5 reasons you should visit Poland this year

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1. Polish hospitality - first reason to visit Poland

is known as exceptional and sometimes a bit overwhelming. From the ancient custom of greeting visitors with bread and salt, Poland’s system of social graces has developed into one that is unmatched in the world.  You can expect to be spoilt, every Pole wants to be the host with the most. You will also experience good-hearted everyday social rituals during your stay in Poland. This is the first reason to visit Poland.

2. Polish food

has evolved over the centuries to become very eclectic due to Poland’s history. Polish cuisine shares many similarities with other Slavic countries the variety of foreign influences, is rather unsurprising feature considering Poland’s then impressive cultural diversity.  It is rich in meat, especially pork, chicken and beef (depending on the region), winter vegetables (cabbage in the dish bigos), and herbs. It is also characteristic in its use of various kinds of noodles the most notable of which are kluski as well as cereals such as kasha (from the Polish word kasza). Generally speaking, Polish cuisine is hearty and uses a lot of cream and eggs. The traditional dishes are often demanding in preparation. Many Poles allow themselves a generous amount of time to serve and enjoy their festive meals, especially Christmas eve dinner (Wigilia) or Easter breakfast which could take a number of days to prepare in their entirety. The Polish national dishes are bigos, pierogi, kiełbasa, kotlet schabowy, gołąbki, rosół, żurek and barszcz among many others. This is the second reason to visit Poland.

3. Polish history

is an immense tale. Forever sandwiched between two powerful and aggressive neighbours. Over the past millennium it has defended its freedom and sovereignty on innumerable occasions, only to be overrun and subjugated to occupation by foreign powers time and time again. Once the largest country in Europe completely disappeared off the world map, and seen its population devastated in two world wars. Yet it is testament to the astounding resilience of the Polish people. Poland has not only bounced back from every crushing blow but also had the energy to rebuild and hold strong to its own culture. For visitors there is a diverse variety of historical monuments, memorials, castles, churches and museums that are unique and well preserved. This is the third reason to visit Poland.

4. Polish nature

still remains wild and beautiful thus Poland is known as the land of natural beauty. We have the great variety of landscapes, animals and plants. You can find here endless nearly-white sand beaches, deserts and dunes, wild mountains with primeval vast forests, stunning lakes, rivers and streams with crystal clear water. There are 23 national parks  each of which has its own unique plants and animals such as lynx, wolves, bisons or golden eagles. This is the fourth reason to visit Poland.

5. Polish culture

is closely connected with its intricate thousand-year history.  Its unique character developed as a result of its geography at the confluence of various European regions. With origins in the culture of the Early Slavs, over time Polish culture has been profoundly influenced by its interweaving ties with the Germanic, Latinate and Byzantine worlds as well as in continual dialog with the many other ethnic groups and minorities living in Poland. The people of Poland have traditionally been seen as hospitable to artists from abroad and eager to follow cultural and artistic trends popular in other countries. In the 19th and 20th centuries the Polish focus on cultural advancement often took precedence over political and economic activity. These factors have contributed to the versatile nature of Polish art, with all its complex nuances. Nowadays, Poland is a highly developed country that retains its tradition. This is the fifth reason to visit Poland.