o. Plac na Groblach 14/2 31-101 Krakw GRUPA EUROPEJSKIEGO BIZNESU Pl. Wilsona 4/74 01-527 Warszawa HAPPY END Sp. z o.o. ul. Sikorskiego 5 05-119 Legionowo HAXEL ADVENTURE TOURS ul. Morawskiego 5/612 30-102 Krakw HETMAN SPORT &TRAVEL Sp. z o.o. Al. Solidarnoci 61 03-402 Warszawa HOLIDAY TRAVEL S.A. ul. Nowowiejska 10 00-653 Warszawa HOLIDAYS Agencja Podry i Turystyki Wiesaw Niechwiedowicz ul. Grunwaldzka 76/78 80-244 Gdask INTERCRAC TRAVEL ul. Krupnicza 3 31-123 Krakw INTERFERIE Sp. z o.o. ul. Marii Skodowskiej -Curie 176 59-300 Lubin tel. +(48-22) 628 56 00 fax +(48-22) 628 89 27 fwptravel@poczta.onet.pl tel. +(48-22) 583 52 00-04 fax +(48-22) 582 52 22 marketing@geovita.pl www.geovita.pl tel. +(48-22) 870 09 33 fax +(48-22) 813 39 66 info@sports-tourist.com.pl www.sports-tourist.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 729 26 81 fax +(48-22) 729 36 63 info@gmtravel.pl www.gmtravel.pl tel. +(48-22) 826 66 35 fax +(48-22) 827 01 35 incoming@gromada.pl www.gromada.pl tel. +(48-12) 429 62 23 fax +(48-12) 429 62 87 a05@a05.pl www.a05.pl tel. +(48-22) 839 36 53, 869 72 42 fax +(48-22) 839 88 32 geb@warsaw.neostrada.pl tel. +(48-22) 644 48 60 fax +(48-22) 644 30 93 info@happy-end.pl www.happy-end.pl tel. +(48-12) 427 20 14 fax +(48-12) 421 07 77 biuro@haxel.pl www.haxel.pl tel. +(48-22) 618 04 59, 670 16 09 fax +(48-22) 670 13 49 hetman_sport@post.pl tel. +(48-22) 825 69 51 fax +(48-22) 825 91 52 tourist@holtravel.com.pl tel. +(48-58) 341 27 61, 305 59 74 fax +(48-58) 341 27 61 holidays@holidays.com.pl www.holidays.com.pl tel. +(48-12) 422 58 40, 422 58 67 fax +(48-12) 421 98 58 ic@intercrac.com.pl www.intercrac.com.pl tel. +(48-76) 749 54 00, 749 54 22 fax +(48-76) 749 54 01 interferie@interferie.pl www.interferie.pl Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, leisure and health tourism Poland Ukraine, Russia, Lithuania, Germany, Belgium, Italy

Leisure tourism combined with preventive treatment and rehabilitation, business tourism

Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, France, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, USA Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, USA Great Britain, Italy, USA

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, health tourism

Poland

Orgainzed pilgrimage groups

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, incentives

Poland

Worldwide

Business tourism, culture tourism and city breaks, meetings Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism, business tourism

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Holland, Luxembourg, Russia, Ukraine

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism

Poland

Belarus, Russia, Germany, Italy, Ukraine

Incentives

Poland

Worldwide Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain Germany, Italy, Spain Canada, Austria

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, incentives Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, incentives

Poland

Poland

Great Britain, Lithuania, Russia, Germany, Scandinavia

Poland

Worldwide

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, business tourism, health tourism

Mountain and sea Germany, Scandinavia, France, resorts, lakes of Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, western Poland, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Karkonosze Range Scandinavia

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INTOURIST Warszawa Sp. z o.o. ul. Nowogrodzka 10 00-509 Warszawa JAN-POL S.A. ul. Westerplatte 15 31-033 Krakw JORDAN Travel Oce ul. Gsia 8 31-535 Krakw PUHP JUNIOR S.C. Biuro Podry ul. Sienkiewicza 22 15-092 Biaystok Biuro Turystyki KALINKA ul. Marszakowska 115 00-102 Warszawa tel./fax+(48-22) 629 02 02 622 32 06, 625 08 52, 622 32 11 info@intourist.pl www.intourist.pl tel. +(48-12) 421 42 06 fax +(48-12) 421 27 26, 413 38 94 btp@janpol.com.pl www.incoming.janpol.com tel. +(48-12) 422 40 33 fax +(48-12) 422 96 19 oce@jordan.pl www.jordan.pl tel. +(48-85) 653 76 87 tel./fax +(48-85) 741 57 20 biuro@junior.bialystok.pl www.bialowieza.net.pl tel. +(48-22) 620 53 75, 624 82 32 fax +(48-22) 624 81 04, 624 82 32 kalinka@supermedia.pl Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, active tourism, pilgrimage tourism, business tourism, health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, thematic trails (geological), oer for children and youth Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, nature tours Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, special interest tours Poland Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, USA, Japan, Great Britain, Canada, China Worldwide

Poland

Poland

Worldwide

North-eastern Belarus, Russia, Lithuania, Germany, Poland Belgium, Holland, Great Britain, Biaowiea Forest France

Poland

Former USSR countries

KAMPIO ul. Maszynowa 9/2 02-392 Warszawa

tel. +(48-22) 823 70 70, 823 71 43 fax +(48-22) 823 71 44 kampio@acn.waw.pl www.kampio.com.pl

Incentive travel, active tourism, bus tours, business tourism

North-eastern Poland (Masuria, Biaowiea, Pomerania), USA, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, south-eastern Benelux Poland, Warsaw, Gdask, Pozna, Cracow Poland Worldwide

KRAKUS Biuro Turystyczne Rynek Gwny 30/9 31-010 Krakw LECH Biuro Usug Turystycznych Siedlec 151 32-744 apczyca LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL ul. Wwozowa 25/26 02 796 Warszawa Biuro Turystyczne LUMICO ul. Radzikowskiego 56 31-315 Krakw Marco der Pole ul. Leg. Pisudskiego 23/8 30-509 Krakw MAZURKAS TRAVEL ul. Duga 8/14 00-238 Warszawa NATURA TRAVEL ul. Dyrekcyjna 2-4 80-958 Gdask NEW POLAND ul. Broniewskiego 7 01-780 Warszawa

tel. +(48-12) 432 31 10 tel./fax +(48-12) 421 32 20 biuro@krakus.com.pl www.krakus.com.pl tel. +(48-14) 610 18 60 fax +(48-14) 611 77 84 hotelech@hotel-lech.com.pl www.hotel-lech.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 649 23 23 fax +(48-22) 648 29 42 oce@libertypoland.pl www.liberty-international.info tel./fax +(48-12) 638 06 02 biuro@lumico.com.pl www. lumico.com.pl tel. +(48-12) 430 21 31 fax +(48-12) 430 21 17 oce@marcoderpole.com.pl www.marcoderpole.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 635 66 33, 536 46 00 fax +(48-22) 831 59 50, euromic@mazurkas.com.pl www.mazurkas.com.pl tel. +(48-58) 328 34 77, 328 51 47 fax +(48-58) 328 36 03 agenci@naturatour.pl www.naturatour.pl tel. +(48-22) 663 57 95 fax +(48-22) 663 57 06 newpoland@newpolsnd.com.pl www.newpoland.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, incentives Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, youth tourism, congresses, trainings Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, conventions Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, incentives

Poland

European countries Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Turkey, South America, USA, Canada Worldwide Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland Luxembourg, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus

Poland

Poland

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, incentive Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, summer holidays and camps for children and youth in Poland Active tourism, culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism, incentive

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia France, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Italy, Scandinavia

Poland

Tour operators

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NEW WORLD ul. Mikoajska 5 31-027 Krakw tel. +(48-12) 429 21 61, 421 68 41 fax +(48-12) 429 42 65 agency@newworld.krakow.pl www.newworld.krakow.pl tel. +(48-22) 829 40 72 fax. (48 22) 829 40 72 oce@staypoland.com www.staypoland.com Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism Poland Germany, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, China, Hongkong, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia

Old Town Apartamrets ul. Piekarska 4/16 00-264 Warszawa

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism

Poland

Worldwide

tel. +(48-22) 646 44 45, 646 44 46 OLIMPIJSKIE BIURO PODRY fax +(48-22) 646 44 45 ext. 115 ul. Chocimska 14 obp@obp.com.pl 00-791 Warszawa www.obp.com.pl ORBIS TRAVEL ul. Kremerowska 5 31-130 Krakw PBP ORBIS Sp. z o.o. ul. Heweliusza 22 80-890 Gdask ORBIS Biuro Turystyki Zagranicznej ul. 1 Sierpnia 36b 02-134 Warszawa tel. +(48-12) 422 46 32 fax +(48-12) 422 28 85 incoming@orbis.travel.krakow.pl www.orbis.krakow.pl tel. +(48-58) 301 21 32 fax +(48-58) 301 31 10 orbis.gdansk@pbp.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 573 28 99 fax +(48-22) 868 35 35 orbis.incoming@pbp.com.pl www.orbis.incoming.pbp.com.pl tel. +(48-87) 428 13 34, 428 31 12 fax +(48-87) 428 30 20, 428 15 44 orbis.gizycko@pbp.com.pl turystyka.gizycko@pbp.com.pl www.twoje.mazury.com.pl www.orbis.com.pl tel. +(48-89) 535 16 78, 535 16 75 fax +(48-89) 527 02 48 orbis.olsztyn@pbp.com.pl www.twoje.mazury.com.pl www.orbis.com.pl tel. +(48-71) 343 33 71, 343 7 1 59 fax +(48-71) 344 79 46, 346 03 36 orbis.wroclawryn@pbp.com.pl www.orbis.wroclaw.pl tel. +(48-77) 453 97 39 fax +(48-77) 453 63 36 orbis.opole@pbp.com.pl www.orbis.opole.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, sports tourism, orgainzation of sports events Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives, pilgrimage tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, business tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives, hunting games Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives, trainings Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives, trainings Culture tourism and city breaks, health tourism, pilgrimage tourism, business tourism

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Germany, Great Britain, Sweden, Belarus, Russia

Poland

Worldwide

ORBIS GIYCKO ul. Dbrowskiego 3 11-500 Giycko

Poland

Worldwide

ORBIS OLSZTYN ul. Dbrowszczakw 1 10-538 Olsztyn

Poland

Worldwide

ORBIS TRAVEL. ul. Rynek 29 50-102 Wrocaw Orbis Travel Oddzia Opole ul. Krakowska 31 45-951 Opole

Poland

Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism

Poland

Worldwide Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Latvia, Estonia, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Ireland, New Zealand

OSTI Biuro Turystyczne Hotel tel. +(48-12) 429 24 37 SENACKI fax +(48-12) 429 24 37 ul. Karmelicka 28 / 10 B biuroturystyczne@senacki.krakow.pl 31-128 Krakw POINT TOURS&TRAVEL At the Novotel Bronowice ul. Armii Krajowej 11 30-150 Krakw POINT TRAVEL INCENTIVE&CONFERENCE At the Ibis Hotel F. Chopin ul. Przy Rondzie 2 30-547 Krakw tel. +(48-12) 636 01 51 fax +(48-12) 638 68 94 point@point.travel.pl tel. +(48-12) 411 36 09, 421 84 33 fax +(48-12) 411 55 17 point-i@point.travel.pl point@conference.pl www.conference.pl www.point.travel.pl www.point-travel.com.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism, golf

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism rehabilitation, business tourism, incentives

Poland and its neighbours

Worldwide

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tel. +(48-58) 341 36 82, 344 45 00 B.P. POLMAR fax +(48-58) 344 54 44 ul. Grzegorza z Sanoka 10/10 polmar@polmar.gda.pl 80-408 Gdask www.polmar.gda.pl Biuro Turystyki POLONEZ ul. Rynek 20 37-500 Jarosaw PRIMAPOL Odzierejko Maria ul. Kociuszki 19 41-300 Dbrowa Grnicza PROFI-TOUR ul. Wita Stwosza 28 50-149 Wrocaw PROGRESS 21 ul. Smyczkowa 12/42 02-678 Warszawa POLISH TRAVEL QUO VADIS ul. Ptasia 2 00-138 Warszawa PTA Polish Travel Agency ul. Mazurska 29/29 70-444 Szczecin PW CERTA ul. Redutowa 46/8 01-131 Warszawa RAJBM-IKARIA TOURS ul. Pikna 66/1 00-672 Warszawa tel/fax +(48-16) 621 54 20 polonez_lic@poczta.onet.pl www.bt-polonez.rz.pl Tel: (48 32) 262 40 24, 262 36 37 Fax: (48 32) 262 40 28 rezerwacja@primapol.com.pl www.primapol.com.pl tel./fax +(48-71) 344 58 99 343 24 51, 342 92 83 wroclaw@pro-tour.pl krakow@pro-tour.pl www.pro-tour.pl tel. +(48-22) 853 76 55 fax (48 22) 853 79 56 progress21@onet.pl tel. +(48-22) 652 14 58-60 fax +(48-22) 652 14 61 ptqv@polishtravel.com.pl www.polishtravel.com.pl tel. +(48-91) 488 40 99 fax +(48-91) 488 40 09 pta@adres.pl www.pta.prv.pl tel. +(48-22) 524 44 00 fax +(48-22) 524 10 44 biuro@certa.pl www.certa.pl tel. +(48-22) 622 18 75 fax +(48-22) 621 33 42 ikaria@rajbm.com.pl www.rajbm.com.pl tel. +(48-58) 551 49 94 fax +(48-58) 551 49 94 gdansk@clitour.com.pl www.clitour.com.pl tel. +(48-77) 402 13 14 fax +(48-77) 453 68 59 turystyka@sindbad.pl www.sindbad.pl tel. +(48-22) 813 23 86 fax +(48-22) 813 39 66 sports@sports-tourist.com.pl www. sports-tourist.com.pl tel. +(48-12) 269 22 10 fax +(48-12) 269 04 05 hotel.start@krakow.mtl.pl www.hotelstart.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 621 55 33, 621 47 47 fax +(48-22) 621 31 12 ttricardo@ttricardo.com.pl www.ttricardo@ttricardo.com.pl Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, incentive Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, tours and stays Culture tourism and city breaks, health tourism Poland Germany, Scandinavia, France

Southern Poland

Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Great Britain, Belgium, Holland Luxembourg, Scandinavia

Poland

Belgium, France, Italy, Spain Germany, Austria, Czech Republic Slovakia, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine, France, Italy Worldwide

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, caravaning Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism

Poland

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus, Latvia Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Great Britain, France, Austria, Switzerland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, USA, Canada Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland Germany, Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, USA, Canada Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, Czech Republic Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain, France, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Estonia, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Great Britain, France, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland Germany, Scandinavia, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic Slovakia, Hungary Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Italy, Spain

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, rest for children and youth

Poland

ROLAND TOUR ul. 3-go Maja 17/G/4 81-747 Sopot Biuro Podry SINDBAD ul. Rynek 8 45-015 Opole SPORTS-TOURIST ul. Marszakowska 84/92 00-514 Warszawa START BTP ul. Kapelanka 60 30-347 Krakw

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, health tourism, maritime tourism, business tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, pilgrimage tourism

Poland

Poland

Poland

Poland

T. T. RICARDO ul. elazna 27 00-806 Warszawa

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism

Poland

Top Travel tel. +(48-22) 758 84 29 Al. Wojska Polskiego 20a/28 fax +(48-22) 758 88 76 05-800 Pruszkw toptravel@poczta.wp.pl

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, youth tourism

Poland

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TOUR ARTIS ul. Podbipity 27/37 02-732 Warszawa Tour Development Group ul. W. eleskiego 51B/6A 31-353 Krakw TOURIST POLSKA ul. Boczna 4 05-123 Chotomw TRAVELBANK Bankowe Biuro Podry ul. elazna 32 00-832 Warszawa TRAVPOL LTD ul. Kasprowicza 57 01-836 Warszawa TRAVEL PROJEKT ul. Kopernika 28 00-336 Warszawa TRAVEL PLUS ul. Szeroka 50/51 lok. 1 80-835 Gdask BP TRIP s.c. ul. Tetmajera 18 34-500 Zakopane TURYSTA Spdzielnia Turystyczna ul. Solskiego 2 32-600 Owicim TRAVEL SERVICE OPERATOR ul. Kraszewskiego 19 60-501 Pozna WARSZAWSKIE CENTRUM KOLONII i OBOZW MODIEOWYCH ul. Smocza 27 01-048 Warszawa WDROWIEC Biuro Usug Przewodnickich ul. Powile - Parking 31-101 Krakw UNIKAT Sp. z o.o. Biuro Turystyki ul. Radziwiowska 33 31-026 Krakw VARSOVIA-TOURS ul. Waowa 4 00-211 Warszawa VISIT.PL Sp. z o.o. ul. G. Zapolskiej 38 30-126 Krakw tel. +(48-22) 847 48 58 fax +(48-22) 847 48 58 tourartis@acn.waw.pl tel. +(48-12) 626 38 63, 626 38 64 fax +(48-12) 626 38 65 oce@tourdg.com.pl www.tourdg.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 772 28 30 fax +(48-22) 772 63 04 targowa@touristpolska.pl www.touristpolska.pl tel. +(48-22) 654 35 25, 654 35 35 fax +(48-22) 654 66 50 , 654 66 75 wr@travelbank.com info@travelbank.com.pl www.travelbank.com.pl tel./fax +(48-22) 834 05 26 apuchacz@polbox.com fkubik@pol.pl tel. +(48-22) 828 92 38, 828 92 39 fax +(48-22) 826 23 76 info@travel-projekt.com.pl www.travel-projekt.com.pl tel. +(48-58) 346 31 18, 301 96 02 fax +(48-58) 346 22 15, 305 41 82 travelplus@travelplus.com.pl www. travelplus.com.pl tel. +(48-18) 20 20 200, 20 20 202 20 20 220, fax +(48-18) 20 20 250 biuro@trip.pl, www.trip.pl tel. +(48-33) 84 243 76, 84 227 19 fax +(48-33) 84 259 94 turysta@turysta.oswiecim.pl www.turysta.oswiecim.pl tel./fax +(48-61) 843 63 77 843 63 88, tso@tso.pl, www.tso.pl tel. +(48-22) 838 20 61 fax +(48-22) 838 07 89 biuro@obozy.pl www.obozy.pl www.jugendreisen.pl tel. +(48-12) 292 72 75, 421 89 08 fax +(48-12) 421 89 08 biuro@wedrowiec.krakow.pl www.wedrowiec.krakow.pl tel. +(48-12) 423 16 70 tel./fax +(48-12) 423 11 96 agency@unikattravel.com.pl www.unikattravel.com.pl tel. +(48-22) 636 70 80, 831 64 83 fax +(48-22) 636 70 81 vta@varsovia-tours.pl www.varsovia-tours.pl tel. +(48-12) 623 90 62 fax +(48-12) 623 90 61 contact@visit.pl www.visit.pl Tourist oer designed to order, study tours for youth Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, incentives Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, business tourism, incentives Poland Germany, Israel

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

Scandinavia, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Italy, Spain

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure tourism, business tourism, incentive Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, pilgrimage tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism, business tourism, pilgrimage tourism Active tourism, business tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism Leisure stays and active tourism business tourism

Poland

Worldwide Germany, Belgium, Holland, Austria, France, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Scandinavia Worldwide

Poland

Poland

Poland

Worldwide

Poland

France

Poland

Israel, USA, Germany

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, youth tourism

Poland

Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism

Cracow, Maopolska region

Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus Germany, Belgium, Holland Luxembourg, Great Britain, France, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, USA Worldwide

Culture tourism and city breaks, leisure and health tourism

Poland

Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure and health tourism Culture tourism and city breaks, eco and active tourism, leisure tourism, business tourism

Poland

Poland

Worldwide

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Stockholm Amsterdam London Berlin Warsaw Paris Brussels Vienna Budapest New York Madrid Rome

Moscow

Tokyo

AUSTRIA Vienna tel. +(43-1) 524 71 91 12, fax 524 71 91 20 www.poleninfo.at, info@poleninfo.at BELGIUM Brussels tel. +(32-2) 740 06 20, fax 742 37 35 www.polska-be.com info@polska-be.com FRANCE Paris tel. +(33-1) 42 44 19 00, fax 42 97 52 25 www.tourisme.pologne.net info@tourisme.pologne-org.net GERMANY Berlin tel. +(49-30) 21 00 920, fax 21 00 92 14 www.polen-info.de, info@polen-info.de GREAT BRITAIN London tel. +(44-0) 8700 67 50 10, 8700 67 50 12 fax 8700 67 50 11 www.visitpoland.org, info@visitpoland.org HOLLAND Amsterdam tel. +(31-20) 625 35 70, fax 623 09 29 www.poleninfo.info, poleninfo@planet.nl

HUNGARY Budapest tel. +(36-1) 269 78 09, fax 269 78 10 www.polska-tourist.info.hu, bakonyi@polska.datanet.hu ITALY Rome tel. +(39-06) 482 70 60, fax 481 75 69 www.polonia.it, turismo@polonia.it JAPAN Tokyo tel. +(81-3) 53 23 85 08, fax 53 23 67 51 www.polandkanko.org, info@polandkanko.org RUSSIA Moscow tel. +(70-95) 510 62 10, fax 510 62 11 www.visitpoland.ru, info@visitpoland.ru SPAIN Madrid tel. +(34-91) 541 48 08, fax 541 34 23 www.visitapolonia.org, info@visitapolonia.org SWEDEN Stockholm tel. +(46-8) 21 60 75, 21 81 45, fax 21 04 65 www.tourpol.com, info@tourpol.com USA New York tel. +(1-201) 420 99 10, fax 584 91 53 www.polandtour.org, pntonyc@polandtour.org

GB 2004 Publisher: Polska Organizacja Turystyczna / Polish Tourist Organisation 00-928 Warszawa, ul. Chaubiskiego 4/6, tel. +(48-22) 630 17 36, fax +(48-22) 630 17 42 e-mail: pot@pot.gov.pl, www.pot.gov.pl Editor: Tokawi s.c.; Translation: J. K. Milencki, K. Wirpsza Photographs: J. michowski, Z. yburtowicz, POT Archives, East News Published with the funds provided by the Ministry of Economy and Labour

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