DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland

Eyewitness Travel Guides

by Teresa Czerniewicz-Umer (Contributor), Malgorzata Omilanowska (Contributor), Jerzy S. Majewski (Contributor)

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland is your in-depth guide to the very best of Poland. Whether exploring the liveliness of its big cities or taking in the natural beauty of its idyllic lakes, beaches and mountains, you will experience the culture of Eastern hospitality and community values of this land that is deeply rooted in tradition and history.

Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland :

+ Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance.
+ Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights.
+ Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums.
+ Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area.
+ Area maps marked with sights .
+ Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights.
+ Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.

With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Poland truly shows you this country as no one else can.

Recommend: For an in-depth guidebook to Eastern and Central Europe, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Eastern and Central Europe , which offers the most complete coverage of the region, trip-planning itineraries, and more.

About DK Eyewitness Travel Guides:

For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide.

Awards:

Wanderlust Travel Awards 2009-2015

Reviews:

"Known... for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." - Chicago Tribune

"The best option... Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Poland, Reference, History, Guidebook

376 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Pete daPixie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit that I have just scammed through most of this guide. I really wanted a guide to Krakow, which is my planned destination, but this DK Eyewitness to Poland was the only thing they had in my local library.
Every DK travel guide that I have previously read has been a four star rating and although a high percentage of the contents of this book has been surplus to my requirements, it is clearly apparent that the contents are of the usual high standard.
What is clear is Poland is a far out country. One that is not fully appreciated by Western Europeans. The country has beautiful cities, towns and a varied countryside, a Baltic coast, mountains to ski, lakes and rich forest areas. Unfortunately I'm only visiting for a few days, but Poland would be great to tour around in the summer months.
Anyway I've read through the portrait and history sections and certainly the section on Krakow, as well as the usual practical info that is valuable for any visitor.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seemed to give details on the tourist highlights and every area of Poland. Good for me doing background work on the areas I'm going and the culture I will meet when I get there. However, after awhile it all seemed to run together, and nothing stood out to me. It was mostly "dated from this period long ago, almost completely destroyed during WW2, rebuilt around this timeframe..." I understand this is a large part of the history of the area, but I don't see why you can't put that in the introduction and don't mention it again unless it's super important, please.

[Karen! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not as dense as many other travel books, Eyewitness gives a lovely presentation of the information with plenty of pictures and maps.

Don't get me wrong--I love reading, but sometimes you just need to see a picture along side the text to decide if that site is making it onto your itinerary.

The included walks are nice and manageable.

[Morris Yen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It introduced me to a lot of new places in Poland!

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great gift for someone who love to go visit Poland. There are description very nicely and professional.

[Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was full of lots of great info! It has me very excited for a future trip to Poland! 🇵🇱

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent travel guide. I am not the biggest fan of travel guides as I feel you can get a lot more information and up to date advice online. I only read travel books if I borrow them from the library.

[Liliana]

All I want is a DK eyewitness travel book on warsaw , as I cannot fine a resent one can anyone help