POLAND - WHAT TO SEE AND DO

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Fodor's Poland
(Fodor's) ISBN 978-1400017515 1400017513

This Fodor's guidebook covers what to see in Poland's cities and countryside. Readers learn about location of attractions, when to go, contemporary Polish culture, customs and food.

They find information on castles and palaces, outdoor activities such as kayaking and mountain climbing, the café scene, folk art, churches, history and music. Sightseeing options include helpful facts.

Hotels in Poland

Regional information includes sections on restaurants, hotels, costs and timing of your visit. City information has sections on What to See, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, Shopping, Spas, Nightlife and the Arts.

Examples provide contact information with phone numbers, addresses and websites. Readers learn how to get there by car, bus and train. Driving directions are in miles and kilometers.

City maps

This Poland guidebook has no images, but features many city and regional driving maps.

Close Up sidebars provide information about Polish history, famous citizens, archaelogical sights and architecture. An intriguing example is the Wroclaw Spot the Dwarves sidebar, which illustrates how Poles fought oppression with a touch of humor.

Outdoor activities

For each region, Fodor's Poland lists suggested itineraries and walks, top five things to see and things to do, such as hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, nightlife and music.

The Essentials section offers helpful information on passports, visas, apartment and house rentals, car rental and insurance, guided tours and cruises.

Where to eat

The Communications section provides details on Internet, telephone, language and greetings, with local taboos.

Eating Out describes Polish restaurants and fast food places to eat. The list of Polish foods, in English and Polish, ranges from borscht (soup) to paczki (doughnuts), with advice on meal times, tipping, wine, beer and spirits.

Driving trip

Trzebnica and Sobotka are two towns near Wroclaw in Silesia.

Trzebnica is famous for its Cistercian Abbey. Sobotka is the starting point for pilgrims wanting to climb Mount Sleza and discover the mysterious stone statues believed to be Celtic in origin.

Fodor's Poland

Contents

PLANNING YOUR TRIP POLAND

WARSAW AND MAZOVIA SILESIA WIELKOPOLSKA THE BALTIC COAST AND POMERANIA MAZURY AND EASTERN POLAND KRAKOW MALOPOLSKA AND THE TATRAS UNDERSTANDING POLAND CLOSEUPS MAPS

Authors

A native of Krakow, Dorota Wasik is the primary author of Poland. She has published Living in Krakow and Visible Cities Krakow.
Marcin Jasionowicz, an art historian, did the chapter on Wielkopolska.
Another art historian and writer, Sylwia Trzaska wrote Szczecin, Wolin Island, Pojezierze Drawskie and an essay on folk art.
Marta Slusarczyk-Snoch, former department head of the Malopolska Regional Government, is a diplomatic protocol and business consultant. She provided material and guidance about the Tri-City section and Polish business culture.
Dorota Lesniak-Rychlak, former editor of the monthly Architektura i biznes, contributed information on hiking trails in the Tatras and the Krutynia River Trail.


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