Poland’s landmarks include medieval towns, castles, churches, historic centers, mines, modernist architecture and protected natural landscapes. UNESCO currently lists 18 World Heritage properties in Poland.

25 Landmarks to Know

1. Historic Centre of Kraków
2. Historic Centre of Warsaw
3. Wawel Castle
4. St Mary’s Basilica in Kraków
5. Malbork Castle
6. Wieliczka Salt Mine
7. Bochnia Salt Mine
8. Medieval Town of Toruń
9. Old City of Zamość
10. Centennial Hall in Wrocław
11. Churches of Peace in Jawor and Świdnica
12. Białowieża Forest
13. Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site
14. Kalwaria Zebrzydowska
15. Krzemionki prehistoric flint mines
16. Tarnowskie Góry historic mine
17. Park Mużakowski
18. Gdynia Modernist City Centre
19. Gdańsk Main Town
20. Zakopane and the Tatra Mountains
21. Książ Castle
22. Wrocław Market Square
23. Warsaw Royal Castle
24. Jasna Góra Monastery
25. Masurian Lakes landscape

UNESCO Heritage

UNESCO’s current country page lists 18 World Heritage properties in Poland, including 16 cultural and 2 natural properties.

Planning Tips

Check opening hours and seasonal access before visiting museums, castles and protected landscapes. At memorial and heritage sites, follow visitor and conservation rules.

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Official resource: UNESCO — Poland.

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