Poland Travel Guide

The National Archaeological Museum is one of the most important temples of ancient Roman treasures. Rich with artifacts from Pompeii and classical sculpture, it is a treasure house to deeply understand Roman civilization, a precious sight in Naples. The Naples National Archaeological Museum is one of Italy's and the world's most important archaeological museums, especially famed for its unparalleled Roman collection. Its most precious holdings come from the buried cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum near Vesuvius: because these artifacts were moved here, the museum is the perfect complement to Pompeii for understanding Roman life. It displays large, vivid Pompeian frescoes and mosaics (like the famous Alexander Mosaic), fine classical sculptures (the Farnese Hercules, Farnese Bull), gold, silver, glass and daily objects, all treasures of classical civilization. Visiting the museum plus Pompeii gives a complete picture of Roman civilization. Visiting Naples and wandering this archaeological museum to see Roman treasures is a precious sight.

The Royal Castle is Warsaw's most important historic building. Rebuilt 1971-1988 after WWII destruction, it features Baroque and Classical interiors, Canaletto paintings and Polish royal history — UNESCO World Heritage. Built 1598-1619; rebuilt 1971-1988. Baroque/Classical interiors — Great Assembly Hall, Throne Room. Canaletto paintings of 18th-century Warsaw. On Castle Square at Old Town entrance.

Warsaw Old Town (Stare Miasto) is Poland's most precious historic quarter. Destroyed ~85% in WWII and meticulously rebuilt — colorful townhouses, Castle Square, Old Town Market Square and city walls — UNESCO World Heritage. Destroyed ~85% in WWII; meticulously rebuilt. Castle Square with Sigismund's Column. Old Town Market Square — colorful townhouses and mermaid statue. Rebuilt city walls. Free to stroll.

Auschwitz-Birkenau is the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. UNESCO World Heritage — preserved barracks, gas chamber ruins and victims' belongings — the world's most important Holocaust memorial. Auschwitz I — barracks, gates. Birkenau — extermination camp ruins. Memorial museum with personal items and documents. Free admission; guided tours require online booking.