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jojolago75

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Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.

CoolCrab

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Malbork, Poland

Malbork Castle

This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.

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Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland

Kaplica Czaszek (Chapel of Skulls)

The walls and ceiling of this Polish church are decorated with thousands of skulls, with another 21,000 skeletons just below.

Dylan

Lübben, Germany

Spreewald

Explore the complex ecology of this multifaceted nature preserve by riverboat.

Gryfino, Poland

Crooked Forest

Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.

serflac

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Gablenz, Germany

Rakotzbrücke Devil's Bridge

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

EricGrundhauser

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Plastinarium

The home of the morbid art of corpse plastination is open for visitors to view the fascinating, but stomach-churning process.

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Zofiówka Sanatorium

An abandoned Jewish sanatorium is tucked within the woods of Poland.

Auxburg

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Nicolaus Copernicus Monument

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

CoolCrab

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Chopin's Heart

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

EricGrundhauser

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Battle of Grunwald Painting

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

CoolCrab

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'Greetings from Jerusalem Avenue'

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

CoolCrab

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