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A
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Health resort in northern Poland, next to its Canal and Primeval Forest. Name is similar to one of the Roman Emperors.
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Augustów
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B
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"Capital of Polish rowing", lies between Vistula, Noteć and Brda rivers. Sometimes called "Little Berlin".
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Bydgoszcz
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C
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Main religious centre. Symbol of defence against Sweden in the 17th century.
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Częstochowa
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Ć
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Famous porcelain factory is located there.
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Ćmielów
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D
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Air Force School is located there since the interwar period.
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Dęblin
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E
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In northern Poland, next to a Canal with a remarkable system of inclined planes. Founded in 1237 by the Teutonic Knights.
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Elbląg
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F
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On the Vistula Lagoon, the "Jewel of Warmia". Nicolaus Copernicus resided there.
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Frombork
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G
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Was a free city between 1920 and 1939.
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Gdańsk
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H
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City at the end of its Peninsula, bus no. 666 drives there.
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Hel
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I
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In Kuyavia, with saltwater baths and salt mines. Its name is similar to the Polish translation of "Breslau" ("Only Breslau").
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Inowrocław
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J
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Where "Polish Woodstock" festival is organised.
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Jarocin
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K
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Capital city of Poland between 1039 and 1596, main academic and cultural centre.
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Kraków
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L
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Union was signed there in 1569, creating the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Name is similar to one of European capital cities.
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Lublin
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Ł
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Former textile industry centre in the middle of Poland. Translates into "boat".
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Łódź
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M
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Founded by the Knights of the Teutonic Order, who built their main stronghold there.
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Malbork
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N
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Spa town in eastern Poland, writers Bolesław Prus and Stefan Żeromski were its frequent visitors.
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Nałęczów
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O
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On Oder river, in Silesia. One of the oldest cities in Poland.
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Opole
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P
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On Warta river. Its symbol are head-butting goats.
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Poznań
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R
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Largest city in southeastern Poland.
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Rzeszów
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S
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Major seaport on Oder river, in Poland (again) since 1945.
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Szczecin
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Ś
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The tallest statue of Jesus in the world is there.
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Świebodzin
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T
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Birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. Known for its gingerbread.
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Toruń
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U
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Popular seaside destination.
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Ustka
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W
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The capital city of Poland.
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Warszawa
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Z
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In eastern Poland, a unique example of a Renaissance town, founded in 1580.
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Zamość
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Ż
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In Beskids (part of the Carpathian Mountains). Famous brewery is located there.
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Żywiec
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