Czorsztyn Castle
Located on a rock overlooking the Dunajec Valley, Czorstyn Castel dates back to the 14th Century when it was erected to serve as a fortress protecting the boarder. The castle served its purpose well until in 1790 it was struck by a lightning and almost completely destroyed by fire. Today, the castle is a major tourists attraction in southern Poland, drawing visitors with awe-inspiring ruins that bring to mind legends from medieval times. Indeed, the castle has numerous stories to tell. Amongst its guests were such notable figures as Boleslaw the Chaste, Saint Jadwiga, future queen of Poland and King Louis the Great of Hungary. Also worth mentioning is the fact that Czorsztyn Castle is situated in proximity to Niedzica Castle, which is yet another place not-to-miss. The Wooden Architecture Road
The Wooden Architecture Road is a unique route that leads to 230 of the most significant landmarks of the area. Along the 1,500-kilometre-long route, you’ll encounter attractions ranging from Christian and Orthodox churches to granaries, chapels and traditional old Polish manor houses, which are characteristic of the Lesser Poland region. Apart from wooden complexes, the route also offers stone and brick fortresses, Gothic abbeys and Romanesque churches which provide a glimpse of the region's history, as well as its cultural and artistic heritage. Particularly worth seeing are the UNESCO-protected churches of Lipnica Murowana and Debno Podhalanskie. For your convenience, all the sights on the wooden architecture road are marked and guided to by over 600 signposts. After a long walk full of attractions, you can stop by at the nearby inns and taverns to enjoy a traditional Polish feast. Tatra National Park
Situated in southern Poland, Tatra National Park is one of the finest and most frequented preserves in the region. Established in 1947, the park spreads over 21,000 hectares of mountainous land and is divided into High and West Tatra regions. Both the areas present sublime views of the Tartas, which are Poland's youngest and steepest mountains. Besides unique vistas, particularly popular amongst tourists are expeditions into the depths of local caves, the longest pit being the Wielka Sniezna, which spreads for over 18 kilometres. Other attractions in offering include the enormous Wielka Siklawa waterfall and mountainous ponds of Morskie Oko and Wielki Staw Polski. During your stay at the preserve, you are likely to encounter rare plants and animal species which are characteristic solely for the Tatra and Carpathian mountains. Particularly worth-seeing specimens here are the Swiss stone-pine and golden eagle. In 1993, Tatra National Park was introduced to the UNESCO International MaB Reserve List. Wadowice
A small town in southern Poland, Wadowice is internationally known as the birthplace of Pope John Paul II. Located on the Skawa River, the locality is also within close proximity of the cities of Wisla and Krakow. The areas surrounding the town offer views characteristic of the Silesian Plateau. The city provides plenty of attractions, many of which are connected with John Paul II. One such attraction is the feast commemorating the birth of Karol Wojtyla, celebrated every May 18th and commencing the local Days of Wadowice Festival. Apart from the festival, visitors can take a look at the Museum of the Holy Father Family, which offers insight into the early life of Karol Wojtyla. Other sights worth seeing include the 15th Century Parochal Church, Mikolaj Komorowski Manor and Pope John Paul II Square.