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The capital of Poland was rebuilt after World War II and continues to grow, with a flourishing arts scene and a mix of old and modern architecture.

Walk part of the Amber Road to Venice by crossing the bridge to the original heart of the Old Town of Wrocław and explore its jumble of religious and royal buildings.

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Dating back to the 14th century, this church blends a simple Gothic exterior with an elaborate Baroque décor. It once housed an important Jesuit college. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Exhibitions of works by modern artists, such as Krystian Lupa and Wilhelm Sasnal, decorate the halls of this avant-garde building. 

Discover ancient fortifications, atmospheric bars, varied museums, medieval treasures and royal palaces on a tour of Kraków’s fascinating historic center. 

Exhibitions of works by modern artists, such as Krystian Lupa and Wilhelm Sasnal, decorate the halls of this avant-garde building. 

Watch a demonstration of the Foucault pendulum at this richly decorated church, which was one of Kraków’s earliest Baroque buildings. 

Pay your respects to some of Kraków’s distinguished Jewish luminaries and the fallen families of the Holocaust while strolling through this eerie burial ground. 

Set amid the characterful streets of Poznań’s Old Town is this Baroque masterpiece, which hosts free weekly organ concerts in the summer. 

During your tour of Wrocław, spend an hour or so browsing this incredibly ornate Baroque treasure trove with its beautiful ceiling paintings and Rococo elements.