The birthplace of John Paul II.

The petty town Wadowice is situated on the south of Poland, small distance from city of Krakow. You can get there within one hour by bus. It is mostly famed for being the birthplace of the Pope John Paul the second.

Different spots inside the town of Wadowice are connected with his past life. Once you are at that place proceed to Koscielna 7 Street where you will see the family flat where the Pope was given birth.

Recently, it stands for a exposition where you may look at the Wojtyla family’s exclusive goods enough to mention images, home furniture, oven and numerous others. The flat is located near the renowned church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the heart also related to Karol Wojtyla’s youth.

Besides his high school is opened for guests. Due to the fact that the Wadowice town has the roots in XIII millennium you may observe there exceptional, ancient constructions.

Individual Wadowice tours are perfect way to pay a visit John Paul II family place.

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Auschwitz Birkenau museum and memorial- the testimonial of Nazi holocaust.

Place memorizes the victims of the holocaust mass wipeout at the time of the World War II. The museum is located in Oświęcim, in the south part of Poland and includes two extermination camps: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau. The Museum was opened in 1947 and further on is placed in a few original locations. The closing around expanse lies on 191 hectars.
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Katowice airport

Pyrzowice is a regional airport that taking into account numbers of passengers is third in Poland. Katowice Pyrzowice is located about 30km from Katowice, close to the town called Pyrzowice. It’s got 2 terminals which can work with more than 3,5 million people per year. In 2003 Katowice’s airport became a business partner of the inexpensive airlines. Since this time, the significant increase in the amount of flights can be observed.
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Ojcow National Park – the elegance of nature.

Ojcow National Park is set in the close to Krakow zone, about 15 minutes away by bus, inside the Jurrasic Krakow-Częstochowa highland. Although it’s one among the smallest Polish green areas, the beauty of its landscape cannot be overestimated.
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Memorable experience during Dunajec river rafting

Set in the south of Poland, the Dunajec is probably the most enchanting river. Streaming close to Pieniny Mountains, it divides the village Sromowce Wyżne and Szczawnica town. it is also a borderline between Poland and Slovakia. Beautiful sceneries of Pieniny Mountains are not rare while rafting on the Dunajec River
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The magnetic locality of castle in Pieskowa Skala.

This unique visitor’s attraction is located inside a green valley. You may arrive there in 30 minutes from Krakow by car. The castle’s historical heritage is simply interesting and adds the special charm to the point.
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The wonderful Sanctuary in Czestochowa.

This holy monastery is very often concerned as the Polish capital of pilgrim’s journeys. That’s why every year masses of pilgrims travel to plead there to the most remarkable representation of the Virgin Mary. It’s worth to mention that Her holy representation on Jasna Góra is believed to own much inexplicable fortunate quality.
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