35 Famous Landmarks in Poland to See Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

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35 Famous Landmarks in Poland to See Visual Story

This list covers famous landmarks in Poland, including noteworthy buildings and monuments, as well as...

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Famous Buildings in Poland

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Poznań Town Hall

Poznań Town Hall has sat in Old Market Square in Poznań since 1560. It features...

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Palace of Culture and Science

The Palace of Culture and Science stands out on the Warsaw skyline. The 237-metre structure...

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Varso

Also known as Varso Place, Varso is the tallest building in Poland. The Neomodern building...

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Centennial Hall

Centennial Hall is one of the more modern Polish landmarks, having opened in 1913. Located...

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St. Mary's Basilica

Located in Krakow, the 14th-century St. Mary's Basilica is an excellent example of Polish Gothic...

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Staszic Palace

Another landmark found in Warsaw is Staszic Palace. This famous building dates to the 1620s...

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Kraków Cloth Hall

Kraków Cloth Hall is one of the city's most well-known structures and a famous Polish...

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Poznań Fara

Situated in the Old Town of the city of Poznań, Poznań Fara is an 18th-century...

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Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory

Oskar Schindler's Enamel Factory is a former metal factory located in Krakow. The factory initially...

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Warsaw Spire

The Warsaw Spire is another modern landmark. This skyscraper was constructed starting in 2011 and...

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Historical Places in Poland

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Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz-Birkenau is a sombre but important landmark located in Oświęcim. The site housed one of...

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Main Market Square

Also known as Rynek Główny, Main Market Square is located in Old Town Krakow. The...

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The Royal Castle in Warsaw

The Royal Castle in Warsaw is one of the most renowned historical places in Poland...

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Malbork Castle

Constructed in the 13th century, Malbork Castle is a Teutonic castle located in Malbork near...

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Warsaw Old Town

When in Poland's capital city, you must plan a trip to Warsaw Old Town! This...

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Łańcut Castle

The Baroque style Łańcut Castle was constructed between 1629 and 1642. It features multiple buildings...

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Kazimierz

Kazimierz is Krakow's historic Jewish quarter, which features galleries, independent and vintage shops, and trendy...

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Wawel Royal Castle

Wawel Royal Castle is another of the historical landmarks in Poland related to Polish royalty...

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Famous Landmarks of Poland

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Bochnia Salt Mine

Another interesting landmark is the Bochnia Salt Mine or Kopalnia Soli Bochnia in Polish. This...

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Wieliczka Salt Mine

Wieliczka Salt Mine is another of the country's large salt mines. The mine is located...

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Museum of Warsaw

If you want to learn more about the history of Warsaw, you must visit is...

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Kazimierz Górski National Stadium

Kazimierz Górski National Stadium, also known as Stadion Narodowy im. Kazimierza Górskiego or PGE Narodowy...

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National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is another fascinating Polish museum. Located in Gdańsk, the museum was...

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Skyfall Warsaw

Skyfall Warsaw in the Warsaw UNIT is another viewing platform in the city. However, this...

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The Warsaw Uprising Museum

Another of numerous museums covering important topics in Poland is The Warsaw Uprising Museum. Founded...

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Famous Monuments in Poland

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Neptune's Fountain

Located in the port city of Gdańsk, Neptune's Fountain is a renowned Rococo sculpture and...

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Chopin Monument

The Chopin Monument, located in Warsaw, was opened in 1926. As the name suggests, it...

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Sigismund's Column

Another of the famous landmarks in Warsaw is Sigismund's Column. You can see the monument...

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Nicolas Copernicus Monument

Situated in Warsaw, the Nicolas Copernicus Monument, or Nicolaus Copernicus Monument, is one of the...

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Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East

Opened in 1995, the Monument to the Fallen and Murdered in the East is a...

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Natural Landmarks in Poland

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Białowieża Forest

Białowieża Forest sits on the border between Poland and Belarus. The park covers 3,086 square...

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Crooked Forest in Poland

Another famous forest to see is the Crooked Forest in Poland. This natural landmark sits...

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Tatra National Park

Tatra National Park sits within the Tatra Mountains and is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and...

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Morskie Oko

Morskie Oko, or Eye of the Sea, is the largest lake within the Tatra Mountains...

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Słowiński National Park

Situated on Poland's Baltic coast, Słowiński National Park features vast sand dunes that change in...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Poland is a fascinating destination with numerous landmarks to see. No matter what part of...

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