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History
Gdańsk: Where World War II Started — and One of Poland's Greatest Cities
At 4:45am on 1 September 1939, the German warship Schleswig-Holstein opened fire on the Polish military transit depot at Westerplatte, on the outskirts of Gdańsk. The 182 Polish defenders held for seven days against overwhelming German force. It was ...
Safety
Safety in Poland: What Every Traveller Needs to Know
Poland is one of the safest countries in Europe for travellers. Its crime rate is low by European standards, violent crime against tourists is rare, and the country's hospitality tradition means foreigners are generally treated with warmth. That said...