In northeastern Poland, you can visit an interesting city that is not widely known to the mainstream tourist. Olsztyn, which stands of the Lyna River, is a land of lakes and forests. The water world of this Polish settlement is in a fabulous harmony with the city quarters. Besides natural treasures, Olsztyn is ready to amaze its guests with perfectly maintained centuries-old architectural landmarks, which have made the Polish city internationally famous. The city hosts various festivals and events every year. In Olsztyn, tourists will also find numerous theatres and galleries with the finest masterpieces of Polish art. Local philharmonic regularly hosts symphonic music concerts. The first mentions of the city date back to 1334. This is when Henryk von Luter decided to build a watchtower and named it Allenstein. The settlement officially became a town nineteen years later. During its centuries-old history, Olsztyn had to endure many plunders and damages. Kings and administrations were changing frequently. Naturally, these events had a negative impact on the growth and development of the region. The city virtually rose from ashes only in 1818. This was the start of a period of prosperity for Olsztyn. The city finally got a railroad and many governmental establishments. The end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century marked the appearance of the new architectural attractions in the city. Olsztyn was developing and getting only better, but this process was
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The Golden Gate, which was built in the 17th century, is a no less beautiful landmark of medieval period. The so called "king's path" starts from the gate. Centuries ago, kings used the gate to enter the city and moved along beautiful villas and merchants' houses. As one can guess from the name, the gate is decorated with gilding; there are also statues that feature the qualities of the ideal citizens near the gate. Continue your travel in Poland with a visit to Krakow, where you will be able to see many beautiful churches and palaces. Wawel Dragon Statue is one of the most unusual landmarks of the city. There are many traditional Polish legends connected with Wawel Dragon. In the 12th century people believed that a ferocious dragon lived here. However, in the 17th - 18th centuries a famous tavern was opened there, and it quickly became very popular with local aristocracy.
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