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Famous Places in Poland For Your Holiday
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Poland is a big country in Central Europe. It is also one of the most advanced countries in Europe with tourism sector playing a major role in contributing to the economy. Poland is home to many historical monuments and natural reserves that make Poland tourist destinations popular among travelers.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland which was rebuilt after World War II. This place is home to many skyscrapers. Some popular places of interest in Warsaw are; The Royal Route, Former Jewish ghetto, and Chopin museum. Wilanow Palace in Warsaw depicts the heritage and history of Poland. Some of the popular cultural events like the Summer Royal Concerts were held in this palace. Warsaw is one of the major Poland tourist destinations.
Tatra Mountains
This place is famous for skiing and hiking in the far south of Poland - you can base yourself in the popular winter resort of Zakopane, close to the Slovak border.
The town of Oswiecim which is known as Auschwitz in German was the largest NAZI extermination camp during the World War II, and a visit to this place makes us think about the basic ideas of dignity and humanity. Torun is the medieval town in the northern region of the country. Some of the popular sites to see in Torun are; Ruins of Teutonic Knights, Torun Old Town Square and House under the Star. It is also home to many gothic churches, the most popular among them is the Saint Mary's Church. Poland tourist destinations comprises of many historical sites which attract many tourists.
Bieszczady Mountains are the soft green mountains It has extraordinary wildlife and beautiful landscapes. It is better to visit during the summer and autumn if you want to witness its beauty. Or you can visit during winters to enjoy skiing. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Park is a pilgrimage park featuring statues and buildings. Here you can see the monastery which depicts Polish architecture.
Czestochowa lies in Krakowsko Czestochowska Upland. This place is home to the spectacular Jurassic Rocks. It is home to Jasna Gora Monastery which is known as the biggest Marian sanctuary in Poland. It is the main cult place of Virgin Mary and is considered to be an important pilgrimage destination. Wieliczka Salt mine is situated at Krakow, known to produce table salt. The length of mine is 300 kilometers and the depth of mine is 327 meters. This place is also home to an underground lake. Poland tourist destinations are unique in nature and as a result of which many like to come to this beautiful country.
Polish meals are known to be heavy and containing lot of meat. Some of the popular and common cuisines of Poland are; Pierogi (crescent-shaped parcels filled with tasty fillings), Chlodnik Litewski (cold yoghurt and beetroot soup), Kapusniak (sour cabbage soup), Krupnik (barley soup with a smattering of vegetables and smoked meat) and Zupa Koperkowa (dill soup).
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Free Guide Warsaw City
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Free Guide Warsaw City
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Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River roughly 360 kilometers (224 mi) from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometers (186 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains.
Although today's Warsaw is a fairly young city, it has many tourist attractions. Apart from the Warsaw Old Town quarter, carefully reconstructed after World War II, each borough has something to offer. Among the most notable landmarks of the Old Town are the Royal Castle, King Zygmunt's Column, Market Square, and the Barbican.
Further south is the so-called Royal Route, with many classicist palaces, the Presidential Palace and the Warsaw University campus. Also the popular Nowy Swiat Street is worth mentioning. Wilanów Palace, the former royal residence of King John III Sobieski, is notable for its baroque architecture and beautiful parks.
Warsaw is one of Poland's most popular travel destinations. With its rich history and striking sights, Warsaw has plenty of attractions to offer visitors. These are some of Warsaw's can't-miss sights.
Must-See Warsaw Sights
Lazienki Palace
Lukasz Kwapien © 2007Lazienki Park and Palace are both beautiful and relaxing sights to see. The palace, known as "The Palace on the Isle" is built on a lake and is accessible by foot bridges. Wander the park or enter the palace depending upon your mood and the weather. The park offers pathways and shady benches, while the palace allows visitors a glimpse into the life of its previous inhabitants.
Chopin Monument
Scubabartek © 2006Warsaw is the birthplace of the famous Polish composer, Chopin. The Chopin Monument, located in Lazienki Park, is often used as a meeting place for music lovers and a venue for concerts. The original version of this monument is no longer in existence; its reproduction was created after Nazis destroyed the 1926 monument.
Royal Castle
Luke Daniek © 2007When taking a tour of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, be mindful that this structure is a reproduction of the original, just like the Chopin Monument. And, like the composer's monument, the original Royal Castle was destroyed by Nazis during WWII. While the exterior has been recreated, the interior of the Royal Castle is surprisingly authentic. Furniture that was saved from destruction, or replacements from the same period, serve to illustrate the uses of the castle's rooms.
Castle Square
Dmytro Hurnytskiy © 2007The Royal Castle overlooks Castle Square in Warsaw. This grand square is used for speeches, gatherings, and entertainment. Warsaw also has other squares of note, like the Old Town Market Square and the New Town Market Square. Warsaw's squares are great places to have a snack or a drink and experience the city.
Zygmunt's Column
Luke Daniek © 2007Zymunt's Column, erected to commemorate a 17th century Polish king, is an original monument, though it did have to be repaired after the Nazi invasion. Zygmunt's Column is located in Castle Square and marks the beginning of Warsaw's Royal Route. Visitors can follow this route to see some of Warsaw's most historic and beautiful architecture.
Poland has been rapidly gaining notoriety as one of Eastern Europe's most popular destinations. It's capital city, Warsaw, is not to be missed on any tour of Poland. This historical city offers visitors romantic strolls through streets lined with striking architecture, museums full of the city's treasures, and palaces and parks in which to spend afternoons. Those seeking to research Jewish history will find their efforts well rewarded - either the Jewish cemetary or Jewish ghetto is a good place to start.
Free Guide Warsaw City
Travel tips for your trip to Poland Hotel Maps Famous Places in Poland helps you to make your trip to Poland in the holiday a Splendid One
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River roughly 360 kilometers (224 mi) from the Baltic Sea and 300 kilometers (186 mi) from the Carpathian Mountains.
Although today's Warsaw is a fairly young city, it has many tourist attractions. Apart from the Warsaw Old Town quarter, carefully reconstructed after World War II, each borough has something to offer. Among the most notable landmarks of the Old Town are the Royal Castle, King Zygmunt's Column, Market Square, and the Barbican.
Further south is the so-called Royal Route, with many classicist palaces, the Presidential Palace and the Warsaw University campus. Also the popular Nowy Swiat Street is worth mentioning. Wilanów Palace, the former royal residence of King John III Sobieski, is notable for its baroque architecture and beautiful parks.
Warsaw is one of Poland's most popular travel destinations. With its rich history and striking sights, Warsaw has plenty of attractions to offer visitors. These are some of Warsaw's can't-miss sights.
Must-See Warsaw Sights
Lazienki Palace
Lukasz Kwapien © 2007Lazienki Park and Palace are both beautiful and relaxing sights to see. The palace, known as "The Palace on the Isle" is built on a lake and is accessible by foot bridges. Wander the park or enter the palace depending upon your mood and the weather. The park offers pathways and shady benches, while the palace allows visitors a glimpse into the life of its previous inhabitants.
Chopin Monument
Scubabartek © 2006Warsaw is the birthplace of the famous Polish composer, Chopin. The Chopin Monument, located in Lazienki Park, is often used as a meeting place for music lovers and a venue for concerts. The original version of this monument is no longer in existence; its reproduction was created after Nazis destroyed the 1926 monument.
Royal Castle
Luke Daniek © 2007When taking a tour of the Royal Castle in Warsaw, be mindful that this structure is a reproduction of the original, just like the Chopin Monument. And, like the composer's monument, the original Royal Castle was destroyed by Nazis during WWII. While the exterior has been recreated, the interior of the Royal Castle is surprisingly authentic. Furniture that was saved from destruction, or replacements from the same period, serve to illustrate the uses of the castle's rooms.
Castle Square
Dmytro Hurnytskiy © 2007The Royal Castle overlooks Castle Square in Warsaw. This grand square is used for speeches, gatherings, and entertainment. Warsaw also has other squares of note, like the Old Town Market Square and the New Town Market Square. Warsaw's squares are great places to have a snack or a drink and experience the city.
Zygmunt's Column
Luke Daniek © 2007Zymunt's Column, erected to commemorate a 17th century Polish king, is an original monument, though it did have to be repaired after the Nazi invasion. Zygmunt's Column is located in Castle Square and marks the beginning of Warsaw's Royal Route. Visitors can follow this route to see some of Warsaw's most historic and beautiful architecture.
Poland has been rapidly gaining notoriety as one of Eastern Europe's most popular destinations. It's capital city, Warsaw, is not to be missed on any tour of Poland. This historical city offers visitors romantic strolls through streets lined with striking architecture, museums full of the city's treasures, and palaces and parks in which to spend afternoons. Those seeking to research Jewish history will find their efforts well rewarded - either the Jewish cemetary or Jewish ghetto is a good place to start.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Money Exchange for Poland -Services - Money
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Money Exchange for Poland -Services - Money
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Currency information:
Zloty (PLN; symbol zł) = 100 groszy. Notes are in denominations of zł200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. The new coins are in denominations of zł5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy.
Credit cards:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in larger establishments. Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
ATM:
Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
Travellers cheques:
Readily exchanged but usually more expensive and troublesome than ATM withdrawals. Also, exchanging traveller's cheques in Poland has been reported to be problematic.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller towns, banking hours are more limited.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to countries outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currency can be exchanged at all border crossing points, hotels and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours. Hotel rates and goods in large stores may also be listed in Euros, but payment is nearly always expected in Zloty.
Money Exchange for Poland -Services - Money
Travel tips for your trip to Poland Hotel Maps Famous Places in Poland helps you to make your trip to Poland in the holiday a Splendid One
Currency information:
Zloty (PLN; symbol zł) = 100 groszy. Notes are in denominations of zł200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. The new coins are in denominations of zł5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy.
Credit cards:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in larger establishments. Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
ATM:
Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
Travellers cheques:
Readily exchanged but usually more expensive and troublesome than ATM withdrawals. Also, exchanging traveller's cheques in Poland has been reported to be problematic.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller towns, banking hours are more limited.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to countries outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currency can be exchanged at all border crossing points, hotels and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours. Hotel rates and goods in large stores may also be listed in Euros, but payment is nearly always expected in Zloty.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Health and Medical Information for Poland
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Health and Medical Information for Poland
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Foreign travellers are advised to obtain travel insurance. 24-hour chemists can be found in each major city and hotels often have a nurse or doctor on call. In emergencies call 999 for ambulance.
EHIC European health insurance card is now valid in Croatia.
Food and drink:
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Make use of the public wells for better tasting water or bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other risks:
Vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis, tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Health and Medical Information for Poland
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Foreign travellers are advised to obtain travel insurance. 24-hour chemists can be found in each major city and hotels often have a nurse or doctor on call. In emergencies call 999 for ambulance.
EHIC European health insurance card is now valid in Croatia.
Food and drink:
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Make use of the public wells for better tasting water or bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Other risks:
Vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis, tuberculosis and hepatitis B are sometimes recommended.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Short History Of Poland and Culture
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Short History Of Poland and Culture
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For much of the medieval and early modern period, Poland was one of the largest states in Europe, although generally cut off from the mainstream of European life. By the 18th century, however, the combination of an antiquated social structure, the emergence of powerful neighbours, a king with no real power and a parliament that was able to veto any legislation if so much as one member voted against it (the Liberum Veto) had reduced Poland to the role of little more than a confused buffer state between Austria, Prussia and Russia. One observer commented on how the Polish state had 'legalised anarchy and called it a constitution.'
The situation was finally resolved between 1772 and 1795, when – as a result of three partition treaties signed by Austria, Prussia and Russia – the country was carved up. A small area around Warsaw briefly enjoyed a form of independence between 1807 and 1831 – as the Grand Duchy of Warsaw and Congress Poland – but subsequently became a province of Russia. Poland did not re-acquire independence until 1918. In 1926, a military regime ousted the civilian administration and governed Poland until the country was once again dismembered by its powerful neighbours, Germany and the Soviet Union, after the 1939 Anti-Aggression Pact between the two. Prior commitments by Britain to defend Polish sovereignty led the former to declare war on Germany and initiate World War II.
In 1941, Germany drove the USSR out of Poland, to be ejected, in turn, by the Soviets four years later. At the end of World War II, the Soviet-backed Polish Workers' Party formed a coalition government under Wladyslaw Gomulka, until he was dismissed for 'deviationism' in 1948. In the same year, the Polish Workers' Party merged with the Polish Socialist Party to form Polska Zjednoczona Partia Robotnicza (Polish United Workers' Party, PZPR). In 1956, three years after Stalin's death, Gomulka returned amid growing unrest to implement a plan of gradual liberalisation of society and the economy. Following disturbances in the industrial port of Gdansk, Gomulka was replaced as First Secretary of the party by Edward Gierek. Opposition to the regime was, significantly, led by elements of the industrial work force – in contrast to movements elsewhere in Eastern Europe which were led by intellectuals, such as Charter 77 – and supported by the Catholic Church, a major political force in Poland that the communists had never been able to fully suppress.
This was a vital factor in the rapid growth of the Solidarnosc (Solidarity) labour movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The PZPR's initial response to this challenge was confused. Neither Gierek nor his successor, Stanislav Kania, proved able to stop the growth of Solidarnosc or the declining of the PZPR. In 1981, with the backing of Moscow, the former army chief-of-staff, General Wojciech Jaruzelski, replaced Kania and imposed martial law. Solidarnosc was banned and its senior figures detained, including its leader, shipyard electrician Lech Walesa.
The early 1980s saw a tense stand-off between the state and the unions. Ultimately, the advent of the Gorbachev era in the Soviet Union made an accommodation between the two sides practicable. In 1988, following the virtual collapse of the economy, the PZPR government resigned and opened genuine negotiations with Solidarnosc on economic and constitutional reforms. Solidarnosc was legalised in 1989, paving the way for elections to the new bicameral National Assembly (see below) in June of that year.
Not surprisingly, Solidarnosc swept the board in the one-third of seats it was allowed to contest. Tadeusz Mazowiecki became the first non-communist prime minister of a Warsaw Pact country. General Jaruzelski was re-elected as president. This was the high-water mark for Solidarnosc: over the next few years the whole of eastern Europe shed its communist governments, the collapse of the Soviet Union itself followed shortly after.
Poland now found itself in a completely new political and economic environment and this brought about the implosion of Solidarnosc in the form of a deep split - mainly over economic policy - between supporters of Walesa and of Mazowiecki. Both stood at the first wholly free presidential election in November 1990. Walesa won, and Mazowiecki was replaced as prime minister by Jan Krysztof Bielecki. Elections to the National Assembly took place in October 1991. In all, 29 parties, including the Friends of Beer, gained representation in the Sejm (lower house of the national assembly). Since then, the number of parties has been made more manageable - and stable government a more feasible proposition - by the introduction of a 5 per cent threshold.
The bitter and closely fought 1995 presidential campaign pitted Walesa against the ex-communist and government negotiator with Solidarnosc, Alexander Kwasniewski, standing for the Democratic Left Alliance. Against most predictions, Kwasniewski was victorious in the head-to-head run-off against the former trade union leader. Walesa's defeat surprised many in the West who failed to appreciate how unpopular he had become at home. Kwasniewski also comfortably won the most recent presidential poll in 2000. In 2001, the DLA also regained control of the Sejm from a coalition of centre-right parties which had formed the government since 1997. The election also brought an ominous development in the rise of a new far-right party, Samoobrona (Self Defence), which espouses a populist, xenophobic platform.
Throughout the 1990s, and since, there has been little difference in the principal policies of the main political blocs: securing entry into both NATO and the European Union. As the largest of the former Eastern European states, Poland's position is crucial. Both objectives have now been achieved. Poland joined NATO in July 1997 and the European Union in May 2004. Despite that, there are some outstanding issues which have been left for resolution at a later date and may have a major bearing on Polish politics. These include subsidies for Poland's substantial agricultural sector, which is relatively underdeveloped, free labour movement and the country's poor record on pollution.
Elections to both the Presidency and the Sejm took place in 2005.
Conservative Lech Kaczynski replaced leftist Kwasniewski as President on 23 October. He won on a platform combining traditionalist Catholic values with promises to curb corruption. The Warsaw mayor captured more than 54 percent of the vote. Two rounds of voting were necessary because neither he nor his opponent Donald Tusk gained a majority in the first round. Aleksander Kwasniewski could no longer run after two five-year terms. The composition of Poland's new centre-right coalition cabinet was made public on October 31. The cabinet is dominated by the traditionalist Law and Justice party (PiS), which won the September elections pledging to defend Catholic values. Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz has eight non-party technocrats in his 17-member cabinet, which ends the rule of former communists.
Short History Of Poland and Culture
Travel tips for your trip to Poland Hotel Maps Famous Places in Poland helps you to make your trip to Poland in the holiday a Splendid One
For much of the medieval and early modern period, Poland was one of the largest states in Europe, although generally cut off from the mainstream of European life. By the 18th century, however, the combination of an antiquated social structure, the emergence of powerful neighbours, a king with no real power and a parliament that was able to veto any legislation if so much as one member voted against it (the Liberum Veto) had reduced Poland to the role of little more than a confused buffer state between Austria, Prussia and Russia. One observer commented on how the Polish state had 'legalised anarchy and called it a constitution.'
The situation was finally resolved between 1772 and 1795, when – as a result of three partition treaties signed by Austria, Prussia and Russia – the country was carved up. A small area around Warsaw briefly enjoyed a form of independence between 1807 and 1831 – as the Grand Duchy of Warsaw and Congress Poland – but subsequently became a province of Russia. Poland did not re-acquire independence until 1918. In 1926, a military regime ousted the civilian administration and governed Poland until the country was once again dismembered by its powerful neighbours, Germany and the Soviet Union, after the 1939 Anti-Aggression Pact between the two. Prior commitments by Britain to defend Polish sovereignty led the former to declare war on Germany and initiate World War II.
In 1941, Germany drove the USSR out of Poland, to be ejected, in turn, by the Soviets four years later. At the end of World War II, the Soviet-backed Polish Workers' Party formed a coalition government under Wladyslaw Gomulka, until he was dismissed for 'deviationism' in 1948. In the same year, the Polish Workers' Party merged with the Polish Socialist Party to form Polska Zjednoczona Partia Robotnicza (Polish United Workers' Party, PZPR). In 1956, three years after Stalin's death, Gomulka returned amid growing unrest to implement a plan of gradual liberalisation of society and the economy. Following disturbances in the industrial port of Gdansk, Gomulka was replaced as First Secretary of the party by Edward Gierek. Opposition to the regime was, significantly, led by elements of the industrial work force – in contrast to movements elsewhere in Eastern Europe which were led by intellectuals, such as Charter 77 – and supported by the Catholic Church, a major political force in Poland that the communists had never been able to fully suppress.
This was a vital factor in the rapid growth of the Solidarnosc (Solidarity) labour movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The PZPR's initial response to this challenge was confused. Neither Gierek nor his successor, Stanislav Kania, proved able to stop the growth of Solidarnosc or the declining of the PZPR. In 1981, with the backing of Moscow, the former army chief-of-staff, General Wojciech Jaruzelski, replaced Kania and imposed martial law. Solidarnosc was banned and its senior figures detained, including its leader, shipyard electrician Lech Walesa.
The early 1980s saw a tense stand-off between the state and the unions. Ultimately, the advent of the Gorbachev era in the Soviet Union made an accommodation between the two sides practicable. In 1988, following the virtual collapse of the economy, the PZPR government resigned and opened genuine negotiations with Solidarnosc on economic and constitutional reforms. Solidarnosc was legalised in 1989, paving the way for elections to the new bicameral National Assembly (see below) in June of that year.
Not surprisingly, Solidarnosc swept the board in the one-third of seats it was allowed to contest. Tadeusz Mazowiecki became the first non-communist prime minister of a Warsaw Pact country. General Jaruzelski was re-elected as president. This was the high-water mark for Solidarnosc: over the next few years the whole of eastern Europe shed its communist governments, the collapse of the Soviet Union itself followed shortly after.
Poland now found itself in a completely new political and economic environment and this brought about the implosion of Solidarnosc in the form of a deep split - mainly over economic policy - between supporters of Walesa and of Mazowiecki. Both stood at the first wholly free presidential election in November 1990. Walesa won, and Mazowiecki was replaced as prime minister by Jan Krysztof Bielecki. Elections to the National Assembly took place in October 1991. In all, 29 parties, including the Friends of Beer, gained representation in the Sejm (lower house of the national assembly). Since then, the number of parties has been made more manageable - and stable government a more feasible proposition - by the introduction of a 5 per cent threshold.
The bitter and closely fought 1995 presidential campaign pitted Walesa against the ex-communist and government negotiator with Solidarnosc, Alexander Kwasniewski, standing for the Democratic Left Alliance. Against most predictions, Kwasniewski was victorious in the head-to-head run-off against the former trade union leader. Walesa's defeat surprised many in the West who failed to appreciate how unpopular he had become at home. Kwasniewski also comfortably won the most recent presidential poll in 2000. In 2001, the DLA also regained control of the Sejm from a coalition of centre-right parties which had formed the government since 1997. The election also brought an ominous development in the rise of a new far-right party, Samoobrona (Self Defence), which espouses a populist, xenophobic platform.
Throughout the 1990s, and since, there has been little difference in the principal policies of the main political blocs: securing entry into both NATO and the European Union. As the largest of the former Eastern European states, Poland's position is crucial. Both objectives have now been achieved. Poland joined NATO in July 1997 and the European Union in May 2004. Despite that, there are some outstanding issues which have been left for resolution at a later date and may have a major bearing on Polish politics. These include subsidies for Poland's substantial agricultural sector, which is relatively underdeveloped, free labour movement and the country's poor record on pollution.
Elections to both the Presidency and the Sejm took place in 2005.
Conservative Lech Kaczynski replaced leftist Kwasniewski as President on 23 October. He won on a platform combining traditionalist Catholic values with promises to curb corruption. The Warsaw mayor captured more than 54 percent of the vote. Two rounds of voting were necessary because neither he nor his opponent Donald Tusk gained a majority in the first round. Aleksander Kwasniewski could no longer run after two five-year terms. The composition of Poland's new centre-right coalition cabinet was made public on October 31. The cabinet is dominated by the traditionalist Law and Justice party (PiS), which won the September elections pledging to defend Catholic values. Prime Minister Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz has eight non-party technocrats in his 17-member cabinet, which ends the rule of former communists.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Poland Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
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Poland Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
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Poland is where you should be heading towards, if you want to see monuments and places, which still bear evidence of the fact, that the country was the place where the 2nd World War started. Accommodation in Poland is very easily found in the country. The options include hotels, guest houses, hostels and home stays.
Hotels
Hotel accommodation in Poland is one of the better options that you would get in the country. You are likely to find numerous hotels which provide accommodation of the highest quality. Students would discover that the International Student Hotels are a much better option than the youth hotels. Five levels of grading of hotels exist in Poland. They are, in increasing order of quality, 1-star, 2-star, 3-star, 4-star and Luxury.
A stay in a Polish hotel would definitely acquaint you with the best of Polish hospitality. Tips are usually given in the order of 10 percent to 15 percent. The porters who carry your baggage to your room would expect a tip. It depends on the tourist how much he wants to tip. The hotels probably would make your stay in the country more comfortable than any of other options of accommodation in Poland
Guest Houses
Guest Houses are another mode of accommodation in Poland. The guest houses, like the hotels, are graded in Poland. But the levels of grading, in this case, is from 1-star to 3-star. The stars, though, are not good indicators of the quality of the guest house. The two types of guest houses commonly found in Poland are noclegi and pensjonat. The noclegi is the Bed&Breakfast accommodation that you usually find in other countries. The pensjonat vary from the budget-friendly to the most luxurious. The luxurious ones offer facilities like spas, conference facilities, etc.
Youth Hostels
There are about 600 hostels in Poland. A large number of them, about 450, offer accommodation in Poland only during the summer months. This type of accommodation in Poland is quite cheap and budget-friendly. The International Student Hotels, though, are a better option than the youth hostels.
Homestays
You could also try and find accommodation with anyone of the Polish family. This mode of accommodation would no doubt help you to immerse yourself more completely in Polish culture and lifestyle. The only drawback being the lack of privacy during such stays. If your love for nature is strong, then you could also arrange accommodation in some of the rural or agricultural places in the country. This is one very interesting option of accommodation in Poland.
Camping
Camping sites exist in many locations in Poland and a majority of them boast of facilities like washrooms, canteens, etc. Hence, this is a popular form of accommodation in Poland. The camping tourists are found in large numbers in Poland between the months of June and August. Some of the well known camping sites in Poland are the Baltic Sea coast and the Mazury Lake district. In case you own an international camping card, then you would get a 10 percent discount on all charges.
No matter which mode of accommodation in Poland you choose, you are bound to enjoy your Polish holiday to the fullest. The friendly Poles and their great culture would surely ensure that.
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Poland Accommodation. Hotel Guide. Details
Travel tips for your trip to Poland Hotel Maps Famous Places in Poland helps you to make your trip to Poland in the holiday a Splendid One
Poland is where you should be heading towards, if you want to see monuments and places, which still bear evidence of the fact, that the country was the place where the 2nd World War started. Accommodation in Poland is very easily found in the country. The options include hotels, guest houses, hostels and home stays.
Hotels
Hotel accommodation in Poland is one of the better options that you would get in the country. You are likely to find numerous hotels which provide accommodation of the highest quality. Students would discover that the International Student Hotels are a much better option than the youth hotels. Five levels of grading of hotels exist in Poland. They are, in increasing order of quality, 1-star, 2-star, 3-star, 4-star and Luxury.
A stay in a Polish hotel would definitely acquaint you with the best of Polish hospitality. Tips are usually given in the order of 10 percent to 15 percent. The porters who carry your baggage to your room would expect a tip. It depends on the tourist how much he wants to tip. The hotels probably would make your stay in the country more comfortable than any of other options of accommodation in Poland
Guest Houses
Guest Houses are another mode of accommodation in Poland. The guest houses, like the hotels, are graded in Poland. But the levels of grading, in this case, is from 1-star to 3-star. The stars, though, are not good indicators of the quality of the guest house. The two types of guest houses commonly found in Poland are noclegi and pensjonat. The noclegi is the Bed&Breakfast accommodation that you usually find in other countries. The pensjonat vary from the budget-friendly to the most luxurious. The luxurious ones offer facilities like spas, conference facilities, etc.
Youth Hostels
There are about 600 hostels in Poland. A large number of them, about 450, offer accommodation in Poland only during the summer months. This type of accommodation in Poland is quite cheap and budget-friendly. The International Student Hotels, though, are a better option than the youth hostels.
Homestays
You could also try and find accommodation with anyone of the Polish family. This mode of accommodation would no doubt help you to immerse yourself more completely in Polish culture and lifestyle. The only drawback being the lack of privacy during such stays. If your love for nature is strong, then you could also arrange accommodation in some of the rural or agricultural places in the country. This is one very interesting option of accommodation in Poland.
Camping
Camping sites exist in many locations in Poland and a majority of them boast of facilities like washrooms, canteens, etc. Hence, this is a popular form of accommodation in Poland. The camping tourists are found in large numbers in Poland between the months of June and August. Some of the well known camping sites in Poland are the Baltic Sea coast and the Mazury Lake district. In case you own an international camping card, then you would get a 10 percent discount on all charges.
No matter which mode of accommodation in Poland you choose, you are bound to enjoy your Polish holiday to the fullest. The friendly Poles and their great culture would surely ensure that.
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