July 27-August 4, 2008
Long besieged by warring tribes seeking to claim this unrivaled land, Poland today is visited by those who long to discover its abundance of architectural, artistic, historic and natural treasures. Begin your travels in Krakow, an open-air museum waiting to be explored. The abundance of well-preserved historic buildings—miraculously spared during the destruction of both World Wars—has earned Krakow its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit Auschwitz or Ojcow National Park. Descend below the earth’s surface to marvel at the crystalline sculptures and underground lakes of the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Journey to Warsaw, a capital collection of architectural splendors that now stand beautifully restored. Marvel at its elegant squares and the magnificent houses along the Royal Route, and admire the well-preserved Gothic architecture of Torun.
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