Polish Photo Album
In the mountains
As you can see Poland gets lots of snow in the wintertime.
As you can see Poland gets lots of snow in the wintertime.
The Ratrak makes the snow smooth again for the following day of skiing.
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People have to use special winter tyres to drive in the ice and snow. They also have to use snow chains if there is a lot of snow because it is very easy to get stuck in a snow drift. |
They also like paragliding, hang gliding and gliding in the mountains because they can get carried by the wind. There are also races for those who like ice-sailing.
Zakopane
Hill-walking is a hugely popular past time in Poland. People of all ages spend the weekend walking in the mountains. The Tatra mountains in the south of Poland are very popular with hill-walkers.
Hill-walking is a hugely popular past time in Poland. People of all ages spend the weekend walking in the mountains. The Tatra mountains in the south of Poland are very popular with hill-walkers.
Hunting Lodge
In the olden days the wealthy liked to hunt. This is a hunting lodge that has now being used as a hotel.
In the olden days the wealthy liked to hunt. This is a hunting lodge that has now being used as a hotel.
Bielsko-Biała
This is a town that is close to the Czech border. The old buildings are now being renovated.
This is a town that is close to the Czech border. The old buildings are now being renovated.
Traditional wood carvings and leather goods are sold at the stalls.
There are also nice markets at Christmas and Easter where you can buy food, sweets and traditional items.
Wawel
Wawel is the royal palace in Kraków. There is no longer a Polish royal family but you can visit the palace.
Wawel is the royal palace in Kraków. There is no longer a Polish royal family but you can visit the palace.
Inside the Armoury
Poland is in Central Europe so it was often under attack. They had to develop a great army. They Husaria were the greatest cavalry in Europe.
Poland is in Central Europe so it was often under attack. They had to develop a great army. They Husaria were the greatest cavalry in Europe.
The husaria had an unusual uniform. They wore feathers on their armour. As they rode the wind blew through the feathers and made an eerie sound. This terrified their enemies on the battlefield. |
In the photos below you can see pikes, swords, armour, helmets and even a hussar's battle armour.
Wieliczka
Wieliczka is a salt mine that is so far underground that you have to go down hundreds of steps to reach it. You have to come back up in a lift! When the salt was taken out of the mine there were big empty caverns left. Some of the workers decided to carve statues with the rock salt that was left. There is even a chandelier which is made entirely of salt!
Wieliczka is a salt mine that is so far underground that you have to go down hundreds of steps to reach it. You have to come back up in a lift! When the salt was taken out of the mine there were big empty caverns left. Some of the workers decided to carve statues with the rock salt that was left. There is even a chandelier which is made entirely of salt!
Posnan
Posnan is another pretty town. Have a look below at the lovely, colourful buildings.
Posnan is another pretty town. Have a look below at the lovely, colourful buildings.
Prscyna
This is also another beautiful town. Have a look at the pictures below.
This is also another beautiful town. Have a look at the pictures below.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital of Poland. During World War II it was destroyed. Some people hid the plans of the old city until after the war. The old square was rebuilt using these plans. Below you can see pictures of the square, the palace and the barbican. The barbican was part of the old city walls.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland. During World War II it was destroyed. Some people hid the plans of the old city until after the war. The old square was rebuilt using these plans. Below you can see pictures of the square, the palace and the barbican. The barbican was part of the old city walls.
After the war the Soviets controlled Poland. They rebuilt a lot of the city with functional but not very pretty buildings. One of these buildings was the Palace of Culture and Science. You can also see statues that were put up during the time the communists were in power. They celebrate ordinary workers.
Wrocław
Wrocław is another pretty town.
Wrocław is another pretty town.