Malopolska

We welkome you to visit Malopolska, one of the most beautiful regions of Poland, encompassing the alpine peaks of the Tatras, ancient limestone inselbergs of the Krakow-Czestochowa Plateau, and luscious green landscapes of the Vistula Valley. The scenic beauty and unspoilt nature of the mountains are the region's sure tourist resources. Here you can let yourself be amazed by the greatest number of Polish historical sites listed as UNESCO World Cultuer and National Heritage Sites.These include Krakow: the pearl of Polish cities, currently the capital of the region and formerly the royal capital of Poland. Just 10 miles from Krakow lies Wieliczka a madieval salt mine with unique subterranean passages and chambers decorated with sculptures carved in salt. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, with its Bernardine Monastery famous for its Easter mystery plays and festivities on the Day of Assumption of the Blassed Virgin is just 25 miles away. The 1,500-kilometre-long wooden heritage trail known as the "Trail of Wooden Architecture" passes acros Malopolska. In this region you walk among mills and magnificent wooden churches of various denominations. In Malopolska you will also find perfekt conditions for trekking, walking, cycling, canoeing, rock-climbing and hang-gliding. When in Malopolska you simply cannot be bored with all the regular cultural events on offer, the unforgettable atmosphere of the cities and a towns, the hospitality of locals and hundreds of restaurants, pubs, and caffee's serving food and drinks worth coming back for.