Poland [antikvár]

A varied landscape, many reminders of a thousand years9 history, rich cultural traditions and today's far-reaching economic and social changes make Poland a fascinating country to visit. Sandy beaches, lakes set amongst picturesque hills and forests, varied mountain ranges, virgin forests with ancient trees and rare animal species, numerous health resorts with mineral springs provide an ideal setting for active or restful holidays. Such ancient towns as Warsaw, Cracow, Wroclaw, Poznan Gdansk, and many others show an interesting blend of old and new architecture. Museums contain numerous works of art and collections of historical interest. Theatres, music festivals and other special events offer excellent and varied programmes. Polish folk art and music is unusually rich and full of vitality, Whatever his tastes or hobbies, the visitor to Poland will certainly find something to engage his interests. The aim of this Guidebook is to give concise but all-round information on places of interest in Poland. The introduction contains a general description of the country, including its economy, history and cultural traditions. The following sec- tion is devoted to useful information connected with the actual journey to Poland. The main body of the Guidebook then describes the most important Polish towns and 17 main motoring routes of outstanding interest, and is supplemented by plans, maps and photographs. The publishers trust that the work will prove a useful holiday companion.