Berlitz Poland Pocket Guide

A pocket-sized guide to Poland. Enthusiasts of nature can enjoy its golden Baltic beaches to the north, and the rocky crags of the Tatras to the south. There are also many restored old town complexes, the Royal castles of Warsaw and Krokow, and numerous museums.

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This guide to Poland focuses on Krakow, Kazimierz, Malopolska, Warsaw, Gdansk, Torun, Poznan and the Tatra mountains. It covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include Krakow's medieval market square, castle hill and Wieliczka Salt Mine, Warsaw's Old Town, and Gdansk's Royal Way. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Polish food. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Polish. You can read special features on topics ranging from the trumpeter of Krakow's St Mary's to Polish vodka. Excursions to Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps are also outlined. Maps show Poland, Warsaw and Krakow, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.