Warsaw is the vibrant capital of Poland, and it is located on the Vistula River.
Founded in the 12th century, Warsaw has endured wars, partitions, and revolutions, yet it boasts a rich cultural heritage.
Renowned for its reconstructed Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Warsaw showcases the meticulous restoration efforts after World War II devastation.
Warsaw also offers a vibrant arts scene, with the National Museum housing priceless Polish art collections.
Walk Distance: 5km / 3 miles, mostly flat.
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Embark on self-guided city walks through the charming capitals of the Baltic States and Poland’s historic gems. These guides take you to at least 20 of the most iconic locations of each city. We provide a link to Google Maps so you can see where you are in relation to the walking path and each location.
In Tallinn, Estonia, stroll through the medieval Old Town with its cobblestone streets and fairy-tale towers.
Riga, Latvia, entices with Art Nouveau architecture and the vibrant Central Market.
Vilnius, Lithuania, offers a blend of baroque and gothic buildings, with hidden courtyards and the striking Gediminas’ Tower.
In Poland, Wroclaw captivates with its colorful Market Square and whimsical gnome statues. Krakow’s Royal Route leads you past the historic Wawel Castle and the bustling Main Square. Lastly, Warsaw’s resilient spirit shines through its meticulously reconstructed Old Town and the modern vibrancy of its cultural hubs.
These six city walks offer a unique blend of history, culture, and charm.
Krakow is the second-largest city in Poland and its origins date back to a 7th-century settlement on Wawel Hill. It was the official capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596.
The well-preserved medieval old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is completely ringed by Planty Park. The Rynek Glówny (market square) is a focus of the city, and is the site of Cloth Hall, a Renaissance-era trading outpost, and St. Mary’s Basilica, a 14th-century Gothic church.
During WWII Krakow was an important Nazi administration centre, so escaped destruction and most historic buildings remained intact. But, its Jewish population was confined to ghettos before being sent to nearby Auschwitz-Birkenau and other concentration camps.
Walk Distance 2.8km / 1.8 miles mostly flat with an easy climb up to Wawel Castle.
Wroclaw, Poland is located in Western Poland and sits on the river Oder. It is one of the oldest cities in Poland dating back over 1,000 years.
The city has more than 110 bridges and gangways crossing the Oder River and linking the 12 islands in the river.
From the University quarter with its Baroque architecture to the rebuilt market square, tasty food and mischievous gnomes, Wroclaw will surprise and enchant. But you may need to practice saying the name; it’s pronounced ‘vrohtz-wahv’.
