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Explore Poland
Poland as a country consists of 16 voivodeships – commonly translated as provinces. Each voivodeship has distinct features and places that constitute the identity of the country. They can be cities, historic works, cultural icons, natural landscapes or something else entirely.
Below are some of the voivodeships. Clicking on a name leads to a page dedicated to that voivodeship, where notable places are listed and can be explored in detail.
Lower Silesia is in south-west Poland, bordering Germany and Czechia. It is one of Poland's industrial and commercial voivodeships. Lower Silesia has a rich and distinct history, having been a part of many countries in the last 1000 years. As such, it carries the cultural legacies of many kingdoms and territories. Its capital city is Wrocław, the 4th largest city in Poland.
One of Poland’s most urbanized and populous voivodeships. Silesia notably has a variety of natural landscapes, including the BiaÅ‚a River as well as the Beskid Mountains in the south on the borders with Czechia and Slovakia. Silesia is also known for its mining industry, which contributes significant amounts of Poland’s natural resources and energy.
