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Musical destinations: Kraków, Poland

By Rebecca Franks, BBC Music magazine

Revel in the musical riches of Poland’s historical second city, whose countless concert venues even include a chapel deep within a salt mine. Read more…

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Travelwise: Touring history’s dark side

By Suemedha Sood

When does tourism walk the line between education and exploitation? Read more…

Short trips, worlds away from Kraków

By Marika McAdam, Lonely Planet

Not far from Poland’s capital are two historical sites, the Wieliczka salt mine and the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, both of which transport travelers to a different time. Read more…

Chopin’s Warsaw

By Adam Easton

To fully understand Poland you must understand the classical composer Frederic Chopin. Read more…

A perfect day in Gdańsk, Poland

By Tim Richards, Lonely Planet

Gdańsk, Poland is a 1,000-year old port city with a dramatic history of war and insurrection, and contrasting periods of trade and prosperity. Walk its beautifully restored streets for a day to pick up its Baltic vibe. Read more…

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