Top Things to do in Poland
Top Hotels in Poland
- 1. Metropolitan Boutique Hotel
- 2. PURO Warszawa Centrum
- 3. PURO Krakow Kazimierz
- 4. Queen Boutique Hotel
- 5. Sofitel Warsaw Victoria Hotel
- 6. Leonardo Boutique Hotel Krakow Old Town
- 7. Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto
- 8. Hotel Betmanowska Main Square Residence Adults Only
- 9. Radisson Blu Resort Swinoujscie
- 10. Polonia Palace Hotel
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10 Castles in Poland That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Poland, Poland including Oginskich Palace, Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, Wawel Royal Castle, Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku, Lancut Castle, Ogrodzieniec Castle, Teutonic Order Castle, Cracow Saltworks Museum - Castle Location, The Lublin Castle, Zamek Chojnik.
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1. Oginskich Palace
2. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,642 reviews
The Royal Castle in Warsaw (Polish: Zamek Królewski w Warszawie) is a castle residency that formerly served throughout the centuries as the official residence of the Polish monarchs. Initially the complex served as the residence of the Dukes of Masovia, and since the sixteenth century, the seat of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth: the King and Parliament. In its long history the Royal Castle was repeatedly plundered and devastated by the invading Swedish, Brandenburgian, Prussian and Tsarist armies. Burned and looted by the Nazi Germans following the Invasion of Poland in 1939 and almost completely destroyed in 1944 after the failed Warsaw Uprising, the Castle was completely rebuilt and reconstructed. Reconstruction of the castle carried out in 1971–1984 was led by the Civic Committee, responsible for the reconstruction of Warsaw. In 1980, the Royal Castle, together with the Old Town was registered as a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Reviewed By TravelerO279 - Washington DC, United States
An excellent effort to rebuild and return Warsaw and it's royal history to its former glory. Museum is worth a visit, although recommend not bringing kids under 12 years old. An audio guide is very helpful to have, otherwise it's difficult to decipher alot of the meaning and history of what you're seeing. Unfortunately, many of the royal treasures were looted and lost during World War II, but they've done a fantastic job reenacting every room. It's right in the center of Castle Square and when you're done there are plenty of places to get a meal or sit in the shade and relax.
3. Wawel Royal Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,412 reviews
Serving as a royal residence and the site where the country's rulers governed Poland for five centuries (1038-1596), this castle is a symbol of the independent Polish state and today contains a priceless collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries, considered to be one of the largest in the world.
Reviewed By travelessential - Melbourne, Australia
Definitely worth your visit, amazing detail and architecture especially see Lost Wawel and the armoury. Strangely you have to buy tickets for each section you are wanting to see and the queues are long so definitely use online if you can. Also strangely the cathedral is another ticket and another office. They should really just sell one ticket covers all. It would be a lot quicker!
4. Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,471 reviews
Reviewed By MagedAshmawy - Wroclaw, Poland
Malbork Castle is the largest castle in the world measured by land area - It was a surprise to me to know that Having say , it was really amazing tour inside the whole castle , which took almost 4 hours spent inside the castle areas , and to see how the security system was in the past and how they controlled the whole castle from enemies Audio guide is highly recommended , Family tickets including audio devices costs 128 Pln. ( 2 parents and 2 kids over 6 years ) , below 6 yrs. kids are free
5. Lancut Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Magnificent example of an early baroque aristocratic residence was refurbished in the late 18th century to become a lavish artistic salon, which played host to such famous guests as Louis XIII of France and Emperor Franz Jozef of Austria.
Reviewed By ivankP9451FP - Kielce, Poland
Unfortunately due to Covid-19 only 7 people an hour allowed inside so sold out by 12.30, so we just toured the grounds (pln 6 for 2 adults/2 kids!). These have some very impressive trees - plane, beech, maple, line, oak etc. and a very nice tour. The orchid house was shut but has a very pleasant cafe in the courtyard. The last owner of the castle (Alfred Potocki d.1958 France) left in 1944 before the Russians turned up. He loaded up 13 privately commissioned railway wagons with furniture and headed for Vienna and then steadily sold it to finance his lavish lifestyle. I felt the English-style park could be enlivened with more statues and a small herd of deer.
6. Ogrodzieniec Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By Basia_Poznan - Poznan, Poland
The area of Jura Krakowsko-Częstochowska is full of old castle ruins but this place has been really well organised. First, there is this huge castle (you can't appreciate how big it is from the outside). Part of it has been slightly reconstructd to make the tourist trail safe. The route is printed on the tickets, so you have the idea where to go and what to see. There are also plagues on the spot with the info in Polish and English. If this is not enough - there are guided tours you can ask for at the booking office, or one can buy guidebooks there. Apart from that there are smaller objects: ie. one turned into galery of torture equiment; there is a numer of smaller rocks giving you the background for great picturesque photos; Even more: a stage with entartainment events. I haven't seen any myself but the calender is full of shows; there is a bon fire place (some visitors baked their sausages); little shops with souveniers and snacks; The tickets are priced reasonably - 9-14 PLN On the way to the castle there are typical tourist bars and shops and park with miniature buildings. Generally- all day entertainmeent.
7. Teutonic Order Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By paulsQ9507YB - Antwerp, Belgium
I had seen the castle of the Teutonic Order Alden Bizen, Belgium and i was impressed. But Now I realize I haven't seen anything yet. We went there early in the morning to have a visit of 2 maybe 3 hours. At the end of the day we stayed 6 full hours and we left with the impression that there is much more to see, to read, to know. If you are interested in: art, history, architecture, religion, way of life and so much more ... come visit this. If you are only looking for a long walk in a nice environment even than you come to the fight place. For me and my compagnon a must see if you are in the Nord of Poland.
8. Cracow Saltworks Museum - Castle Location
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
The Saltworks Castle in Wieliczka was the historical seat of the mine's management board between the 13th century and 1945. Currently is available to tourists and is the official seat of the Cracow Saltworks of Wieliczka. You can see: - Tower: (14th century) the only facility of this type preserved in Medieval urban fortifications - Shaft: (13th century) the oldest in Poland. - Saltworks kitchen (15th century) and an astounding collection of of salt cellars (16-20 century), approx. 400 in all. The Wieliczka Saltworks Castle was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Admission 8/5 PLN, family ticket 15 PLN, Saturday free. Guided tours in English 45 PLN per person; must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
9. The Lublin Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Reviewed By yegorb306 - Minsk, Belarus
One of the main attraction in Lublin, and defenitely the most exciting one. Stone castle was built in early 14th century on the place of wooden castle by Casimir III the Great, king of Poland. Then it was demolished in 17th and 18th century and was rebuilt as neogothic in 19th. During the Austrian, Russian then German occupation and even through the post-war years it served as a prison. After 1957 it's been a museum.
10. Zamek Chojnik
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 387 reviews
Reviewed By JewelGatherer - Emporium, United States
So worth visiting! There's a gorgeous view from the tower, vines climbing the walls and an impressive courtyard. I loved climbing all around and exploring inside the castle as well as out on the steps and hill around the castle.
