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Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland: Historic Centre of Kraków
Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland: Historic Centre of Kraków
Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland: Historic Centre of Kraków
Poland
From spectacular medieval castles to protected ancient woodlands and the infamous Auschwitz
Birkenau camp, Poland’s is home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Culture Trip takes a
look at the 10 of the best.
Białowieża Forest
Białowieża, Poland’s oldest national park and one of Europe’s last ancient woodlands, is a true
paradise for nature lovers. Located northwest from Warsaw near the border with Belarus, it
provides excellent hiking and cycling paths as well as guided tours of the strictly protected parts,
which have remained undisturbed for hundreds of years.(The park’s first protection document
dates back to the 16th century). Other highlights include spotting numerous animal and plant
species such as European bison and 500 year old oak trees.