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Poland Travel GuideINTRODUCTION Poland is the site of a great deal of twentieth century history. Visitors can take a trip to the capital of Warsaw, where pre and post World War II cultures come together. Tourists can also walk around Auschwitz, one of the worst Nazi concentration camps. Krakow is the country's second largest city, and is arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. If you're looking for beaches, you can go to the fourteenth century town of Gdansk, which offers access to the Mediterranean sea. If you're looking for mountains, Zakopane, bordering Slovenia, is the best place to go. Major Cities Include: HISTORY Poland was formed in the tenth century under the Piast dynasty. Poland became a center for the migration of people, especially since it wasn't touched by the Black Death, which hit Europe from 1347-1351. The sixteenth century gave rise to the golden age of Poland, when it formed the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and became the largest country in Europe. Constant attacks from inside and outside the empire lead to the division of Poland in 1791 to the countries of Russia, Prussia, and Austria. It wasn't reformed until after World War I. However, it was again split in World War II, when it was divided under German and Soviet control. The Soviets instituted a communist government in Poland until 1989, when a Parliamentary government was set up. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Capital: Warsaw Climate: Poland is a very cold country in the winter, so make sure you take plenty of warm clothes. Summers have been known to be quite sunny and warm, so pack accordingly. Currency: Zloty - Currently 1 PLN = 0.2983 USD Languages: Polish Power: 230 V, 50 Hz Time Zone: UTC+1 ATTRACTIONS LODGING 
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