Tours

Zakopane border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_98/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_98/01.gif" width="250" border="0"> Ski resort of Zakopane is located in southern Poland, 110 km from Krakow, on the border with Slovakia. The height of the resort - 850 m Zakopane - winter capital "of Poland, the only Polish city, which lies on the slopes of the Tatra Mountains. It is located in an intermountain basin Podhale, from all sides surrounded by mountains: to the south of the northern foothills of the Tatras are suitable, from the north - Gubalowka ridge (1160 m). Above the town rises Giewont-mountain in the form of "a sleeping knight", which is related to many legends. At its peak set 15-meter long iron cross - a symbol of the city. Zakopane - one of the oldest centers of winter sports, which today operates the ski club, founded in 1907 It has repeatedly held world championships, and since 1956 every 2 years arranged Winter Universiade, which are attended by students from different countries. Due to its location on the northern slopes of the Tatra Mountains in Zakopane always a lot of snow. Snow cover lasts from December to May. Winter is usually mild. Since April, sunbathing, skiing. The great virtue of Zakopane is an excellent development of hotel and restaurant service. Even the most basic hotels are beautifully decorated with modern interiors of rooms, excellent cuisine and attentive staff. Many hotels were built in national style. Private hotels and hostels differ reasonable prices and excellent service. In recent years the infrastructure has developed considerably. Zakopane - the perfect place for walks and excursions. This is a very green city: 12 percent of its territory covered with forests. At the turn of XX century. S. Witkiewicz based on the traditions of folk art was created so-called Zakopane style. Review of Krakow border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_100/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> Krakow - the former capital of Poland, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Here is the largest number of architectural monuments of the country. The rich history of Poland is reflected in the external appearance of Krakow. Here, a special oriental Gothic imperceptibly into an elegant baroque. And with all that adjoins an unusual Art Nouveau. The historical center of Krakow entered the UNESCO list of World Cultural Heritage. During the tour you will visit the Wawel Hill with Castle and Cathedral, the medieval Old Town main square and the remains of fortifications in the XV. You'll see the building of the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364 - one of Europe's largest centers of science and education, in the walls of which made his discovery, Copernicus. Kazimierz - now part of Cracow, once an independent city, testifies to the historical good-neighborly relations between Jews and Poles. In Krakow, all roads lead to Market Square, which is surrounded by magnificent stone houses and palaces, the former trade rows (Cloth Hall). Main shrine in Krakow, which is one of the largest and most beautiful Gothic altars in Europe - St. Mary's Church, a monument of architecture of XIV century. With its tower hourly signal is heard, is a musical symbol of Krakow. Wieliczka Salt Mine " border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_102/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_102/01.gif" width="250" border="0"> Wieliczka - the oldest salt mine in Europe, unique in its beauty underworld. Despite the fact that he was about 700 years, this salt is mined today. Giant crystals of salt from the field became an ornament of many mineralogical collections. It is decorated with carved deposits in the rock underground church. The museum is in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Salt Mine - a maze of footpaths length of 300 km, this is 2040 rooms and caves cut into the salt layers. The tour lasts 2 hours. The route passes through the underground route length of 2 km, where the wonderful underground lake and spent the camera, the unique chapel with bas-reliefs of the salt, the original collection of mining structures. Scenes of bas-reliefs and statues are traditional for the Catholic holy places: the Savior with the apostles and the Virgin Mary. In mothballed trunks at a depth of 135m with curative microclimate resort located in the underground rooms, decorated in the national traditions, celebrations are held, show, in the evening. Amaze the underground church and the Chapel of St. Kinga, which is located at a depth of 101 m. As the patron of Wieliczka, she protects the peace and quiet of this fabulous cave. Krynica border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_99/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> Align skiing and treatment in the "pearl of Polish health resorts" - Krynica, located in the valley Krinichanki surrounded by coniferous forests at an altitude of 560 m. One of the best ski resorts located in the Beskid Sadecki, 140 km from Krakow. He is famous for its mild climate, beautiful spa and resort facilities, modern treatment and diagnostic equipment, numerous sports and recreational facilities. Center of gravity and continued gathering place holidaymakers - the original architecture and design of the pavilion for tasting and medicinal drink natural mineral water with a magnificent recreational room, conservatory and theater complex, where nearly every day, concerts of classical music. Attraction Krynica - airlift length 2322 m, leading to the summit of Mount Jaworzyna Krynica (1114m), which starts the longest route of the resort (2600 m). There are trails for trained athletes - up to 1000 m, with a slope 25%, and for beginners - 250 m, with a gradient of 15%. Krynica situated in a distinctive bowl of mountains, so all lifts are close, and every time, you can choose to drain the new slope. At your service - ski-lifts for skiers with a capacity of 2,900 people per hour, with lines with total length of 5 km, an artificial ice rink, indoor swimming pools, 7 tennis courts, discos, restaurants, bars. With towering over the mountains of Park Krynica, where you can go up to the funicular, opens with a magnificent panorama of the city. Royal Castle border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_101/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> On a hill above the Vistula is Wawel Castle - the most famous architectural monument of Krakow. Originally built in the Romanesque style of an ascetic. Then completed the architectural traditions of the Renaissance. Brilliant complex of palace buildings include the rotunda of the Virgin Mary (X cent.), The Gothic cathedral with a Romanesque chapel - a crypt, chapels and gravestones, the royal palace (XIII - XVII cc.). In museum collections in the castle - the works of famous masters, antique furniture, fabrics, Europe's largest collection of tapestries, royal regalia, weapons, works of decorative art. Tour includes visits to the royal apartments, rooms where collected treasures of the royal court, the Cathedral, where Polish kings crowned, the dungeon - the burial place of kings. A special place among the structures king of the hill is the majestic Cathedral. Originally a small cathedral for centuries overgrown chapels and porches, each of which represents a unique architectural creation. Crowned by the cathedral bell-tower with a bell Zygmunt, able to perform the secret desires of those who touch him. In the Cathedral hangs a memorial sign "Katyn": bullet, splitting wood. This is the memory of the tragic events of World War II. Waterpark border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_103/00.gif" width="250" border="0"> src="/uploads/site_structure/ru/info/polsha/expolsha/excursions_103/01.gif" width="250" border="0"> The largest water park in Eastern Europe, consisting of 8 roller coaster, whose total length 740 m. The longest slide, the length of 201 m and a height of 18.5 m - black tube - has a special e-illumination. There are fountains, hydro-massages, 8, swimming, straining the river, grottos, 2 climbing walls, from which you can safely jump into the pool. The area is 1,586 square pools. m. The water in swimming pools - from 28 to 32 ° C and ozonized. There is a gym, fitness club, solarium, sauna, beauty salon, restaurants, cafes, bars. Children are waiting for a variety of entertainment, various characters from fairy tales and much more - interesting and exciting.

Krakow

Warsaw

Located in the heart of the country, Warsaw, although it was founded relatively late (compared to other Polish cities), at the beginning of the XIV century, in 1611 she had already several times to visit the capital of the country. At all times as a cultural and industrial center, Warsaw was one of the most beautiful and sophisticated cities in Central Europe, until, until it was virtually wiped out during World War II. In essence, Warsaw - the post-war product, and in appearance and in spirit. While many of its historic monuments have been restored, much of the city made all the same in a modern style. A new species of Warsaw is impressive, despite the fact that there are many neighborhoods with the Stalinist structures and simple does not stand out buildings. p> city is divided Vistula river in two parts. In the western sector of the left bank of the river are located the city center and Old Town to the north of the center. Almost all the attractions and most of the tourism sector are just this side of river. On the right bank in a suburb of Prague, there is no significant tourist attractions and very few tourists. Old Town was rebuilt from scratch, since there remained only a pile of rubble after the Second World War. Restoration commemorative structures, which were built between 1949 and 1963 years, was intended to restore the previous view of the city XVII-XVIII centuries. Each piece of architecture, found in ruins, was used in the reconstruction process. In 1945, the Old Town Square was a wall of two houses, sticking out from under the ruins, and today it is - a harmonious blend of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic styles. In the square there is a good atmosphere, outdoor cafes, art stalls. On the northern side of the square stretches Historical Museum of Warsaw, where you can see an amazing documentary about the destruction and reconstruction of the city, as exhibited in the museum collection on the early history of Warsaw. main boulevard Warsaw - Royal Route, which runs from north to south from the Royal Palace to the Royal Lozhenok (old royal palace). Road - one of the most stunning European streets, on the sides which are churches, palaces, galleries and museums. After half of the street, turn east and see the dingy yellow-brown and disgusting to look National Museum, where there are real treasures of art of different eras. The most beautiful exponents - a collection of frescoes from the ancient Christian church in Pharos, Sudan, dating back to the VIII-XII centuries. Also on display are amazing Coptic crosses. align=baseline border=0> In Warsaw, a large selection of ethnic cuisine restaurants that are open till late at night. In the Old City of rapidly increasing number of restaurants offering both Polish and international cuisine. In the southern part of the Royal path are student clubs that offer a range of cultural activities including concerts of one artist, poetry, theater performances, as well as folk and jazz concerts, but the main focus of the entertainment life of the city at night take a disco. The city has a low budget, but usually they are located far from the center and not very luxurious. Some university dormitories have a couple of good, and you can rent a room in a private home through travel agencies (information can be found in the Help Center, located opposite the Royal Palace). Near the central bus station is a small campsite. As the capital of Poland, Warsaw takes as domestic and international planes, trains, buses. The main railway station is located in the center and bus station - to the south of the city center. The airport is located in the southern suburbs in the city center. Age of Warsaw, in fact much older than it seems at first glance. The first settlements in the territory of the city first began to emerge in 10 century and the first written mention of them date back to about 11 century. The city itself was founded in the early 14 th century, when the princes of Mazovia built a fortress on the spot where now is the Royal Castle. Hundred years later, Warsaw became the official residence of the princes of Mazovia, the city begins to grow and develop. In 1526, Masovian Duchy, including Warsaw, is part of the Polish kingdom with its capital in Krakow. Until the unification of Poland and Lithuania in 1569 the city maintains political stability and neutrality. 27 years after the merger of King Zygmunt III Waza transferred the capital from Krakow to Warsaw. Later the city suffered greatly from the Swedish troops. Between 1655 and 1658 years, he was besieged three times and was completely looted. However, by the end of the century the political situation stabilized, and Warsaw again became an important center of culture, education and enlightenment. This is a period marked by the reign of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski, later named the second "golden age" of Warsaw. also important to note that the May 3, 1791 in Warsaw, was adopted by the first democratic constitution in Europe (second only after the United States). During the three partitions of Poland between Prussia, Austria and Russia in 1772, 1793, and 1795. Warsaw had to go through times of decline. During the Prussian government Warsaw almost become an ordinary provincial town, but after the occurrence of eastern Poland in the Russia Empire, meaning the city rose again. align=baseline border=0> Poland managed to regain its independence until the end of the First World War. Warsaw again became the capital. But after several decades of Nazi troops invaded Poland. This happened on September 1, 1939. Siege of Warsaw, lasted 28 days, but in the end the city fell, despite the heroic efforts of the defenders. However, resistance continued during the entire war. It was marked by two major uprisings in 1943 and 1944. In recent months the war, the Nazis tried to destroy the town to the base, about 85 percent of the city was in ruins. 17 th January 1945 the Red Army took Warsaw and relieve the city from Nazi troops. After World War II, Warsaw was almost entirely rebuilt. Royal Castle and Old Town have been restored to the drawings of 17 and 18 centuries. p> Today Polish capital once again experiencing a period of recovery. The city is developing steadily, while retaining its unique atmosphere. Warsaw Old Town - one of the most visited Polish sites. It has yellowed from time metrics. The age of this architectural complex is calculated not centuries, but, rather, for decades. But, despite this sense of not being deceived, Old Town - is authentic medieval town, with a peculiar system of streets, the facades of Renaissance, rebuilt from the ruins after World War II, construction of the XIII century Warsaw before the war occupies an area of. rectangular market and strictly perpendicular to the network of streets around it are the typical architectural solution of the time, is less typical is the location of the main church of the city - Cathedral of St. John - at some distance from the market. The city grew so rapidly that even in XV century near the Old Town, just outside the city gates came his understudy - New Town, with its market and a network of streets. At the end of the XVI century Polish King Zygmunt III Vasa decided to move the capital from Krakow to Warsaw. Standing on a steep bank of the river lock the princes of Mazovia became a royal castle. Capital grew, built new palaces and residences, streets were replaced by wide avenues and narrow Old City colonized the lower classes: merchants, shopkeepers and artisans. Grow to the XIX century the old part of town even during the Nazi occupation was attractive because of the poetry of picturesque alleys and courtyards, the original architectural details, the harmony of the old shrines. In 1944, during the Warsaw Uprising, the burning city was close to destruction. But the worst happened later: after the suppression of the revolt, Hitler ordered the complete destruction of the city. The Nazis blew up the castle walls, broke the column Zygmunt, Old and New Town turned into a sea of ruins. It seemed that Warsaw was impossible to recover. But the romantic Poles did not agree to remove debris and build houses on the site of destruction. After the war began painstaking work on the reconstruction of the city on the basis of the surviving old plans, photographs, drawings and descriptions. When used in the restoration of all remaining elements of the buildings. Gradually, at the spot of the quarter rose architectural complex, much more like a medieval original, than the pre-war Old City. Seen from the impressive Royal Castle houses adorned with exquisite moldings, you must remember the selfless work of Warsaw builders, architects and restorers. In the XVII century Here are the Polish kings, here Seimas passed a turning point for the history of the Polish Constitution on May 5, the second constitution in the history of mankind and one of the most progressive. Cathedral of St. John remembers the sublime and the sad moments of Polish history, were buried the best sons of Warsaw and Poland. In the cathedral located in the famous Pantheon rest Poles, folk heroes. Here you can bow to the polls with the ashes of Ignacy Paderewski, the first Polish President Gabriel Narutowicza Nobel Prize in Literature Henryk Sienkiewicz. These are graves of the princes Mazowiecki and the last king of Poland - Stanislaw August Poniatowski. align=baseline border=0> History speaks to you on the streets of the Old and New City, you feel her breath in the traditional Polish restaurants have a basilisk or Fukera. From Old City to the new road leads through the thick walls of the barbican. Here you can see the house, which was born a great woman, Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie. Admirable dome of the monastery church Sakramentok. This monastery was founded Marysienka Sobieski, the queen of Poland, from the French kind d'Arkven. On the bank of the Vistula, on the escarpment, sit courting couples. It overlooks the river - the last of the major European rivers free of dams. align=baseline border=0> today in the Old and New Town festive atmosphere prevails everywhere placed easels artists, tourists take pictures and shoot cameras. The tragic moments in history like a museum in Warsaw's Old Town Market Square and the monument to the Warsaw Rebellion Dlouhy at the intersection of streets and squares Krasinski.

Krinica

resort is known for its thriving center of winter sports, a beautiful walkway, alpine garden, concert hall, a modern pavilion mineral water, park, cable car on a mountain park, the resort architecture of XIX century. From the northern, western and eastern sides of Krynica is surrounded by mountains. Highest mountain - Yavorzhina Krynicka (). sports opportunities in the region: largest in Poland, center of winter sports: downhill and cross skiing, snowboarding. Despite this, at the peak of ski season here is not so closely as they do in Zakopane. In the center of Krynica is valid all year round sledge torus Sankostrada, as well as open around the clock large modern Palace of winter sports with an indoor ice rink. summer - many hiking trails for trekking and hiking. No less attractive routes await lovers of mountain bikes. slopes, slopes, ski lifts: "visiting card" Krynica - the most modern in Poland ropeway gondola type on Jaworzyna Krynica, the highest peak in the neighborhood (. above sea level. Sea). The length of the road -. Within an hour she can comfortably and safely carry 1600 people in a spacious six-seat cabin, moving at a speed of 5 m / sec. Two skiing areas: Yavorzhina (Jaworzyna), Slotviny / Czarny Potok (Slotwiny / Czarny Potok). Number of tracks - 21 Number of lifts - 16 Yavorzhina: Difference in height - Number of tracks - 7 longest trail - (certificate FIS, lighted, artificial zasnezhivanie) Number of lifts - 5 Trails lit In the near future is planned for 8 new routes, total length approx. The longest route starts at the top of Jaworzyna, and ends at the lower cable car station. The route has sections with varying degrees of complexity. The upper section is available even for not very experienced skiers. On route you can enjoy the panorama of Krynica, and the long term is visible to a broad panorama of the Lower Beskid Mountains. There is also a very good route for beginners, with a difference of heights only. There are also trails that are intended solely for experienced skiers, with a slope of about 25%. Trails at Yavorzhine: I, red, slope - 18%, certificate FIS, artificial lighting and nasnezhaema, sites of varying complexity, with lift cabins, II, red, 24%, artificial zasnezhivanie, lift with booths, III, red, 27%, continuing the route II, artificial zasnezhivanie IV, blue, 18%, artificial light, zasnezhivanie V, black, 32%, artificial zasnezhivanie, certificate FIS VI, black, 23% VII, green, 15%, flat piece of road VI. Slotviny and Czarny Potok: Difference in height - longest trail - Number of runs - 11 (length - 100 -) Number of lifts - 8 There are three small trails and three ski lifts. Vertical drop - 30 - the length of routes - 200 -. work licensed school for skiers and snowboarding enthusiasts who have experienced instructors, including speaking in Russian.

Zakopane

Zakopane - the best Polish ski resort. It has everything for complete recreation and ski sports: snow, which is from December to late April, the beautiful nature of the Tatras mountains, varying in complexity and well-equipped ski trails, numerous restaurants and cafes, cheap hotels and resorts with the highest level of service as well as the hospitality and cordiality of the locals. Zakopane is only 100 kilometers from Krakow at an altitude of about 850 meters above sea level in the beautiful valley of the Tatras - the highest mountains in Poland and the highest mountains between the Alps and the Caucasus. The mountains are very picturesque: in the lower part covered with fir and pine forests above 1400 meters - treeless, with a flat slope in the soft ridges. The combination of rocks, green forests and snow-covered slopes of the flat gives birth unparalleled beauty landscapes. The mild climate of Zakopane, pure water from mineral springs, invigorating mountain air is ideal for the treatment of respiratory diseases, allergies, anemia. In the vicinity of Zakopane are small villages, from which the cable cars transported tourists to the mountains. In the south of the city at the foot of the Tatra Mountains begins the territory of the Tatra National Park with the largest area of skiing in Zakopane - the mountain Kasprowy top. Reaching its summit can be on a pendulum cableway. At Kasprowy Wierch also has two chair lifts and several drag lifts. Second largest skiing area - Gubalowka (Fast, Gubalowka and Butorovsky top) - is located north of the city. There is a rail-lift, and several chair lifts. Nosal - a large riding area, located on the south-east of the city. Customer's service many ski lifts of varying length and one chair. Popular with tourists and those villages lying in the vicinity of Zakopane as Murzasihle, Bukovina Tatshanska, Byalko Tatshanska. They are famous for beautiful scenery and a developed tourist infrastructure. In Zakopane, in addition to riding from the mountains, there are many other attractions: an outdoor swimming pool, working all year round, with water from a geothermal source, as well as indoor swimming pools and skating track, ski trails for walking and cross country skiing, hiking and horseback riding tours on the national park. Evening opened numerous discos and nightclubs. In Zakopane you will meet with the unique culture Goral (local residents). "Bacha", as they are called Poles, are the subject of numerous jokes and anecdotes, almost like we Chukchi. Traditions, customs and folklore of the people survived on roots and transmitted from generation to generation. Zakopane and its surroundings - it is a wonderful place to rich and diverse to spend their winter vacation with health benefits at reasonable prices.

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Poland is located in Central Europe. To the north of its territory is washed by the Baltic Sea. One-third of Polish territory occupied by coniferous forests. There are more than 9 thousand lakes. In the south and south-west are several mountain systems - the Western Carpathians, Tatra Mountains (highest peak - Rysy (2499 m), Beskydy and Sudetenland. The height of most of the slopes - 500 -1000 m. 3 mountain peaks reach 2000 m: Kopa Kondracki ( 2005 m) in the Polish-Slovak border, Malolonchyak (2096 m), Chemnyak (2096 m). And although Poland can not compete, for example, with Austria and Switzerland, yet the diversity of its mountainous terrain may envy other European countries. Tatras - the highest and most beautiful Polish mountains. It is only in this part of Europe, the Alpine belt, the highest between the Alps and the Urals. This wonderful climate, unique nature, pure mountain air, rich balm coniferous forests. It Tatras became the cradle and the school for mountain sports in Poland. Founded in 1873, Society of Friends of the Tatras was a first, followed by having many other tourism organizations. Polish Tatra National Reserve, gently rolling in the same name, Slovak, - an inexhaustible source of energy and health for nature lovers. Alpine meadows in spring are covered with violet crocus fires, on the rocks you can see the Edelweiss, and cedars and pine trees are green all year round. This is a real paradise for lovers of hikes. Simple routes pass through mountain meadows and along the rivers, more difficult trails provide experienced climbers thrill. On the slopes of the Beskid Sadecki located resort Krynica strong> - the pearl of Polish medical treatment, widely known in Europe. In the Sudetenland in the highlands Korkonoshe resort located Szklarska Poreba. Poland is among the ten most visited countries by foreign tourists. What is it attractive resorts? Climate, comfort, safety. The most popular ski resorts in Poland - Zakopane and Krynica . A lot of ski trails, a developed system of lifts and ski tows creates perfect conditions for beginners and experienced skiers. Even if you are - beginner ski slopes, these resorts you will find entertainment for the soul. Sleigh Rides and skating, indoor swimming pools, saunas, bowling alleys, restaurants and discotheques, working until morning, will provide you a wonderful holiday. Traditions Polish resorts back to the XIII century. The curative mineral waters and mud can cure many diseases. More than 40 spa centers offer a mild climate, beautiful scenery, comfortable hotels, motels, equipped with modern medical equipment, high level of service. There are many children's sanatoria and health resorts. Well-developed infrastructure: an indoor pool, artificial ice rinks, sauna, fitness facilities, tennis courts. Poland is rich in antiquities, wonderful culture and wonderful nature. You will see the royal palaces and castles, visit museums, where collected masterpieces of world art. The historical center of the capital of Poland - Warsaw strong> - is included in the list of World Heritage. The architectural look of cities varied: churches and castles of the Renaissance, and the palace-park complexes in the classical style.