Poland Travel. Taste Poland with ORLEN Wisła Płock!

Are you wondering where to go for the upcoming weekend or a longer vacation? Where can you admire breathtaking landscapes, explore historical monuments, and try local dishes? There is such a place in the heart of Europe! Poland! Here, you will find fascinating attractions and discover secrets that will stay with you forever. The earliest mention of Poland is found in the first Life of St. Adalbert (Wojciech), written between 997 and 1003 by John (Jan) Canaparius, abbot of the Roman monastery of St. Boniface and St. Alexis. The Latin name Polonia also appears in the Fossa Chronicles from 1027. Płock is one of the oldest Polish cities, it was the seat of the Mazovian princes and the capital of Poland from 1079 to 1138. This ancient city is the historical capital of Mazovia, a region located in the heart of Poland, and is a welcoming and worthwhile destination to visit. 

Not only Płock has much to offer.

Mazovia attractions

1. Suntago Water Park: The largest covered water park in Poland and Europe, divided into 3 themed zones. The facility has as many as 18 pools, over 30 slides, 10 saunas and many attractions for children and adults. Suntago is located in Wręcza near Mszczonów, only 50 km from Warsaw. 

2. Kampinos National Park: Kampinos National Park is one of the natural pearls and most valuable natural attractions the Mazowieckie Voivodeship is famous for. The complex encompasses areas of the Kampinos Forest and covers an area of over 38,500 ha, 70% of which is forest. Twenty-two strict protection areas have been created within the park.

The area is known, among other things, for the occurrence of parabolic dunes and dune shafts. Grochalskie Piachy, located in the park, is the largest area of sandy dunes in Poland and is considered one of the best preserved inland dunes in Europe. 

3. Museum of the Mazovian Village in Sierpc: It was established on 24 March 1971 as a regional ethnographic museum, whose current name has been in force since 1987. The open-air museum occupies an area of 60.5 hectares at the confluence of the Sierpienica and Skrwa rivers. The museum houses over 13,000 exhibits and over 80 objects of small and large architecture. The exhibition consists of: 11 peasant homesteads from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, a reconstructed nobleman's manor house, an 18th century wooden church, a koźlak and a wooden windmill, which is the oldest and most popular type of windmill in Europe. 

4. Warsaw: On Krakowskie Przedmieście you will mainly meet tourists who hurry to see the Royal Castle, want to take a photo in the Old Town or visit the Warsaw Mermaid. Locals relax on the Vistula boulevards at this time or order lunch in one of the restaurants in Praga district.

In the capital, life is rushing like crazy, fortunately there are a few places that allow you to catch your breath such as the Royal Łazienki gardens or the garden on the roof of the University Library. With your child, a trip to the Copernicus Science Centre is a must, while the most beautiful views can be found on the 30th floor of the famous Palace of Culture and Science. 

5. Płock: The city located in central Poland on the longest Vistula River is not only about the sport emotions accompanying the matches of Polish handball players ORLEN Wisła Płock, but also about its unique atmosphere and wide cultural offer. The former capital of Poland impresses with its Gothic cathedral, in whose vaults lie the remains of the rulers of Poland – Władysław Herman and Bolesław Krzywousty, the picturesque Tumskie Hill and the charming Old Town with its narrow streets. The Castle of the Mazovian Dukes, erected in the 14th century and housing the Diocesan Museum, cannot be omitted. The historic monuments of Płock are worth a visit, but lovers of beautiful views should also direct their steps to the Vistula River. After descending from Tumskie Hill, take a walk along the pier – an unusual one, as it is laid parallel to the river bank. You will see a wonderful Vistula landscape with the monuments you have visited in the background. 

The castle in Liwa and the knightly tournament: A tower, walls and cellars – this is what remains of the Gothic building. You can travel back in time to its glory days by visiting the Armoury Museum and viewing the exhibits collected in the castle interiors. One of the most interesting annual events is the Tournament of Knights for the Princess Anne's Ring. For lovers of unusual experiences, we recommend paddling up to the castle ruins in a canoe. Canoeing down the Liwiec River is a popular attraction in the region. During the trip, you can stop at one of the sandy beaches and, after crossing the finish line, start exploring.