Medieval centres, Gothic architecture, the devastating legacy of the Second World War: history confronts you at every turn in Poland. But the country has its face firmly turned to the future with a bubbling and lively cultutral and social scene

Cultural and spiritual capital of Poland, Krakow has a wealth of nooks and crannies just waiting to be explored. Start at market Square and prepare to get lost

Warsaw is emerging out of its Cold War shell and revealing itself to be a vibrant and engaging city. If the architecture doesn't float your boat the restaurants will

The secret is out: Wroclaw is rad. Gothic architecture combined with a lively cultural scene makes the fouth largest city in Poland a lively hub and a must-visit destination