Warsaw is the capital of Poland and its largest city. The city is located in eastern-central Poland, on the banks of the River Vistula. The city’s population is estimated to be 1.8 million people in a larger metropolitan area of 3.1million, making Warsaw the 7th most populous capital city within the European Union. The area of the city is 517km2 and includes 18 boroughs. The metropolitan area covers 6,100km2. Warsaw is the seat of government and an alpha-global capital. The UNESCO World Heritage Site for Warsaw’s Old Town was established in its historical past.

Krakow is Poland’s second-largest city and oldest. The city is located on the Vistula River in Lesser Poland Voivodeship and dates back to the seventh Century. Krakow, which was Poland’s capital, was home to the Polish government from 1596 until now. It has been a major center of Polish economic, cultural, and academic life. It is regarded as one of Europe’s most beautiful towns. The Old Town and Wawel Royal Castle have been designated the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.

Poznan, located in west-central Poland’s Greater Poland region, is a city along the River Warta. It is a major cultural and business center. The region is also home to many regional customs, such as Saint John’s Fair, Saint Martin’s croissants, and a local dialect. The Gothic Cathedral, Town Hall, and Renaissance Old Town are some of the city’s most important heritage sites.

Gdansk can be found on the Baltic coast in northern Poland. Gdansk, with a population of 470 805, is the capital and biggest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It is also the most important city in the geographic region of Pomerania. It is Poland’s largest seaport and fourth-largest metropolis.

Wroclaw, located in southwest Poland, is the largest in the historical region of Silesia. It is located in Central Europe’s Silesian Lowlands, 350 km (220 mi) from Central Europe’s Baltic Sea and 40 km (25 mi) from the Sudeten Mountains. Wroclaw had a population of 641,928 and a metropolitan area of 1.25 million.