Picturesque cities such as Kraków and Gdańsk vie with energetic Warsaw for your urban attention. Elsewhere, woods, rivers, lakes and hills beckon for some fresh-air fun. Lonely Planet is your passport to Poland, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.Explore the nightlife of Kraków’s Kazimierz, learn about the country’s history in Warsaw’s museums; and stroll Gdańsk’s medieval lanes all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Poland and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Poland Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - Poland today, histo-ry, Jewish heritage, arts, landscape, wildlife, food, drink Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version), plus over 54 colour maps